明代话本小说所展现的国家及民族关系

Relationship between Nation and Nationalities Displayed in Novelettes of Ming Dynasty

明代话本小说生动展现了中国与其他国家的友好及争斗、国内各民族之间的和睦及冲突。中国和其他国家的友好主要表现为频繁密切的商贸活动、外交往来、文化交流;而种族、文化、习俗的差异导致国家间的隔阂,为了争夺丰富资源国与国发生战争。国内各民族之间总体上相处融洽,各民族在文化、风俗方面相互影响;政治和经济问题是造成矛盾冲突的主要原因,解决矛盾的方式以武力与求和为主。明代话本小说所反映的内容,对于深入研究古代经济、文化、外交、民族关系提供了有益帮助。

Novelettes in Ming Dynasty vividly displayed the friendship and hostility between China and foreign countries,the harmony and conflicts among all nationalities in China.The friendship between China and foreign countries are mainly manifested in increasingly frequent trade,diplomatic activities and cultural communication.The differences of races,culture and customs resulted in estrangement between nations.Nations waged wars against each for abundant resources.In general,all nationalities in China are in harmony with each other,they influence each other in terms of culture and customs.Political and economic problems are the main causes for the contradiction and conflicts,and these problems are solved mainly through wars and peace.The contents of these creations offer help for the further study of ancient economics,culture,diplomacy and national relationships.