Research On Bianhe Towns In Tang And Song Dynasties

The Bian River is a very important section of the Grand Canal of the Sui And Tang Dynasties,which flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties,communicated the north-south traffic and played a huge role in the exchange of economic and cultural.Although the Bian River gradually declined due to natural and human factors,it promoted the prosperity of the city's business,economic development and politics.Many cities along the route have been thriving because of the Bian River,and they have died because of the death of the Bian River,Wansheng and Putian are important towns along the Bian River.Wansheng Town is located in the east of Zhongmu County and north of Putian.It is a few miles from the south bank of the Bian River in Kaifeng.It is very unique in history.During the Tang and Song Dynasties,Wansheng Town played an important role in military and water conservancy.In Tang and five dynasties,Wansheng Town is the military important town,In many wars,it has become the key factor in determining victory and defeat,the battleground of the military,and it has the important function which defends the capital.The Song Dynasty developed to the peak,and it was a prosperous economic center.it was an important Hydro-Junction for the bian River transport.To maintain the normal work of Caoyun,the Northern Song Dynasty courts repeatedly set up sluice to govern floods in Wansheng Town.Since the Yuan Dynasty,due to natural and anthropogenic causes,Wansheng Town has gradually declined.In the Qing Dynasty,Wansheng Town experienced a stage of recovery and development.It is still a big town with convenient transportation and commercial prosperity.However,once the Yellow River breach during the Daoguang period caused Wansheng Town to be completely submerged,and then changed to become today's Wansheng village.The Wansheng Gate and the Wansheng Army were named after Wansheng Town,also played an important role in history.Putian Town was an important place to curb water transportation during the Tang and Song Dynasties.Its military role should not be underestimated.When it happened here,the military incidents such as the Shi Bo soldiers,the Xuanwu Army rebellion,and The official career path of Putian Township is also undulating.The cultural connotation of Putian Town is very rich.As the hometown of Liezi,it is the object of writing by scholars of all ages.Historical relics,myths and legends are richly recorded in Tang and Song note novels.The Bian River in Tang and Song dynasties played a huge role in geographic transportation,economic development,and cultural exchange.Wansheng Town and Putian Town are important towns along the Luohe River.Their military role,water transportation capacity,and rich cultural heritage demonstrate the influence of the Luohe River on the development of surrounding cities.Nowadays,with the country's emphasis on the protection of the Grand Canal of Sui and Tang Dynasties,Wansheng Town and Putian Town can take this opportunity to reappear the former glory and realize the transformation of cultural resources advantage to economic advantage.