论明清时期沅水中游地区的商贸发展与江右商人

摘要

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties,Jiangyou businessmen had already been doing business in China. They were one of the early businessmen in the Yuanshui area. Located in the middle of the Yuanshui River in Xiangxi autonomous prefecture,there are Wanshou Palace ruins near the river,reflecting the activities of the Jiangyou businessmen. Evidences show that it was one of the busy areas for Jiangyou businessmen. The Businessmen went there doing business,due to the rich products and water and land transportation hub. The economy of that area was improved fast because of the businessmen.%明清时期江右商人广泛地活跃在中国的大江南北，也成为进入沅水流域较早的商帮之一。位于沅水中游地区的湘西自治州境内存在着大量的万寿宫遗址，展现了该地区江右商人的活动印记。而种种迹象表明，当时的沅水中游地区是江右商人活动最为频繁的区域之一。沅水流域丰富的物产、水陆交通的改善吸引了大批江右商人来此行商，而江右商人在沅水流域的频繁商贸活动推动了这一区域的经济发展，在一定程度上影响了该地区社会发展。