略论五代后唐“小康”之局

On the Well-off Society in Late Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties

五代后唐时期一度出现"小康"之局,表现在疆域扩大,国力强盛,四方来朝,局势安定,经济得到发展,文化有所成就。这是后唐庄宗、明宗采取的与民休息、整饬吏治、广招贤能、虚怀纳谏等政策的结果。但后唐"小康"之局未能维持多久,其遽然丧失是由封建专制制度的腐朽性决定的。

The well - off society in late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties is characterized by its vast territory, solid national strength, stable situation, rapid economical development as well as prosperous culture. Tang Emperor Zhuang- zong and Ming- zong＇s policies of uniting with people, bringing order to local administration, summoning men of worth to serve the country, modestly accepting admonitions, etc. The corruption of feudal autocracy results in the end of the wealthy situation in late Tang Dynasty.