What are the Pros and Cons of the song dynasty?

For the answer to the question above, they require the candidates for official positions to pass exams testing their knowledge of the Neo-Confucian texts, the court ensured that their officials were exceptionally intelligent and could communicate in this very difficult literary language.

They wanted to ensure that the officials understood a common political philosophy that emphasized submission to the emperor and one's superiors and following and maintaining the traditionally defined roles of life. This was n a pros in keeping unity under the court and ensuring that the empire ran smoothly.

The government system they've made has pros and cons. A disadvantage of this system was that innovative reform and political criticism could be restricted easily by rulers. Innovation and personal freedom were stifled.