Every dynasty in the history of China has perfected the feudal system, and our starting point is very high. The feudal system of Qin State is relatively perfect, but its short life is just because it is not qualified for the centralized rule of the great empire, which is out of date. Later generations continued to improve this system. When remote areas could not be effectively informed, the Han Dynasty chose feudalism and then devoted itself to strengthening centralization. After thousands of years of consolidation, the real power captaincy has become a glorious title. In order to alleviate social contradictions, the imperial examination system was developed, and it evolved for hundreds of years, gradually breaking the monopoly of aristocratic men on officialdom. Compared with the west, when they collectively entered the capitalist society, some aspects of China's feudal system were still advanced. European countries did not have a unified dynasty, and most of them died in the second year, not because they did not want to live forever, but because they could not reconcile social contradictions and effectively control relatively distant areas. The history of China is indeed repetitive. There have been power struggles throughout the ages, and so have the West. China should be the only unified empire with a long life in the world. Compared with other countries (big countries), their rule is really based on feudal rule, so it is hard to say that it has been centralized, and we have indeed been centralized.
As a novel, the history of China is indeed somewhat repetitive, but as a study of social science and social system, its value is higher than that of any other country.