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Since individuals from the elites were almost guaranteed bureaucratic posts without ever working hard, many found other ways of killing time.

They engaged either in extravagantly showing off their wealth or time-consuming and often useless discussions on Daoism.

Such pastimes were so popular that the minority of hard working individuals were often despised.

Local officials and nobles often exploited both peasants and Wu Hu herdsmen for personal gain and in order to bribe officials for higher posts.