Do you know? In 1046 BC, after the Battle of Muye, the Zhou Dynasty rose, and the feudal system made the vassal states of the world sprung up. However, as time passed, the power of the Zhou royal family gradually weakened, and the struggle for hegemony between the vassal states intensified. In the Warring States Period, only the seven kingdoms of Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan, Qi, and Qin remained, collectively known as the Seven Heroes of the Warring States. What kind of posture do these former Warring States capitals stand in this ancient land now?
Let's go back to 453 BC, the year in which the Han, Zhao, and Wei families divided the Jin Kingdom, marking the beginning of the Warring States Period. In 403 B.C., these three doctors were recognized by King Weilie of Zhou, and they were officially ranked among the princes, and Korea was established, with the capital in Yangzhai. Yangzhai, an ancient place name, is said to be the capital of Dayu. South Korea chose this place as its capital city not only because of its feng shui treasures, but also because it carries a rich history and culture. Today, Yangzhai has become Yuzhou, Henan Province, a county-level city full of vitality and charm. Walking in the streets and alleys of Yuzhou, it seems that you can travel through time and space and return to the era when the princes competed for hegemony.
South Korea's other capital, Xinzheng, has an equally rich history. Xinzheng used to be the former capital of Zheng Guo, and later Korea destroyed Zheng Guo and moved the capital here. Today, Xinzheng City, with its dense population and prosperous economy, has long become an important city in Henan Province. Standing between the high-rise buildings of Xinzheng, you can feel that the city has the charm of an ancient capital and is full of the vitality of a modern city.
The state of Zhao also experienced the transformation of the capital. In 497 BC, Zhao Jianzi made the capital Jinyang, which was the first capital in the history of Zhao. Jinyang, now Taiyuan, is a city full of history. Since Zhao Jianzi set the capital of Jinyang, it has become the political, economic and cultural center of Zhao. Today, Taiyuan City, with a permanent population of more than 5 million and a GDP of hundreds of billions of yuan, has long developed into the capital city of Shanxi Province. Walking through the streets of Taiyuan, you can feel that the city has a long history and a thriving modern atmosphere.
In addition to Taiyuan, Zhao also moved the capital to Xingtai, Zhongmu and Handan. As the first city in the history of Hebei Province, Xingtai was the capital of the Shang Dynasty and one of the capitals of the Zhao State. Today, Xingtai has a permanent population of millions and a steadily growing GDP, showing the charm of the old and the modern. Zhongmu was the capital of Zhao for 38 years and witnessed an important turning point from weak to strong and from small to large. Today's Zhongmu City, although it is no longer the capital of Zhao State, still retains that glorious historical memory. As the last capital of the Zhao State, Handan has many popular stories in history. Today, Handan is a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, with a permanent population of millions and a growing GDP, attracting countless tourists to explore the charm of the ancient capital with its long history and unique cultural heritage.
As we walk through the streets of these cities, we can't help but sigh at the vicissitudes of history. These former Warring States capitals have experienced countless baptisms of wind and rain and wars in the long river of history, and now they stand in this ancient land with a new attitude. They not only witness the glory and decline of history, but also carry the prosperity and vitality of modern cities. The development and changes of these cities are the epitome of China's historical process, and they show the wisdom and strength of the Chinese nation with their unique charm and style.
So are you also attracted by the historical charm of these cities? Do you want to go into these cities and experience their unique cultural atmosphere and historical heritage? Come and leave a message in the comment area to share your views and feelings! Let's praise these cities full of history and cheer for their future development!