Short video: Shocking the world

【“In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty. The military system he promoted, the Weisuo system, laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di, the military strength of the Ming Dynasty reached its peak, and he moved the capital to Beijing.”】

【“In addition, Zheng He was sent to the West seven times, and the fleet sailed to Southeast Asia, West Asia, East Africa and other places. This move not only demonstrated the national strength of the Ming Dynasty, but also promoted economic, trade and cultural exchanges with these regions.”】

【“Interestingly, Zheng He’s voyages to the West were nearly a century earlier than the European geographical discoveries. If the Ming Dynasty at that time continued to support overseas exploration, perhaps the history of the world would be completely rewritten.”】

“Rewrite history? Zheng He’s voyages cannot be stopped!”

Zhu Di’s mood and complexion improved a lot.

【“The economy of the Ming Dynasty was also very strong. In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, with the introduction of New World crops, such as corn and sweet potatoes, China's agricultural productivity was greatly improved. At the same time, handicrafts and commerce were also highly developed. Silk from the Jiangnan region and porcelain from Jingdezhen were exported overseas.”】

“Where are the corn and sweet potatoes? What is the yield?”

Zhu Yuanzhang was very interested in these crops.

The emperors before the Ming Dynasty were also like this.

【“In terms of culture, the Ming Dynasty was also quite brilliant. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, and Journey to the West, among the four great classics, were all completed in the Ming Dynasty. In addition, popular literary works such as Sanyan Erpai appeared in the Ming Dynasty, which can be said to be a peak in the history of Chinese literature.”】

“Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, Journey to the West, and Dream of the Red Chamber in the Qing Dynasty, what are these four books about? Why are they called the Four Great Classics by later generations?”

【“In the Ming Dynasty, the most impressive thing may be its architectural achievements.”】

【“The magnificent buildings such as the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in Beijing and the Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming in Nanjing are still amazing.”】

【“Especially the Ming Great Wall, which is not only a great project, but also an unparalleled masterpiece of the Chinese nation.” A symbol of the indomitable spirit. ”]

When mentioning the Great Wall, Ying Zheng couldn't help but say: "I also built the Great Wall, why don't you mention my Qin Great Wall?"

【"But after reaching its peak, the Ming Dynasty gradually began to decline, especially during the Wanli period. Due to the emperor's negligence, the internal contradictions of the court intensified, coupled with frequent natural disasters, peasant uprisings continued, and finally in 1644, the peasant uprising army led by Li Zicheng broke through the city of Beijing, ending 276 years of rule."]

"My Great Ming Dynasty only lasted 276 years? !"

【"Fourth place, Yuan Dynasty."]

"Yuan Dynasty? I want to see how powerful this unified dynasty established by the grassland people is. Is it qualified to be ranked fourth?"

"My Great Yuan only ranks Fourth? "

"The Qing Dynasty's territory is good, but it is far behind that of our Yuan Dynasty! In the dynasties before our Yuan Dynasty, no dynasty could compare with our Yuan Dynasty in terms of territory!"

【"Speaking of the Yuan Dynasty, many people may be surprised. After all, in Chinese history, the Yuan Dynasty did not rule for a long time, and it was a dynasty established by a foreign race."

【"But if we look at the territory and international influence, the Yuan Dynasty is definitely one of the most powerful dynasties in Chinese history."

【"The Yuan Dynasty was established in 1271 by Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan."

【"Speaking of Genghis Khan, everyone must be familiar with him. He is the founder of the Mongol Empire that swept across Eurasia, and Kublai Khan was the one who made this huge empire The center of the Yuan Dynasty shifted from the grassland to the Central Plains. "】

【"The Yuan Dynasty's territory was unprecedented in Chinese history. It not only included the current mainland China, but also Mongolia, Central Asia, southern Siberia and other vast areas."】

【"The influence of the Yuan Dynasty even extended to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. At that time, envoys from various countries came to Dadu to pay tribute in an endless stream. It can be said that the Yuan Dynasty was the most powerful empire in the world at that time."】

"Is this the territory of the Yuan Dynasty?"

"How did the Yuan Dynasty manage such a vast territory?"

"It would take at least one or two years to walk from north to south or from east to west in the territory of the Yuan Dynasty?"

