摘要
粟是汉代北方地区主要粮食之一.汉武帝设置河西四郡,派遣大量百姓前往边地进行屯田戍守.因此,西北汉简中记载的粟与吏卒生活密切相关,粟不仅为吏卒及其家属以及来往官吏提供饭食,为部分牲畜提供粮草,还是酿酒、制药的原料之一.同时粟在经济和祭祀等方面也为吏卒提供了诸多便利.
Abstract
Millet was one of the main food crops in the northern region during the Han Dynasty.During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty,four commanderies were established in Hexi Corridor,and a large number of civilians were dis-patched to the frontier to cultivate land and garrison.Therefore,the millet recorded in the Han Dynasty bamboo slips from the Northwest China was closely related to the lives of officials and soldiers.Millet not only provided food for officials,soldiers,their families,and passing officials,but also served as forage for some livestock.Additionally,it was one of the raw materials for brew-ing liquor and making medicine.At the same time,millet also provided convenience for officials and soldiers in terms of economy and sacrificial rites.