How did neo-Confucianism become popular?

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Neo-Confucianism was a combination of the three major philosophies/religions (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism) that it was popular and stood out to many followers. Because Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism were already highly favored among the people, it was not such a bad idea to combine elements of the three onto one core.
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