All along, when we talk about the Tang Dynasty, we will talk about its strong national strength and open folk customs. In this dynasty of more than 311 years, it has created many prosperous times of the Tang Dynasty, and its national strength is not strong. So where did its prosperity come from in this dynasty thousands of years ago? This can be explored from the opening of commerce, trade and culture in the Tang Dynasty.
in the Tang dynasty, with the establishment of the six-department system in three provinces, centralization was further strengthened, and the political center of the country was firmly in the hands of the emperor. In education, the Tang dynasty continued and developed the imperial examination system founded by the previous dynasty, and a large number of talents were used, and the comprehensive strength of the country was getting stronger and stronger. Under such a development situation, the gap between Datang and other countries is getting bigger and bigger, and the development of foreign trade has also attracted more and more foreigners to study and live in China. At that time, in the streets of the Tang Dynasty, we could see many Hu people with high noses and deep eyes and exotic customs, and even foreign missionaries and Japanese monks came to the Tang Dynasty thousands of miles away. The opening of the Tang Dynasty is reflected in the collision between cultures. With the arrival of friends from all over the world, different eating habits, different cultures and different educational concepts coexist in the society and are well digested.
It is precisely for this reason that in the Tang Dynasty, women can also walk in the street without being pointed at. At the same time, influenced by imported products, Datang's dress is also eclectic, more free and casual, and women can show their beauty. Cultural collision and integration further promoted the development of commerce and trade. With the arrival of foreigners, western food, daily necessities and many other novel things that were never seen in the Tang Dynasty were brought to the Tang Dynasty. Handicraft, industry and commerce, catering and other industries were much more prosperous than before. The appearance of night market also gave people more choices to travel, and the status of businessmen was also improved in society.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Tang Dynasty was absolutely in the leading position compared with other countries in the same period.