How did the civil service examinations aid in the development of a strong centra

Question:well, the civil service exams were extremely difficult, and only the smartest people would pass. so i'm guessing the intelligence of the people who were able to pass the examinations aided in the development of a strong central government

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: well, the civil service exams were extremely difficult, and only the smartest people would pass. so i'm guessing the intelligence of the people who were able to pass the examinations aided in the development of a strong central government

They were corrupt, able to pick and choose who they were instructed to place in positions. I think.

The scholar-gentry carried out social welfare measures, taught in private schools, aided in minor legal disputes, supervised community projects, maintained local law and order, ran Confucian ceremonies, help in the collection of taxes, and preached Confucian moral teachings. These scholars represented morality and virtue and their contributions were much needed in governing local areas. The scholar-gentry had earned academic degrees by passing civil service examinations. The examinations were a battery of tests administered at the district, provincial, and metropolitan levels. Each student taking the exam arrived at an examination compound with only a few necessary items and the guards would make sure each test-taker spent three days and two nights writing "eight-legged essays". They could have no interruptions and no communication with others. The exams were intensely competitive. These exams made sure only the best and most dedicated persons could take part in government business, which ensured the government of China remained a strong central government.