The Relationship Between The Spring And Autumn Period Jin And Rongdi Nationality

The relationship between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities is an important part in the study of the history of Jin,and it plays a critical role in the historical process of Jin.To study the relationship between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities in the Spring and Autumn period,we can have an overall understanding of the two sides,such as national war,marriage,and alliance relations.This paper focuses on relationships between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities and provides an overall understanding of the characteristics of its ethnic relations in different periods through exploring Jin’s ethnic relations with Rongdi nationalities in its early,medium and later stages.Meanwhile,it also expa nds some knowledge on the study of the cross domain between Jin history and national history.The appropriate ethnic policies implemented by Jin plays a crucial part in its dominance among other vassal states over a hundred and fifty years in Spring a nd Autumn Period.From the establishment,State of Jin has been besieged by Rongdi nationalities in the early days,therefore,it must seek a way in order to survive.In early stage,Jin adopted a negative "defensive" strategy to avoid wars due to its weakness.The wars between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities were small-scale,low frequency in this period.During middle stage,with the boost of national power and improvement of military system,Jin launched more wars to Rongdi nationalities and won in the wars.As typical spoils,women from Rongdi nationalities were sent into monarch’s palace to serve the duke.So this starts the marriage between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities.The frequent occurrence of war induced the military alliance,which is a significant feature in this period.While approaching later period,State of Jin was not resigned to the decline of the hegemony,trying to restore its original power.But at this time,the monarch’s power was weaken and the power of high officials was enhanced.They squabbled with each other to expand their sphere of influence.During this period,the war between State of Jin and other vassal states lessened,and small range of local war became the mainstream.Then State of Jin began to aggress the places of Rongdi nationalities.After annihilating the surrounding nationalities of Rongdi,State of Jin expanded its territory greatly.In addition,the implementation of harmonious policy towards Rongdi nationalities in this period,is another form o f relations between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities.Although this harmonious police exists only in the time of Dute Dao of Jin,but it has long-term benefits.There were more frequent exchanges between the both sides in this peaceful period.They learn and absorb advanced technology from each other.Some Rongdi nationalities talents even were assigned important tasks in Jin.This narrows the gap between the Chinese race and Rongdi nationalities and promotes history forward.There’s certainly negative aspect in their relations between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities.During the time of Dute Xian of Jin,one of his favorite wives,caused serious misgovernment which led to uncorrectable losses toward State of Jin.The rightful heir of the state was killed,other sons of the duke forced to fled from the state.The whole state was tense and turbulent.The social upheaval seriously affected the production and life thus Jin could not restore in a very long period of time.Moreover,the demotic property of State of Jin suffered a great loss because of the frequent wars and harassment from Rongdi nationalities.These troubles were all caused by the disharmony between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities.In one word,in the study of the relationship between State of Jin and Rongdi nationalities,we should consider both the positive and negative effect to understand the nature of the relationship between the two sides basing on the perspective of Dialectical method of dimension.The conclusion is that the formulation and implement of ethnic policies in any period should be based on the development and benefits of State of Jin.Only when we grasp this nature,can we come to objective and fair conclusions.