It is said that fireworks fell in Yangzhou in March. Why was Yangzhou so popular in ancient times?

? Yangzhou, known as Guangling in ancient times and Weiyang in Jiangdu, was founded in 486 BC and has a long history. Since ancient times, there have been countless famous poems about Yangzhou, full of love and praise for Yangzhou.

? First of all, Yangzhou enjoys a superior geographical position. The present area was called "Han" in the Spring and Autumn Period. After Wu destroyed the country, he built a military capital here; Qin and Han Dynasties were called Guangling and Jiangdu. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty set up Yangzhou secretariat here; The Sui Dynasty changed Wu Zhou to Yangzhou, and Tang Gaozu moved Yangzhou from Danyang to Jiangbei to become a regional administrative center. During the late Song Dynasty, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Yangzhou has always been a regional administrative and cultural center, although there are different names for the establishment of administrative districts. In particular, the opening of the Grand Canal in Sui Dynasty made Yangzhou, Chang 'an and Luoyang one of the three major cities, with the reputation of "Huai is the left capital and Zhu is the top". Therefore, Yangzhou can be loved by literati, which is inseparable from its own geographical location.

? Second, Yangzhou has developed economy and prosperous business. Due to its superior geographical position, Yangzhou was one of the most economically developed areas in China from Han Dynasty to Qing Dynasty, especially the Grand Canal. After the opening, Yangzhou became the first city of the canal. With the development of economy and the prosperity of commerce, Yangzhou became a famous city that never sleeps in the Tang Dynasty. When Yangzhou was brilliant, compare Chang 'an and Luoyang at that time. It is the only city with bright lights at night in the Tang Dynasty, and it is also the economic center of the Tang Dynasty. Even during the war years, Yangzhou went on strike every night, which shows its commercial prosperity. The prosperity of commerce has also made Yangzhou a world-famous powder land. Yin Yun, a native of the Southern Song Dynasty, expressed the expectations of literati and wealthy businessmen for Yangzhou's singing and dancing, feasting and debauchery.

? Third, Yangzhou has beautiful scenery and beautiful mountains and rivers, which is desirable. Because the canal passes through the territory, Yangzhou is adjacent to the Yangtze River in the south and the canal in the east, with beautiful scenery and beautiful mountains and rivers. Especially in March, catkins are flying and drizzling, and the femininity and elegance of Yangzhou are more pleasing to the eye. Yangzhou's "Slender West Lake" is integrated with Xiubei Bear, showing a different kind of delicate charm with its exquisite beauty. The scenic spots of the 24 th Bridge of West Lake make people linger. Besides its natural beauty, Yangzhou is also a famous "Moon City". For thousands of years, Yangzhou has fascinated countless people, not only the prosperity of being drunk and dreaming, but also the bright moon in Yangzhou. I don't know how many touching stories have been interpreted under the gentle moon.

? Fourthly, Yangzhou is full of talented people, which is attractive to literati. According to legend, Emperor Yao, one of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, was born in, and later generations were celebrities, such as, and lived in it for several years. Du Mu, Ouyang Xiu and Su Shi all served as officials in Yangzhou, leaving many footprints and legends in Yangzhou, enriching the culture and memory of Yangzhou.

? Judging from today's geographical position, Yangzhou is in northern Jiangsu, not in the south of the Yangtze River. The ancients came by boat from the north. As soon as they entered Yangzhou, they had a feeling of Jiangnan in their hearts. Coupled with the humanistic atmosphere and scenery of Yangzhou, it is the weather in the south of the Yangtze River.