The opening of the mausoleum of Emperor Yang of Sui has attracted the attention and interest of the audience. However, while the mausoleum holds the glory of a generation of great emperors, its size and state of conservation have not matched the immense contributions made by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty to ancient China. During the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui, one of the most proud achievements was the excavationBeijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalIt is an ancient waterway that runs through eastern China, connecting Beijing and Hangzhou, passing through Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Hebei and Tianjin, connecting the five major water systems of Haihe, Huanghe, Huai, Yangtze and Qiantang rivers, with a total length of more than 1,700 kilometers. It is one of the longest and most ambitious ancient canals in the world, and one of the oldest. Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalThe opening of the coastal area has greatly facilitatedEconomyProsperity. Without the ambition and feat of Emperor Yang of Sui, there would have been no prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, let alone the prosperity of subsequent dynasties. For example, Yangzhou is inQing DynastyTo become a major prosperous city is to rely onGrand Canalof the salt transportation industry. Nowadays, the culture and culture of many canal cities in ChinaEconomyProsperity is still inseparable from the contribution of this waterway.
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canalof excavation of ChinaHistoryand culture had a profound impact. It is not only achieved in the north and southEconomyIt also provides a safe and efficient passage for water traffic. Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalThe scale of the city was magnificent, and after passing through many places, many towns and ports were built on its embankments, which promoted the prosperity of commerce. At that time, many commodities such as grain, salt, and cloth relied on canals for transportation, and people could exchange and ** more conveniently. InHistoryAlso known as the Water Silk Road, the canal connects the central cities of the north with the prosperous regions of the south. Precisely because there isBeijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, all over ChinaHumanitiesCommunicate andEconomyThe development was carried out smoothly.
Except for the excavationBeijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalEmperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty also introduced the imperial examination system, which is regarded as one of the greatest ways to select talents in the world. The emergence of the imperial examination system directly determined the strength of China.
Prior to Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, Chinese emperors tended to choose their successors through a hereditary system. This approach often leads to the holding of power by a small number of nobles, which hinders itSocialliquidity and fair competition. However, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was committed to reforming this unreasonable inheritance system, and he advocated the establishment of the Jinshi Imperial Examination System to fairly select talents through examinations. This has lifted countless talented children out of poverty and given them the opportunity to display their ingenuity in the country.
The imperial examination system is importantHistorySignificance. It focuses not only on individual talents and qualities, but also for:SocialIt provides an opportunity for fair competition. By taking the imperial examinations, people are no longer bound by birth or wealth, but through their own hard work and wisdomSocialof the ascent. The implementation of the imperial examination system is ChinesePolitics, culture andEducationThe reform laid a solid foundation, and also prepared a model for selecting talents for the later feudal era.
The advent of the imperial examination system made itSocialMore fairness and justice. By participating in the imperial examination, regardless of gender, rich or poor, as long as they have certain conditions and abilities, they will have the opportunity to obtain opportunities for learning and development. This makes:SocialIt has become more open and diverse, and people's talents and wisdom have been fully utilized.
The implementation of the imperial examination system has also boosted people's awareness ofEducationof attention. In order to participate in the imperial examination, one must not only study the classics, but also have the ability to be literatePoliticswithEconomyknowledge. This has led to the inheritance of cultureEducationPopularization and the development of academic research. The imperial examination system has cultivated a large number of noble peopleEthicsand knowledgeable scholars and **, forChinese HistoryThe Bunji era provided support.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty implemented the imperial examination systemChinese Historyhas had a profound impact. SinceSui DynastySince then, the imperial examination system has evolved and developed over hundreds of years, untilQing Dynastywas repealed. Under the influence of the imperial examination system, ChinaSocialThe tradition of the literati bureaucracy was formed, and they became the backbone of the country through rigorous examination selection and quality training. The imperial examination system has also become a model for other East Asian countries such as Japan and North Korea, and has had a positive impact on the development of these countries.
In addition to the above two great deeds, Emperor Yang of Sui also actively participated in the Eastern CrusadeGoguryeo, the Western ExpeditionTurkicand other actions to consolidate the Chinese country.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty not only made outstanding contributions in domestic affairs, but also in foreign affairsMilitaryhas demonstrated extraordinary intelligence and leadership. He went on a crusadeGoguryeo, established the capital in the Liaodong region, passedMilitarymeans to forceGoguryeoSurrender, effectively consolidating the rule of the Liaodong region. This move by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty not only broadenedSui DynastyIt also laid the foundation for the later Tang Dynasty to unify the Northeast.
In addition, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty marched westwardTurkicIt has consolidated the stability of China. He's not just inMilitaryon the victory, but also effectively resolved by diplomatic meansTurkicThe contradictions between the two countries have eased their relations. This series of initiatives has made it possible:Sui DynastyInHistoryIt enjoyed a high reputation and became ancient ChinaHistoryOne of the most respectable and influential dynasties.
However, the fate of Emperor Yang of Sui was not as glorious as his great contribution should be. Some scholars not only buried him at the bottom of the tower after his death, but also ruthlessly smeared him. They spread rumors, claiming that Emperor Yang of Sui went to Yangzhou in order to satisfy his selfish desires, disregarded people's lives, and killed his father and brother behind his back. These accusations are in:Historyon was proven to be baseless.
RetrospectiveHistoryWe cannot ignore the great contribution made by Emperor Yang of Sui to China. He dug itBeijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalThe implementation of the imperial examination system has consolidated the Chinese country and China'sPoliticsEconomyand cultural development. However, the great exploits of Emperor Yang of Sui were ruthlessly smeared by later generations, which is deeply regrettable and sad. HistoryEvery emperor should be evaluated objectively and fairly, and no one should be allowed to be rightHistoryDistort and fabricate to let future generations know the true face and great contributions of Emperor Yang of Sui.