The origins and allusions of Liaocheng

The origin and allusion of Liaocheng is because it is located on the west bank of the ancient Liao River, and there is Liao State in the Liao River area. After Qi destroyed Liao State, it called the city Liaocheng.

1. Brief introduction

Liaocheng, located in the west of Shandong Province, is the intersection of ancient Yanzhao culture and Qilu culture. Because there was the Liaohe River in ancient times, and the Liaohe River was an ancient canal. It was the dividing line between Qi and Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It was also the mother river of Liaocheng, so it was named Liaocheng. Liaocheng has rich agricultural resources and industrial foundation and is one of the important grain production bases in Shandong Province.

2. Origin of the name

There are many legends about the name of Liaocheng, the more famous of which is about Mengchangjun, the king of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period. According to legend, Lord Mengchang was very smart and capable in governing the country, and was good at communicating with the people. He often chatted with the people and listened to their voices, so he was called the "Chat King". Over time, this place also became known as "Liaocheng".

3. Historical allusions:

Experts have verified that Liaocheng was the base of the Shang aristocracy during the Shang Dynasty. After King Wu of Zhou conquered Zhou and destroyed the Shang Dynasty, the remaining nobles of the Shang Dynasty rebelled and attacked Qi, a vassal state of the Western Zhou Dynasty, in the Liaocheng area. In order to frighten the enemy, they cut off the ears of the Qi army officers. So the nobles of the Shang Dynasty built two cities here, one was called Liaocheng and the other was called Shecheng, both of which had the meaning of cutting off their ears to frighten them.

The historical evolution and modern development of Liaocheng:

1. Historical evolution:

Liaocheng has a long history, which can be traced back to the ancient Qi period. The ancient Qi State was an important vassal state during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and its capital was once located in today's Liaocheng area. The Liaocheng area was one of the core territories of the Qi State in ancient times. In Chinese history, the Liaocheng area was once a military fortress and an important strategic stronghold.

2. Modern development:

With the development of society, Liaocheng has now become one of the important cities in Shandong Province. Liaocheng has made significant progress and development in economy, culture, education, transportation and other aspects. As a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, Liaocheng plays an important role in the economic development and urban construction of the local area.