The Great Wall, an ancient building that has gone through vicissitudes, has witnessed the history and martial arts of the Chinese nation. Since Qin Shi Huang ordered its construction, the Great Wall has stood for more than 2,000 years and has withstood the test of time and multiple invasions.
To be able to stand tall, Qin Shi Huang must have adopted extraordinary means, which undoubtedly reflected the wisdom and tenacity of the Chinese ancestors.
In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms and established China's first centralized feudal dynasty. As the co-ruler of the world, he was determined to resist the invasion of the Xiongnu, a grassland people in the north, and defend the people of the Central Plains.
The Hun cavalry was agile and repeatedly harassed border villages and towns, and the people could not be at peace. In order to stop the harassment of the Xiongnu, Qin Shi Huang sent troops north and defeated the Xiongnu in one fell swoop. Subsequently, he ordered the construction of a Great Wall defense line on the lofty mountains from Hebei to Shaanxi.
The Great Wall is about 20,000 kilometers long and spans 15 provincial-level administrative regions, including Shaanxi, Beijing and Hebei. With such a long wall, planning and construction alone was already arduous.
In order to ensure that the Great Wall was of excellent quality and could withstand the test of time and enemies, Qin Shi Huang's approach was undoubtedly extraordinary. The methods he adopted were brutal, but they also ensured that the Great Wall was completed to the letter.
It's a pity that the hearts of the people will never be able to heal the pain caused by Qin Shi Huang.
In order to ensure the smooth progress of the Great Wall project, Qin Shi Huang promulgated a series of extremely strict laws to severely punish all illegal acts. These laws tied the people involved in the construction of the Great Wall to the construction site with the prisoners, forcing them to work in extreme conditions day after day.
The Great Wall was built mainly on a rolling ridge. Workers had to trek repeatedly to transport heavy stones and bricks in the sweltering heat and cold. Just climbing the steep mountain road was out of breath, not to mention carrying dozens of pounds of building materials.
Sweat and blood soaked their clothes. Many could not bear such hard labor and died in the process of building the Great Wall. And Qin Shi Huang did not relent, and still maintained cruel laws and high-pressure policies.
The overseers tortured the people and prisoners to repeat the harsh conditions day after day. Anyone who is lazy or disobeys orders is punished with caning, amputation, and even death.
The cruel measures adopted undoubtedly advanced the progress of the construction of the Great Wall, but also brought unimaginable casualties. Under his rule, the fate of the people was as trivial as mustard.
This was undoubtedly one of the darkest periods in Chinese history.
In order to make the Great Wall strong and durable, and to withstand the test of time and war, Qin Shi Huang put forward extremely strict requirements for the materials and craftsmanship of the city. The stone must be made of granite and bluestone with excellent texture and not easy to weather, mixed to make anti-erosion plaster.
Prosecutors scrutinize the stone and plaster, and if they are found to be non-compliant, they are punished. This guarantees a high standard of material.
In the process of building the wall, craftsmen invented the adhesive made of glutinous rice and egg whites to add to the plaster, which greatly improved the bond between the stone and the brick. This high-tech method of building walls was a major innovation in the construction industry at that time.
Under the double guarantee of high-quality materials and advanced technology, the quality of the Great Wall has been greatly improved and a solid foundation has been laid.
Facts have proved that Qin Shi Huang did the right thing. After more than 2,000 years of wind and sun, the Great Wall is still fresh and the original appearance is still the same. It blocked the iron cavalry of the Xiongnu and protected the peace of the Central Plains for several generations.
Countless enemies have failed to break through the defense line of the Great Wall of Guanshan. Standing on the Great Wall, the cliff-like height and the magnificence of winding into the mountain are stunning.
We cannot deny that the cruel Qin Shi Huang used his way to build an eternal monument to the Chinese nation.
The Great Wall is not only a line of defense, but also a witness and symbol of Chinese civilization. It has guarded the peaceful development of the Central Plains for hundreds of years, enabling science and technology, art, and philosophy to shine on the land of China.
Behind it stands is the wisdom and tenacity of the sages of the Chinese nation.
For more than 2,000 years, the Great Wall has held back the invasion of one barbarian tribe after another in the north. Without the Great Wall, it would be difficult for the Chinese nation, which was founded on agriculture, to resist the fierce cavalry attack from the north.
It is precisely with this barrier that the Central Plains has been able to develop steadily and create a splendid civilization. Our ancestors poured their hearts and minds into the Great Wall. Between the bricks and tiles, there is not only sweat, but also their love for their home and country.
Standing on the Great Wall and looking into the distance, we see not only its towering battlements, but also the unyielding will of the Chinese nation for thousands of years. Between bricks and tiles, it is the spiritual backbone left to us by our ancestors.
We will always remember the history witnessed by the Great Wall, and guard this monument of the Chinese nation from generation to generation. The wheels of history are rolling forward, and the Great Wall has always stood, symbolizing the grandeur and eternity of this ancient civilization of China.