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We uncover the shocking reasons behind the rapid downfall of the Qin Dynasty, focusing on five major legacies inherited by Emperor Hu Hai. These include the vast empire, centralized power, the rigid Legalist system, a complicated bureaucracy, and the royal family’s many siblings—all of which harbored deep risks. Through comparing the Qin Dynasty’s approach to integration with earlier dynasties, we explore how speed and expansion led to social and administrative chaos. Ultimately, we reveal how these five crucial legacies contributed to the sudden collapse of one of China’s most powerful empires.