The reason why Kyushu is called "Kyushu" is derived from the beginningDayuThe legend of the water control. According to theBook of SongsThe ancients imagined China's land as habitableThe island, which is called "continent", and "state" is the original character for "continent". InDayuAfter the success of the water control, he divided the world into nine states, and cast nine great tripods with the tribute of these nine states to show itDayuThe merit of stabilizing the nine directions and unifying Kyushu. It can be seen that Kyushu is inChinese Historyhas a special symbolic meaning.
However, with the change of times and the change of dynasties, the division of Kyushu gradually changed. Today, six states that have survived millennia have survived to this day, and the remaining three states no longer exist. The six surviving states are Qingzhou, Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Jingzhou, Jizhou, and Yanzhou. Although the status and size of these states are inHistoryhas changed, but they still carry important onesHistorywithCultureSignificance.
The first is Qingzhou, which once included a large territory in Shandong Province and is now a county seat in Weifang, Shandong. QingzhouHistoryLong, carrying abundanceCultureHeritage and magnificent natural landscapes. Either QiCultureThe prosperity of the Ming and Qing literati was still the brilliance of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and Qingzhou left a far-reaching influence.
The second is Yangzhou, which, like Xuzhou, is now a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province. Yangzhou is located on the bank of the Yangtze River and is known as the "famous capital of Huaizuo."Zhuxigood place". AsChinese Historyon the important onesCultureOne of the centers, Yangzhou has given birth to manyCultureCelebrities, such as writersYang Weizhen, artistZheng BanqiaoWait. At the same time, Yangzhou has also become an important hub of economy and transportation due to its unique geographical location.
As an important city in northern Jiangsu, Xuzhou has always been a place of talent since ancient times. Xuzhou has a long historyHistoryand splendidCultureTradition, known as the "hometown of emperors". In this land, numerous have sprung upCultureCelebrities and heroes such as:Confucius, Mencius,ZengziWait. At the same time, Xuzhou is also an important center of economy, transportation and agriculture, and is known as the "thoroughfare of the five provinces".
Jingzhou wasSpring and Autumn Warring StatesThe capital of Chu during the period is now a prefecture-level city in Hubei Province. Located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Jingzhou is one of the most important transportation hubs in China. It not only has a unique geographical location, but also rich natural resources and uniquenessCultureHeritage. As one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, Jingzhou carries a profound ...Historyprecipitation andCultureHeritage.
Jizhou is located in Hebei Province, and there is no comparison with the former leading boss. The once prosperous Jizhou is now only a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, but it still has a long historyHistoryand uniqueCultureLandscape. Jizhou was once China's northernmost frontier townHistoryIt has suffered many wars and foreign invasions, but the people of Jizhou have always upheld the spirit of perseverance and protected the tranquility of this land.
The last one is Yanzhou, which is inChinese Historyhas a special status. Yanzhou is located in Shandong Province and has a long historyHistoryand abundantCultureAccumulation. Yanzhou isConfuciusThe hometown of the Spring and Autumn Period is also the political, economic and economic of the State of LuCultureCentre. On the land of Yanzhou,ConfuciusConfucianism was founded and a group of outstanding students were trained. Yanzhou's influence has continued to the present day and has become one of the important symbols of Chinese civilization.
Through the description of these six states, we can see how brilliant and unique they once wereHistoryStatus. Although the size and status of these states have changed today, these states still carry abundanceHistorywithCultureImportant areas of heritage. Whether it's natural scenery,HumanitiesThe landscape is stillHistoryRuins, these six states have a unique attraction that is worth exploring and understanding.
In short, although only six states remain in Kyushu today, they still representChinese Historyon the important area and abundantCultureTradition. By learning about these statesHistorywithCulture, we can better understand ChinaHistorywithCultureto further enhance understanding and respect for Chinese civilization. I hope you can feel it on the land of these six statesHistoryof the heavy andCultureProud and proud of our hometown.