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Why did the first emperor of Qin drive away Fu Su, dislike or be too fond of?

Why did Qin Shihuang drive away Fusu? Did he dislike it or spoil it too much? As we all know, Fusu, the eldest son of Qin Shihuang, was the best successor to the throne of Qin Dynasty. However, Qin Shihuang drove his eldest son to the remote frontier. Why? Did Qin Shihuang hate Fusu too much? On the contrary, Qin Shihuang doted on Fusu too much. Qin Shihuang was the first emperor in Chinese history. He succeeded to the throne at the age of 13 and was in charge at the age of 22. Then he began to unify the six countries. It took him 17 years to unify the whole country, ending the Warring States period and establishing the first feudal dynasty in Chinese history Qin Dynasty.

However, like a meteor, Qin Dynasty disappeared after a short period of light. The establishment of the Qin Dynasty was the efforts of the seven emperors of the Qin State for hundreds of years, but its extinction took only 14 years.

While we are regretting this dynasty, we are also thinking about why this dynasty perished so quickly. If we attribute the cause of Qin Dynasty's demise to one person, then this person must be Hu Hai. While cursing Hu Hai, we must wonder what would happen if Fu Su succeeded to the Qin Dynasty?

Some people may blame Qin Shihuang for driving his best son to the frontier. Is Fusu so annoying? According to Sima Qian's historical records, Fusu is kind and kind-hearted. He often contradicts Qin Shihuang and makes him cherish his people. Therefore, Qin Shihuang did not like him very much, so he rushed him to Mengtian, the frontier.

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However, in my opinion, we are all hoodwinked by Sima Qian's historical records. As a magnificent emperor, was Qin Shihuang so superficial? He sent Fusu to Mengtian in the frontier, not because he didn't like Fusu, but rather because he doted on him too much. It can be seen that the only general who attached great importance to the unification of the six kingdoms after the emperor's cessation of war belonged to him. Qin Shihuang sent Fusu to his important officials just to support his son. Of course, Qin Shihuang didn't send Fusu to the frontier for three purposes.

1、 Let Fu Su mix up his qualifications

If you want to be an emperor, what's the most important? Military power. This is the foundation of maintaining the rule. Supporting the Soviet Union to join the army in the frontier can improve their prestige in the army and lay a good foundation for their succession to the throne in the future.

2、 Cultivate feelings with Meng Tian

You know, Meng Tian was the pillar of the army at that time, and the Meng family was a big family in the Qin Dynasty. Qin Shihuang sent Fusu here to cultivate friendship with Meng Tian, so as to get the support of Meng family.

3、 Exercise and support the Soviet Union

As we all know, Fusu is too kind-hearted, but when the emperor is just kind-hearted, he can't do it. He has to make a decision. If he should be cruel, he can't be soft hearted. Is there any better way to improve Fusu's character than killing in the frontier. This is the best and the fastest way.

The reason why Qin Shihuang drove away the revival was that he doted on Fusu, or he knew that Fusu was the best successor of the Qin Dynasty. Therefore, he had no plans to cultivate Fusu into a qualified emperor in the future. In the final imperial edict, Qin Shihuang considered everything, but not the people's heart.

Qin Shihuang did not expect that as soon as he died, his two loyal ministers, because of their right to tamper with the imperial edict, passed the seat to Hu Hai. What's more, it's a pity that Fusu didn't strive for success. After so long training, he didn't get rid of his personality defect and committed suicide. Maybe Meng Tian paid too much attention to Fusu and didn't dare to let him go to the battlefield. But anyway, I feel sorry for Qin Shihuang!

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