Shāgōu

Shagou is an old market town in southern Shandong, near the shores of Lake Weishan. Its position on the Grand Canal made it an important place for transport and defence. During the Jiajing reign the Ming established a patrol office here, followed by a garrison in the Wanli reign; under the Yongzheng emperor the Qing also placed a military office in the town. Boats moving along the canal brought activity to the surrounding settlements.