https://chinaroots.org/en/tags/agricultural-history/Recent content in Agricultural History on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usSat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/zhangzhou-agriculture-tang-evolution/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/zhangzhou-agriculture-tang-evolution/Based on the digital archives of the Fujian Provincial Annals, this post analyzes the agricultural development of Zhangzhou under Chen Yuanguang, the 'Sage King of Zhangzhou.' Core data: Founded in 686 AD; built the 120m 'Junpi' weir, irrigating 1,000+ mu; achieved the leap to 'double grain harvests annually.' By analyzing the transition from military settlement to ecological agriculture, this piece offers historical lessons for modern resilient cities and inclusive growth. Keywords: Zhangzhou agricultural history, Chen Yuanguang's contributions, Junpi water conservancy value.