What impact did Confucius have on Chinese history and society?

This is an open-ended question.|||Confucianism is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. It is a complete ideological system created by Confucius, based on the traditional culture of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Confucianism has dominated a feudal society that in essence has lasted 2000 years and for that reason its influence over the history, social structure and the people of China cannot be overlooked.|||he believed that china should respect their elders. they should stride to please Their elders and live simple lives.