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In 227 BC, Qin Shi Huang (literally First Emperor of Qin), still King Zheng of Qin (秦王政) at the time, was almost assassinated by Jine Ke, who was sent by Crown Prince Dan of Yan (燕太子丹) to kill King Zheng. By that time, the Kingdom of Qin already had enough military and economic strength to defeat the remaining states still hanging around. However, only Han was completely destroyed by that time, as the remnants of Zhao reorganized themselves in Dai, modern Hebei, which would only be conquered in 222BC.

Had King Zheng died in 227BC, the state of Qin would be in turmoil. Fusu was too inexperienced and young to succeed, and he may not even have a strong will to unite China given his OTL views, thiugh I still think he would conquer Yan in revenge. Prince Dan believed that by throwing Qin into turmoil, the four remaining states (Han ceased to exit, Qi was neutral) could unite together to defend Qin aggression. Do you think a successful assassination of Qin Shi Huang would really change Chinese history? Or that the unification has become inevitable after the Changping War?
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