Why did early Qing rulers such as Kangxi incorporate Han culture and government systems used by earlier dynasties?

Question

A. The Qing were forced to do this by officials from the last dynasty who remained in the government
B. The Qing wanted to help unify the country and thought adopting existing ideas and the dominant culture would help with this
C. The Qing did this to make people less worried about rising taxes under their rule
D. The Qing thought that Han culture and earlier government systems were superior to their own

Answer 1

B. The Qing wanted to help unify the country and thought adopting existing ideas and the dominant culture would help with this

This option encapsulates the strategic approach of early Qing rulers, such as Kangxi, who recognized the importance of integrating into the established cultural and bureaucratic framework of China to maintain stability and unify the diverse populations within their empire. By adopting Han culture and government systems, the Qing aimed to legitimize their rule and foster acceptance among the Han majority.