not really. They were usually idiots, that were good at politiking. At least in my country, this was the case. If you came from a rural/villager family, you

not really. They were usually idiots, that were good at politiking. At least in my country, this was the case. If you came from a rural/villager family, you had a greater chance to move up, as long as you didn't step in the wrong toes, no regardless of your skills.