Under his suggestion, the Qin State established a centralized system to exploit the people, laying the foundation for the future unification of China, but it also aroused the anger of the people. The king said that it was Shangyang's instigation that led him to establish a centralized system and be so cruel to his subjects. Then King issued an arrest warrant for Shang Yang. Shang Yang wanted to escape but failed because of the traffic control system he established. The King executed him and his entire family as scapegoats to quell public grievances, but retained the centralized system and cruel law he helped establish.
by True_Fake_Mongolia