Nanjing is a geomantic treasure land, so why do the dynasties that established their capitals here always stay in a corner?
Why was Nanjing not suitable to be the capital in history? Nanjing was the imperial capital of ten dynasties in Chinese history. But eight of them were either divided or were regimes that favored the south. When China was unified, the capital of the Ming Dynasty was also in Beijing. So why is it so difficult for Nanjing in the south to become a unified dynasty?
As can be seen from the map, the conditions in Nanjing are very good, and there are two large granaries around Nanjing, Suzhou and Huzhou. It is not difficult to establish a capital and separate a country in this place, but it is very difficult to build an empire and a country in this place. So why is this? The Battle of Nanjing in 1937 is a good proof that Nanjing, a dynasty that was in a corner of peace, could not escape the short-lived nightmare of the southern dynasty.
China's terrain is generally high in the north and low in the south. The Northern Expedition is equivalent to attacking from above, and it will be very difficult for the enemy to attack the mountains. The flat terrain in the north is suitable for large-scale cavalry regiment operations, while the warm, humid climate and hilly terrain in the south are not suitable for raising horses, so the south has one less opportunity to be attacked. It was very inconvenient for the capital of the Ming Dynasty to be in the south. There were many wars in the north, and Mongolia was eyeing it. Once a war broke out in the north, as a centralized country, such major events would definitely have to be decided by the court.
The traffic conditions at the time were very poor. It would be difficult to respond at such a long distance. Beyond the coast, there are also many threats from other races. The strategic depth of the land from the southeastern coast to Nanjing is very small, and the terrain is not undulating. Compared with other places, there are simply no difficulties and obstacles to defend. Therefore, even if a political power is established here, it will not escape the fate of being captured by the enemy. ?