Geographically, Jinling is a good place, with the natural barrier of the Yangtze River in the north and the rich Jiangnan in the south, and it is still in the land of Long Mai in terms of geomantic omen. But there is only a moat in front of Nanjing. Although the river in Jiangbei is wide and difficult to cross, it basically runs from the North China Plain to the riverside, and there are many upstream and downstream ferries. In addition, the south was not fully developed at that time, so Nanjing lost its country in World War I. ..
Then there is the ethos of Jiangnan. Nanjing is the earliest area in the south of the Yangtze River. The natural conditions here are superior, and the land of fish and rice is not just a name. Therefore, in this place with beautiful scenery, rich products and prosperous economy, life is very comfortable, so the wind of extravagance and enjoyment naturally grows, and stability is the biggest enemy to destroy morale.
In peacetime, the economy in the south is developed, but in wartime, the dense river network in the south is easily cut off. In history, the northern army went south several times, and the main force often pointed to Nanjing. At this time, after the northern army often surrounded Nanjing, it was not easy to capture Nanjing. As long as we can defend Nanjing, the fortified city, and the reinforcements from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Jiangxi come to the rescue, it is naturally Enemy at the Gates.
In the later Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement, we can see that it was still very difficult to go straight to Nanjing when the Taiping Army rescued Nanjing in the later period. However, the development of history is often not like this. If the enemy descended from the upper reaches of the river, then at this time, Nanjing, as an isolated city, is often vulnerable, and it is meaningless to rely on a strong city to resist.
Therefore, the regime in the south is often based in Nanjing against the whole north. But if the Jianghuai area, as its barrier, can't keep it, so can Nanjing, which is at the forefront. Therefore, the unique geographical location, superior natural environment and humanistic atmosphere make the capital of Nanjing regime short-lived. What do you think of your friend? Please leave a comment!