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After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

The history of our country is very long. From founding of Qin Dynasty to present, we have experienced changes of time. Now there are more than 30 provinces in our country, and each province has several cities. Each city is divided into many districts, and each district has several towns. This division is also for good people management.

This type of hierarchical government actually dates back to Qin Dynasty, and we all know that system of prefectures and counties was introduced at that time. With development of history and change of dynasties, way of dividing each period is constantly changing, and only with advent of provincial system, it gradually stabilizes.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

However, division at that time was still different than it is now. Nowadays, names of our provinces, including names of cities, are constantly changing. You must have found something on Internet and in documentaries. The place I want to introduce to you today is city of Zhangzhou in south of my country.

The three districts in this city were divided during Ming Dynasty, and since then, development of these districts has undergone many changes. It is said that one of them has been withdrawn. other one was renamed and last one became a county-level city, that's still good.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

1. Geographic location of Zhangzhou

Today, Zhangzhou City is located in Fujian Province of my country, and this place is near sea. In ancient times, coastal area was very rich in materials, and economic conditions were naturally very good, but it is not can be as popular as it is today. Development, imports and exports better develop local economy.

However, we can say that history of Zhangzhou is very long. Judging by museums and fossils, people existed here as early as 10,000 years ago, and tribes gradually settled here. With course of history, Zhangzhou at that time was not divided into Fujian Province.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

It also includes territories of several surrounding provinces. It was only with advent of prefecture-county system that an administrative region was formally formed here, and later different dynasties made changes here.

After Ming Dynasty, although history is said to have changed, it hasn't caused much of a change here. No matter how it's changed, overall goal is to better govern and rule hereand then divided Zhangzhou City's three counties from here.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

Secondly, Ningyang County was withdrawn

The general idea of ​​Ningyang County is to hope that this place can develop stably, but this is not case. Although Zhangzhou City is close to sea, local geographical conditions are not particularly excellent.It is a hilly area with high mountains . Moreover, a peasant uprising broke out here.

Due to remoteness and location here, it took many years for rebellion to be put down, and it was because of this rebellion that relevant departments at that time paid attention to local jurisdiction, so Separate administration here from Zhangzhou.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

But with change of dynasties, a new state of Qing dynasty was founded here, so Ningyang was separated from Zhangzhou. It was only in 1949 that this county was officially abolished. Has since disappeared.

The fate of Ningyang County is still very tortuous and tragic. From division to recall and delisting, it also goes through history, and this period of history will also be remembered by people.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

3. Longyan County was renamed

The name of Longyan County has existed since Tang Dynasty, and at that time it was also under administration of Zhangzhou. A series of reforms under Qing Dynasty abolished name of Longyan County, but it was still in use. in Republic of China. This is name given to government here by government of Longyan County.

After founding of New China, local government requested that county be converted into a city for development.However, after unification of real economic status of area, combined with ancient history, name of Longyan County, which is today Silla District, was changed, although it changed its name.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

However, division here has not changed, only name has changed. What is current state of development of this area? At present, tourism industry is developing very well here, and there are many attractions.

In addition, local natural resources are relatively rich, so local economic situation is still good. Friends can talk about changes in Silla today in comments area.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

Fourthly, Zhangping became a county-level city

Among these three counties, Zhangping County is developing relatively well. In fact, this county has been well developed since Ming Dynasty and was already suitable for modernization. The local level of development was same as that of other county-level cities, and was also level at time of Independence as a new county - Zhangping County.

Until late Qing Dynasty, this place belonged to same level as Ningyang County, but after Ningyang County was abolished, it became a county-level city. But it belongs to Longyan County, and today's Longyan City is city in which Zhangping City is located.

After these three counties left Zhangzhou, one was annulled, one was renamed, and one became a county-level city.

Because Zhangping City belongs to Longyan County City, it can be seen that this county city is still developing well. Taking this county town out of Zhangzhou is also a good choice. At present, economic strength of Zhangping City is very strong, and area has developed more typical agriculture, which has greatly benefited area.

Summary: Although these three counties were taken out of Zhangzhou City, they still belong to Fujian Province. The fate of these three districts is different, good and bad. What do you think about it?