How were officials chosen for government positions within the Tang Dynasty?

Loyal friends were placed in official positions.
Positions were handed down from father to son.
Wealthy landowners paid for government posts.
Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.

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How were officials chosen for government positions within the Tang Dynasty?

Loyal friends were placed in official positions.
Positions were handed down from father to son.
Wealthy landowners paid for government posts.
Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.

king.void. · Answer

Could you take a guess for me?

anonymous · Answer

how come whenever u block someone they can still post on ur question?

anonymous · Answer

they were selected by exam, the exam was based on whether the belonged in region

anonymous · Answer

i think that might help