**Ten Thousand Fans Incentive Plan Ancient candidates entered Beijing to take the exam, carrying a lot of money, however, even if they were carrying a lot of money, they were rarely easily attacked by bandits. How exactly is this ancient phenomenon explained? Do the bandits maintain a sense of reverence for these candidates for some secret reason?
In 589 AD, Emperor Wen of Sui issued an edict to implement the imperial examination system, which marked the official beginning of the imperial examination era in China for more than 2,000 years. The imperial examination became the main way of selection in ancient society, which gradually developed into a scale after the Sui and Tang dynasties, and continued until the 32nd year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty before it was finally abolished.
In the long past 1,300 years, the imperial examination has carried the dreams of countless scholars to realize their ideals. Li Bai, Su Dongpo and other ancient literati, or Xu Xiake, Zhan Ruoshui and other travelers who traveled all over the world, have experienced twists and turns on the road to the imperial examination.
For a time, the imperial examination became the only way for scholars to enter the body, and no math students regarded it as the highest goal in life. The imperial examination not only means the promotion of status and the acquisition of honors, but also represents the right of scholars to participate in politics and even the opportunity to dominate social customs.
However, the road to success has not been smooth. Candidates need to be strictly screened and assessed at all levels from the township examination, the general examination to the palace examination and other links in order to stand out and gain fame. During this time, they not only have to endure the torment of long waits, but also have to endure pressure from all sides. For many candidates, this is a magnificent life journey.
In ancient society, candidates who were able to obtain the qualification to enter Beijing to take the examination were extremely noble in terms of status. They either come from prestigious families and get a good education, or they are encouraged by the township to take the exam. Most of these candidates have been selected many times and are recognized as outstanding talents. Once they have obtained the qualification for the general examination or the palace examination, they are officially given the title of "Gongsheng".
The identity of Gongsheng was a symbol of great envy in ancient times. Gongsheng not only meant being selected into the scholarly class, but also received courtesy from the imperial court. For example, Gongsheng had the right to ride in official cars, wear black gauze hats, and even did not have to kneel down when he went to the county office, and he was also treated more leniently than ordinary people when committing crimes. It can be seen that Gongsheng's status is lofty.
Winning this honor, the candidates are highly respected by their hometown, and often have relatives and friends to see them off and bless them. They will be the pride of the village and the county as a whole, representing the most outstanding talents in the land. Every time there is a tribute, young and old are happy, and they think that this is the glory of the whole collective.
At this time, the candidates especially feel the mission, and consciously shoulder the expectations of their families, towns and even the world. As the Qing dynasty Xu Ke said: "If you have a solar eclipse, you will be a successor; Gou Fu is overclassed, and the gods are forgiven. "Candidates are always aware of their responsibilities and devote themselves to this desperate competition with an all-out attitude. They know that the current situation will determine the future fate of themselves and their families.
Despite their noble status, the road ahead for these candidates is still full of hardships. In ancient times, the traffic was blocked, and candidates often had to walk for several months, wading through mountains and rivers before they could come to the capital from their hometown. In the face of frequent wars and banditry, ensuring the safe transportation of candidates to Beijing is a compulsory subject for the imperial court.
Among them, the most important measure is the distribution of small flags that are "ordered to take the test". This banner is written on the mission of the Ming Society, which represents a symbol of imperial power. Once encountering bandits, candidates only need to take out the flag, and the visitor will be automatically released. This can be described as a talisman for candidates, with them, the danger on the road can be greatly reduced.
In addition to protecting the flag, the imperial court will also give candidates a subsidy for travel expenses, the amount of which varies according to the distance of the candidate's place of departure, but even if it is the nearest distance, you can also get a number of taels**. This money is not only enough to cover the candidates' travel expenses, but also gives them more confidence.
In addition, the imperial court also set up a post post horse, which candidates can use for free, which greatly reduces the burden of travel. They can ride fast forward on horseback and rest at the post station. This shortens the walking time of the candidates several times and avoids the danger of stopovers.
Under these safeguards, most of the candidates were able to arrive in the capital and join the ranks of the palace examination. For this reason, they have gone through the hardships of the journey, or trekking through mountains and rivers, or taking horse-drawn carriages and sedans, and even halfway to study, just to strive for better exam results.
This kind of diligence and perseverance is also awe-inspiring. In the face of many obstacles, many candidates still choose to persevere. Among them, there are also scholars who are sick and bedridden, or elderly people who have passed the age of six. It is this perseverance that has supported them through the long journey.
After layers of assessment, a small number of candidates finally achieved good results and successfully won the test. This means that they will not only complete their goals in life, but will also experience and serve the country in the process. The rest of the students who fall behind can also participate in supplementary examinations at all levels in the follow-up to strive for the next opportunity.
The Ming and Qing dynasties are examples of this. He failed eight times and failed four times. It wasn't until he was forty-four years old that Wang Fuzhi finally ranked first in the first class of high school and won the first place in Jinshi. The candidate, who had persevered for two decades, finally reversed his fate.
And famous generals such as Shi Kefa and Zeng Guofan also started their careers through the baptism of the imperial examination. Shi Kefa finally won the promotion after failing in eight attempts, and since then he has participated in many battles to establish military merits. Zeng Guofan went through hardships to get the talent, and finally became an important contributor to the Qing Dynasty and the destruction of the foreigners.
It can be seen that the imperial examination has sent countless talents to the ancient society. These candidates have been tempered and indomitable to get to where they are today. It is this tenacious quality that has made the spiritual backbone of the Chinese nation undefeated.
At this point, we can't help but ask, in today's society, there are still such sacred and inviolable candidates? What are the qualities and responsibilities they have, and what are we worth learning? In the face of a long life, how many springs and autumns will we hold onto? These considerations are questions we should ask ourselves.
The imperial court attaches great importance to the candidates who enter Beijing to take the exam, and these candidates are not only the future pillars of the country, but also the honor of the family. As a result, they were often able to get the protection and attention of the imperial court on the road. Not only that, but many candidates may also have more or less connections themselves, which makes them safer on the way to the exam.
This kind of shelter and network of contacts makes candidates less susceptible to bandits. In ancient times, bandits usually targeted wealthy pedestrians, and most of the students who went to Beijing to take the exam, although wealthy, were also literati and scholars, and often did not become the targets of bandits. This situation makes it relatively safe for candidates to enter Beijing to take the exam, and they can concentrate more on preparing for the imperial examination, which will add glory to the future of the country. This also reflects the ancient society's admiration for literary talents, as well as the important position of the imperial examination system in society.