Tzu Societal Structure
The societal structure that existed under the Tzu clan and subsequent rulers could be broken down into 4 classes.
The Ruling Family: The king and his relatives belonged to the highest class of society. They enjoyed the privileges and responsibilities of royalty. This meant that besides participating in pleasurable activities of daily life, the king often traveled to his subordinate’s courts to maintain and strengthen their loyalty.
Nobility: This class consisted of elite members of society such as educated feudal lords and state officials who lived in palaces and engaged in warfare, hunting, gift-exchange, feasting, and drinking.
Common People: These people were artisans or farmers who tended to the land of nobles.
Slaves: Like commoners,
The Ruling Family: The king and his relatives belonged to the highest class of society. They enjoyed the privileges and responsibilities of royalty. This meant that besides participating in pleasurable activities of daily life, the king often traveled to his subordinate’s courts to maintain and strengthen their loyalty.
Nobility: This class consisted of elite members of society such as educated feudal lords and state officials who lived in palaces and engaged in warfare, hunting, gift-exchange, feasting, and drinking.
Common People: These people were artisans or farmers who tended to the land of nobles.
Slaves: Like commoners,