The Song Dynasty had the weakest military strength, so why was it the dynasty that had survived the longest in ancient China?

This question was not easy to answer because the strength of ancient Chinese dynasties was relative and each dynasty had its own advantages and disadvantages. At the same time, the historical background and social environment of each dynasty were also very complicated. These factors would affect the development and strength of the dynasty. However, if one wanted to choose a relatively weak dynasty from history, one might have to consider some factors such as population, economic level, military strength, political system, and so on. In some aspects, some dynasties might be more vulnerable and disadvantaged than others. For example, in Chinese history, some dynasties were relatively weak, but they also had their own historical and cultural values, such as the Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, etc. In addition, although some dynasties were powerful, they had shortcomings in certain aspects, such as the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, this question required a comprehensive consideration of many factors in order to give a relatively accurate answer.

The time span of ancient China was very long. There were many dynasties, the longest of which was the Ming Dynasty. From the founding of the Ming Dynasty in 1368 to the demise of the Ming Dynasty in 1644, there were a total of 276 years. The Ming Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history, during which many outstanding politicians, culturalists and scientists emerged, which had a profound impact on the history of China and even the world.

In the history of China, the dynasty with the highest " martial force value " should be the Qin Dynasty. After the Qin Dynasty unified the six countries, it established the first unified and central state in Chinese history, which had a profound impact on Chinese history. The Qin Dynasty had a very strong military force. It had built a series of powerful armies and military facilities such as the Great Wall and terracotta soldiers, which reflected the powerful military strength of the Qin Dynasty. The Qin Dynasty also implemented a series of military systems and policies, such as the conscription system and the military merit system, which also provided strong support for the military power of the Qin Dynasty. In addition, the Qin Dynasty also carried out a series of wars, such as the war with Chu and Han, pacifying Sanqin, pacifying Nanyue, etc. These wars also demonstrated the powerful military strength of the Qin Dynasty.

There were many reasons why the Song emperor had no children. First of all, there were reports that the construction of the Song Dynasty palace used a large amount of paint containing heavy metals, which may have caused the imperial concubines and emperors to be affected by heavy metals and become infertile. In addition, the accumulation of these heavy metals could also lead to premature deaths of congenitally deficient princes and princesses. Secondly, the conspiracy of the palace struggle could also be one of the reasons for the prince's early death. The palace struggles were cruel and merciless, and the premature death of some princes could be the victim of the palace struggles. In addition, the limited medical facilities in the Song Dynasty led to the sudden death of many young children. In addition, there were also some objective factors, such as the thinness of the population and hereditary diseases, which might have also affected the Song emperor's lack of children. In general, there were many reasons why the Song emperor did not have a son. There was no definite answer.

The longest order of dynasties in China was Zhou, Shang, Xia, Han, Song, Tang, Ming, and Qing.

China had a long history and a rich literary style. In ancient China, each dynasty had the most representative literary style, such as Tang poetry in the Tang Dynasty, Song Ci in the Song Dynasty, Yuan Qu in the Yuan Dynasty, novels in the Ming Dynasty, classical Chinese novels in the Qing Dynasty, etc. The literary style of the Tang Dynasty was mainly poetry, such as the works of Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, and other poets. Their poetry style was fresh, bold, and full of romanticism, which was regarded as the peak of Tang poetry. The literary style of the Song Dynasty was mainly prose and novels, such as the works of writers such as Su Shi, Ouyang Xiu, and Wang Anshi. Their prose was famous for its profound discussion and beautiful writing style, while their novels created the golden age of Chinese novels, such as Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber and other classic works. The literary style of the Yuan Dynasty was mainly based on dramas such as Yuan Qu.

In history, whether the Song Dynasty's military was weak or not was a complicated question because there were many different factors that could affect the performance of an army. The military strength of the Song Dynasty was considered quite powerful in Chinese history because it had many excellent generals and a powerful army. However, the military performance of the Song Dynasty was also influenced by many factors, including politics, economy, culture, and strategy. Politically, the Song Dynasty's autocratic monarchical system caused the lack of effective command and coordination of the army, resulting in the dispersion and lack of concentration of the army. In terms of economy, the prosperity of the Song Dynasty was not necessarily proportional to the needs of the war. War required a large number of materials and resources, and the prosperity of the Song Dynasty was enough to meet daily needs. Culturally-speaking, the Song Dynasty's technological development and military technology progress also weakened its military strength to a certain extent. Therefore, whether the Song Dynasty's military was vulnerable or not depended on different views and standards on this issue.

In ancient Chinese literature (618 - 907). The Tang Dynasty was one of the periods of cultural prosperity in Chinese history, and its literary achievements were also very outstanding. Tang Dynasty writers such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Su Shi, Xin Qiji, etc. not only had outstanding performances in poetry, prose, novels and other literary forms, but their thoughts and cultural views also had a profound impact on later generations. The literary achievements of the Tang Dynasty not only occupied an important position in poetry, but also developed in novels and prose. For example, novels such as Song of Everlasting Sorrow and Song of the Pipa from the Tang Dynasty, as well as works by essayists such as Han Yu and Liu Zongyuan, were classics in the history of Chinese literature.

These two statements were widely discussed and controversial political views in history that involved the true definition of Chinese civilization and Chinese history and the direction of future development. The view that there was no China after the fall of the Song Dynasty was mainly based on some research and reflection on ancient Chinese history. It was believed that after the fall of the Song Dynasty, China's politics, culture, economy and other aspects had undergone tremendous changes, and it no longer had the traditional Chinese characteristics. This view emphasized the influence of Western civilization on Chinese history and culture, as well as the trend of Chinese civilization's modernisation and assimilation. After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, China was no longer a culture and civilization created and inherited by the real Chinese people, but a civilization ruled and influenced by foreign civilizations. This view emphasized the identity and pride of Chinese civilization and believed that China needed to find its own culture and national identity to adapt to the challenges and opportunities of modern times. It should be noted that these views were based on historical research and reflection, but they were also influenced and restricted by politics, culture, society, and so on. The understanding of history and culture should be based on objective historical facts and in-depth research. At the same time, it should also take into account the different views and perspectives of different groups and individuals.

The Song Dynasty was one of the most prosperous periods in China's history in terms of economy, culture, and technology. It was also one of the most powerful periods in China's history in terms of military strength. The Song Dynasty's economy was mainly based on agriculture, while paying attention to the development of crafts and commerce. In agriculture, the Song Dynasty implemented a policy of "light taxes" to encourage farmers to increase agricultural production efficiency. In terms of commerce, the Song Dynasty's prosperous trade and frequent exchange of goods formed a huge commercial network. In addition, many famous commercial cities appeared in the Song Dynasty, such as Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, etc. In terms of military affairs, the Song Dynasty had experienced many wars and political turmoil, but it had always maintained a strong military strength. The Song Dynasty's military structure was complex, with many types of military and military formations, including the Xiang Army, the Imperial Army, the Xiang Yong Army, the Ya Men Que Army, and the Lifting Division. The Song army was well-equipped with advanced weapons and tactics, and was good at using water warfare and field warfare. The Song Dynasty also made great technological progress, such as the invention of paper, the compass, gunpowder, and so on. In addition, the Song Dynasty was also very prosperous in culture and art, such as poetry, painting, calligraphy, and other artistic forms.