Xingyang, an ancient granary transfer station in the Central Plains, why did it withdraw from the historical stage?

When it comes to Xingyang, we have to mention its ups and downs. Xingyang is an important transit point of the granary in ancient Central Plains, which played a decisive role in the historical development. The rise and fall of Xingyang are inseparable from its geographical location. Xingyang, which has experienced its ups and downs, is the starting point for us to really understand it.

1. Geographical Advantages of Xingyang Xingyang is separated from Huaihe River and Surabaya by a strip of water, with Mangshan Mountain in the north, Yellow River in the south, Songshan Mountain in the south and Suohe River in the west, facing Luoyang and Chang 'an across Hulao Pass. This dangerous terrain made Xingyang a military center for a long period of time, especially from the Warring States to the Western Han Dynasty. Chang 'an was the capital of Qin and Western Han Dynasties. In order to transport grain materials to Chang 'an smoothly, we must attach importance to the development of transit stations along the way.

Second, the prosperity of Xingyang As a transit point for grain transportation, Xingyang has been expanding its economic strength due to its abundant materials and large population. The birth of Aocang is an example: after Qin Shihuang unified China, in order to prepare for the war, he built a granary in Aoshan. Due to the attention of ancient kings, Aocang was not only an important wartime grain reserve base, but also an important transit point for ancient water transportation, which shows the value of Aocang. The perfect Yingze and Putian River in the Warring States period provided the foundation for the gap waterway, which was also an important factor for Xingyang's achievements.

Third, the decline of Xingyang In the early Han Dynasty, the rulers adopted a policy of recuperation. Those who had been recruited to maintain the gap in grain transportation were sent back to their hometown, which led to the gap being gradually forgotten, leaving only the silt flooded by the Yellow River, which accumulated again and again. Over time, the Yellow River sediment filled the gap, resulting in the normal passage of ships carrying food and materials. Xingyang's position as an important granary transit station in ancient times went from bad to worse and was gradually submerged in the long river of history.