The imperial examination was a system of selecting officials in ancient China. It originated from the Sui Dynasty and was continuously perfected and developed through the Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and other dynasties until it was abolished in the Qing Dynasty. The basic principle of the imperial examination system was to select talents through examinations. The contents of the examination mainly included classic works such as the Analects of Confucius, Mencius, the Great Learning, the Doctrine of the Doctrine of the Doctrine, and literary works such as poetry and prose. The imperial examination was divided into three parts: the provincial examination, the general examination, and the palace examination. Those who passed the final examination could be promoted to the official level.
The provincial examination of the imperial examination was held locally, and the palace examination was held in the emperor's residence. The provincial examination tested the candidates 'actual ability and talent. The general examination and the court examination tested the candidates' academic level and literary accomplishment. The difficulty of obtaining fame increased in turn. The emergence of the imperial examination system selected many outstanding talents for the ancient Chinese society and had a profound impact on Chinese history and culture.
The following are some recommendations from ancient imperial examination novels:
1. "Road to Fame (Imperial Examinations)": This was a fresh imperial examination essay. The protagonist, Shen Ling, was the only son of a half-farmer and half-merchant family in the ancient Jiankang Prefecture due to an experimental error. The family was harmonious and there was nothing special about them.
2. The story was set as a rich family's daughter marrying a poor scholar and later becoming a superior person.
3. "The Powerful Minister's Buddhist Wife": The story includes the plot of farming in the countryside and farming in the capital. It is short and warm.
4. "Rebirth of the Farmer's Wife": The heroine was reborn to the farmer's door and became rich through farming and imperial examinations.
5. "Ancient Trial Marriage": The heroine changes her fate through trial marriage, involving farming and imperial examinations.
These novels covered the plots of ancient imperial examinations and farming. The plots were different and suitable for readers who liked such topics.
The answers to the imperial examinations are as follows:
The imperial examination was a method of selecting officials in China's feudal society. The content of the imperial examination in Dream of Fairy Slaying may vary according to the version and plot, but it usually includes the provincial examination, the general examination, and the court examination.
In the provincial examination, examinees needed to participate in the written examination and the interview to pass the examination to obtain the status of a juren. In the exam, the candidates needed to participate in the written test and interview again to obtain the status of Jinshi. In the court examination, examinees needed to participate in the written examination, interview, and court examination. If they passed the examination, they could obtain honors such as the top scorer, the second scorer, and the third scorer.
The specific answers may vary according to the storyline and version. Here are some possible answers:
- Top Scholar: Qingyun Zhi
- Second place: Dream Space
- Tanhua: Purple Cloud Palace
It should be noted that the answers to the imperial examination are only for reference and should not be used as the answers to real questions. In reality, the imperial examination was a relatively fair and strict selection method, but the specific contents and rules of the examination may vary according to regions, dynasties, and historical periods.
The following are some of the recommended novels for the imperial examinations:
1. The story was set as a rich family's daughter marrying a poor scholar and later becoming a superior person. Author: Yaya.
2. " The Powerful Minister's Buddhist Wife ": The story contains the plot of farming in the countryside and farming in the capital. It is a short and warm story. The female protagonist wears a book and has a golden finger. Author: Yaya.
3. " The Life of a Farmer's Child in the Ancient Imperial Examinations ": The story tells the life of a male protagonist who was born in a farmer's family, from the countryside to the imperial examination. Author unknown.
These novels all had elements of ancient farming and imperial examinations, suitable for readers who liked these kinds of topics.
" The Road to the Imperial Examinations of a Farmer " was a story about a farmer's family. It told the inspirational story of a young man who changed his fate through the imperial examinations. The protagonist of the story was a young man called Er Donkey. He herded cows in the village and lived a poor life. However, he was lucky enough to be taken in by a young master and had the opportunity to take the imperial examination. Through hard work and hard work, Er Donkey hoped to pass the imperial examination and change the fate of himself and his family. This novel was set in a farming story, depicting the lives of farmers and their hard work to improve their lives. Please refer to the novel itself for the specific plot and ending.
" Celebrating Years " was a sly fantasy novel. It told the story of Fan Xian's rebirth in the Qing Kingdom and becoming the illegitimate son of the Earl. The audio novel, Celebrating Years, has a total of 1473 episodes and can be listened to online or downloaded. In the novel, the Spring Examinations was an important plot. Fan Xian was appointed as the examiner of the Spring Examinations, and through the Overwatch Council, he reported corrupt officials and blocked the candidates he liked, causing Minister Guo to fall from grace. The spring examinations were a feast for all the students in the world. Everyone's eyes were gathered here, and every move would be magnified. The situation in which Fan Xian participated in the spring examinations was very important to him. The Qing Emperor also wanted Fan Xian to participate in the spring examinations because he had his own goals that needed to be achieved through Fan Xian. The Spring Examinations was the key for all factions to compete for manpower. Almost every faction had their own people who would work for them. These people would be arranged by their backers to obtain rankings and smoothly enter the officialdom. Fan Xian faced the encirclement and suppression of various forces in the spring examinations. In the end, he fell into a trap and Minister Guo stepped down. Generally speaking, the plot of the spring examination played an important role in the development of the story and the fate of the characters.
In the original work of " Celebrating Years," the four students Fan Xian had accepted had all taken part in the spring examinations. They were Shi Chanli, Cheng Jialin, Hou Jichang, and Yang Wanli. But in the play, only Shi Chanli, Cheng Jialin, and Hou Jichang appeared, and only Shi Chanli made the list. Cheng Jialin passed the spring examination and was later released to be an official. His journey was smooth sailing and he became the Suzhou Zhizhou at a young age. Hou Jichang was the calmest and most meticulous of the four. He was also the one Fan Xian admired the most. After Hou Jichang was listed, he went to Jiaozhou to be an official.