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Before Qin Shi Huang became the First Emperor, China was a chaotic mess of warring states, each with its own language, currency, and, critically, different weights and measures. Imagine buying grain in one state only to find your scale is illegal in the next!

In 221 BC, the Emperor imposed radical standardization. He didn't just unify currency; he mandated the exact size of cart axles, the capacity of containers, and the length of rulers across his massive empire.

This was a massive logistical and economic undertaking—a piece of "tech" in governance. It streamlined trade, allowed for fair taxation, and dramatically improved communication and infrastructure, laying the foundation for all future dynasties. It's the ultimate example of centralized economic efficiency.

This act of uniformity allowed a vast empire to function as a single economic unit. What modern technology needs radical standardization?

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