The Study Of Tang Dynasty Post-traffic System

The Tang Dynasty built a huge post system.The post roads connected all the territory of the Tang empire and communicated with the outside world.The post system in the Tang Dynasty included two parts:official post and private post Private post developed rapidly under the background of social prosperity.With the rise of the imperial examination system and commerce,private post reached its peak.This article is based on official mail.In the Tang Dynasty,the official post was responsible for the transfer of official documents,beacon fire communication,official travel reception,assisting special officials to take office,places for nobles to die,customs fortress and material transportation,etc.In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of the official post,the Tang Dynasty established a strict post management system.The organization,administrative level and personnel configuration of post were customized.In the post,there are clear norms for the illegal behaviors such as the post records and official documents leaks.The post system of the Tang Dynasty played an important role in the transmission of central and local information,the normal operation of the imperial politics and economy,the security of the border areas and the promotion of cultural exchanges at home and abroad.However,after the rebellion of An Lushan Rebellion,the post system and its disadvantages gradually became obvious.Due to the lack of post horses and the disorder of system implementation,a large number of post stations and post roads were abandoned and officials abused the popularity of post.The post industry in the Tang Dynasty eventually declined.