Hanxun

**Hanxun** (韩询; *hánxún*) is a city located in Fengnan District, in Feng Prefecture. As of 2018, the city has a population of 450,000, and it is the capital city of Feng Prefecture.

Hanxun was once the home of the Tiao clan, and the ruins of their ancestral seat, Anmen Fortress, can still be visited by tourists. The city was originally a centre of agriculture for the prefecture and known as a breadbasket, however in modern times its economy has gravitated towards the tertiary industry.

## History

*Hanxun* literally means 'first visit', and likely refers to the fact that travellers would often come to Hanxun before any other settlement in Feng Prefecture. However, this name was officially administered in 1876; before that date, Hanxun was known as Anmen, literally meaning 'high gates'.

The area had been settled relatively late compared to other parts of the prefecture, but its inhabitants soon discovered that the grasslands were extremely fertile and agriculture quickly took hold. By the late 1100s, the powerful Tiao family had established the town of Anmen, and were focused on growing it to be a larger and defendable city which could hold off any siege. Anmen gradually became the largest settlement in the prefecture by the mid-1300s, holding over 55,000 residents. The Tiao family isolated themselves in the well-known Anmen Fortress, which served as the family's home until their denouncement in 1245. Many smaller villages also sprouted outside the walls of Anmen, most of them farming townships.

Hanxun suffered immense damage after the riots and civil battles of the Mian Period, and underwent a period of regrowth in the 1400s which was undertaken by the vassals of the Ten Peace-Men. Anmen Fortress was not refurbished, and fell into a state of decay. During this time, the city's population rapidly increased, reaching almost 90,000 residents. The inhabitants of Hanxun worked mainly within the walls of the city, however many miles of grassland were also being farmed just outside the gates.

By the dawn of the 20th century, Hanxun was one of the most prosperous cities on the west coast, though this abundance did not last for very long. Eventually, with the industrial revolution in the 1930s and the upscaling of industries such as fishing and agriculture, Hanxun began to fall behind its contemporaries.

### 20th century

In 1953, Hanxun University opened its doors to the public.

In 1978, Hanxun Airport was built in the northern ward of the city, enabling domestic flights to a number of cities on the east coast. During this period of construction, Hanxun also absorbed three large villages into its area, increasing its population somewhat.

In 1982, the manufacturing of technology became a sizeable contributor to the city's economy as multiple factories were built across the city. To this day, these factories add millions of dollars to Hanxun's economy every year.

### 21st century

In 2008, Hanxun's first subway system was implemented, connecting the entire city in a single circuit.

## Geography

Hanxun is located on a flat, dry grassland plain which is the only one of its kind found naturally in Feng Prefecture's terrain.

The climate is often cool and dry, rarely recieving high levels of snow or precipitation. Winters are very cold, with plenty of ice forming, and summers are infrequently humid or warm. Spring rains, particularly in April and May, are very common.