The Qing Dynasty's "Kangqian Prosperous Era" is known as the last glorious period of Chinese feudal society. During this period, the country was stable, the economy developed, and culture and art flourished. So, how high was the living standard of the people in the period of "Kangqian Prosperity"?This article will take you through the in-depth understanding.
Agricultural development and improvement of people's livelihood.
1.Technological progress in agricultural production: During the "prosperous Kangqian era", agricultural technology was continuously improved, and farmers adopted new farming methods and crop varieties, which improved agricultural production efficiency.
2.Increase in grain production: Due to the progress of agricultural technology and the expansion of cultivated land, China's grain production increased greatly during the Kangqian period, providing abundant food for the people.
3.Improvement of people's livelihood: Under the rule of the three emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong, the country was politically stable, and some policies benefiting the people were introduced, which improved the living standards of the people to a certain extent.
Economic development and commercial prosperity.
1.Development of handicraft industry: During the "prosperous Kangqian era", the handicraft industry developed rapidly, and handicrafts such as silk weaving, porcelain, and lacquerware were exported overseas, which promoted the development of foreign countries.
2.Urban Prosperity: With the development of the commercial economy, the cities of the Qing Dynasty showed unprecedented prosperity. The population of the city has increased, commercial activities have been active, and the lives of the people have been rich and colorful.
3.The emergence of the wealthy class: With the development of the economy, some wealthy businessmen and families have emerged in society. They lived in luxury, tasted elegantly, and developed a great interest in culture and art.
Culture, education and folk life.
1.Cultural prosperity: During the "Kangqian Prosperous Era", culture and education flourished. **Attaching importance to the imperial examination system, and the establishment of schools by the people, has improved the cultural quality of the people.
2.Folk life: During the "Kangqian Prosperous Era", folk life was rich and colorful. Folk arts such as Peking Opera and cross talk flourished, enriching the people's spare time.
3.Social atmosphere: During this period, the social atmosphere was relatively open, and the people dared to express their opinions and demands, which promoted social harmony and stability.
Although the living standards of the common people during the "Kangqian Prosperous Era" have been improved to a certain extent, we also need to realize that the prosperity of this period is mainly relative to the historical stage before the feudal society. Compared to modern society, the standard of living of the common people at that time was still low. In the historical period, when the living conditions of the people are in the first historical period, we should conduct a comprehensive and objective analysis in combination with the social background at that time.