I watched Er Chuang’s short video, and everything went numb!

[The curve of the Eagle Country is similar to that of the Bear Country, both of which are too flat and lack natural barriers. ]

[It’s just that many people have been blinded by the strength of the Eagle Country in the past 100 years and have not realized this. ]

[Some people may say: That’s not right, doesn’t the Eagle Country have the tall Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains? Aren’t these natural barriers? ]

[In fact, the border between the Eagle Country and the Maple Leaf Country is nearly 9,000 kilometers long, while the border between the Eagle Country and the Cactus Country is about 3,170 kilometers long. ]

[If the two countries want to attack the Eagle Country, they can start from the Great Lakes on the Canada-US border or the Grande River on the US-Mexico border, and there is no need to choose to "hard bite" the mountains. ]

[In 1814, the Maple Leaf Country entered the Eagle Country from the Great Lakes and even burned down the White House, the presidential palace of the Eagle Country. 】

The barrage flew out:

"Good man, this is a road I have never thought of."

"Ask Maple Leaf Country and Cactus Country, do they dare to have this idea?"

"Reply--The UP host has said that it is from a purely geographical perspective, not involving national strength."

"Reply--That's right, just considering the geographical perspective, there is nothing wrong, these two countries can easily attack Eagle Sauce Country."

"Reply--That's right, after all, Maple Leaf Country also has actual combat results, hehe."

"Reply--Although, that was actually done by the Sun Never Sets Army."

"..."

The Great Han Wudi plane.

Liu Che smiled at the map on the giant screen in the sky.

What those people in later generations said was right, leaving aside the specific strength of Maple Leaf Country, Cactus Country and Eagle Sauce Country.

From a geographical perspective alone, both countries have good conditions to attack Eagle Sauce Country.

"Maybe one day, the two sides will switch sides."

Such a thought flashed through Liu Che's mind.

Although the Eagle Sauce Country is a superpower in the future, who can guarantee that it can continue to be strong?

Throughout history, there are countless powerful empires that will eventually decline with the passage of time.

How can the Eagle Sauce Country be an exception?

Perhaps one day in the future, the Maple Leaf Country and the Cactus Country will be stronger than the Eagle Sauce Country.

In the long river of time, many things that seem incredible at the time are actually very common.

……

[Everyone has a glorious moment, don't take a moment as forever. ]

[If the Eagle Sauce Country can no longer suppress the Cactus Country and the Maple Leaf Country in one or two hundred years, the past of "burning the White House" may not be impossible to repeat. ]

……

See here.

Many ancient people in the past dynasties thought that if such a day really came, it would be a great relief.

……

[However, in general, the geography of the United States is much better than that of the Bear State, as the economy is very decentralized. ]

[On the Pacific side west of the Rocky Mountains, there is California, which has the highest GDP in the United States.There are Texas and Florida near the Caribbean Sea, and there are some industrial states and big cities in the northeast to support the scene, so it will not be swept away by a wave. 】

【Of course, compared with Eurasian countries, the United States has another biggest advantage, that is, it is located overseas and far away from other powerful countries. 】

【As long as there is a navy of considerable size, it can defend the country and the pressure on land defense is relatively small. 】

……

The Great Qin Plane.

Qin Shihuang looked at the giant screen with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

If it were placed in the ancient times when transportation was inconvenient, being isolated overseas was actually a disadvantage.

Because the ancient Eurasian continent was the center of world civilization, being isolated overseas meant being closed and slow in development.

But in the later generations with developed transportation, being isolated overseas became the biggest geographical advantage of the United States.

It was thanks to the geographical advantage that the United States was able to avoid the flames of the two world wars from spreading to its homeland, and made a fortune and became the big winner.

……

[As for the Dragon Kingdom, in fact, in terms of land terrain alone, it is already relatively perfect. ]

[There is a whole circle of mountains around it, such as the Altai Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, Kunlun Mountains, and the Himalayas. ]

The barrage flew out:

"In ancient times, I'm afraid these mountains would protect the surrounding small countries."

"Small countries: Thanks to these mountains."

"..."

Many ancient people in all dynasties looked at the discussions in the barrage and couldn't help laughing.

From this perspective, it is not unreasonable.

……

[If you have to say what is not good, at most it is the lack of a piece of Menggu Plateau, which makes the defense in the north not so ideal. ]

[However, the problem at sea is relatively bigger. 】

[The main reason is that the oceans they face are relatively single, unlike the Eagle Sauce Country and the Bear Country, which have outlets to the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean, and have always been at risk of being locked in the Western Pacific Ocean. 】

……

The plane of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty.

A sharp light flashed in Zhu Di's eyes.

The issue of outlets has been mentioned in previous videos.

The outlet to the Indian Ocean was lost when Zhu Zhanji was the emperor.

In this life, he will never allow the same thing to happen.

