The development of the country fairs and towns met the needs of the people, promoted the development of the planting and handicraft industry to a certain degree and made the large towns have the features of cities in appearance, population, economy etc.

• 集镇的发展更好地满足了城乡居民生产生活的需求，促进了种植业和手工业一定程度的发展，同时促使大市镇在外观、人口、经济等许多方面出现了城市的特征，具备了城市的雏形。