Looking at the huge territory of the Yuan Dynasty, all dynasties before the Yuan Dynasty were shocked!

The territory of the Yuan Dynasty that appears in the video includes the Yuan Empire and the vassal Khanate composed of four royal branches.

"My Great Yuan Dynasty is so vast! It's only ranked fourth. This ranking is unfair!"

【"Speaking of this, I have to mention an interesting historical detail. Have you heard of Marco Polo?"】

【"He is the Venetian merchant who wrote "The Travels of Marco Polo". He stayed in the Yuan Dynasty for 17 years. The travel notes he wrote after returning home shocked the whole of Europe. For the first time, Europeans systematically understood Eastern civilization. Even China's four great inventions were spread during this period.It spread to the West and had a profound impact on the development of world civilization. "】

【"Then why did the Yuan Dynasty, which was so powerful, only rule for less than 100 years?"】

【"One of the important reasons is that the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty never fully integrated into the Central Plains culture. They maintained the traditions of nomadic peoples, implemented ethnic discrimination policies, and excluded Han people and other ethnic groups from the core power."】

【"Although this approach maintained the rule of the Mongols in the short term, it laid the hidden danger of division in the long run. As a result, it was successfully overthrown by the beggar emperor Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368."】

"The Han people must be excluded from the core power!"

"The Han people are too smart. If we really give them power, I'm afraid my Yuan Dynasty will not last a hundred years! Even if it lasts a hundred years, will the Yuan Dynasty still be the Yuan Dynasty of the Mongols?"

【"Third place, Song Dynasty."】

"What! The Song Dynasty can be ranked third?"

"Is Tianmu wrong?"

"No! It's not Tianmu's fault, it's the people of later generations who favor the Song Dynasty!"

"What qualifications does the weak Song Dynasty have to rank third?"

"My Yuan Dynasty ranks fourth, and the Song Dynasty ranks third? The Song Dynasty couldn't even beat the Liao and Jin Dynasties, but it ranked third!"

"Replace the Song Dynasty with my Jin Dynasty! The weak Song Dynasty doesn't deserve it!"

"My Song Dynasty ranks third?!" Even the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was surprised!

【"When it comes to the Song Dynasty, many people may find it strange. How could this dynasty, which is often jokingly called the 'weak Song Dynasty', be listed as one of the most powerful dynasties?"】

【"Everyone may have overlooked an important fact. Although the Song Dynasty was not as good as the Tang Dynasty in military affairs, it far surpassed the Tang Dynasty in terms of economy, technology, and culture. It can even be said to be the pinnacle of the development of Chinese feudal society."】

"People of later generations are right! Except for military affairs, everything about my Song Dynasty is far superior!"

"Among the people of later generations, there is finally a wise man! ”

The emperor of the Song Dynasty regained his confidence.

The faces of Emperor Taizu of Song, Emperor Taizong of Song, Emperor Zhenzong of Song and others looked better.

【“The Song Dynasty was established in 960 by Zhao Kuangyin, the protagonist of the Chenqiao Mutiny and the Yellow Robe.”】

【“During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty's economy developed rapidly, agricultural productivity increased significantly, the scene of Jiangnan being the richest in the world gradually formed, and business was also very prosperous. The world's earliest paper currency Jiaozi appeared, and the Song Dynasty was ahead of the world in science and technology.”】

【“Among the four great inventions, movable type printing, compass, and gunpowder were all widely used and developed in the Song Dynasty.”】

【“In addition, the Song Dynasty also made great achievements in astronomy, medicine, mathematics and other fields.”】

【“For example, astronomers in the Song Dynasty invented the world's first automatic astronomical clock, an achievement that Europe could not catch up with until hundreds of years later.” ”】

【“In terms of culture, the Song Dynasty can be said to be the most glorious era for Chinese literati. The works of great writers such as Su Shi, Li Qingzhao, and Xin Qiji are still praised by later generations.”】

Su Shi: “The sky curtain mentioned me? !”

Su Shi, Li Qingzhao, and Xin Qiji mentioned in the video felt flattered.

The main reason is that people in later generations are not optimistic about their Song Dynasty. They have been belittling the Song Dynasty before. Now it is hard to come up with a praise for the Song Dynasty’s culture and prosperity. The official’s name was not mentioned, but their names were mentioned instead.