Although bream and carp are both prized, the difference in water quality determines their worth. Hence the fol…
Although bream and carp are both prized, the difference in water quality determines their worth. Hence the folk saying: "Carp from the Luo, bream from the Yi—dearer than cattle and sheep." The Luo River, deep and turbid, favors carp, while the clear and shallow Yi River suits bream.