The influence of small-scale peasant economy on politics, economy and culture in ancient China

the small-scale peasant economy is relative to the industrial economy. In terms of the proportion of modern social economy, the proportion of agriculture is the lowest, so there is a reference to the small-scale peasant economy. In ancient China, it should be called "agricultural economy", but it is not just China. Before the emergence of the industrial revolution, agriculture was the main industry in the world, supplemented by small-scale industries or light industries. Personally, I think it has the following influences on politics, economy and culture:

1. Politics: "The country is people-oriented, and food is the most important thing for the people", which can vividly express the importance of agriculture in the country, is the foundation of the country and the foundation of the existence of the country and the people. Once agriculture is destroyed, it is also a joke that the industry is stronger. It is this that determines that the decision-making level of the country regards agricultural policy as a fundamental policy and regards the agricultural field as a key and sensitive area. The ranking of "scholars, farmers, workers and businessmen" can explain the importance that the state attaches to agricultural personnel, and it also focuses on this aspect in the imperial examination. Every spring, the state also has a ceremony to worship heaven and start farming, which shows the influence of agriculture on the political level. "Country", in which "community" is land and "millet" is grain, shows its weight.

2. Economy: Agricultural output is not only grain, but also other crops, such as hemp and cotton. In "clothing, food, housing and transportation", the first two are from agriculture, and the textile industry is the foundation of all industries. Even the modern industrial revolution in Europe began with the textile industry, and many industries, such as commerce, machinery, minerals and smelting, were also extended around agriculture. Therefore, the development of agricultural economy can promote the progress of industry, while agriculture is backward or even blank, and industry can not develop. For example, the United States is known as an industrial power in the world, but many people may not know that it is also an agricultural power, the largest grain exporter in the world, and its agriculture is also the first in the world.

3. Culture: Cang Shi knows etiquette, and culture will only develop after food and clothing are secure, and the source and crystallization of culture actually come from the broad masses of working people. Many literati are big landlords themselves, and many literati are farmers. "Culture" is the atmosphere and atmosphere formed by civilization and education, and the initial education is formed in worship of heaven and agriculture. China's earliest poem "The Book of Songs" originated from folk songs and articles described according to customs. In ancient times, there were also special "collectors" who were responsible for collecting all kinds of customs, folk songs and folk customs. Thus, culture came from the people as well as from the fields.