Explore the Chinese government and social structure in Age of Empires IV, from feudal states to the first empire formed in 221 B.C.
In Age of Empires IV, the various dynasties of China ruled over a hierarchy of feudal states linked by kinship and vassalage. This feudal society was supported by peasant farmers who produced unpaid labor.
Following the formation of the first empire in 221 B.C., the long-failing feudal society was replaced by a new structure. The aristocracy consisted solely of relatives of the emperor. Four classes of society were ranked below them: the shih (lesser nobility, landowners, and scholars), the nung (peasant farmers who paid taxes, labored on public works, and served in the armies), the kung (artisans), and the shang (merchants).
- Understanding the social hierarchy is key to managing your empire effectively.
- Peasant farmers (nung) are crucial for labor and military service.
- The transition from feudalism to empire signifies a major shift in governance and societal organization.
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