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Tianmu also continued to tell the story.

【The third historical stage.】

【It was the era of India’s native empire and foreign invasions. 】

【In the long history of India, there are native empires such as the Maurya Empire, the Gupta Empire and the Harsha Empire. 】

【They have all left a strong and colorful mark on the stage of history. 】

[But stripping off the gorgeous outer layer, they are not essentially highly centralized unified countries like the Chinese feudal dynasties.]

[It is more like a national alliance formed by the union of many city-states and tribes. ]

[The monarchs of these dynasties are more like the leaders of the alliance than the emperors who control everything. ]

【Take the Maurya Empire as an example. Despite its vast territory and great reputation, it was a powerful empire.】

[However, the various states within the country still retain a considerable degree of autonomy and have their own systems in politics, economy, and military.]

[This loose ruling model has meant that no truly powerful empire has ever been born in India.]

[Following this came foreign forces such as Arabs, Turks, and Mongols. ]

[They are like surging waves, pouring into this land one after another, constantly performing a fierce drama of power change. ]

[Focusing on the location of the capitals of these local dynasties, we can see a pattern. ]

[The Maurya Empire and the Gupta Empire established their capitals in Pataliputra. ]

【The Harsha Empire used Kusumapura as its capital. 】

[Looking at the map, we can easily find that these capitals are all located in the middle and lower reaches of the Ganges. ]

【The Ganges, a river regarded as a holy river by Indians, not only nourishes the fertile land on both sides of the river, but also breeds a splendid civilization. 】

[It also became the core ruling area of ​​the native Indian dynasty. ]

[The flat and open terrain, abundant water resources and suitable climate in the middle and lower reaches of the Ganges provide unique conditions for agricultural development.]

【And thus support a huge population. 】

【It is the absolute foundation of the emperor. 】

……

Outside the sky.

Qin Dynasty.

When Ying Zheng saw this, he basically understood.

"I see it."

"The reason why I don't practice is because I don't have enough strength."

"For example, the Qin Dynasty, before it unified the six kingdoms, could not have built the Great Wall in the Central Plains."

"The ancient Indian empire whose core area was the Ganges River."

"If their power is not strong enough, their rulers are not determined enough."

“It is indeed difficult to build a Great Wall at the Khyber Pass.”

"after all……"

Ying Zheng said with some pride:
"Not every emperor has my courage."

As he spoke, Ying Zheng continued to look at the sky with anticipation.

I want Tianmu to continue promoting the benefits of the Great Wall.

By comparing it with India, let the world see the greatness of the Great Wall of Qin!

……

The sky continues.

【If we look at the territory of the Maurya Empire, its area is indeed very large. 】

[So much so that the Maurya Empire is still an important source for India to seek historical confidence. ]

[However, the Maurya Empire, which was mainly based in the Ganges River Basin, did not attempt to build the Khyber Pass Great Wall. ]

【So, when we compare it with the map of the Tang Dynasty's territory in 669 AD. 】

【There will be new discoveries. 】

[The Tang Dynasty's sphere of influence also once covered the Khyber Pass. ]

[Why didn't the Tang Dynasty build the Great Wall here? 】

[It’s very simple. The Tang Dynasty established the Yuezhi Military Governorate, Kangju Military Governorate, Dayuan Military Governorate, etc. in the border areas. ]

【A relatively loose governance model is adopted. 】

[Although these governorates were nominally under the jurisdiction of the central government. ]

[However, in actual management, the city-states and small countries in the region have greater autonomy. ]

[It has similarities with the hegemonic rule of India.]

[The real ruling core of the Tang Dynasty was firmly concentrated in Guanzhong, Central Plains and Hexi regions. ]

[These regions are not only economically prosperous and densely populated centers, but also political and cultural hubs.]

【The Tang Dynasty was mainly based in the Central Plains. 】

[Will you build a Great Wall outside the Governor's Mansion? ]

[Similarly, for the Maurya Empire in India, which was most likely to build the Great Wall. ]

【Let them build a great wall at the Khyber Pass. 】

[It's like asking the Tang Dynasty to build the Great Wall on the Pamir Plateau.]

