Social Sciences
8 years ago

Centralized control in Song Dynasty leads to absolute power corruption.

Journal of Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences
Central Government Control of the Local Governments and the Influence in the Song Dynasty
Jia Fang-fang

Paper Summary

The Song Dynasty had a strong central government that controlled local officials and their actions. The central government made decisions about local officials' promotions, demotions, and even their lives. This led to a system where local officials focused on meeting the central government's demands.

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