Merchant Wu: "See that fleet of ships? They carry silk and porcelain north, and return with grain and salt."

Foreign Traveler: "Such a busy waterway! Are all these cities built because of the canal?"

Merchant Wu: "Absolutely! The Grand Canal created a commercial network spanning 1,800 kilometers. Every dock you see represents a hub of trade."

Foreign Traveler: "So the canal doesn't just connect places—it creates wealth!"