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With so much uncultivated land in ancient times, why didn't poor people clear it themselves?

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古代到处是荒地，穷人为何不自己开荒？

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Zhihu Hot ListLast observed #26 · 590K heat

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First recorded Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM CST · latest Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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Day	Platform	Best rank	Last rank
2026-10-25	Zhihu Hot List	#26	#26