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Ying Zheng

Type Figure Region China Time c. -259–-210 Also known as Qin Shi Huang、First Emperor of Qin、Zulong

Ying Zheng, of the Qin royal house, became king of Qin at thirteen, employed Li Si and Meng Tian, conquered Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan and Qi, unified …

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  1. c. -259–-247Handan · Handan of ZhaoSon of King Zhuangxiang of Qin, he was a hostage in Handan of Zhao in his youth before returning to Qin. After King Zhuangxiang's death, thirteen-year-old Ying Zheng succeeded as king of Qin, initially under Lü Buwei's regency, and suppressed the Lao Ai rebellion, gradually consolidating royal power.
  2. -230–-221Guanzhong · GuanzhongEmploying Li Si, Wang Jian, Meng Tian and others, starting with the attack on Han in 230 BCE, within ten years he successively destroyed Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan and Qi, ending the Warring States division and completing military unification.
  3. -221–-210Xianyang · XianyangAfter unification Ying Zheng proclaimed himself First Emperor, abolished enfeoffment in favor of commanderies and counties, unified script, weights and measures and axle widths, built imperial roads, Epang Palace and the Mount Li mausoleum, and sent Meng Tian north against the Xiongnu, linking the Great Wall. In his later years he made several eastern tours and died at Shaqiu.

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