[There is nothing we can do about it, and at the same time, there is no need to do so. ]

【Take China as an example, famous passes such as Shanhaiguan and Juyongguan are close to the capital. 】

[This location selection is by no means accidental, but a well-thought-out strategic decision. ]

[First, being close to the core area of ​​rule, logistical supplies can be efficiently guaranteed.]

【Food, weapons and other supplies can be quickly transported from the rear to the front line to ensure the combat effectiveness of the army. 】

【Secondly, the dynasty rulers were able to directly and effectively control the army, grasp military intelligence in a timely manner, and adjust strategic deployment. 】

【Give full play to the maximum value of defense. 】

[On the contrary, if the Great Wall is built in a remote area far away from the ruling core. ]

[Not only is the cost of transporting supplies huge, but it is also difficult to effectively manage the garrison troops.]

[It is very likely that you will end up losing both your money and your life. ]

[Eventually, this area may become a base for the enemy to defend us, and become a tool for others to use.]

【Perhaps someone will raise questions.】

[Didn’t the Han and Ming dynasties also build the Great Wall in the Hexi Corridor, which was far away from the central government? ]

[In fact, there is an essential difference. ]

[The Hexi Corridor during the Han and Ming dynasties had long been under the direct control of the Central Plains dynasties.]

[Behind these checkpoints is the homeland of the Central Plains Dynasty. ]

[For example, during the Han Dynasty, a series of strict military facilities such as Yangguan, Yumenguan and Xuanquanzhi were built in the Hexi Corridor. ]

[A solid defense system has been built. ]

[At the same time, through political marriage, economic trade and other means, they united with the great powers in the Western Regions to jointly deter the enemy. ]

【Moreover, the Western Han Dynasty was able to achieve effective rule in the Hexi Corridor. 】

[It also benefited from the establishment of a unified centralized state since the Qin and Han dynasties. ]

【And the ancient Chinese national consciousness that is deeply rooted in people's hearts. 】【This strong cohesion and centripetal force enabled the Central Plains dynasty to concentrate its strength to effectively develop and defend the border areas. 】

……

Han Dynasty.

When Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, saw this, he couldn't help but smile happily:

"That's true."

"Although I have been committed to attacking the Xiongnu in the north and expanding the Western Regions."

"But I have never thought about building a Great Wall, or a strong pass, in the Western Regions."

"In those places, we can just use an army to manage and suppress them."

"Are they really wasting a lot of money and manpower to build the Great Wall?"

"That's absolutely stupid!"

"Even with my thunderous methods, I can directly rule the Western Regions."

"But what about my descendants?"

“When the Han Dynasty weakens, the Western Regions, with their strong fortresses and the Great Wall left behind by the Han army, will become difficult to enter again.”

"The descendants of China at that time wanted to occupy the Western Regions again."

"I'm afraid I'll have to curse."

"Haha, what Tianmu said here makes sense."

The sky continues.

[Compared with the ancient Central Plains dynasties, we can find that it is completely different from India's loose alliance system. ]

[Although China once had a similar form of ruling by the leader. ]

[But that is limited to the area outside Yumen Pass and Yangguan Pass. ]

[From the map of the Western Regions Protectorate of the Western Han Dynasty, it can be clearly seen that after passing Yangguan and Yumenguan, it is the jurisdiction of the Western Regions Protectorate. ]

[In this area, the Central Plains dynasty adopted a more controlled policy. ]

【Managed in a relatively relaxed manner. 】

[This was determined by ancient geography, productivity, and administrative efficiency. ]

[In addition, India has a loose management model, many conflicts between states, and a lack of unified planning and coordination capabilities.]

[There is no strong national consciousness to support it. ]

[Let alone building the Great Wall, it is even difficult to resist foreign invasion. ]

【In the long course of history, India could only suffer repeated invasions from other nations and became the object of contention among foreign forces.】

[It is for this reason that India was unable to build a Great Wall on its borders like China did during the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties.]

