Qin Dynasty
During the Qin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, a government following Confucius ideals are more likely to thrive then a government ruling by strict legalism. Confucius ideals stated that the relationship between a subject and his/her ruler should be similar to “Filial Piety”. Which in a sense meant the relationship between a son/daughter and her. The subjects should show loyalty to their government, and the government should help guide their subjects when in need of help, or in a need of crisis
Qin Shi Huangdi plunged his dynasty into a short era of civil crisis because he ruled with strict legalism. Qin Shi Huangdi favored legalism by ruling with an iron fist and not favoring Confucius believes. Not only did he not favor it, he feared it. Qin shi Huangdi burnt all the books and kept only 1 copy of every book he found in royal libraries. Qin Shi Huangdi halted any teachings of Confucius. Qin Shi Huangdi created a metaphorically toxic community. Using the rewards and extreme punishment, Qin Shi Haungdi eventually led his people to start spying on each other. Not for their own well being, but for the rewards that came if the people catch others, and the punishments if they didn’t. Furthermore this compelled people to live not by their own morals, but in fear of the government. Qin Shi Huangdi died reigning as the first emperor of China from 246-221 BC (25 years). After his death his younger son brutally murdered the eldest son who would originally move up to the throne. The younger son became the
Qin Shi Huangdi plunged his dynasty into a short era of civil crisis because he ruled with strict legalism. Qin Shi Huangdi favored legalism by ruling with an iron fist and not favoring Confucius believes. Not only did he not favor it, he feared it. Qin shi Huangdi burnt all the books and kept only 1 copy of every book he found in royal libraries. Qin Shi Huangdi halted any teachings of Confucius. Qin Shi Huangdi created a metaphorically toxic community. Using the rewards and extreme punishment, Qin Shi Haungdi eventually led his people to start spying on each other. Not for their own well being, but for the rewards that came if the people catch others, and the punishments if they didn’t. Furthermore this compelled people to live not by their own morals, but in fear of the government. Qin Shi Huangdi died reigning as the first emperor of China from 246-221 BC (25 years). After his death his younger son brutally murdered the eldest son who would originally move up to the throne. The younger son became the