Financial Structure
From 221-206BC the Qin dynasty was ruled by YingZheng, who called himself QinShiHuang, and his son: Hu Hai. He overthrew the warring states and established himself as the ruler. This led to a huge economic boom since it was the first time that China was unified and able to trade with each other. In addition to trade, the unification of China created a new currency to be used throughout the whole country. This unification led to the invention of a currency and new trade routes. Most of QinShiHuang's work went into improving the economy. For example, he made new roads, waterways and measurements. QinShiHuang made himself the official ruler and he created new rules for his own benefit. He made people pay more taxes and forced them to work. This made the emperor and his government a lot more wealthy and powerful but the people became poorer. The first thing he did after making himself the ruler of China was to take away land from nobles. If anyone argued they would be put to work on the Great Wall. Although he was cruel to the people, his new inventions made China rich and strong.