With the support of Duke Xiao of Qin, Yang enacted numerous reforms, transforming the peripheral Qin state into a militarily powerful and strongly centralized kingdom, enhancing the administration through an emphasis on meritocracy, weakening the power of the feudal lords.
Yang enacted numerous reforms. This was with the support of Duke Xiao of Qin. Yang was transforming the peripheral Qin state into a militarily powerful and strongly centralized kingdom. This was with the support of Duke Xiao of Qin. Yang was enhancing the administration through an emphasis on meritocracy. This was with the support of Duke Xiao of Qin. Yang was weakening the power of the feudal lords. This was with the support of Duke Xiao of Qin.