Chapter One: Preface
More than 2000 years ago, along the lengthy front line stretching over several thousand kilometers from north to south, how did the Qin army accomplish the nearly impossible logistical transportation task?
How can a nation with a population of only 5 million support an army of 1 million? What is the basis of Qin's national strength?
Over 2000 years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the true history has long been submerged in the vast river of time. The great Qin Empire is no longer vivid, no longer flesh and blood, but what we should not forget is that the reason why the current 'China' is referred to as 'CHINA' is derived from the ancient Indian Sanskrit 'CHINA', 'CHINAS', the Arabic 'CYA', 'SIN', and the Latin 'THIN', 'THINAE', all of which are transliterations of 'Qin'
Why were the Qin people, born in the Northwest Plateau, able to unify China
As a Chinese person, one should be aware that the 3rd century BCE belongs to the era of harmony and literature for us Chinese. Following the era of Alexander the Great and preceding the Roman Empire, the first emperor of China established the Qin Dynasty, which emerged prominently and proudly in the East of the world! For us Chinese, it is a period of history that evokes deep nostalgia, as well as a glorious chapter in the journey of the Chinese Empire towards unity and the world.
The long history has buried too many historical truths, and the Qin Empire has left us with numerous historical enigmas
The slogans "Unifying China" and "Eradicating the Sun" should not merely be beautiful yet hollow phrases for our new generation of Chinese people; rather, they should represent a heavy responsibility. The author does not wish to impose any demands on anyone, but rather aims to familiarize readers with the footsteps of our great ancestors through this book, "Iron-Blooded Qin." It is believed that those with a sincere heart can find a spiritual shortcut to help the Chinese nation rise again and stand at the pinnacle of the world.
As the children of China today enjoy the fruits of their ancestors' labor with a sense of peace and contentment, let us not forget: the characters we use originate from the Qin people, our vast territory is a continuation of the Qin Empire, and our unified Chinese nation began to take shape during the Qin Empire. That great empire from over 2,000 years ago is still connected to us by blood
Why did the Qin army fight so fiercely? This led to a pervasive sense of fear towards the Qin army in nearly all contemporary texts
It is evident that the great achievements created by the Qin Empire, despite enduring over 2,000 years of the ravages of time and scrutiny, are still sufficient to inspire our admiration and pride. The Qin army and the vast empire it established are undoubtedly among the most dazzling stars of ancient society. However, many people today often proclaim their love for China while simultaneously indulging in the servile narratives of Qing palace dramas. When it comes to discussing the pivotal role of the Qin in the foundation of Chinese civilization, how many can claim to possess even a fragment of understanding about it?
What types of weapons did the Qin army use in battle? How was its vast supply of weapons achieved