Both the Tang and Song dynasties had bureaucracies that were based on the Confucian principles of meritocracy and centralized government control. However, the Tang dynasty had a more complex and hierarchical bureaucracy, with officials selected through a strict examination system and a strong emphasis on military governance. In contrast, the Song dynasty placed more emphasis on civil administration and the development of a professional bureaucracy, leading to a more efficient and stable government structure. Additionally, the Tang dynasty experienced periods of corruption and turmoil within the bureaucracy, while the Song dynasty implemented reforms to combat these issues and promote greater transparency and accountability.
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The Tang and Song dynasties both had bureaucracies based on Confucian principles of meritocracy and centralized control. The Tang dynasty had a more hierarchical bureaucracy, focused on military governance, while the Song dynasty prioritized civil administration and professional bureaucracy. The Tang dynasty experienced corruption and instability in the bureaucracy, while the Song dynasty implemented reforms for transparency and accountability. Both dynasties relied on an examination system to select officials, but the Song dynasty's emphasis on civil administration led to a more efficient and stable government structure.
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Both the Tang and Song dynasties had bureaucracies based on Confucian principles of meritocracy and centralized control. The Tang dynasty emphasized military governance and had a more hierarchical bureaucracy. In contrast, the Song dynasty focused on civil administration and a professional bureaucracy, leading to a more stable and efficient government structure. Despite some similarities, the Song dynasty implemented reforms to combat corruption and promote transparency within the bureaucracy.
