6 ⟶ Civil Service Examinations Introduced for Government Candidates

Candidates for government office must take civil-service exa...
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🛡️ Wang Mang Appointed Head of Chinese Government and Military

Wang Mang becomes head of the Chinese armed forces and administration.⟶
Wang Mang Appointed Head of Chinese Government and Military (-8)
Han DynastyWang MangPolitical PowerImperial ChinaGovernmentMilitaryAdministration
ChinaChina

👑 Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency

Emperor Ai of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight year old cousin Ping. Wang Mang is appointed regent and begins wide-ranging reforms.⟶
Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency (-1)
Han DynastyEmperorRegencyWang MangPolitical ReformSuccessionImperial China
ChinaChina

🏛️ Bao Xuan's Political Activities during the Han Dynasty

Bao Xuan, Chinese politician of the Han dynasty⟶
Han DynastyImperial ChinaGovernment
ChinaChina

📜 Civil Service Examinations Introduced for Government Candidates

Candidates for government office must take civil-service examinations.⟶
Han DynastyBureaucracyGovernmentPolitical Reform
ChinaChina

📜 Zhao Xi's Death and Political Context

Zhao Xi, Chinese politician (b. AD 4)⟶
Han DynastyImperial ChinaPolitical FiguresGovernment
ChinaChina