Abstract:
The minorities in the Southwest of China, lying on the frontiers, were formally merged into China's territory when Emperor Hanwu LIU Che began to administer them. In the period of Emperor Hanwu, the conditions to administer the minorities in the Southwest of China were matured with the strengthening of Han Dynasty. Emperor Hanwu reinforced his administration over them through prefecture and county establishment, meanwhile, accelerated their economic and cultural development, their unity and melting, and the...