The Evolution of Wugang's Strategic Position in Ancient Times and the Regional Movement of"Meishan Dongyao"
The critical strategic position of Wugang in ancient times was closely tied to the regional movement of the"Meishan Dongyao".From the Eastern Han Dynasty(25-220)to the Five Dynasties(907-960),the"Meishan Dongyao"primarily resided in the Wuling Mountains and the middle to lower reaches of the Zijiang River Basin,maintaining minimal contact with Wugang,located in the river's upper reaches.However,during the Song Dynasty,the"Meishan Dongyao"launched frequent attacks on Wugang.Following Zhang Dun's governance of Meishan,the Yao people migrated upstream to the southwest area of the river basin.Consequently,Wugang's strategic position gained recognition from the Song court,elevating from a county-level to a prefecture-level administrative region.By the time of the Yuan Dynasty,Wugang held an even more significant strategic role,functioning as a military area under central control to suppress the rebellion in southwestern Hunan and serving as a vital base for local resistance against the rule of the Yuan Dynasty.Nevertheless,with the conclusion of the"Meishan Dongyao"regional movement during the Ming Dynasty,Wugang was downgraded to a town,adapting to its economic and geographical circumstances.
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