清代涪江流域铺递的设置管理

Analysis on the Setup and Management of the Qing Dynasty Pudi System in the Fujiang River Basin

清代涪江流域共有182所铺递,铺司兵505名,再加上涪江流域多为丘陵、山地,走递公文就显得尤为重要。铺递一般设在本县境内以县为中心向四周辐射。铺递的密集度与便利的交通及驿路有一定的关系。铺司兵除正常的征役外,亦有从它县内抽调铺兵,铺司、铺兵工食银无差别。但由于道远兵少、文不敷递等弊端逐渐凸显,铺递制度最终被邮驿体系所取代。

In the Fujiang River basin, there were a total of 182 Pudis with 505 soldiers in service. As the Fu- jiang river basin featured hills and mountains geographically, passing documents by walking became particularly important. Pudis were generally set within a county. Taking this as the center, they could radiate to surrounding areas. The intensity of Pudis was influenced by the convenient transportation and post road. The Pudi＇ s soldiers were either enlisted following recruiting procedure or transferred from neighboring counties, with equal payment as ordinary soldiers. But due to a scarcity of soldiers, the distance of journeys, as well as an insufficience of documents to be delivered, the Pudi system were gradually taken place by the post and courier station system.