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Qin Shi Huang

Qin Shi Huang

 Qin Shi Huang (Hanzi: 秦始皇) (November or December 260 BC - 10 September 210 BC), was born with the name of Ying Zheng (赢政), also called Shi Huang Di which means it is the First Emperor, was the king of the State of Qin from 247 BC until 221 BC, after unifying China by conquering the six other countries, he later founded the Qin Dynasty and made himself emperor of a unified China - from 221 BC to 210 BC - First enthroned as Emperor.
After uniting China, he and his prime minister Li Si to create a variety of changes aimed at strengthening the unity, and they run a lot of reforms in the government, bringing together raw text, standard gauge and also continue development of the Great Wall that has existed since the Warring States Period. Even with an iron fist rule, Qin Shi Huang is still regarded by the Chinese history up to now as the founder of China's past. Unity of the Chinese nation has lasted more than two thousand years.

Qin Shi Huang takes only 16 years since he ascended the throne he became King of Qin to unify China. Of course, his predecessor had laid the foundation before.

After unification, Qin Shi Huang are exploring his new kingdom, check out their territories. Construction of the highway leading to the various regions in China, which enables the rapid mobilization of its armed forces. Road width is said to be able to accommodate a four-horse carriages in parallel. He built stretching from the capital to the remote areas on the border of his kingdom.

To prevent disruption of the nomad tribes in the North Xungnu, Qin Shi Huang ordered the connection of the border wall along the northern length of the various former warring countries. Line of fortifications along the more than 3,000 miles, which is now known as the Great Wall of China. 400 000 young workers needed for many years to complete this work. Since then the Great Wall is further amplified by subsequent generations and is now higher and sturdy compared to the time of Qin Shi Huang.

Tembok Besar Cina
Chine Great Wall

Qin Shi Huang continued support of intellectuals and creates an official doctoral positions for them. Doctoral position is the carpet and did not carry the power and responsibility. Even so, indicate their intellectual achievements, and the modern equivalent to the PhD level. Every time there is a void in the government, the intellectuals are likely to fill the doctor's position.

Peta Dinasti Qin Shi Huang
Teritory Qin Shi Huang
These intellectuals come from a variety of different schools, known as 100 schools, including Taoism and Confucianism. Some male witches who claim that they can find a god or find a recipe for immortality. Not uncommon that the intellectuals will discuss or even dispute over social issues and politics. When the discussion or dispute collide with existing policies, Qin Shi Huang to 'silence' them. Some doctors will continue to criticize the intellectual contemporary policy and political affairs, which will only lead to more orders from the harsh Qin Shi Huang.

In the year 213 BC, Qin Shi Huang issued an order to bury her alive 460 intellectuals doctorate. He also ordered the destruction of all records prior history of the country, hiding the work of 100 schools, including schools of Confucianism, and other books with the exception of Qin History Archive, books on medicine, prophecy, agriculture, a copy of Poetry and History of the National Doctoral classic classic . The decree was also issued to prohibit the discussion of classical poetry and classical history to rule out the possibility of reflection of contemporary politics through indirect discussions of historical events. The offender will be punished maximum allowed by law, including the death penalty.

Makam Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang's tomb
The paper has not found the time and all the books written on bamboo strips, tied with a thin rope. Education is not widespread at the time and intellectual well-educated few. As a result, bamboo book burning and burial of the intellectuals are recorded in history as a picture of the reign of Qin Shi Huang.

At 210 BC, Qin Shi Huang when examining the state hospital. He died, when returned to the capital, at over 49.

Political innovation after the unification of China by Qin Shi Huang became the standard model of the royal power for the next generation for over 2,000 years in China. Even today in China, people still see the legacy of Qin in the Cabinet and the settings in the district. Unfortunately, the burning of the books and burial of the intellectual as well executed, in its modern form, in this Internet age.

Some sinologis argue that most intellectuals are buried Qin Shi Huang is a male witch, who claimed they could make the emperor in touch with the gods and help him find a recipe for eternal life. Historical records note that the four magicians like it spent too much money in search of god and eternal life for the emperor. They did not return for failing to fulfill their promises. Angered by this blatant lie, Qin Shi Huang ordered the burial alive of all wizards, which reaches more than 400.

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