Qin Shi Huang, known as Yingzheng, was the first emperor in Chinese history to unify the six kingdoms. He established the Qin Dynasty and formulated a series of important political, economic, and cultural institutions that had a profound impact on Chinese history. This article will focus on the historical contribution of Qin Shi Huang to unify the Six Kingdoms.
First of all, Qin Shi Huang unified the six countries, ending the long-term war and chaos during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Since King Ping of Zhou moved east to Luoyi in 770 BC, Chinese history entered the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. During this period, the princes were divided, wars were frequent, and the people suffered greatly from wars. With his foresight and eloquence, Qin Shi Huang successively destroyed the six kingdoms of Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan, and Qi, and established the first unified centralized state in Chinese history. This historical achievement has had a far-reaching impact on the development of Chinese history.
Secondly, Qin Shi Huang implemented a series of important political, economic, and cultural systems, strengthened the centralization of power, and promoted the unity and stability of the country. He implemented the county system, dividing the country into 36 counties, with counties under them, which were directly appointed by officials to administer them. This system has laid the basic framework of China's feudal social and political system for more than 2,000 years, strengthened the control of the local government, and is conducive to the unity and stability of the country.
In addition, Qin Shi Huang also implemented a unified system of weights and measures, currency, and writing, which promoted economic and cultural exchanges and development.
Thirdly, Qin Shi Huang built the Great Wall to resist the invasion of the Xiongnu and protect the agricultural production and people's lives in the Central Plains. The Great Wall is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient Chinese working people and an important part of the world's cultural heritage. It starts from Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west and reaches Dandong in Liaoning Province in the east, spanning thousands of miles and is majestic and magnificent. The construction of the Great Wall not only effectively resisted the invasion of the Xiongnu and protected the agricultural production and people's livelihood in the Central Plains, but also had a profound impact on the military defense system of later generations.
Finally, Qin Shi Huang also implemented a series of important infrastructure construction, such as the construction of galloping roads and water conservancy projects, which promoted economic and cultural exchanges throughout the country. Chidao was an important transportation facility during the Qin Dynasty, equivalent to a modern highway, which facilitated the movement of troops and officials, and also promoted commercial and cultural exchanges. Water conservancy projects were important agricultural production facilities during the Qin Dynasty, such as Dujiangyan and Zhengguo Canal, which were conducive to the development of agricultural production, increased grain production, and promoted population growth.
To sum up, Qin Shi Huang's historical contribution to the unification of the six countries is indelible. He put an end to the wars and turmoil of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, implemented a series of important political, economic, and cultural systems, strengthened the centralization of power, and promoted the unity and stability of the country. In addition, he also made important contributions to the development of Chinese history by building the Great Wall and promoting infrastructure construction. Therefore, Qin Shi Huang deservedly hailed as the "Emperor of the Ages".