A closer look at history will find that except for a few emperors such as Zhu Yuanzhang, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, the founding kings of most dynasties will be close to the northern capital, such as Luoyang, Kaifeng, Beijing, etc.;Why is this happening?
The higher terrain in the north, surrounded by high mountains, is conducive to forming a natural barrier against the nomads of the north;And the economy here is prosperous, the land is fertile, and the population is large, which is very suitable for Dingdu. Most of the plains in the south are unsafe;Secondly, the ancient south was a wild land, and the foundation was not as good as the north.
The nomads in the north, this elbow and armpit problem, has always been a headache for the Central Plains Dynasty;There are often conflicts and frictions between the two sides. Nomads can't be beaten and can't be defeated, and it's hard to be exterminated;Therefore, the Central Plains Dynasty had to defend more in the north. The proximity of the capital to the north can act as a deterrent;In the event that the nomads move south, reinforcements can also be quickly rushed to the battlefield.
The most representative emperor was Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, who directly changed the capital of Nanjing to BeijingPracticing the promise of "the Son of Heaven guarding the country".
The north is the birthplace of Chinese civilization, and its proximity to the capital of the north can promote the progress and inheritance of culture, which is conducive to promoting traditional Chinese culture, unifying thoughts, and maintaining social orderMoreover, most of the founding kings were from the north, so it is normal to be nearby.
It can be seen that the advantage of the north is indeed higher than that of the south, but there are often wars here, and it is not suitable to set the capital for a long time;Therefore, since the Western Jin Dynasty "crossed to the south", the center of the Central Plains Dynasty gradually shifted to the south. After a period of development, the economy of the South finally improved, and for a time surpassed that of the North. What do you think about this?