The history of Kowloon in Hong Kong is the history of Hong Kong.
All along, the history books have recorded the history of Hong Kong, mostly from the British colonial rule of Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong was inhabited by human beings more than a thousand years ago. The most powerful archaeological discovery is the recent discovery of a 5000-year-old (ancient kiln) on Lantau Island, the largest outer island in Hong Kong. As for the prehistoric Neolithic stone carvings, they are scattered all over Hong Kong. Although the significance of the sculpture and the identity of the creator cannot be verified, it is believed that this safe haven and Tamsui Bay once attracted many ancient people sailing along the Pacific coast to stay here.
About 2000 years ago, in the Han Dynasty, China incorporated Hong Kong into its territory. The Han Tomb in Lizhengwu, Kowloon was built at this time. In the14th century, many Cantonese people came to settle in Hong Kong, and some people (Hakkas) moved to Hong Kong from central China. Many modern Hong Kong people are still paying (rent) to the descendants of the landlords at that time. These ethnic groups are commonly known as (the five major ethnic groups in the New Territories).
According to some earliest historical records, Hong Kong is determined to become an important economic center. According to official historical records, the army was originally stationed in Tuen Mun and Tai Po to ensure Tolo Harbour. In addition, crane fishermen from eastern Guangdong have also settled in Hong Kong. /kloc-In the 7th century, the Qing Dynasty entered China. In order to suppress opponents and pirates, the Qing court banned ordinary people from settling in the coastal areas. Finally, the ban was lifted, and new immigrants settled in Hong Kong one after another, namely (Hakka) or (Hakka).
Hakka people who used to be farmers began to grow rice and tea trees, and also produced Guanxiang and pineapple. Collect pearls in the interests of the family; Now, Tuen Mun and Tai Po have become two major towns in the New Territories.
Historical evidence of Hong Kong's early lifestyle can be found in some small fishing villages and small granges. Many of these early villages are still protected by visiting walls, moats and guard rooms.
The arrival of the British involved Hong Kong in world affairs. /kloc-In the 9th century, British businessmen came to China to trade opium, and exchanged China's silver, silk, tea and spices for a lot of wealth. The Qing court worried that the people were poisoned by opium and decided to ban the import of opium. British businessmen were eager to strengthen their position in the port, which was not controlled by the Manchu court, leading to the outbreak of the Opium War (1840- 1842). Queen Victoria's ship in Britain is very strong, and Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain permanently in the treaty of nanking signed in 1842. Sir Henry Pottinger was the first governor, and a Pontiancha Street in Central was named after him.
History of Kowloon, Mainland China
There is a north-south river between jiulong town and Taizhou, and there is a bridge on the river-Jiulong Bridge. According to legend, this river is related to the storage and irrigation of the left assistant minister of Nanjing official department.
Chu Guan's ancestors are all dead, and the Chu family wants to find a treasure house for burial. His uncle was a famous scholar then. After several searches, the Chu family left him where he was. One day, he went to Tanglouzhuang in the west of Taizhou. He said with surprise that this place is very good. If he is buried here, future generations can be big officials and make a fortune. So the Chu family decided to choose a sunny day to dig a hole for the funeral. The grave dug on the first day was gone the next day, and then it was gone. The cave digger immediately reported the situation to Mr. Kanyu. When he left, he personally took a big shovel, tied a pair of sandals on the handle of the shovel, and went to the cemetery to burn incense and bow. Then he held the shovel high, dug hard and dug through the Longtan. The pool rose and flowed north and south, rushing out of a winding river. "Suddenly the dragon falls for nine days", which is the Jiulong River. This Henan Province starts from the Toarey Yang Canal in the north and ends at Gangchang Town, Jiangyan City in the north, begging for nine kilometers in the territory. The storage family built culverts at the head of the river to control the flow of the upstream and downstream rivers, so that the drought energy of the Jiulong River can be diverted and the waterlogging energy can be discharged, benefiting 20,000 mu of farmland and moistening tens of thousands of people. Later, a bridge was built over the river, named Jiulong Bridge.
Sure enough, the dragon is Rui now Taizhou has a pleasant climate and abundant resources. As a result, the Chu family made a fortune and people became smarter and smarter. Chu Guan was a child prodigy at the age of five and could write articles at the age of nine. At the time of Chenghua, the provincial examination and the general examination were the first. The official awarded the official doctor, and later he was promoted to the left assistant minister of the household department. Later generations carved stone people, stone horses and Shi Hu sacrificed.
1950 was named Jiulong Township. Later, due to changes in administrative divisions and systems, Jiulong Township was renamed yangqiao People's Commune, Taixi People's Commune and Taixi Township. 1994 Approved by Jiangsu Provincial People's Government: Taixi Town was abolished and jiulong town was established. As a result, this piece of dragon's treasure land has inserted new wings and written a new chapter.
Jiulong town, Taizhou, known as the hometown of auto parts in China, is located in the west gate of Taizhou main city, with Shanghai-Nanjing and Tong Ning expressways in the south, Ningqi Railway in the north, Rhine-Taizhou River in China running through the north and south, and National Highway 328 running through the east and west. New Taiwan Province Industrial Park 1500 mu in the township; Bicycles, motorcycles and auto parts are the main products of the town; The roads in the town crisscross and extend in all directions. It is one of the top ten towns in Taizhou and an industrial satellite town open to the outside world in Jiangsu Province.
"Dragon and Horse Spirit and Sea Crane Attitude" is a vivid portrayal of Kowloon people!