The history of the courtyard house is as long as that of Beijing. As the main residential style in the political center of China at that time, the history of the courtyard house can be traced back to the Liao and Jin Dynasties. Beijing was called Jicheng at that time and was the capital of Youzhou. Due to the opening of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Jicheng became increasingly prosperous. The men of the Khitan people living in the upper reaches of the Xiliao River are all good at fighting, but their economy is not prosperous and their productivity is low. The Khitan leaders have long coveted the prosperous Jicheng. In 938, the Khitan army invaded this Han city and changed it to Nanjing, also known as Yanjing, as its accompanying capital. From then on, Yanjing began to transform from a regional administrative office to a national political center. When a new ruler came to power, it was natural that large-scale construction projects would be carried out in the Yanjing area to build offices and residences for tens of thousands of officials and their entourage.
Reader comments
This book tells the history of Beijing courtyard houses. It's so interesting! You can learn about the origin of the courtyard house and the history of the Khitan people's attack on Jicheng. The characters in the story are vivid, and the author's descriptions made me feel like I could see the scene at that time. I think this book is worth reading, especially for those interested in history and culture.
This book tells the history of Beijing courtyard houses. It's so interesting! You can learn about the origin of the courtyard house and the history of the Khitan people's attack on Jicheng. The characters in the story are vivid, and the author's descriptions made me feel like I could see the scene at that time. I think this book is worth reading, especially for those interested in history and culture.