Discussion on the"V"-shaped Great Wall in Anshan during the Ming Dynasty
In the Liaodong section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall,a"V"-shaped section spans Anshan.The formation of the"V"is closely related to the special geographical environment of the Liao River Basin area,and is also closely related to the specific transportation network pattern formed in the process of fighting against the Northern Yuan forces and seizing control in the early Ming Dynasty.The"V"-shaped Great Wall formed in the Zhengtong period was once criticized by Ming officials and intended to be straightened.Through the de-tailed historical facts,it can be seen that the Great Wall is not just a simple military defense structure.Behind it is stable economic and cultural exchanges,from which the profound connotation of the Great Wall as a sym-bol of civilization can be seen.Therefore,this"V"-shaped Great Wall is well worth further exploration.