Characteristics of Lingnan Immigrants in Qin and Han Dynasties

The characteristics of Lingnan immigrants in Qin and Han Dynasties: large-scale, compulsory, multicultural, economic development and social structure changes.

1. Huge scale: During the Qin and Han Dynasties, due to the strengthening of centralization and the need of external expansion, a large number of people from the Central Plains moved to Lingnan, including soldiers, officials, prisoners and ordinary people.

2. Mandatory: Many immigrants are forcibly moved by the government, especially as part of military immigrants or criminals' exile. These immigrants often have no choice but to move according to government orders.

3. Multiculturalism: With the arrival of immigrants from the Central Plains, Lingnan has gradually integrated into the cultural elements of the Central Plains, including language, clothing, diet, architecture, religious beliefs, etc., which has promoted the exchange and integration between Lingnan and Central Plains cultures.

4. Economic development: Immigrants brought advanced production technology and agricultural knowledge, which promoted the economic development in Lingnan area, especially agricultural production.

5. Changes in social structure: The influx of immigrants has changed the social structure in Lingnan area, increased the proportion of Han population, and formed a multi-ethnic social pattern.