
In 594 BC, the small state of Lu introduced the world’s first land-based tax—a reform that would reshape Chinese civilization for 2,000 years.This wasn’t just about revenue. It was about turning unmotivated farmers into productivity machines, and creating the foundation for the world’s longest-lasting empire.👉 In this video:How feudal “public fields” failed farmersThe bold reform that made land personalWhy China solved taxation 1,000 years before EuropeThe surprising lessons for today’s economyChapter Preview:00:00 Lu's Tax Revolution05:49 China's Land Tax: A Millennial Struggle11:37 China's Two-Tax Revolution