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1. Warring States Period

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   To sustain protracted wars, the warring states implemented sweeping administrative reforms centered on maximizing agricultural output and military manpower. Key innovations included:
   Bureaucratic Meritocracy: Several states, notably Wei under figures like Li Kui, began replacing hereditary aristocracy with officials selected based on technical competence, often measured by their demonstrable ability to generate specific tax revenues per unit of land area.
   Iron Mobilization: The widespread adoption of iron weaponry and agricultural to…