明代淮安府境内涟湖的徽州鱼商已出现了举家迁徙,定居贾鱼的现象,按资金多寡和营运方式来看,大致分为行商与庄贾两类,经营活动也表现出了一定的季节性。到万历十一年,其在涟湖地区的活动至少有百年之久。明代涟湖地区便利的交通,与淮北盐场密切的联系,以及淮安府内本地人不善经商的风俗等,都为涟湖徽州鱼商的兴盛提供了条件。
The fish dealers of HuiZhou in Ming Dynasty in Lian Lake emerged for family migration and settlement. According to the number of finance and modes of operation, they can be divided into peddlers and wholesalers. The business activities also showed some seasonal. In Wanli 11 year their activities in the area of Lian Lake have at least a history of one century. The convenient transport, close contact with Huaibei's salt fields and the local people's dislikes of doing business provide the conditions for the rise of fish dealers in Lian Lake of Huizhou.