Well-Field Land Distribution |
This was the ideal system of land distribution during the Chou Dynasty. It created a system of stability and sharing, while emphasizing that all land belonged to the emperor.
Eight Family System:
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The center was held in common with the food produced from it going directly to the lord.
Nine Family System
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A percentage of each plot was given to the lord.
