“十里一亭”说考辨——秦汉亭制研究之一

On "One Pavilion per Ten Li"——The Pavilion System in the Qin and Han Dynasties

秦汉史籍所谓的"十里一亭"之说是不足凭信的。亭的设立,与其司奸盗、供止宿和便邮驿的职能紧密相关。地域大小、道里远近和人口疏密等都与亭的多少不无关系。其中,是否"临境"和处在交通线上,以及是否为朝廷重点防范和加强控制之区,是决定亭的多少与疏密程度的关键因素。

The statement of ＂One Pavilion Every Ten Li＂ in historical materials of the Qin and Han Dynasties is not true. The construction of pavilions is closely related to its function of punishing amour and stealth, providing accommodation, and increasing postal expediency. The number of pavilion is subject to the size of the area, the distance of the way, and the density of the population. Among them, the key factors that determine the number and density of pavilions are whether they are located on the border or along main transportation lines, or whether in key defence areas or the intensified controlled region.