论河北在隋朝的历史地位

早在春秋战国时期,河北地区便有所开发和发展,到了魏晋南北朝时期,河北已成为中原王朝十分重要的财赋地区之一.隋朝时期,河北地区农业经济发达,是当时经济中心;由于其特殊、优越的地理位置,又具有极高的军事价值,是国家安全战略的重点;同时由于经济的发展,河北人才辈出,文化发达,是当时科技文化的渊薮.无论是从经济、政治、军事还是文化来分析,隋朝时期,河北在全国的地位都十分重要.

The Status of Hebei in Sui Dynasty

As early as Spring and Autumn and Warring States, the area of Hebei has been explored and developed. By the time of Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties, Hebei has become one of the key tax payers in central plains of China. During Sui Dynasty, Hebei, owing to its developed agricultural economy, has become the economic center. Thanks to its superior geographic position and invaluable military role, Hebei was the key area for national security strategy. Meanwhile, the economic development has nurtured generations of talents and advanced culture, making Hebei the center of science and culture at that time. Generally speaking, Hebei plays a critical role in Sui Dynasty in terms of economics, politics, military and culture.