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I've recently came across statements claiming that after environmental destruction of Guanzhong during the Tang Dynasty,the city of Xiangyang is actually most viable as capital because of several points:

1.It lies in the crossroad between northern and southern China.

2.It's connected to the Han River,a tributary of the Yangtze River, and as a result can be supplied easily.

3.The region surrounding the city is to a large extent surrounded by mountain ranges and rivers--thus can be much easily defended than a place like Kaifeng which is located in a plain.

So,in the opinion of the knowledgeable individuals of this forum,how true are these statements and how suitable is the city of Xiangyang as the capital of the Chinese Empire?
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