Research On Shen Fan In Ming Dynasty

The enfeoffment system in the Ming Dynasty was an important basic system in the Ming Dynasty.It has been throughout the Ming Dynasty since it was first created by Zhu Yuanzhang,the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty.In the 24th year of Hongwu（1391）,Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty named his 21st son Zhu Mo the King of Shen,and in the 6th year of Yongle（1409）,the title was changed to Luzhou（now Changzhi,Shanxi）.After that,the Shen Fan family took the seat of the twelve Shen kings of the ninth generation in Shanxi for more than 200 years and stayed with the Ming Dynasty.Therefore,the family of Shen Fan has had an important impact on the economy,culture and social life of Shanxi,especially Changzhi.The study of Shen Fan can also help us understand and explore the suzerainty system in the Ming Dynasty,and it is also beneficial to We understand the interaction between Shen Fan and the local society,and it is also an important historical perspective for us to study Shanxi in the Ming Dynasty,especially the Changzhi area.As for the reasons for the implementation of the enfeoffment system in the early Ming Dynasty,the author believes that there are three main reasons: first,"Yu Bei"-resisting the Northern Yuan and stabilizing the border;second,"Fan Ping"-dividing the vassal and vassals to stabilize the center;third,"antiquity"-Summarize experience and imitate the previous dynasty.Throughout the Ming Dynasty,the content of the enfeoffment system was mixed,and the feudal ritual system was mixed.Introduction.In addition,the system of enfeoffment in the Ming Dynasty underwent great changes after Zhu Di,the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty,seized power as a vassal king.That is to say,the political and military power of the vassal kings was greatly weakened,and the power of the central emperor continued to increase,which also set the tone for the enfeoffment system in the Ming Dynasty.From the sixth year of Yongle（1409）when Shen Fan became a fan of Shanxi,it lasted for more than 200 years until the fall of the Ming Dynasty.From the initial seal of Shenyang（now Shenyang,Liaoning）to Luzhou（now Changzhi,Shanxi）,the changes in the court’s attitude towards the king,the construction of Shen Fan’s palace and the setting of officials in the palace,as well as the lineage of the king and the counties,are reflected.Changes in the lineage of the kings This article is also lightly written.Shen Fan lasted for more than 200 years,and brought a lot of influence on the court and the place.On the whole,influenced by Shen Fan’s good family style and the exemplary role of the first generation of Shen Wang Zhu Mo’s "Dunjing Observance of Rites",Shen Fan basically had a harmonious clan,and the favored court was also loyal to the court.Although the place of receiving the wealth brought a burden to the people,it seldom disturbed the officials and the people.It was a model of the vassal government in the Ming Dynasty.Shen Fan’s cultural achievements are remarkable.Many of Shen Fan’s clans have made great achievements in many cultural fields,leaving a large number of posthumous works,especially in literature.To investigate the reasons,the author summarizes four points: first,the academic atmosphere of Shanxi and the encouragement of the emperor;second,the high-quality material living conditions laid a solid foundation for him to engage in cultural activities;third,the family atmosphere of Shen Fan and the perfect clan education.System,four,forced choice under the policy of prohibition.