Social Sciences
8 years ago

Rich farmers in Song Dynasty collude with officials, weakening nation and sparking unrest.

Journal of Hebei Normal University
The collusion of the rich with officials and the national weakness in the Song Dynasty
GU Geng-you

Paper Summary

The rich farmers in the Song Dynasty were a threat to the feudal power because they resisted officials and conspired with them to weaken the imperial clan's authority. This collaboration led to a decrease in regional power, which ultimately weakened the nation and fueled complaints from the grassroots level.

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