Lin Zexu s road to the imperial examination, the Qing Dynasty is difficult to match

Mondo History Updated on 2024-01-28

In the history of the Qing Dynasty, a hardcore hero frequently appeared in textbooks Lin Zexu. Not only is he famous, but he also has a legendary life experience. Today, let's travel through time together and learn more about this admirable figure.

Let's start with his family background. Mr. Lin was born in a scholarly family, his father Lin Binri was a teacher, and his mother Chen Wei was the daughter of Su Ru Chen Shi'an. Such a family environment shaped his knowledge and character. He began his education at the age of four and embarked on the legendary path of the imperial examination. He had a brilliant record, successfully passed the county examination at the age of 11, won the first place in the government examination at the age of 12, and showed talent in the college examination at the age of 13. There are also setbacks on the road to success, and at the age of 19, he finally won the township examination, and the following year he married Zheng Shuqing, a beautiful girl. But when he was defeated in the Beijing examination, he was not discouraged, and finally won the title of the 26-year-old gold list and became a jinshi.

Mr. Lin's career is also full of twists and turns, from a seventh-grade petty official to a second-grade senior official in less than 20 years, this speed is simply jaw-dropping. He has served as the deputy examiner of Jiangxi, the superintendent of Jiangnan Province, and the military preparation of Hangjiahu in Zhejiang. In particular, he presided over the Humen cigarette sales drama, the scene was like a Hollywood blockbuster, billowing black smoke rising into the sky, opium turned into ashes, shocking, this historical scene is still moving.

The hero's path is always full of ups and downs. After the war, he was framed and dismissed from his post and sent to Xinjiang to defend the border. But even so, he was reinstated in 1845 and continued to serve the country in a number of important positions until his death. His story doesn't end there, because heroes live forever in people's hearts. Whenever Teacher Lin is mentioned, the four words "Humen sells cigarettes" can always inspire the emotional resonance of countless Chinese. This spirit has been passed down to this day.

This great ancestor taught us that some "hardcore" elements are also needed in ordinary life. Learn Xi Lin Zexu's perseverance, courageous spirit and courage to take responsibility, fearless and righteous action may be able to find the motivation to move forward in our lives.

Finally, no matter how many times you encounter the "meeting", even if you temporarily "fall off the list", don't give up easily, because the opportunity may be hidden in the next corner. Lin Zexu's story will always inspire us and inspire us to move forward.

Let us remember this great ancestor and let his spirit always illuminate our path.

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