#230 - Ming 19: A Futile & Stupid Barrier
The History of China
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Hongwoo and Yungla - The Greatest Military Disaster in China's History
Hongwoo and yungla loved little more than the idea of completing the subjugation and annexation of the northern wilds. The disaster at tume fort in 14 forty nine had caused a significant re-evaluation of such an aggressive northern policy. Certain strategic passes did have permanent fortifications such as ditches and, yes, even walls,. In the early 14 forties, certain additional segments of area and regional wall structures were erected in liautong but they remained relatively small scale projects.
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