What are the royal tributes and why do they gradually disappear?

Royal tribute, the meaning of this title, actually means that in ancient times, because of inconvenient transportation, many rare things that were not common among the people were contributed to the emperor as tributes. For example, Huazhou Orange, Mizhi Xiaomi, Lipu Taro, Yixing Zisha and so on. Later, with the progress of the times, the development of science and technology, and the convenience of transportation, many things became commonplace and gradually unveiled the mystery of royal tributes.

1. Royal tribute is only for the nobles. In ancient times, because of the convenient transportation, many people never even left their hometown, let alone see the outside world. Many invisible things were presented to the emperor as treasures. The emperor took a look at them and thought they were royal tributes. It is not a good thing to be a royal tribute, because as long as it is a royal tribute, this item can only be provided to the royal nobility, and the dignitaries in the palace can enjoy it exclusively, but ordinary people can't enjoy it. This also fully embodies the great dictatorship of feudal rulers and the phenomenon of unequal status of the people.

Second, what are the treasures that can be called royal tributes in various places? Huazhou orange was presented to the emperor as a tribute in Ming and Qing Dynasties. What else was there? Nanshen? At that time, officials, literati, wealthy businessmen and literati who came to Huazhou were very proud to get one or two Huazhou oranges. Mizhi Xiaomi became a royal tribute in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because of its sweet, thick and smooth taste, golden color and rich nutrition, rice oil was called by doctors in Qing Dynasty. Is rice oil comparable to ginseng chicken soup ; Lipu taro was called a royal tribute in Qing Dynasty because of its unique flavor and attractive aroma. Yixing purple sand was regarded as a royal tribute by the Ming Dynasty for its unique handicrafts, diverse patterns and novel styles.

With the rapid development of China's economy and the progress of science and technology, people's living standards have gradually improved. With the rapid development of logistics, we have seen products that have never been seen in this region. Not only did I learn about the South-to-North Water Transfer Project and the North-to-North Water Transfer Project, but I also got in touch with overseas articles, which broadened my knowledge and experience. Since then, the royal tribute has gradually faded out and is well known to ordinary people. It also fully demonstrates the country where everyone is equal, regardless of rank, and loves and helps each other since the reform and opening up.