The Southern Song dynasty settled around the Yangzi River. At first they referred to Hangzhou their “temporary residence.” But later it turned out to be great place to have settled, because it since it was right by the Yangzi River it had the richest soil in China. Also, the temperature was warm, and there was a god amount of rain. This all helped allow farmers to grow rice. This was beneficial because rice was the only grain that could be boiled without breaking down into mush. Rice also topped all the other crops on calories for acre. The city was a major place for trade since it was near the waterways that made up the Grand Canal. Therefore, near the Yanzi River was a very smart place to settle.
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