Ying Zheng had an eye for talent, which helped him choose adept people to lead the army and fill the state administration. He introduced many significant reforms not only in China's military system, but also in its agriculture. Using his military and diplomatic skills, by 221 BCE. Ying Zheng had realized all of his plans and made an impossible dream come true. The Qin Dynasty was born
Qin Shihuang strenghtened his power primarily by introducing reforms and improving efficiency within the state administration
While he ruled, Qin Shi Huangdi was able to standardize the system of units and measures used in the country. He also standardized Chinese currency as well as the length of cart axles. This made it easier to transport goods. He also worked at standardizing the Chinese script as well.
Qin Shi Huang (November / December 260 B.C.E. – September 10, 210 B.C.E.), personal name Zheng, was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 247 B.C.E. to 221 B.C.E. (officially still the Zhou Dynasty), and then the first emperor of a unified China from 221 B.C.E. to 210 B.C.E., ruling under the name First Emperor
Having unified China, he and his prime minister Lǐ Sī passed a series of major reforms aimed at cementing the unification, and they undertook some gigantic construction projects, most notably the precursor version of the current Great Wall of China.
with the assistance of the statesman Li Si, he implemented the national policy of prosperous country and strong military might, building the state of Qin the greatest power among the warring states.
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