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Preface
In the long river of history, the title of "Xiucai" is like a bright pearl, shining with the light of wisdom.
Their image, whether gentle or erudite, always leaves a deep impression in people's memories.
However, with the passage of time, will these former glories still be revealed? Where should their knowledge and status be placed in today's academic system? Let us pass through the fog of time and space, unveil the mystery of ancient talents, and explore their true faces.
Section 1: Ancient Xiucai, Today's Doctor?
On a cold winter night, in a dilapidated study, the faint candlelight flickered, reflecting the haggard but determined face of a young scholar.
His hands had long since turned purple from the cold, but the glint in his eyes was hotter than ever.
He is a talented man of this era, a knowledgeable and talented existence.
However, his life was not as glamorous as the outside world imagined.
In this era of imperial examinations, behind the title of Xiucai, there are countless nights of such hard study.
In ancient times, it was not easy to become a showman.
It requires not only extraordinary intelligence, but also an endless thirst for knowledge and a persistent pursuit of learning.
Every imperial examination is a contest of intelligence and will.
Scholars are struggling in the sea of books, just for that piece of fame.
And when they finally stood on the top of that desirable temple, what they got was not only a square scarf symbolizing honor, but also a new world.
Their knowledge has surpassed ordinary people, and their vision has touched the forefront of the times.
Today, if you want to find a comparable academic qualification, it is a Ph.D. at the pinnacle of academics.
Section 2: The imperial examination system opens the door, and career opportunities are open to the bottom
In the morning light of Chang'an City, a line of scholars stepped on the morning dew and walked into the door of the examination room.
In their eyes, there is both a vision for the future and an anxiety about the unknown.
The imperial examination system, a selection mechanism that has changed the fate of countless people, is now quietly waiting for a new round of competition.
Before that, officialdom was like an unattainable mountain, and only a few children of the world clan could stand on its peak.
However, the emergence of the imperial examination is like a key, opening a door to glory for those low-level ordinary people.
The best of them, through their diligence and talent, can also become the pillars of the imperial court.
However, this door is not easy to open.
The difficulty of the exam and the fierce competition have discouraged countless people.
But for those scholars with dreams, this is their only chance to change their fate.
They studied hard day and night, just to be able to show their strengths on this battlefield without gunpowder.
And those who can finally come out on top, their names will go down in history, and their stories will be passed down through the ages.
Section 3: County test, government test, how many scholars are stained with blood and tears
The spring breeze blew through the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and the scholars embarked on the bluestone road leading to the county examination room with dreams and hopes.
The gate of the county examination is heavy and solemn, as if it is a watershed, separating countless hearts that yearn for fame between reality and ideals.
In the examination room, the fragrance of ink overflows, the tip of the pen flies on the rice paper, and every drop of ink embodies the sweat and expectations of the scholars.
However, the county examination is only the beginning, and the government examination is the battlefield that truly tests the wisdom and perseverance of the scholars.
In the scorching summer, the examination room is like a steamer, and the scholars are sweating, but they only have test questions in their eyes, and they only have victory in their hearts.
The questions of the government examination are more esoteric, involving a subset of scriptures and history, and each question is like an insurmountable hurdle.
The scholars racked their brains and strived to give full play to every minute and every second.
After the exam, some people are happy and some are sad.
The faces of those scholars with the title of the gold list were filled with unconcealable joy, as if they had seen the glory and wealth of the future.
And those who are famous in Sun Mountain can only wipe the tears from the corners of their eyes silently in the dead of night, facing the dim lights, and their hearts are full of unwillingness and regret.
Their stories have become the blood and tears of countless literati and writers in later generations.
Section 4: Xiucai has a lofty status and generous courtesy
On an autumn afternoon, the sun shone on the ancient academy, and a Xiucai in a green shirt slowly walked out.
His steps were calm, and his expression was calm, as if all the prosperity of the world was not enough to disturb the peace of his heart.
Becoming a showman means that he has stood on the high ground of society and enjoys unprecedented respect and courtesy.
In this era, Xiucai is not only the inheritor of knowledge, but also a model of morality.
They can walk down the street in specially made caftans and hats that symbolize their status, always attracting the awe-inspiring gaze of passers-by.
In the bazaar, they can enjoy privileges in buying and selling, and their houses can be built three inches higher than ordinary people, showing their unique status.
More importantly, they are exempt from forced labor, do not have to pay taxes, and even if they break the law, they have to go through stricter trial procedures.
These privileges enable them to be carefree in their material life, and they can devote themselves to the study of knowledge and self-cultivation.
However, behind these generous treatments, there is also their infinite longing for the future and a deep reflection on reality.
They know that the identity of Xiucai is both an honor and a responsibility, and they shoulder the heavy responsibility of promoting social progress and the development of civilization.
Section 5: More precious than today's doctors, the meaning is not trivial
Winter snow covers the streets and alleys of Chang'an, and a talented man walks in the snow, and his footprints are particularly clear on the white snow.
In his heart, he is not only filled with a thirst for knowledge, but also an infinite vision for the future.
In this era, the identity of Xiucai is more precious than gold, and their knowledge and talent are the result of layers of screening and rigorous testing.
Compared with today's doctors, the trials of the ancient talents were more severe.
They must not only be proficient in the classics, but also dabble in astronomy, geography, the art of war, and even miscellaneous subjects such as music and arithmetic.
Their learning process is a long and arduous journey, which requires more effort and sacrifice than ordinary people.
Therefore, when they finally stand at the pinnacle of academics, the respect and honor they receive is incomparable to any material wealth.
However, while these talents are enjoying the supreme glory, their hearts are full of contradictions and struggles.
They aspire to contribute to the country and the nation through their talents, but they have to face the merciless blows of reality.
This inner struggle, like the cold wind in winter, is piercing and profound.
Session 6: The "Poor Scholar" in TV Drama
On the south bank of the Green River, a scholar sits alone in front of a dilapidated thatched hut, holding a yellowed scroll in his hand.
There was a hint of melancholy in his eyes, as if telling the helplessness and bitterness in his heart.
In TV dramas and dramas, such images of "poor scholars" are not uncommon, and they are often portrayed as characters with difficult lives and ill-fated lives.
However, these images are not entirely fictional.
In ancient times, despite the high social status enjoyed by Xiucai, their lives were not always smooth sailing.
Financial assistance from the state is limited, and they often need to rely on their talents and efforts to make ends meet.
Some talents end up in poverty because they are too focused on learning and ignore the needs of real life.
In addition, because of their own pride and persistence, some Xiucai are unwilling to deign to engage in other professions, and even refuse to accept help from others, which makes their lives even more difficult.
Although their arrogant spirit is praised and praised in literary works, in real life, it often becomes a stumbling block on their way forward.
While these "poor scholars" were struggling to survive on the edge of life, their stories became legends in the hearts of countless people in later generations.
Their persistence and perseverance, their bitterness and tears, have become indelible memories in the long river of history.
And these memories have also become an indispensable part of our examination of ancient talents today.
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