Historically, China has been the country with the most frequent dynastic changes, which is quite different from other countries. If you scour through the entire history of humanity, you will find that only the dynasties on this land have changed so frequently; this is a very strange phenomenon. The most critical role in this is played by frequent peasant uprisings. According to some official historical records, starting from Qin Shi Huang, a large-scale peasant uprising would occur every 100 years, not to mention the smaller ones; during the Ming and Qing dynasties, there were at least over three hundred peasant uprisings, large and small. You will find that for the past few hundred years, the peasants have either been planning to start a business or are on the road to entrepreneurship. So we must ask, what exactly makes the peasants so unhappy? In fact, the answer can be found in the historical documents that record the entrepreneurial endeavors of these princes and nobles. Whether it is Li Zicheng, Liu Bang, or Zhu Yuanzhang, the reason these individuals took this path was that they had no other choice; it was a gamble for survival, a last-ditch effort with a possibility of success. This reflects the Chinese way of weighing pros and cons—there is no idealism or so-called fairness and justice, just a choice made out of desperation, simply to survive. Then someone might ask, why can't the dynasties improve themselves? The reason is quite simple: since the unification by Qin Shi Huang, China transitioned abruptly from a feudal system to a centralized system. Logically, the county system established by the First Emperor should be better and super stable. However, the reality is quite the opposite; the county system has deep structural flaws. Because the county system is built on a county-based organizational structure, all power rests in the hands of the emperor alone. The so-called imperial examination system was merely to select some capable subordinates for the emperor. All administrative managers only look up to their superiors; they only hold themselves accountable for their own positions. Hence, to maintain their positions, they often sacrifice the interests of the common people. A system designed to flatter those above while fearing those below lacks a mechanism for error correction. Therefore, it often relies on some capable ministers, like Wei Zheng and Hai Rui, to persuade the monarchs with heartfelt advice, urging them not to go too far. However, these persuasions only stay at the moral level; if the emperor is unwilling to change, they cannot do anything about it, which is why it's treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. All peasant uprisings in Chinese history were not centered around changing the system. Interestingly, these peasants, forced to rebel against this system, chose to continue this structure once they became emperors themselves. For example, Lu Ji of the Western Jin dynasty remarked that the feudal system was still better, with the people having defined rulers and lords managing their own affairs; everyone could live their own lives, and the chaos would only affect a small area rather than a total loss. In contrast, in Europe, from the 8th to the 16th century, there were only seven or eight recorded peasant uprisings. As the birthplace of modern civilization, England took a completely different route. The struggles in Chinese history have always been about who becomes emperor, while in China, why do peasants dare to revolt? The reason is simple: the threshold for becoming emperor is extremely low. Just like when Sun Wukong made havoc in Heaven and told Buddha, "The emperor takes turns; next year it will be my family's turn," this reflects the cultural background of the entire nation. In contrast, the struggles in English history revolved around rules and systems, leading to two entirely different outcomes. One became the origin of modern world civilization, with the most widespread political systems, financial systems, market economies, legal frameworks, and the spirit of contracts—all of which almost originated from England. A group of nobles fought against the king, opposing the king’s arbitrary arrests and taxes. These kings, like Qin Shi Huang and Han Wu, could do as they pleased, but these nobles defeated the king. Interestingly, they did not seek to destroy the king; they did not threaten to eradicate his entire family and instead negotiated terms—"You can continue to be king, but we must establish three laws, detailing what you can do and what you cannot do." Thus began the parliamentary constitutional monarchy in England, marking the start of modern history. A remote, damp island became the birthplace of modern civilization, while Chinese civilization remained stagnant. Therefore, it is natural that it fell behind. If we look at history with a longer time dimension, if the struggle is to establish a good system, then generations can enjoy the benefits brought by that system. If the struggle is merely for the interests of a small group, it will lead to endless conflicts. Without a good rule, apart from the emperor acting at will, everyone else becomes a victim. Because there is nothing that can transcend short-term interests, this is profoundly frightening. The result is constant internal strife; either you tire me out or I wear you out, leading to collective suffering. Why did Li Shimin launch the Xuanwu Gate Incident? The core reason is that in the absence of any institutional maintenance, power struggles invariably evolve into a complete jungle law—either you kill me or I kill you, with no trust whatsoever. This is why many Chinese companies face resistance abroad, as they play by their own rules, competing in a way that harms themselves while harming others, which certainly does not win people's hearts. Many phenomena can be traced back to historical causes, especially when you consider a longer timescale; you will see more clearly that the power of a system is enormous, even capable of shaping a nation's character and worldview. Therefore, regardless of the type of struggle, the difference in history lies in whether people have the ability to transform the land they live on into what they desire; this is the ultimate purpose of struggle. #Gate重磅上线GUSD #ETH走势分析 #Solana财库公司崛起