Introduction:
Pingyuan Province existed for a time as a former provincial-level administrative region of the People's Republic of China, but was abolished in 1952. This article will analyze and discuss the reasons for the revocation of Plains Province and its historical background.
1. Reasons for the revocation of Plains Province.
1.Adjustment of administrative divisions:
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in order to better carry out administrative management and development, the administrative divisions were adjusted. The abolition of the province of Pingyuan is part of the restructuring of administrative divisions, which has made administrative management more efficient through the integration of prefectures and prefecture-level cities.
2.Economic Development Differences:
There are also reasons for the disparity in economic development behind the abolition of the Plains Province. At that time, although the plain province was larger, its economic development was relatively lagging behind. In order to promote the balanced development of the economy, it is classified into Henan Province and Shandong Province, two more economically prosperous regions.
2. Historical Background of Plains Province.
1.The old land of the patriotic country in the Spring and Autumn Period:
According to historical records, the area of Pingyuan Province is roughly the old land of the Patriotic State in the Spring and Autumn Period. The Guardian was a vassal state of great importance with a wide geographical scope, which later evolved into the geographical scope of the Plains Province. Weiguo (c. 11th century B.C. - 209 B.C.), belonging to the Zhou Dynasty, belonged to the Zhou Dynasty surnamed Ji vassal state, the capital was called Chaoge (now Qi County, Henan), Diqiu (now Puyang, Henan).
2.Establishment during the Japanese occupation:
On March 29, 1945, the newly occupied area of Henan was designated as Pingyuan Province by the Japanese army. This was to facilitate the control and management of the area by the Japanese army. The provincial office was established in Zhengzhou, and Zhang Chengyun was appointed as the puppet governor.
3.Establishment of the People's Republic of China:
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Pingyuan Province was established in 1949, with the provincial capital of Xinxiang City, under the direct leadership of **. The jurisdiction includes 6 prefectures including Xinxiang, Anyang, Huxi, Heze, Liaocheng and Puyang, as well as 2 prefecture-level cities of Xinxiang City and Anyang City, with a total of 56 counties, 1 mining area and 5 towns.
4.Revocation and transfer of the Plains Province:
In November 1952, the Plains Province was abolished. Among them, Xinxiang Prefecture, Anyang Prefecture, Puyang Prefecture, Xinxiang City, and Anyang City are assigned to Henan Province, while Heze Prefecture, Liaocheng Prefecture, and Huxi Prefecture are assigned to Shandong Province. The move aims to better integrate resources and promote local economic and social development.
Conclusion:
The abolition of the Plains Province was for better administration and development and for a balanced economic development. Its historical background is derived from the old patriotic land of the Spring and Autumn period, and was established during the Japanese occupation to facilitate its control over the region. Although Pingyuan Province no longer exists, its revocation and classification are of great significance to China's administrative division and local economic development.