Emperor Qin Shihuang

Emperor Qin Shihuang - Scene 2

At the time, Ancient China was made up of seven warring states. Under King Ying Jien, Chin grew in strength through bloody warfare at the other six states' expense. In a defining moment for the King, he ordered 10,000 captured prisoners from the state of Zhao executed, despite rules of war clearly stating that prisoners were to be protected.