These were the seeds of a reform proposing meritocratic principles, which in later centuries developed into a deep-rooted examination system. | The foundation of China's meritocratic bureaucratic system, which would endure for nearly 2,000 years.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Foundation of the Confucian Civil Service Examination System (124 BCE)?
- Emperor Wu founded the Taixue (Grand Academy) upon the Five Classics; its graduates were taken directly into state service.
- When did The Foundation of the Confucian Civil Service Examination System (124 BCE) happen?
- 124 BCE
- Where did The Foundation of the Confucian Civil Service Examination System (124 BCE) take place?
- Chang'an