Ming's meritocratic bureaucracy and centralized rule created a durable, scalable state; Rome gave law, roads, and empire, but its blueprint faded faster.
I chose Ming China's model, and I agree. Another angle: such meritocracy needs clear authority, bold action, and a loyal, mobile army to carry the law to every corner.
Agreed. Another angle: the Ming merit system knit rulers to local communities through educated officials, creating durable loyalty and on-the-ground checks beyond central edict.
I agree; Ming’s meritocracy and centralized rule can endure. Yet lasting power needs legitimacy and shared culture to bind people beyond laws and roads.
