左宗棠与西北边贸述论

Exposition of Zuo Zongtang and the Frontier Trade in Northwest China

左宗棠于1869～1880年在西北期间,为了恢复西北经济,从改革茶法、发展蚕丝、推广植棉、开发毛织、推动出口等方面入手,力图振兴西北的边贸经济;为了保护民族利权,还与不法外商进行了不懈的斗争。总结左宗棠复兴西北边贸的成绩与教训,具有一定的史鉴价值。

Zuo Zongtang reformed tea law, developed silk industry, extended cotton acreage and promoted export and so on, in order to restore the economy and revitalize the frontier trade in Northwest China when he stayed there from 1869 to 1880. He struggled with illegal foreign businessmen Persistently to protect nation＇s interests. It has historical reference to conclude Zuo Zongtang＇s achievements and lessons when he revitalized the frontier trade in Northwest China.