Qin Shi Huang s wise decision making, which led China to the world, is still being followed today

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-13

In the vast history, some names are like bright stars, forever shining in the sky of human civilization. Qin Shi Huang, the great monarch who unified the six kingdoms and created China's first feudal dynasty, is the most dazzling of them. He not only put an end to centuries of war and strife, but also promoted a profound change in China's political system with his extraordinary wisdom and courageThe county systemimplementation.

Before Qin unified the Six Kingdoms, China's political territory was a state of division and fragmentation of princes. Although the Zhou dynasty nominally owned the world, in reality it had very limited control over the vassal states. The vassal states under the feudal system were passed down from generation to generation, and the blood ties gradually faded, replaced by endless battles for power and territory. The shortcomings of this system were already exposed in the late Zhou Dynasty, and the country was divided and the people were struggling to make a living, making unification a historical necessity.

Qin Shi HuangAs the beneficiary and terminator of the sub-feudal system, he is well aware of the harm of this system. After unifying the Six Kingdoms, he was faced with the dilemma of how to govern the vast empire. The feudal system has proven to be unable to effectively maintain the unity and stability of the country, so what kind of system can adapt to the new situation?

At this critical moment, two voices appeared in the court of Qin Shi Huang. One faction insists on the basis of the feudal system, believing that it is the only way to maintain the stability of the country; The other faction advocates the implementation of a new system to strengthen local control. The two sides insisted on their own words and argued endlessly. And in this debate about the future of the country,LisThe proposal shook the entire court like a thunderbolt - he put forward the idea of implementing the county system.

The county system, which is a completely new concept, breaks the shackles of the old system and puts forward the idea of directly appointing and administering the locality. Under this system, the term of office of the local ** is limited and not hereditary, and the power is firmly in the hands of the **. In this way, we will be able to effectively prevent the occurrence of local separatism and power struggles and safeguard the unity and stability of the country.

LisThe proposal was firmly supported by Qin Shi Huang. He knows very well that only by breaking the shackles of the old system can a truly powerful centralized state be established. As a result, under the power of Qin Shi Huang, the county system was successfully implemented.

Qin Shi Huang divided the country into 36 counties, each of which had a number of counties. The county guard, the county order and other places are directly appointed and managed by **. At the same time, in order to strengthen grassroots governance and make it easier for the people to do things, grassroots administrative organs such as townships and li have also been set up. The implementation of this system completely changed the political structure and power structure of Chinese society, and also laid a solid foundation for later historical development.

The implementation of the county systemIt has not been all smooth sailing, and it has faced strong resistance from old forces and ideas. However, with the firm determination of Qin Shi Huang and the wisdom and planning of Li Si and others, this system was finally established and gradually improved. It not only strengthens the ability to control and manage the localities, but also promotes the economic and cultural exchanges and development between the localities. The prosperity of commerce and the integration of culture and art have made this huge empire glow with unprecedented vitality and vitality.

Of course, the development of history is always full of twists and turns. In the process of implementation, the county system has also encountered some problems and challenges, such as the imperfection of the selection criteria, the conflict of interests between local forces and the county. However, these problems did not negate the superiority and historical status of the county system, on the contrary, they provided valuable experience and reference for later dynasties.

Looking back on history, we can't help but sigh for the great changes of Qin Shi Huang. With his extraordinary courage and wisdom, he ushered in a new era of China's reunification. The implementation of the county system not only strengthened the centralization of power and maintained the unity and stability of the country; It also promotes social progress and development; It has also left a valuable institutional legacy and historical experience for future generations. We should remember this history and cherish this legacy; At the same time, we should face the challenges and opportunities of the future with a more open and inclusive mindset, and continue to promote the progress and development of Chinese society.

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