Chinese culture has a long history, condensing the countless wisdom and hard work of our ancestors. Dating back to ancient times, people have summed up this vast land as "Kyushu". This division of Kyushu has lasted for thousands of years, and in fact it contains the epitome of ancient Chinese geography and culture. Let's revisit the cultural context of Kyushu and comprehend the huge historical connotation contained in it.
The name Kyushu originated in the distant Xia Dynasty. It is reported that in order to control the raging floods, Dayu dug countless rivers, thus dividing the nine major territories of the country. In order to commemorate this achievement, the rulers at that time cast the things obtained in the world into nine bronze tripods, which are called "nine tripods".
In addition to being an important weapon of the country, Jiuding also represents the ruling concept of the unification of the world in Kyushu. Since then, Kyushu has gradually become synonymous with China.
Looking back at historical documents, the division of Kyushu is not fixed. Taking "Yu Gong" as a reference, Kyushu is Ji, Yan, Qing, Xu, Yang, Jing, Yu, Liang and Yong. However, in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the concept of geography also changed with the change of political territory. For example, place names such as "Youzhou" and "Bingzhou" began to replace the original Qingzhou and Liangzhou.
Although it is difficult to map the scope of Kyushu, each prefecture has an important historical role. For example, Jizhou, the "middle state", is located near Chang'an, which can be said to be an important center of ancient political culture. Qingzhou is located on the coast of the Bohai Sea and has been an important economic town in the north of the country since ancient times.
As the state of bridges and tunnels, Xuzhou and Yanzhou were the key traffic points at that time. Yangzhou, which is bordered by the sea to the east, once became the forefront of ancient maritime trade. Jingzhou, on the other hand, is known as the "Jingnan Gang", which has played a role in counterbalancing the state against foreign enemies.
After all, Kyushu is a large category from large to small, from concept to entity. With the passage of time and the expansion of the territory, later feudal dynasties also had to rearrange Kyushu. For example, in the Western Han Dynasty, new states and counties such as Youzhou, Bingzhou, and Jiaozhou were added. By the Tang Dynasty, the country began to be divided into "Dao". Until the Song Dynasty, it was the system of "road". The Ming and Qing dynasties were the geographical concept of "province".
Although the concept of Kyushu has gradually withdrawn from the stage of history in terms of administrative divisions, some state names have been inherited and retained by later generations. For example, the location of Xu, Yang, and Jing is still a famous big city. Although the place names of Qingzhou and Yanzhou have been updated, county-level cities are still continuing these names. However, old names such as Liangzhou, Yuzhou and Yongzhou now only exist in historical documents.
Although the geographical concept of Kyushu is bound to change and update with the passage of time. However, the rich cultural connotations they carry have always been integrated into the long development process of the Chinese nation. The development and changes of each state show the footprints of the wisdom and hard work of the ancestors. The rise and fall of Kyushu is a testament to the ups and downs of the history of this land.
Therefore, we should cherish the cultural factors behind the concept of Kyushu's geography. It was not just a picture of the ancient territorial division, but more like a condensed general history of China.
From the slightly unfamiliar appearance of the word Kyushu, we can feel the unforgettable memory of this land for countless generations. It is the perseverance and hard work of the ancestors that has allowed the culture of Kyushu to endure for a long time, and its influence has been extended to this day.
From the perspective of the new era, if we revisit the ancient geography and culture of Kyushu, we will find that many modern elements also originate from it. Whether it is the inheritance of certain place names or the inheritance of some political and economic concepts, Kyushu itself has been inseparable from Chinese civilization. Passed down from generation to generation, it has unconsciously become one of the cultural genes of the Chinese nation.
Therefore, Kyushu is not only an old ruin, it is also a long river with a long history. Along this river, we can trace the development of Chinese culture. Walking through the long corridor of thousands of years of history, it is not difficult for us to find that the ancient concept of Kyushu has always imperceptibly influenced and nourished the body, mind and intelligence of contemporary China.
Therefore, if we look back on the long river of Kyushu culture today, we should cherish and accept this important core of Chinese civilization with a broader mind. Only in this way can we better absorb and inherit the cultural symbols of our ancestors and contribute to the more brilliant civilization of the motherland. #历史#
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