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From the king because of rebelling aristocrats
The Sui dynasty gained control after the Han dynasty.
upper (aristocrats), middle (nobles), and lower (commoners).
In the Han dynasty, aristocrats played a complex role in relation to farmers and land ownership. While some aristocrats did provide assistance to farmers in distress, such as through loans or land leases, the overall structure often favored elite landowners who accumulated wealth and land at the expense of small farmers. Consequently, many farmers struggled to maintain their land, leading to increased social tensions and eventual reforms aimed at addressing land distribution. Thus, while there were instances of support, the aristocratic class largely contributed to the economic challenges faced by farmers.
the best farmland was found there
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Most aristocrats continued to hold most government offices because only the wealthy could afford tutors, books, and study time needed to prepare for the exams.
There are several reasons that people under the Qin Dynasty were not content. One main reason was that the Qin Dynasty wanted to minimize the role of aristocrats and landowners and take total control over peasants, which were the majority of the population.
The Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history. The dynasty legitimized their rule by using the "Mandate of Heaven" and claiming their rulers governed by divine right.