[It is even more impossible to achieve the feat of suppressing neighboring countries with strong national strength. 】

【Finally, let’s take a look at the special physical characteristics of the Khyber Pass. 】

[The terrain of the Khyber Pass is somewhat similar to the Hexi Corridor we are familiar with, but it is narrower. ]

[But it is different from Tongguan, Hanguguan, Jianmenguan and other dangerous passes where "one man can block the way for ten thousand men"! ]

What does this mean?

[Repairing a pass alone will not solve the defense problem at all! ]

[If you want to stop the threat from the northwest, you need a complete defense system and a strong sense of national identity.]

[However, the core civilization of ancient India was located in the middle and lower reaches of the Ganges River, 180,000 miles away from the Bir Pass.]

[It’s not even enough to build the Great Wall.]

[What can we use to build the Great Wall and defend against foreign enemies? ]

[It is difficult for a good cook to cook without rice! ]

【Let’s talk about what happened in India later. 】

[For a long time, India was ruled by Turks, Mongols, Afghans, and other forces from Iran and Afghanistan.]

[These foreign conquerors are even more interesting.]

[Their hometown is just outside the Khyber Pass.]

[Who would be so stupid as to build a fortress at their doorstep and cut off their own escape route? ]

[If I can’t make it in India, I’ll have to retreat back home! ]

[And after these conquerors conquered India, their control over their homeland was weakened, and new warlords were likely to emerge there. How could they bear to give up their homeland? ]

[If there is a rebellion in my hometown, I still hope to fight back from the Khyber Pass to quell the rebellion! ]

[So for them, the Khyber Pass must not only not be blocked, but also remain unobstructed. ]

【Finally, let’s talk about the Indians’ own mentality. 】

[There is a saying that "there are no strong countries in the tropics". Although it sounds crude, it does make sense. ]

[India has a hot climate and the water and heat conditions are very good. ]

[Crops can be planted at any time, and food is particularly easy to obtain. 】

[In other words, you won’t starve no matter what you grow. ]

[In this environment, Indians gradually developed a habit of just getting by.]

[In their view, as long as they can survive, it doesn’t matter who is the ruler, and there is no motivation to build the Great Wall for defense.]

[What’s even more interesting is that, apart from the indigenous people who were conquered long ago, many people in India today have ancestors who were basically foreign invaders if you count back a few generations.]

[In this situation, how much urgency do you think they have to defend their homeland? ]

[The Khyber Pass has thus become an inevitable "vital point" in Indian history. ]

[A vast area of ​​a subcontinent, a civilization that appeared thousands of years ago. ]

【The rise and fall of Indian civilization over thousands of years has been led by this mountain pass. 】

[It's quite sad to think about it. 】

The video ends here.

Barrages of comments flew out one after another.

"Provincial flow: Because the Khyber Pass is not in the hands of India's "Central Plains Dynasty." "

"Public toilets are the kind that anyone can use."

"The Indus River Basin was a remote and barren land for the Indian dynasties. Who cared about it?"

"Why do you think Yumen Pass was abandoned?"

"It is said that India welcomes everyone to colonize it."

"It is not enough to guard only one mountain pass in Khyber. There are too many small paths. We must guard the entire mountain range and build a pass on every mountain path."

"We can learn from the Northern Wei Dynasty and build a large number of military towns in the Hindu Kush Mountains, relying on the terrain for flexible defense."

"In the end, the Northern Wei Dynasty was also defeated by the military. Do you think India would rebel if they did the same?"

"The Great Wall doesn't defend every place, but it can increase the cost of invasion for the enemy."

"India actually has a Great Wall... but it is used by the city-states within India to defend the center."

"How can India achieve true unity?"

"India was unable to withstand the first wave. If a powerful, unified, centralized dynasty had emerged in India, it would have naturally built the Great Wall."

"The Aryans were too cruel. Thanks to Wu Ding and Fu Hao!"

"The British are still the ones who will rule India." (End of this chapter)