Since ancient times, geographical advantages have been extremely important. The Qin State, by virtue of this unique geographical advantage, took the capital Yongcheng as the center, continued to grow itself, and then unified the six countries, creating the first centralized feudal dynasty in Chinese history - the Qin Dynasty. This article will take you into Yongcheng, the thousand-year-old capital that carries the historical memory of the Qin State.
1. Control the military hub of the fortress
Qin Degong led the capital to move to Yongcheng, which was not only a manifestation of the in-depth adjustment of Qin's political and military strategy, but also a historical witness to the formation of a firm control over his country. Yong was located in the dominant core of the Qin state at that time, controlling the passage to Bashu, blocking the invasion of the Hexi Corridor, and at the same time facilitating the control of the Guanzhong Plain in the upper reaches of Weishui. The water system is well developed and the land is fertile enough to support a large number of people. And these advantages are precisely the steps that Qin Shi Huang made to become the overlord. He held a coronation ceremony in Yongcheng, making Yongcheng the former capital of the Qin Empire.
2. The foundation of a great country
Yongcheng was not only the political center of the Qin Empire, but also the economic and cultural center of the Qin State. It was the center of Qin's ethnic and religious beliefs, and it was also the place of its long-standing cultural development. The Qin people had been in business for several generations, and the Duke of Qin was personally responsible for the construction of the Yongcheng city, mainly for religious rituals, defending the territory, and fulfilling the Qin royal family's responsibility to protect the collections and legacy. Temples and mausoleums surround Yongcheng, demonstrating the high status of religious beliefs in their hearts.
3. The resting place of fighters who resist oppression
The majestic and magnificent cultural relics - the site of the salty pond of the West Queen Mother are the humiliating embodiment of the wish made to heaven and earth during the anti-oppression of the Qin people. Sadly, despite the fact that this well-known site contains sacrificial pits, it is actually empty, which makes people sigh. This scene coincides with the changes in religious beliefs during the Qin Dynasty and the change in the status of Yongcheng during the Qin Dynasty, all of which are presented by the cultural relics left by this history. Despite the vicissitudes and ups and downs of the cultural relics, Yongcheng's status as the capital and cultural holy place of the Qin State is still ironclad, and its cultural tradition and historical status have become an indispensable part of the cultural history of the Qin Dynasty.
Fourth, develop a prosperous economic center
Straddling the Ordos Plateau in the upper reaches of the Yellow River Valley, it was rich in coal, oil and natural gas, making the famous Fanchuan a strategic location for the Qin state. Yongcheng also relied on the huge advantages of geographical location and resources, and became a major commercial center for Qin's commercial exchanges and goods circulation.
5. Vientiane's renewed military base
Judging from the existing archaeological remains in Yongcheng, the defense of this ancient city is very perfect. The walls are more than two meters thick, with staggered towers and moats running through them. This design was not only to defend against external intrusions, but also to facilitate the movement of the Qin army.
To sum up, Yongcheng, as the capital, religious center, cultural center, economic center and military center of Qin, has profoundly changed the historical course of Qin and even the whole of China over the years. Today, we should attach importance to and vigorously protect these precious historical heritages that have crystallized thousands of years of wisdom, and inherit and carry forward these treasures that carry rich and colorful historical and cultural values. Let the former prosperity come back to the world.