How strong was the Song Dynasty?

Song Dynasty is a very important dynasty in the history of China, which surpassed the previous dynasties in many aspects. The economy, culture, science and technology, art, military and so on in the Song Dynasty are all top-notch and very brilliant.

I. Economy

The economy of the Song Dynasty developed very rapidly, and the GDP of the Song Dynasty has always been in the forefront of the world, ranking first since the Tang Dynasty. The GDP of Song Dynasty accounts for one third of the world. During the Southern Song Dynasty, handicrafts in the Southern Song Dynasty developed very rapidly. Sichuan, Jiangxi and other places have not only seen a large number of porcelain-making enterprises, but also established the "official kiln", the highest management institution of China's porcelain-making industry.

During the Southern Song Dynasty, the level of agricultural production was greatly improved, especially in the northern region, where large-scale reclamation activities were carried out. This has also enabled many northern regions to have large areas where crops such as grain and cotton can be planted. Jiangnan area and Yangtze River valley were one of the most important agricultural production bases in ancient China (during the Song Dynasty, a large number of southern immigrants entered the south).

Second, culture.

The culture of Song Dynasty is also one of the best in the history of China. Many outstanding literary works emerged in the Song Dynasty, such as Su Shi's Fu on the Red Wall, Memories of Nian Nujiao, and Ouyang Xiu's Zuiweng Pavilion, which had a far-reaching impact on later generations. There were many writers in Song Dynasty, such as Ouyang Xiu and Su Dongpo. They were very famous writers in history and made outstanding contributions to China literature. Song Dynasty was the first dynasty in the world to take the imperial examination by printing and achieved success, which opened a brand-new era. The Song Dynasty also established a very large collection organization with countless books.

Third, technology.

The achievements of the Song Dynasty in science and technology are also amazing. In mathematics, the development of ancient mathematics in China has reached an unprecedented height. The famous "Three Mathematicians in Song Dynasty" are Zhang Heng, Zu Chongzhi and Su Qin, among whom Zhang Heng and Zu Chongzhi pioneered a new method for calculating pi, which occupies an important position in the history of Chinese mathematics and is known as the "king of mathematics".

The Song Dynasty also invented "gunpowder" and became the originator of gunpowder in later generations. The compass invented in Song Dynasty has been able to accurately point out the north pole and south direction. Made the first sailboat in China; Invented the compass one step earlier than the compass; Also invented a compass that is more accurate than a compass; A water vehicle, such as a platform, was invented, mainly by water transportation.

Fourth, military strength.

During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Song Army was composed of the imperial army and the militia. The number of imperial troops has reached 460,000, of which the imperial army is divided into ten levels: Yidu four towns, Dur six towns, Dur eight towns and Sandu six towns. Song Jun is well-equipped, and well-equipped Song Jun can easily defeat the invading army. General Song has more than 8,000 people, including Yue Fei.