Qin Shi Huangdi was a complete curse for China because his way of ruling was too rough, and it made people realize that they shouldn't be treaded any way like this. His way of keeping order in society was through legalism. He would punish and reward to keep the society in check. He also wanted taxes to be paid, and this was too high a burden to the population. Also, the nobility disliked him because they were deprived of all their power and transplanted. Finally, he banned all books that advocated forms of government other than the current one. "Huang"...
in the north, to protect against invasions. Roads and irrigation canals were built throughout the country. Outside of China he is probably viewed as a typical cruel tyrant but many Chinese consider him progressive. This is because his way or governing allowed his society to evolve more and this made him strong on these points. The science, measuring, dates, and other things were evolving by his teachings, or his way of ruling. It may have been bad due to the way he acted against his people, but he did it because he wanted to make them progress very quickly.