On what did day-to-day control of the Tang Empire rest?

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The Tang Empire was known for its efficient and loyal civil service that was well-versed in Confucian political culture. This civil service helped to maintain day-to-day control of the empire. While there was a common spoken language (Mandarin) and Buddhism was popular during this time, they did not hold as much influence over the day-to-day control of the empire as the civil service did. Additionally, the Tang Empire was actually characterized by its openness to foreign cultural and religious influences, so D is also not a correct answer.

On What Did Day-To-Day Control of the Tang Empire Rest