One major achievement of the Zhou dynasty was the establishment of a centralized feudal system of governance, known as "feudalism," in which the king granted land to regional lords in exchange for their loyalty and military service. This system allowed for a more efficient administration of the empire, as the power was decentralized to local lords who governed their own territories. Additionally, this system also helped to safeguard the Zhou dynasty against external threats and maintain stability within the realm. The feudal system continued to be practiced in subsequent dynasties in China for many centuries.
