The bureaucratic system invented by the Han emperor Wudi was based upon the Confucian principles and teachings. Confucianism emphasized education, meritocracy, and hierarchical organization, which became the foundation for the Han bureaucratic system. Wudi established a rigorous civil service examination system to select government officials based on their knowledge of Confucian classics and moral character rather than their social status or family background. This system aimed to create a merit-based bureaucracy that would govern the empire efficiently and maintain social stability.
