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The Evolution of the Rank System in the Early Xijin Dynasty

Sima Yan ascended the throne in 265, which meant imperial replacement from Beiwei to Xijin, he immediately
reorganized the Five -rank System established in the first year of Xianxi to reward the meritorious officials and strengthen his domination. The Evolution of the Five-rank System adequately manifested the inherent characteristic of rank system,and reflected the transformation of Sima clan's political mission from the seizure of power to consolidation of power.   

  1. College of Humanities, Qujing Normal University, Qujing,Yunnan 655011, China
  • Received:2011-10-20 Online:2012-01-15 Published:2012-01-15

Abstract:

Sima Yan ascended the throne in 265, which meant imperial replacement from Beiwei to Xijin, he immediately
reorganized the Five -rank System established in the first year of Xianxi to reward the meritorious officials and strengthen his domination. The Evolution of the Five-rank System adequately manifested the inherent characteristic of rank system,and reflected the transformation of Sima clan's political mission from the seizure of power to consolidation of power.

Key words: the first year of Taishi, Sima Yan, the rank system, evolution

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