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Qin Shi Huang
(259 BC – 210 BC)
Qin Shi Huang - Bio
259 BC: Born
246 BC: Succeeded the throne of the State of Qin
221 BC: Defeated the other six warring states and built the first centralized empire in China
210 BC: Dead
206 BC: Qin Dynasty collapsed
Son of a ‘High-Return Commodity’
Qin Shi Huang – the first Emperor of Qin Dynasty, named Ying Zheng, was born at the period of Warring States. He had completely no chance to become a king when he was born. His father Ying Yi Ren was only the son of an unpopular concubine of the king of Qin. Yi Ren though carried the title of ‘prince’ was more like an unattended orphan. Even worse, he was sent to the State of Zhao as a hostage. Hence Ying Zheng’s childhood was miserable.
The fates of Yi Ren and Ying Zheng were dramatically changed out of Lu Buwei speculating Yi Ren as a ‘high-return commodity’. Lu Buwei was an extremely wealthy merchant. When he traded in Zhao, he happened to know Yi Ren and thought that if he invested on him, his return could be tremendous.
Believe it or not, money could make things happen. With Lu Buwei’s wealth, strategies and human connections, he successfully helped Yi Ren seized the throne of Qin. Lu Buwei became the prime minister. His return on investment was not only money, but also fame, power and authority.
The Young King Named Himself Shi Huang Di
Ying Zheng succeeded the throne at the age of 13. By 22, he overthrew Lu Buwei and gained actual power of a king. He bought the idea of Li Si of ruling the country by law. Hence he developed Qin as the strongest state among the seven warring states.
In the year of 221 BC, Ying Zheng defeated the other six warring states and established the first centralized monarchy in China.
Ying Zheng thought he had the greatest achievements ever in history and of course deserved the greatest title. He named himself Shi Huang Di. Shi means ‘beginning’. ‘Huang’ and ‘Di’ were the most respected leaders ever in ancient China. He combined both superior titles of ‘Huang’ and ‘Di’ for himself.
His full title meant he was the First King of Qin and his descents to be the Second, Third and so on until forever. As he was the first king of Qin, historians generally call him Qin Shi Huang. However it won’t be wrong if you call him Qin Shi Huang Di.
Ordered to build his Mausoleum and Terra Cotta Army
Soon after Qin Shi Huang succeeded the throne, he ordered to build his mausoleum at the foot of Li Mountain in Xian. It is believed that manpower of 700,000 was involved through a period of 40 years. It is quite difficult to imagine a young man in his teenage had planned such a massive project for his after death.
Qin Shi Huang as a Great Reformer – His Achievements
Though Qin Shi Huang expected his empire to last forever, Qin Dynasty survived 15 years with two reigns only. However, Qin Shi Huang had the greatest and longest-lasting influence among all rulers in Chinese history.
He ordered the unification of Chinese characters, currency, weights and measures, not only benefited economic development and cultural exchanges, but have had a strong and long-lasting influence on China.
He was the pioneer in implying legal system in Chinese history.
He ordered the construction of road system which eventually played an extremely important role in ancient transportation and economic exchanges.
He standardized the length of the axles of carts, so every cart could run smoothly in the ruts of the new roads.
He ordered the building and restoration of the Great Wall of China.
Qin Shi Huang as a Tyrant Ruler – His Brutal Ruling
Extremely severe penal codes. For example, if one person was guilty, he would be killed along with his family, his extended family as well as his fellow classmates, villagers, teachers, friends and acquaintances.
Burden people with endless demands in wars, building of the Great Wall and building of his Mausoleum, Terra Cotta Army, palaces and roads.
Burnt almost all classic books, excluding those of medicine, divination and agriculture.
Ordered to bury 460 scholars alive.
Confiscated all weapons from the general public.
Forced people (especially rich people) to migrate to the newly built capital Xianyang (next to Xian).
Anna's Notes
Qin Shi Huang was a brutal ruler however with great achievements.
Qin Shi Huang, a brutal but great historical figure, left us with his immense and monumental Qin Mausoleum, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, creations made of countless broken families and human lives.
Though Qin Shi Huang expected his empire to last forever, Qin Dynasty lasted 15 years only. His Terra Cotta Army however lasted forever unexpectedly. This awesome magnificence of Qin Dynasty represents an era of cruelty and misery, as well as creativity and brilliance.
http://www.china-travel-golden-route.com/qin_shi_huang.html
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