Treatise on Rivers and Canals, Volume 201

Combined Planning, Relief, and Maintenance of the Huai River, Part 3

Treatise on Rivers and Canals, Volume 201

White Horse Lake original: "Baima Hu." A major lake in the region that acted as a natural reservoir for the Huai River's floodwaters.

Stone Dike of the Eight Shallows original: "Baqian Shidi." These "shallows" were critical points where the river’s current slowed, leading to siltation and requiring reinforced stone embankments.

Yellow Bank
Jing River
Level River Bridge
Third Courier Station original: "San Pu." These stations were spaced along major roads and waterways to facilitate the delivery of official mail and the movement of personnel.

Maluo Patrol Office original: "Maluo Xunsi." A local administrative office responsible for maintaining order and supervising water works.
Jianyi
High Ridge
Zhang Family Hollow
Ma Family Lake
Liu Family Hollow
Jia Family Hollow
Jin Family Hollow The term "Hollow" (Wa) refers to low-lying areas or natural depressions that often became wetlands or small lakes during the flood season.
Commissioner's Office
Main Dike Inspectorate
Bend Depot
Willow Bank
Xu Family Dam

Huai Main Lane
Andong County The administrative center of the region, known today as Lianshui.
Fu City Literally "Cauldron City," likely referring to its shape or a specific defensive wall structure.

First Courier Station

Chiyan Temple Literally "Scarlet Serenity Temple." Temples in this region often served as spiritual protections against the destructive power of the water.