Social Sciences
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Evolution of Zhanji reshapes tax and census systems in ancient China

Journal of Shihezi University
Evolution of "Zhanji" in Ming and Qing Dynasties
Shi Yun-sheng

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The word "Zhanji" evolved over time in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the early Ming Dynasty, it was part of the tax system, while in the Qing Dynasty, it became part of the census system and was used to control migratory populations. This evolution happened against the backdrop of complex societal, economic, and political changes.