从和亲看玄宗朝东北边境问题

Marrying Daughters of the Han Imperial Family to Rulers of Minority Nationalities in the Border Areas and The Northeast Border Conflicts under Tang Emperor Xuanzong’s Regime

历来史学界认为唐代的边患主要存在于西北,其实玄宗朝更关注东北边境问题。玄宗朝公主和亲主要是联姻东北的奚、契丹。同时,考察当时节镇的设置、调整、兵力分配等,均可发现唐政府对这一地区的的关注与防范程度。

It is generally believed that border conflicts in Tang Dynasty mainly occur in northwest whereas Emperor Xuanzong attaches much greater importance to the frontier problems in the northeast and he attempts to cement relations with rulers of minority nationalities, especially xi and qidan minority nationalities in the northeast border areas by marrying daughters of the imperial family to them. An investigation on distribution of townships and military forces indicates the Tang government’s defense of the northeast border areas in this historical period.