The Tang Dynasty period was
China's most powerful period
It was considered the pinnacle of the ancient feudal dynasties
So how powerful was China at that time?
Now Xing Xiaoqing will reveal the secret for everyone. At that time
China was ranked first in the world
Comprehensive national power was ranked first in the world
During the Tang Dynasty, China was extremely developed in all aspects. Whether it was economy or living standards, it was ranked first in the world. , that is, ranking first in comprehensive national strength, which means first in total score.
The largest land area in the world
During the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the land area was also quite amazing. For a period of time after 679 AD, the Tang Dynasty ranked first in the world in terms of area.
The world's number one military capability
During the Tang Dynasty, although the total number of troops was not very large, the quality of the army was extremely high. The soldiers had relatively good armors and were fully equipped with many things.
The world's first economic level
During the Tang Dynasty, China's economic level was very developed. At that time, the government's tax revenue reached a maximum of more than 2 million yuan. This also reflected the extremely high economic level of the Tang Dynasty from another aspect. Commerce and trade were also quite developed at that time, with convenient domestic transportation and relatively frequent commercial activities.
The world's largest population
In the past, the more the population, the stronger the country. During the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the country's population was approximately 40 million. This data is generally recognized by everyone.
The world's first technological level
During the Tang Dynasty, the technological level was relatively developed. Liang Lingzhan was an amateur in astronomy when he was leading the army of Cao Shenjun. He carefully studied the astronomical instruments made by his predecessors. After experiments and comparisons, he drew patterns according to his own ideas and made a model of wood, the zodiac instrument. After regular demonstrations, it was very precise.
The emperor sent Yi Xing and Liang Lingzhan to preside over it and cast the metal zodiac instrument. Using it to measure 28 degrees from the extreme north of the celestial sphere, discovered the phenomenon of star position changes for the first time in the world, about 1,000 years earlier than in Europe. The success of the zodiac instrument solved the contradiction of unpredictability.
The world's first literary level
During the Tang Dynasty, many poets cultural studies appeared in China. For example, the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties were outstanding representatives. Whether it is Li Bai or Du Fu , their excellent talents are admirable.
The international status of the world is No.
During the Tang Dynasty, many countries came to our country to worship and directly regarded the emperor of the Tang Dynasty as their leader. Take Emperor Taizong Li Shimin as an example. He is respectfully called " Tian Khan " by many people. This can perfectly reflect China's national status.
No. 1 in transportation in the world
At that time, the transportation level in the Tang Dynasty was very developed, and the overall situation was quite convenient. The Tang Dynasty formed a relatively complete transportation network extending in all directions with the city of Chang'an as the center.
The world's first artistic level
The Tang Dynasty also had a very high artistic level. Whether it was the beautiful Dunhuang murals or other exquisite artifacts, they all made people linger and marvel.
The Tang Dynasty turned out to be so powerful
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