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Why did ancient dynasties rarely enjoy an overwhelming advantage when fighting external peoples?

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为什么古代王朝和外族打仗时很少有压倒性的优势?

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First recorded Oct 21, 2026, 1:10 AM CST · latest Oct 21, 2026, 1:10 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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