The Jogan Era

Japanese: 貞観の治 - じょうがんのち
The Jogan Era

The reign of the second Tang emperor Taizong Li Shimin (627-649). The Zhenguan era was the name of the era. The frequent occurrence of peasant revolts and the state of warring factions since the end of the Sui dynasty had exhausted the early Tang dynasty. When Taizong ascended to the throne, he promoted wise ministers and listened to their advice, striving to restore the people's strength. As a result, the foundation of the Tang dynasty was solidified, rice prices fell, people did not lock their doors, and did not take food with them when traveling, creating a peaceful state. In addition, foreign tribes from all over the country were subjugated, and Taizong was given the title of Heavenly Khan. From then on, Taizong's reign was called the Zhenguan era and was considered a model for a peaceful world. However, Taizong was not without mismanagement, and it is said that the records of the Tang dynasty over-glorify his achievements.

[Shuichi Kaneko]

[References] | Li Shimin

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

中国、唐第2代皇帝太宗李世民(りせいみん)の治世。貞観は年号(627~649)。隋(ずい)末以来の農民反乱の多発、群雄割拠の状態は初唐の国内を疲弊させた。太宗は即位すると、賢臣を抜擢(ばってき)して彼らの諫言(かんげん)を入れ、つとめて民力の回復を図った。その結果、唐の国礎は固まり、米価は下がり、人々は戸締まりをせず、旅行にも食料を携行しない、という平和な状態が現出した、という。また四方の異民族も帰服し、太宗に天可汗(てんかかん)の称号を奉った。以後、太宗の治世を貞観の治とよび、太平の世の模範とした。ただし、太宗に失政がないわけでもなく、また唐代の記録は太宗の事績を美化しすぎているともいわれる。

[金子修一]

[参照項目] | 李世民

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