In the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, whether it is an absolute monarchy or a democratic republic, whether it is the traditional spirit and cultural values of the nation that grew up in the feudal society, are all our precious wealth. Among these traditional cultural values, values such as "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith" have been deeply imprinted in the minds of Chinese, and have largely influenced the political system and social changes in Chinese history.
The series of political system reforms and legal rectifications that took place during the Sui Dynasty are particularly noteworthy. In the name of the "emperor", the country was divided into two, the centralized system was implemented, and a complete bureaucracy was established, so that the administrative power was effectively centralized, thus changing the local autonomy situation under the traditional county system, which was an important innovation in the feudal era.
The Sui Dynasty also abolished the well field system since the Han Dynasty, and implemented a series of measures such as the law of equalizing fields and organizing households to gather the people, so that the peasants' land was guaranteed to a certain extent, which played a positive role in agricultural production at that time. In addition, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty also continued to carry out institutional reforms on the basis of inheriting his predecessors, and improved a set of legislative systems, including the "Kaihuang Law", laying the foundation for the rule of law for future generations.
After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, a series of further improved legal measures also appeared. During the reign of Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, he vigorously promoted the imperial examination, selected talents, and realized the process of political rule from the aristocratic class to the scholar class, which was undoubtedly a profound social change. On this basis, "The Rule of Zhenguan" created a golden age of all-round development, promoted the prosperity and development of the economy and culture of the Tang Dynasty, and also produced many outstanding talents.
In terms of social governance, Wu Zetian implemented a series of strict criminal laws and intensified the crackdown on crime, which also played a positive role in social order and stability at that time. Finally, the Song Dynasty was also one of the most influential dynasties in ancient times on the mainland. Here, more emphasis is placed on the importance of individual freedom and the protection of private property rights, and attempts are made to bring people's livelihood issues into the scope of government supervision.
The long history of ancient China has given birth to countless great figures and their outstanding contributions. The various institutions, cultures, and laws and regulations they created were the crystallization of the wisdom of that era, leaving valuable lessons for future generations.