A Late Tang Dynasty Entrepreneur's Tale in Lingnan

They say it doesn't work here in Lingnan and it doesn't work there. But don't forget that the late Tang Dynasty was a time of great chaos, and you are not asked to challenge the whole world with just one Lingnan. At that time, the whole world was fragmented. Many so-called "Jiedushi" were only in charge of a few counties. In the north, there was at least a shabby imperial court in charge. In the south, it was really a mess. It took many years for the post-Liang Dynasty to be established before the major forces in the south stabilized. As long as the protagonist makes a little effort and Lingnan stabilizes before other areas, it is not unimaginable to go all the way north to reach the Yangtze River Basin. And don't forget that Chen Baxian fought his way out of Lingnan and achieved hegemony in troubled times. Not long ago, Huang Chao started his Northern Expedition from Lingnan. There are examples from both far and near, but why do you think that once you reach Lingnan, you will be dead?

It is impossible for Lingnan to succeed. Let's not talk about the right time and place. There is absolutely no way to have people and people. I am a native of Lingnan, and I know very well the common characteristics of people in Guangdong and Guangxi.

For the convenience of reading by all book lovers, a map of the Lingnan East Road by Teacher Tan Qixiang is attached. Book friends are welcome to discuss and study together~

Lingnan is still too difficult, the logistical supply line is too long. Even though Lao Zhu was a genius, he made his fortune in Huaixi and used Jinling as the basis for his northern expedition. As for Lingnan, it is better to think about building a new empire of South China + Indochina + Australia and New Zealand.

After Lingnan was pacified, there were emerging regimes all around. Ma Yin and Wang Shenzhi were strong and long-lived. After Yang Wu was usurped by Xu Wen in the later period, the country's power also increased day by day. Looking around, there was no weak persimmon. This was too difficult!

Isn't it the big guy with the name of the country again? 🤔 It's almost worn out. You can also replace it with something else

Writing about a company commander was so dramatic that I lost the desire to continue reading.

One of the reasons why it is difficult for Lingnan or the entire South to succeed is language. The differences in language are too great, not to mention between provinces. There are also various differences within each province. In this case, it is difficult for the South to assemble and organize large-scale military mobilization. Pay attention to the large-scale. Eighteen thousand is still OK.

The weather, the favorable geography, and the harmony of people are all about the south uniting the north. Which of these three can the south occupy? It is possible for a natural disaster to occur in the north due to favorable weather conditions. The geographical location is favorable. The southern geography is fragmented, so there is no geographical advantage. As for Renhe, once the Northern Expedition succeeds, everyone wants to move the capital. The locals know that their status will be reduced if they provide money, food and people. It is strange for Renhe to be able to do so.

No one who writes historical novels thinks highly of Lingnan. They want money but no money, and they want people but no one. Let alone wise generals, fierce generals have never been heard of, fighting for hegemony. The author asked himself, who were the famous generals from Lingnan in feudal history? How many can he list? When writing hegemony novels, choose a base area. There is no place farther south than Huainan. So many authors dare not go south because it has been determined by calculation that Lingnan does not have the strength to serve as a base area. Historically, Zhu Yuanzhang was the only one who unified the north from the south, and he only went to Huaixi. Lingnan is basically determined by legend. The author is stubborn and insists on conquering the south and the north. Even today, it may not be possible. I imagine that it can be done in the late Tang Dynasty. I hope the author can persist and let everyone see how to smooth things over.