略论越南亚朝贡体系——兼论与东亚朝贡体系之异同

Discussion on the Sub-Tributary system of Vietnam

越南古代不仅属于东亚朝贡体系的一员,而且还以越为中心建立起本国的亚朝贡体系。越南亚朝贡体系不是对中越朝贡机制的简单模仿,在理论方面有所调适与发展,维系手段也有其突出特点。该体系前后存在了约8个世纪,藩部和藩国为数还不少。在促进越南疆域扩大与民族融合方面,在处理与邻国的关系方面,该体系均发挥了重要作用,影响深远。

In the history of Vietnam, it established a sub-tributary system in which it was the dominant country. This system was generally an imitation of the tributary system of China, but there were some adjustment and development in its theories. There were many vassal states and several dependent countries in this system. To hold together all the vassal states and dependent countries, many dynasties of Vietnam had taken military measures. The system helped expand the territory of Vietnam and united all the ethnic groups. Therefore the sub-tributary system of Vietnam had played an important role, and it still has some influence on the relationship in this area now.