Qin Shi Huang reigned for 37 years, was an outstanding politician, strategist and reformer in ancient China, a political figure who completed China's first grand unification pattern, and the first monarch in China to be called emperor.
During his reign, Qin Shi Huang was committed to unifying the six countries and ruling the world. Starting from 234 BC to 219 BC, Qin Shi Huang finally ruled the world and swept the six countries, so what did Qin Shi Huang rely on to win the world? I think the main reasons why Qin Shi Huang was able to sweep the Six Kingdoms are as follows:
1. Unify the army: When Qin Shi Huang unified the six countries, he successfully integrated the armies of various countries and launched attacks on other countries with great military power. He abolished the feudal system, implemented the county system, unified the command and training standards of the army, and made the Qin state gain a strong fighting power.
2. Strong political measures: Qin Shi Huang adopted a series of political measures, such as the implementation of centralized power, the strengthening of the administrative system, and the construction of fortifications, thereby strengthening the unity and control of the country. He also strengthened the country's legal system through the implementation of Legalist thought, and formulated and implemented the "Qin Law" and "Qin Decree", making the country's governance more rigorous and standardized.
3. Efficient strategic means: Qin Shi Huang took a series of strategic measures that enabled the Qin state to quickly occupy the capitals of each of the six countries, such as using diplomatic means to divide spheres of influence with other countries, secretly coercing or luring important figures from hostile countries, etc. In addition, Qin Shi Huang also vigorously developed and used military technology, such as building the Great Wall and promoting firearms, to help the Qin state gain an advantage in the war.
4. Economic development: Qin Shi Huang promoted a series of economic policies, such as the unification of currency and weights and measures, the construction of canals and roads, and the development of agriculture and handicrafts, thereby promoting the country's economic development and resource integration. This provided a strong economic support and material foundation for the Qin State to defeat the other six countries.
To sum up, Qin Shi Huang was able to sweep the Six Kingdoms because of his ability to unify the army, strong political measures, efficient strategic means, and economic development, which together contributed to the unification of the Qin State and the conquest of the Six Kingdoms.