Today let's talk about a heavyweight - Qin Shi Huang. When it comes to him, do you immediately think of the two extreme evaluations of "Emperor of the Ages" and "Book Burning and Confucianism"? That's right, Qin Shi Huang is such a complex and contradictory existence. So, what exactly are his exploits and faults? Let's judge together.
Let's start with his exploits. Qin Shi Huang unified the six countries, put an end to the situation of more than 500 years of princely separation, and established the first centralized feudal dynasty in Chinese history. This achievement is not blown out. He introduced a series of institutions, such as the uniform weights and measures, money, and writing, which laid a solid foundation for the later development of the country. Imagine how troubled life would be if each province now had its own currency and writing! Therefore, these measures of Qin Shi Huang were definitely epoch-making progress at that time.
Of course, Qin Shi Huang was not a vegetarian, and he was also a good hand in the military. Attacking the Xiongnu in the north and conquering Baiyue in the south greatly expanded China's territory. Although these wars brought a certain burden to the people at that time, in the long run, they created favorable conditions for the survival and development of the Chinese nation.
However, having said that, Qin Shi Huang's mistakes cannot be ignored. His ** and harsh laws have made the people miserable. In particular, the famous "book burning and Confucianism" incident is simply a big ** for culture and knowledge. This move not only destroyed a large number of precious documents, but also stifled people's freedom of thought, and had a profound impact on Chinese culture.
Qin Shi Huang also built a large number of construction projects, such as the Afang Palace and the Great Wall. Although these projects reflect the strength and majesty of the state to a certain extent, they also consume a lot of manpower and material resources and exacerbate social contradictions. In particular, although the construction of the Great Wall played a certain role in defending against foreign enemies, it came at the cost of the blood, sweat and lives of countless working people.
Therefore, when we evaluate Qin Shi Huang, we cannot simply label it as "good" or "bad". He not only had the great merit of unifying the six countries and creating the system, but also the serious mistake of tyrannical and unscrupulous and burning books to pit Confucianism. Just as there are two sides to a coin, Qin Shi Huang is also a historical figure full of contradictions and complexities.
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