Historical Archetypes of the Granary under Heaven

The world granary refers to the official grain storage warehouses in ancient China, which were used for storing and deploying the country's grain to cope with emergencies such as disasters and wars. Its history can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, during which Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty set up institutions such as "county granaries" and "captains' warehouses" as the organization of the state's unified grain reserves.

With the evolution of history, the world's granary gradually improved and developed. During the Tang Dynasty, the "Tuantian Granary" and "Prefectural Granary" were set up to realize the nationwide unified reserve and deployment of grain. During the Ming Dynasty, the "grain storehouse" and "rent-reducing storehouse" were set up to protect people's livelihoods and combat natural disasters.

At the same time, the management system of the Granary of the World was constantly improved, and regulations on grain reserves, allocation and transportation were formulated, which improved the country's ability to cope with food crises. To date, the ruins and relics of the World Granary are still spread all over the country, witnessing the continuous development and evolution of China's grain reserve system.