……

[Of course, for the Dragon Country, the Eagle Sauce Country, and the Bear Country, these weaknesses are more like a sweet trouble. 】

[Because for the following two countries, having a vast plain and an endless ocean is just a luxury. 】

[And these two countries have survived wave after wave of invasions and can be called the most difficult countries to invade geographically. 】

……

The eyes of many ancient people in the past dynasties looking at the giant screen in the sky became more focused.

They were very curious about which two countries were so powerful?

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[The most typical one is Ethiopia, a backward landlocked country in East Africa. 】

[The country has an area of ​​about1.1 million square kilometers, with a population of about 120 million. The East African Great Rift Valley passes through the territory, and two-thirds of the land is mountainous plateau, with an average altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. 】

[The key is that this plateau has thousands of gullies and ravines, and the terrain is rugged and flat, comparable to my country's Loess Plateau. The terrain is dangerous, and the layered defense effect is maximized. 】

[Also, Ethiopia is the source of the Blue Nile River, known as the water tower of East Africa, and is not short of water, enough to support a protracted war. 】

[Therefore, the colonists who invaded Ethiopia, such as Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, and the British Empire, basically did not gain any advantage. 】

……

A high-definition map of Ethiopia appeared on the giant screen in the sky.

Many famous generals from all dynasties nodded at the map.

This terrain is indeed very complex and more suitable for defense.

……

[As for Italy, which then took over to invade Ethiopia, it can be called the "shame of the great powers." ]

[In the decisive battle of Adwa in 1896, it was actually defeated by Ethiopia, with casualties reaching 11,000, which was really outrageous. ]

[It was not until 40 years later that Italy mobilized 500,000 troops before finally defeating the regular army of Ethiopia. ]

[As a result, it maintained its rule for only 5 years, and Ethiopia was restored. ]

[When World War II ended, Ethiopia was still one of the only three independent countries in Africa. The difficulty of invading Ethiopia can be seen. ]

[Of course, some people may disagree with this and think that the combat effectiveness of the Italian army is too weak. ]

[This is not without reason. After all, the performance of the Italian army in the two world wars was witnessed by the whole world. 】

……

Thinking of Italy's performance in World War II in the previous video, many ancient people in the past dynasties could not help shaking their heads.

It was simply too bad.

It must be said that the two failures of Hans Leopard Country were more or less related to finding such an unreliable ally.

One betrayal before the war and one dragging their feet, which almost made Hans Leopard Country faint.

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[But is there a country that has been certified by multiple major powers? ]

[There is indeed one, that is: Afghanistan. ]

[Afghanistan is located in central and western Asia, with a land area of ​​about 648,000 square kilometers, a population of about 41 million, and its capital is Kabul. ]

[This country has another famous nickname: the graveyard of empires. ]

[Many major powers have tried to invade Afghanistan in their heyday, but all of them failed. 】

……

Many emperors of all dynasties watched it more seriously.

They had heard of the name of Afghanistan, the "graveyard of empires", in previous videos and were very curious about it.

However, the video at that time did not go into details.

Now that they have the opportunity, they naturally want to learn more about it.

……

[The British Empire invaded Afghanistan in 1839, when it was at its peak, and struggled until 1919, fighting three Anglo-Afghan wars in succession, but eventually left the battlefield in disgrace. ]

[Big Brother invaded Afghanistan in 1979, but ended up being dragged down. ]

[In 1988, the dying Big Brother had to announce a full withdrawal. ]

[As for the United States, it was also miserable. ]

[In 2001, the United States announced that it would send troops to Afghanistan, but it has since been mired in the quagmire of war. ]

[After spending $2.3 trillion in military expenses and paying the price of more than 20,000 casualties, it gained nothing and could only announce its withdrawal in 2021 with nothing in its hands. 】

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"Hiss! So awesome!"

Many ancient people in the past dynasties were shocked.

Afghan's record is really a bit fierce.

First, the first superpower, the British Empire, and then the two superpowers, Big Brother and Eagle Sauce, all fell in this country.

It's really a bit outrageous. []

The plane of Taizu of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly remembered that in the previous video, it was mentioned that Afghanistan also repelled the invasion of many major powers in ancient times.

"How much does this have to do with its geographical location?"

With curiosity, Zhu Yuanzhang continued to look at the giant screen in the sky.

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【No way, Afghanistan is really amazing. 】

【On the one hand, the country's major cities are basically distributed on the outskirts of the country, and the regular army is vulnerable, so whether facing the Eagle Sauce Country or the Big Brother, they will collapse at the first touch and retreat very quickly. 】

【This gave the invaders an illusion that they could easily rule Afghanistan. 】

【But on the other hand, as long as the invaders are unwilling to evacuate quickly, the local guerrillas will soon teach them a lesson. 】

【Afghanistan is located near the Pamir Plateau, and the country is traversed by the Hindu Kush Mountains, so 80% of the country's land is mountainous. 】

【In addition, Afghanistan is surrounded by many neighboring countries, such as Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, etc. 】

【There are also many mountains in these places, and they are directly connected to Afghanistan. 】

【Therefore, the Afghan guerrillas have no worries about having no room to display their power. 】

[The immigrants can't even cope with the local harsh environment, scarce water and backward infrastructure, let alone deal with guerrillas. 】

[From the record, Afghanistan can definitely be called "the most difficult country to invade in the world." 】

...

