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Published: 2019-07-20 14:26:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 2677; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 2
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Diaoyu Tai(fishing terrace) pavilion in the Slender West Lake scenic area of Yangzhou. This is where the Qianlong emperor of Qing dynasty went fishing on a visit to the lake, while wealthy merchants in Yangzhou paid people to dive into the water and hang their catch on the emperor's hook to please the emperor.Coordinates on Google Earth:
Diaoyu Tai: 32°24'36.08", 119°25'6.48"
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Almost like the emperor received bribes and never knew it. Smart business tactics.
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It's just a trick to please the emperor, those royal style buildings on the lakeside are the real bribes!
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