Youwei Town, Youyu County, Shanxi Province

Youwei town

Youwei town is located in the northwest of Youyu County, Shanxi Province, 25 kilometers away from the county seat, and borders on Helingeer County, Inner Mongolia in the north. It was once the seat of shuoping government and the resident of Youyu County People's government. Now it is one of the four major towns in Youyu County and the north gate of Shanxi Province.

administrative division

Youwei town governs Lianxing village, wulinshu village, Xiayuan village, hongqikou village, Lijiabao village, chaijiabao village, Nanliang village, toushuiquan village, sanlizhuang village, Balizhuang village, jijiagou village, yuanjiayao village, heiliubao village, Nanyuan village, xiaodaogou village, wulizhuang village, Beiyuan village, xiyaogou village, heizhouwan village, beixinyao village, erfenguan village, husiyao village, wangsiyao village and Zhujia village Yao village, shaliang village, Yuanshan village, fujiagou village, Shahukou village, haiziwan village, mayinghe village, Kangjiawan village, beicaochang village, Dongzigou village, Sitaigou village, hualiugou village, Balipu village, caogoupu village, hongtubao village, shanjiabao village, Gaoqiang village, zuiliniutun village, caijiatun village, weijiashan village, wanjiazhuang village, Zhongyuan village, Lianfeng village, beifanjiayao village, Lifeng Village Qiangyao village, 25 Bay Village and 18 Huying Village

Historical evolution

Youwei Town, located in the north of Youyu County, has been an important town in the north since ancient times. Shanwucheng (now Youwei town), which was built in the Warring States period, was governed by Yanmen County after Qin and Han Dynasties. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Yanmen County moved to the south, Dingxiang County (now Helin, Inner Mongolia) moved back. In the period of Wangmang, it was renamed yinguan County, and Yanmen county was renamed Wudi County. In the Northern Wei Dynasty, shanwujun was established. In the year of Tianbao of Tang Dynasty, it was called Jingbian city and stationed in Jingbian army.

Ancient architecture

In the 25th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1392), Youyu set up a frontier guard. The Acropolis was built on the ruins of Shanwu old city, which took 17 years to complete. After Dingbian Wei moved away, Datong Youwei and Yulin Wei moved here successively, which was called youyulin Wei. In the third year of Yongzheng (1725) of Qing Dynasty, youyulin Wei and Weiyuan Wei were abolished, and Youyu county was established. At the same time, shuoping Fu was established, and Youwei town was governed by both Fu and county. Youwei town is basically square, 9 li and 8 Fen in circumference, 4 Zhang and 2 feet high and 3 Zhang and 5 feet wide. The four gates are called Heyang in the East, Yongning in the south, Wuding in the West and zhenshuo in the north. Outside the four gates, there are urn cities. On the gates, there are towers and large wooden plaques. In the East, there are Gonghuo Yanyun, in the west, Pingfan Heshuo, in the south, Zisai Jintang and in the north, Yanjiang Suoyue. There are two turrets in the northwest, northeast and Southeast, 28 enemy platforms and 564 crenels on the wall. There are more than 30 streets and alleys in the city, including government offices, county offices, temples, shops, dwellings, bell and drum towers.

History of the ancient city

There is also a city under Youwei city. It is Shanwu County, which was set up by Zhao Wuling king, the famous advocate of Hufu riding and shooting in the spring and autumn and Warring States period. It is the seat of Shanwu County in Qin and Han Dynasties. From the 25th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1392), the rulers spent 17 years building another city on the site of Shanwu County, which was built in the third year of Wanli. Wei was a military establishment in Ming Dynasty. In the third year of Yongzheng reign of Qing Dynasty (1725), Youyu county was established as Youyu county. In 1972, the CPC Youyu county Party committee and government moved, and Youwei city became the seat of Chengguan commune. In 1984, the commune was changed into a town. In 2000, Chengguan town was renamed Youwei town. When Youwei set up shuoping Prefecture, as a political, military, economic and cultural center city, it was prosperous. There are 256 government offices in the city, such as general's office and Dutong's office. The Ming and Qing Dynasties built more than 50 state altar, Xiannong Altar and various official temples, including Minglun hall, Yulin academy and other taixiao Confucian schools. There are also dozens of government treasury, County Treasury, compassionate government, tax office and so on. There are many shops in the Fourth Street, and there are more than 50 big shops. The right back has occupied a place in Chinese history with its important military position. In Zhou Dynasty, Qin Dynasty attacked Xiongnu, Tang Dynasty conquered Turk and Khitan, Song Dynasty fought Liao and Jin, Ming Dynasty resisted Tatar, and so on. Apart from the ancient Great Wall and beacon towers, which record the vicissitudes of history, and the still vigorous new wind in May, the natural scenery of Youwei can also satisfy visitors. Mountains, forests, valleys and streams add a touch of gentleness to the northern plain.

Economic overview

Youwei town's planting industry is mainly potatoes, corn, small grains, and animal husbandry is mainly sheep and cows. In 2005, 42000 mu of high yield and high efficiency crops were planted in the whole town. Among them, 25000 Mu are high-quality potatoes, 12000 Mu are high-yield corn, and 5000 mu are feed corn. For this alone, Youwei town's income increased by 24.7 million yuan, and the per capita income increased by 795 yuan. By the end of 2005, the number of pure bred dairy cows in the town has reached more than 900, the number of sheep has reached 80120, and the number of cattle on hand has reached more than 4300. In Youwei Town, there are Xiangfeng potato industry company, an agricultural product processing enterprise mainly engaged in potato deep processing, and Shanxi Sanyuan Lvyuan dairy cattle breeding Co., Ltd., a modern high standard breeding Park. Most of the grass corn planted in Youwei town was purchased by the company. the mineral resources in Youwei town are mainly marble, and Yuantai marble factory has been built in hongqikou Industrial Park to process and produce marble series products such as "big white" and basalt. The completion and operation of the plant also absorbed part of the rural surplus labor force, opening up a new way for farmers to increase their income. Farmers in Youwei town mainly come from planting and animal husbandry. In 2005, the total rural economic income of Youwei town reached more than 68.6 million yuan, the per capita net income of farmers reached 1980 yuan, and the per capita net income of animal husbandry reached 1108 yuan.

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