Accompanied by narration subtitles.

The regional geographical location map and domestic geographical topography map of Afghanistan appeared on the high-altitude giant screen.

The plane of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.

Looking at the map, Li Shimin immediately understood why many major powers from ancient times to later generations would set their sights on Afghanistan.

It's really the geographical locationThe location is too important.

It is connected to Central Asia in the north, South Asia in the south, West Asia in the west, and East Asia in the east. It can not only connect various regions in Asia, but also connect to part of Europe.

It can be said to be the center of trade between the East and the West.

And.

The narrow strip of land protruding in the northeast is also bordering China.

A cold light flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.

This place must be controlled in the future.

However.

Afghan's terrain is indeed very complicated. Most of the area is mountainous. If the Afghan army is scattered and hiding in it, it will be very difficult to deal with it.

Li Shimin pondered in his heart.

...

[Of course, geography can only determine the difficulty of invasion, but not the final result. ]

[Afghan faces mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. It seems that it is very difficult to invade, but it has become one of the countries most invaded in the world. 】

[So, geography is just a prerequisite, everything is still in the hands of man. 】

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For the viewpoint in the conclusion of the video.

Many ancient people in all dynasties agreed.

What can fundamentally ensure national security is always the strength of the country.

No matter how dangerous the geographical location is, it does not play a decisive role.

……

In the high-altitude giant screen.

The video refreshes.

A new video appears.

[Emperor is equal to pirate? The essence of the ancient Chinese imperial power game! 】

……

Seeing this line of big words on the high-altitude giant screen, the emperors of all dynasties were shocked.

"Emperor is equal to pirate? What does this mean?"

"Ridiculous! How can this be compared?"

After being shocked, many emperors became angry.

They are the masters of the world!

What a noble status!

How can he be ranked with lowly and dirty pirates?

These emperors felt insulted.

…

The plane of Taizu of the Great Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang was just shocked, not angry.

He was born in poverty and climbed up from the bottom bit by bit. He didn't care about this little thing at all.

What he cared more about at this moment was the latter half of the sentence: the essence of the ancient Chinese imperial power game!

He knew what game meant.

As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there was such a saying.

"The Analects of Confucius" said: "Eating all day long and having nothing to do is difficult! Isn't there a game? Doing it is still better than being a good person."

This game means playing chess.

After a little thought, Zhu Zhang understood.

Playing chess is equivalent to fighting.

This video of the later generations actually talks about the essence of the power struggle in ancient China.

Suddenly.

Zhu Yuanzhang became very interested in the following video content.

Power struggle is a compulsory course for emperors.

He wanted to see what insights the people of later generations had.

…

Not only Zhu Yuanzhang.

In other dynasties.

There were many emperors who held similar ideas to Zhu Yuanzhang.

They all stared at the giant screen in the sky.

…

[How high was the abnormal death rate of ancient Chinese emperors? ]

[For them, where did the well-known black hand come from? ]

[Eunuchs, royal relatives, military generals, prime ministers… Why did these people who were supposed to be assistants to the imperial power become powerful enemies? ]

[What preventive measures will the powerful monarchs come up with? ]

[Are these measures really useful? ]

…

The questions in the video preface shocked many emperors of all dynasties.

Then.

Their eyes became more focused when they looked at the giant screen in the sky.

They really wanted to know the answers to these questions.

……

[The emperor, as a group at the peak of power in ancient China, has always been the focus of historians. ]

[According to statistics from Dr. Zhang Hongjie of the Institute of History and Geography of Fudan University, among the 611 emperors from Qin Shihuang Yingzheng to the Qing Emperor Puyi, about 272 of them died unhappily, and the abnormal death rate was as high as 44%. ]

[It was these more than 600 ancient people with an average life expectancy of less than 39 years old who used their lives to show various chilling ways of death. 】

[Poisoned by his own mother, poisoned by his wife, hacked to death by his brother, killed by his younger brother, stabbed to death by his son, killed by his son, poisoned by his uncle, killed by his uncle, killed by his grandmother, killed by his grandfather, forced to death by eunuchs, suffocated by palace maids...]

[Compared with these people, the emperors of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms who were killed by their generals and soldiers in the turbulent times seemed commonplace.]

...

Seeing these contents on the giant screen.

The faces of many emperors in the past dynasties suddenly became very ugly and they were in a state of anxiety.

Among those who died so miserably, they wouldn't be there, right? .