However once Huangdi unified the warring states, the different writing system was a hindrance in multiple ways. The language barrier made timely communication almost impossible. This was because any communication made between region required lengthy and difficult translations. Furthermore clear communication was hard and important messages got lost in translation. The differences in language also made it harder for regional trade and provided a significant obstacle in the taxation of Huangdi’s Empire as a whole. The language difference not only provided tangible barriers, but also intangible. The multitude of languages provided a constant reminder, and fueled the dissenting political views of the
However once Huangdi unified the warring states, the different writing system was a hindrance in multiple ways. The language barrier made timely communication almost impossible. This was because any communication made between region required lengthy and difficult translations. Furthermore clear communication was hard and important messages got lost in translation. The differences in language also made it harder for regional trade and provided a significant obstacle in the taxation of Huangdi’s Empire as a whole. The language difference not only provided tangible barriers, but also intangible. The multitude of languages provided a constant reminder, and fueled the dissenting political views of the