The Study Of XiangZhou In Tang Dynasty

XiangZhou belonged to HeBei Dao and was also a famous state in the Tang Dynasty. This place was located in the ancient JiZhou and had a long history. The name of XiangZhou appeared in the BeiWei Dynasty. The government of Dong Wei established its capital in the city of Ye and changed the name of XiangZhou to SiZhou. The government of BeiQi also established its capital in the city of Ye and change XiangZhou to QingDu Jun. XiangZhou recoveried its name after BeiZhou perishing BeiQI. It became the capital for many times during the period of Wei, Jin and the Southern and Northern Dynasties. At the same time, it’s one of the most prosperous areas in the central plains. XiangZhou’s geographical position was superior, transportation was convenient and economy was prosperous in the Tang Dynasty. Its every move was closely related to the interests of the central. The selection of the chief had its own characters along with the changing situation in the Tang Dynasty. It became the target for all kinds of forces. So XiangZhou’s position and function shouldn’t underestimate in the Tang Dynasty. This thesis analyzes XiangZhou systematically from the natural geographical environment, transportation, social and economic conditions, the establishment and evolution of the political, administrative agencies, the selection of the chief executive, its relationship with the surrounding areas to reveal the XiangZhou’s special historical status in the Tang Dynasty.The chapter one is mainly to study the natural environment, transportation and social economic conditions of XiangZhou in the Tang Dynasty. It was high in the west and low in the east. Fertile land, sufficient water, warm humid climate, abundant animal and plant resources were suitable for ancient human living and life. The transportation was convenient with developed road and waterway transportation. XiangZhou’s agriculture was developed and had adequate food. Its silk production was also developed, population was intensive and it had rich mineral resources.The chapter two is to study the evolution of the administrative districts and administrative agencies of XiangZhou in Tang Dynasty. XiangZhou’s administrative districts were changing in the Tang Dynasty for nearly three hundred years. Great changes had taken place about the administrative agencies of XiangZhou in the Tang Dynasty. At first, Zongguan government was founded in XiangZhou. It was replaced by Dudu government soon. XiangWei Jiedushi replaced XiangZhou government after An Lushan Rebellion. Later, XiangZhou was swallowed by Weibo Jiedushi Tian Chengsi and became a country of Weibo. In addition, this chapter also studies the administrative organization of XiangZhou in the Tang Dynasty.The chapter three is to analyze XiangZhou CiShi from birthplace, family background, the way to entering government, the shift of the occupation of XiangZhou CiShi. The geographical distribution of XiangZhou CiShi shows the tendency of centralization. They mainly come from the cremation class and especially the aristocratic families. Approaches to official careers by XiangZhou CiShi are mainly the imperial examinations and imperial clan in the early stage of the Tang Dynasty and the relatives of Jiedushi in the late stage of the Tang Dynasty. Local officials is the main Qianru Guan and Qianchu Guan of XiangZhou CiShi. This has a great relationship with the idea of attaching great importance to the internal officers but despising external officers of the Tang government.The chapter four is to study XiangZhou’s historical status by discussing the relationship between XiangZhou and important surrounding areas. XiangZhou’s location was significant, there was a close relationship between XiangZhou and surrounding areas. XiangZhou acted as a barrier to LuoYang and south portal of HeBei. As a transport hub, XiangZhou was an important channel to enter ShanXi. Rebel generals saw XiangZhou as south crossroads during the period of An Lushan Rebellion. XiangZhou became the target for Weibo during the period of separatism of FanZhen. Zhu Quanzhong seized XiangZhou in an attempt to obtain HeBei at the end of the Tang Dynasty.