Textual Research on Strategic Pass and Marketplace of Frontier Trade between Liaodong and Uriyangqa Three Commanderies(兀良哈三卫)in Ming Dynasty
Frontier trade between Liaodong and the Uriyangqa Three Commanderies during the Ming Dynasty primarily took the form of horse markets.These markets were initially established in the second year of the Yongle reign.Subsequently,the horse market resumed operations in the 14th year of the Chenghua reign and gradually stabilized.In the 23rd year of the Wanli reign,the timber market at Yizhou Dakangbao was established and continued until the end of the Ming Dynasty.The trading locations were primarily strategic passes and towns along the Great Wall.The horse markets included the Guangning Horse Market,the Guangshun Strategic Pass Horse Market,the Xinan Strategic Pass Horse Market,and the Yizhou Dakangbao Timber Market.By conducting a textual analysis of the establishment,distribution,customs,and markets of frontier trade,we can gain insights into the border trade dynamics between the Ming Dynasty and the Uriyangqa Three Commanderies.The trade between these two regions played a significant role in promoting communication,contact,and integration,effectively strengthening the cohesion between different ethnic groups.
the Ming Dynastythe Uriyangqa three Commanderies(兀良哈三卫)frontier tradehorse markettimber market
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