Characteristically, the well-intentioned but autocratic Emperor abruptly imposed his reforms without even a semblance of consultation with the population, which actually included an influential urban intelligentsia and other segments of the ruling classes who were highly receptive to such innovations.
Iseloomulikult kehtestas heasoovlik, kuid autokraatlik keiser järsku oma reformid, isegi mitte näidates arutelu rahvaga, sealhulgas mõjuka linnaintelligentsiga ja teiste valitsevate klasside elementidega, kes olid sellistele uuendustele äärmiselt vastuvõtlikud.