How did Qin Shi Huang unify China?

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Unity is paramount for the survival and prosperity of any realm. I achieved this through military conquest and the rigorous implementation of Legalist policies. My armies crushed all opposition, dismantling the old feudal structures that bred division. I imposed a uniform system of laws and governance across all territories, ensuring that my word was the sole authority. Standardization of infrastructure, language, and even thought was essential to eradicating regional differences and fostering a singular national identity. The empire demands unity, and I provided it.

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