The Wei Warriors of the Warring States
战国魏武卒
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To defeat the Qin state, which is on the verge of unifying the world, we must advance our technological development and develop artillery.
The Qin state, governed by Legalism, had long possessed a rudimentary form of modern production line, at least in the manufacture of weapons and bows. At that time, the Qin crossbows and bows had a range of over 200 paces, which was utterly overwhelming for the low-end scale armor of the time.
In the state of Wei, a common soldier could never rise to a high rank; he might be over 50 years old, and even becoming a minor general would be considered good.
How could they possibly fight? The Qin state during Ying Zheng's reign boasted top-tier personnel, from emperors to generals. As for advanced technology, Qin's assembly lines are a given. It's said they even possessed machine tools—the most advanced and sophisticated technology imaginable.
It was impossible to overthrow Qin during this period; there was no chance. Firstly, there was the issue of the army, and secondly, the lack of talent. A systematic approach might be possible, but relying on historical precedent to defeat the soon-to-be-unified Qin was out of the question. The period after Ying Zheng's death was a more likely timeframe, with the possibility of a power struggle between Liu Bei and Xiang Yu.
I can't think of any way to counter Qin. The state's strength is what it is. If the protagonist were the ruler of Wei, given another 20 years to vigorously reform its politics and military, perhaps he could at least match Qin's capabilities. Without some kind of cheat code, the protagonist absolutely cannot defeat Qin.
More importantly, the six states hadn't fully reformed their old systems. They still heavily valued lineage in appointing officials. Their rulers couldn't be like Qin Shi Huang, who trusted those he doubted and didn't employ them. Many sound policies might not be implemented, and they might even be sabotaged. It was like facing a team of undisputed masters, while they were basically beginners. How could they possibly lead them?
I supported it with my recommendation vote, though I don't know what it'll do. Wei doesn't need to defend; they can just scatter and hide all over the map. As long as they survive, they can eventually join the rebellion of the nobles of the six states against Qin in a few years. If the author doesn't use any special abilities, this is the only path they can take.
To be honest, it was practically impossible for the six states to rebel against Qin, especially during the reign of Ying Zheng. At that time, Qin was essentially a superpower; its national strength was far inferior to that of the other six states combined. Qin's unification of China was not accidental, but inevitable.
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It's a pity that there's a female lead; it instantly lowers the overall quality. After all, the Warring States period was a patriarchal society, where women had little influence. Forcing a female lead into the story would be historically inaccurate.