The ashes in the depths of history are still warm. Regarding what the past was like, we can only get a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg from a few words in history books. A few sentences in the history books represent the change of an era. The first unified dynasty, Ying Zheng embarked on an overgrown road in the wilderness of destiny, which has influenced later generations for more than two thousand years. From then on, staying in a corner is a sign of failure and self-destruction.
It is for the unification of power. Conquest and expansion. Whether it is to eliminate the barriers between people caused by different languages and customs, or for the continuation of civilization, as to why Ying Zheng himself must choose the county system and insist on the absolute reason for enfeoffment, is it the selfishness of the feudal emperor or the recklessness of idealists?
I thought about writing about the Qin Dynasty a long time ago, but every time I thought about it, I was terrified. Why was the Qin Dynasty's military merit system invincible in the war against the six kingdoms? Even if it was temporarily blocked, it swept back with a more ferocious attitude. Why was it the reason why it attacked the Xiongnu? This system of South Vietnam actually became a driving force for the collapse of the Qin Dynasty. The organization, management, promotion, expenditure, dispatching and logistics of the army are only a small part. What's more, a country's personnel appointments and dismissals, resource allocation, and cultural influence. It is difficult for one person to master them all. The more you understand, the harder it becomes to write, and the rest of the description of the Qin Dynasty is difficult to scrutinize.
Famous literature reflects the nature of society and therefore endures for a long time. For example, in "Fortress Besieged", people inside want to go out, and people outside want to come in. Cognitive distortions caused by class in Pride and Prejudice. "Crime and Punishment" discusses whether individuals can be judged reasonably for the sake of justice. In "Metamorphosis", people are alienated into tools.
