盐城与中国大运河的历史关联

The Historical Connection between Yancheng and the Grand Canal of China

盐城是传统中国的产盐重镇,大运河则是盐城海盐外销乃至私盐贩卖的重要经行河段。作为大运河淮扬段余水减泄入海的尾闾,盐城以巨大的经济与民生代价维护了运河的整体平稳;作为大运河与海洋间转运的重要交通节点,盐城不少市镇的商贸因此繁荣。深入考察盐城与大运河特殊的历史关联,厘清大运河文化带辐射区的城市功能,可以更加系统地研究和评估大运河的历史作用与文化价值。

Yancheng is an important city for salt production in the history of China,and the Grand Canal is an important channel for sea salt distribution and trafficking in Yancheng and China at large.Situated at the estuary of the Grand Canal to the Yellow Sea,Yancheng has maintained the overall stable development of the Canal with its prosperous economy and large population.As an important transportation hub of the Grand Canal and the sea,Yancheng has prospered with its booming commerce and trade.The analysis on the historical connection between Yancheng and the Grand Canal can help us clarify the urban function of the reach of the Grand Canal cultural belt,systematically study and evaluate the historical role and cultural value of the Grand Canal.