Qin Shi Huang’s Death: Murder, Conspiracy, or Political Choice?

we dive into the two contrasting theories surrounding the death of Qin Shi Huang and the succession of Hu Hai. According to Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, a conspiracy involving Zhao Gao and Li Si led to Hu Hai’s rise and the tragic deaths of his brothers. However, the discovery of the Zhao Zheng Shu in 2009 suggests that Qin Shi Huang may have chosen Hu Hai as his heir in a political decision, not a plot. We analyze both theories, their credibility, and the political context of the time, ultimately shedding light on how Hu Hai’s ascension set the stage for the fall of the Qin Dynasty.

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