Song Dynasty is the dynasty with the most prosperous economy, the most advanced science and technology, the most prosperous culture, the deepest art and the richest people's living standard in the history of China. Song Dynasty was the most brilliant dynasty in China, and it was also the country with the most inventions in the world at that time. The Song Dynasty was also the period when China made the greatest contribution to the world. More than half of the important inventions in China's history appeared in the Song Dynasty. At that time, three of China's so-called four great inventions were invented or began to be applied on a large scale, including gunpowder, compass, printing, paper money, vertical textile and important reforms in porcelain-making technology. In the Song Dynasty, navigation, shipbuilding, medicine, technology and agricultural technology all reached unprecedented and unparalleled heights in ancient times. The Song Dynasty also developed a new science, technical science. These brilliant achievements are directly related to the overall civilization of the Song Dynasty. The GDP of Song Dynasty accounts for 50% of the world. The comprehensive strength of a country, both in quality and quantity, was the largest in the world in Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty has reached the peak of the feudal dynasty, and the seeds of capitalism have emerged. It is said that the GDP of Song Dynasty reached the level of 2 1 new China at the beginning of the century.

There are many reasons for this result.

Mainly: First, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty released the soldiers with a glass of wine. Heavy text, not force. Pay attention to social and economic development

Second, the Song Dynasty was the only dynasty in history that did not restrain businessmen.

Three. The Song Dynasty attached great importance to the development of the south, which was the most vigorous period in history. It is also a crucial period for the economic center of gravity to shift from north to south.

Fourth, the emperors and rulers of the Song Dynasty attached importance to economic development and scientific and technological development.

Fifth, the Song Dynasty attached importance to economic legislation.

References:

Baidu and history books