武陵山区蛮酋大姓与羁縻州郡、土司制度

A Study of Well—known Minorities and Prefectural & Chief System in Mt.Wuling Area

秦汉以降,廪君蛮、板楯蛮、盘瓠蛮一直活动在武陵山区,并在唐宋时期发展成为武陵山区的著姓望族。唐宋时期是中原王朝实质性经略武陵山区的一个重要阶段,这主要表现在唐宋王朝在武陵山区设置羁縻州郡,利用当地土著大姓首领管理当地,元代将羁縻州郡制度发展为土司制度。

Since Qin and Han dynasties, three minorities, called Lin Jun, Ban Dun and Pan Hu, had long lived in Wuling Mt. area, and developed into a well-known and prestigious clan in Tang and Song dynasties. This period was a significant stage for the central governments to execute substantial management in Mt. Wuling area,which mainly can be seen from the facts that autonomous prefectures and counties were set up in this area and leaders were appointed from local prominent families. In Yuan Dynasty, the autonomous system evolved into chieftain system.