Question

Title: The Nan Song was the first dynasty to allocate a standing army at a port of trade for protection. What would be the reason for doing this?

to protect all concerned with the trade industry thus insuring its continuation

to protect the citizenry from foreign traders who were known to be brutal and barbarous

to protect the borders of China from illegal entry of foreigners

to protect foreign traders from a citizenry who did not like any foreign influence on their country

Answer 1

to protect all concerned with the trade industry thus insuring its continuation

Explanation: The Southern Song stationed forces at ports to guard ships, merchants and cargo from pirates and bandits and to secure trade routes and revenue, thereby ensuring continued maritime commerce.