The geographical location of Xuzhou is very important. The terrain here is steep, the north and south border, and there are mountains everywhere. It has a large population, rich economy and well-developed land and water transportation. Backed by mountains and surrounded by the sea, there are frequent wars. It can be said that Xuzhou has assumed a great responsibility. In the Ming Dynasty, it also played a pivotal role in communication between the North and the South. Xuzhou chose history, and history also chose Xuzhou. Xuzhou is doomed to struggle.

1. Why is the geographical location of Xuzhou so important? In ancient China, fighting was common. To win the war, we need certain strategies and tactics. The so-called battleground for military strategists means that Xuzhou is a battleground for both sides. Xuzhou is located in the center of gravity of Nanjing and Beijing, that is, at the junction of north and south, and it plays a very important role as a barrier. The land of Xuzhou is mostly plain, but it is surrounded by mountains, so it is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If Xuzhou is captured, it will be easy for the army to continue to fight.

Second, Xuzhou is still the only way. In addition, Xuzhou is also the only way for the Central Plains to reach Jianghuai. In ancient times, water transportation and land transportation were very underdeveloped. After a series of wars, Xuzhou has very convenient transportation, among which the waterways are very smooth, and a large number of water conservancy facilities have been built in past dynasties. Xuzhou locals are also very grateful. Xuzhou in ancient times also connected Jianghuai and the Central Plains. In the plain area, both land transportation and water transportation must pass through Xuzhou, so that the salt, grain, tax, rice, oil and salt in the Jianghuai area can be transported to the Central Plains or the northern region. In addition, Xuzhou is also a military town, and the imperial courts in previous dynasties will inevitably send heavy troops to guard Xuzhou Pass. In other words, once there is a dispute between the north and the south, the main force of the decisive battle must be in Xuzhou.

There are countless wars in Xuzhou in history. There were 10 wars in Xuzhou alone. Xuzhou is a paradise on earth in peacetime and a purgatory on earth when the war comes. Countless people died in the war in Xuzhou. In a word, Xuzhou is both lucky and sad.