Houma Xintian Square

Houma, known as Xintian in ancient times, was the capital of the state of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period. In 585 B.C., Duke Jing of Jin moved the capital to Xintian, which was called Xin Jiang, because of "Xintian's thick soil and deep water, which made it difficult to live there, and Fen Hwoe was used to flow its evils, and the people were educated for ten years". The capital city was moved to Xintian, which was called Xin Jiang. The reign lasted for 216 years with 13 generations. In the eighth year of Hongwu of Ming Dynasty (1375 AD), a post station was set up here, connecting Pingyang Prefecture in the north, which led directly to Youyan, and Tieling Pass in the south, which led to Qin, Yu, Shu and Chu, and was one of the largest post stations in the north. Equipped with horses, passing dignitaries more than in this accommodation, waiting for Hou, changing horses, so called Houma, and on the horse township "is located in the south of Houma, from the former postal traffic must be passed, from Houma look at the horse's head to jump so named.