Han China had many enemies especially those from nomadic confederations, who threatened them. Han China as a result, saw it as their responsibility to not only uphold their empire, but the safety of their people. They did this through conscription or compulsory military service. The Roman Empire utilized slavery to keep an ongoing and successful labor force, to ensure more people could join the military. As more soldiers joined the military, Rome needed additional territory to pay them, as that was the form of currency they were awarded after their service. Turning this into a large cycle of imperial expansion and consolidation. Like Han China, Rome had wars and conquests as a result of perceived threats to security. These wars and conquests in Han China and the Roman Empire increased the length of borders and led to more threats, creating an endless cycle of imperialism and
Han China had many enemies especially those from nomadic confederations, who threatened them. Han China as a result, saw it as their responsibility to not only uphold their empire, but the safety of their people. They did this through conscription or compulsory military service. The Roman Empire utilized slavery to keep an ongoing and successful labor force, to ensure more people could join the military. As more soldiers joined the military, Rome needed additional territory to pay them, as that was the form of currency they were awarded after their service. Turning this into a large cycle of imperial expansion and consolidation. Like Han China, Rome had wars and conquests as a result of perceived threats to security. These wars and conquests in Han China and the Roman Empire increased the length of borders and led to more threats, creating an endless cycle of imperialism and