HIS 306N Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Qin Dynasty, Yellow Emperor, Li Si
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Warring states of china- c. 260 bce- 251bce: qin conquered all the 6 warring states. Compilation/coalition of powers to create one overarching power- big powerful states formed from smaller states. Traveling persuader- youshui/ zongheng jia: travelled to different states and tried to persuade rulers to defend their states or take over other states- beginning of chinese diplomats. 335 bce: regional lords deposed the king - zhou dynasty still existed, but was fatally weakened. 256 bce: qin conquered all 6 warring states- zhou court completely demolished by qin dynasty. Rank and appointed positions given to those in power- each lord assigned two different counties. Local gentry/landlord ruled counties - used centralized law and sent out court officials to go preside over different counties. Ruler above the law; does not need to follow regulation of law. Successful merchant - instead of investing in things, invest in rulers. Became the biggest supporters of the young political future - supported.
