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Why China? The land of China is crisscrossed by water networks. Water is the source of life. Water conservancy is the lifeblood of agriculture and the root of culture. The guiding role of water in China's historical development is just like the flow of water, twists and turns, and meandering firmly. It can be said that the Chinese nation originated and was formed here. Wu Peng, a doctorate in history from Renmin University of China and an emerging writer, leads readers upstream from a unique and novel perspective to explore the secrets of the rise and fall of dynasties and the direction of Chinese history, providing a new perspective for us to deeply understand Chinese civilization. The characteristics of this book are the perfect blend of scholarship and interest, rich and solid historical materials, easy-to-understand language, and the integration of realistic concerns and historical thinking. Are the records of water conservancy and water wars we see today completely consistent with the facts? How does the Chinese nation integrate continental civilization and maritime civilization? What is the position of the history of Chinese civilization in the history of world civilization? The author asks questions layer by layer, showing readers the history of Chinese civilization under the influence of water transportation with clear logic and simple explanations.