The imperial examination was an examination system in ancient China that selected talents to become officials through examinations. The imperial examination was divided into three levels: the provincial examination, the general examination, and the palace examination. Different levels had different rankings. - Provincial examination: candidates who pass the local imperial examination can be promoted to the general examination. The general examination was held in the provincial capital. Those who passed could participate in the court examination. - Examination: The candidates who passed the imperial examination in the provincial capital could get a ranking title such as "Gongshi","Juren", etc. - Palace examination: The highest ranking candidates of the imperial examination would face the emperor in the palace. Those who passed the examination would receive a ranking title such as "Jinshi","Tanhua","Second Place","Top Scholar", etc. Those who passed the imperial examination could enter the bureaucracy and become officials of the imperial court to contribute to the country.
In the imperial examination, different levels were addressed differently. The imperial examination was divided into four levels: the provincial examination, the general examination, the palace examination, and the promotion of learning politics. - Provincial examination: candidates who pass the local imperial examination can be promoted to the general examination. - Examinations: Those who pass the imperial examination in the provincial capital can be promoted to the palace examination. - Palace examination: The candidates who pass the imperial examination in front of the emperor can become the top scholar of the imperial examination and receive a reward. - Promotion of Xuezheng: Those who pass the imperial examination can be promoted to be responsible for managing local educational institutions.
In ancient China, the imperial examination system was an important way to measure the quality of officials, so the ranking of the imperial examination was also very important. According to different historical backgrounds and periods, the ranking of the imperial examination might be different. The following are some examples of ancient imperial examination rankings: 1 Tang Dynasty (618-907): - Top scorer: Wang Boqi's examination paper was collected by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and quoted in the Preface to Tengwang Pavilion. - Second place: Han Yu and Wang Bo were known as Wang Yang, Lu Luo, and were the giants of Tang Dynasty literature. - Tanhua: The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi's poems were very popular at that time and were called "Poem Demon". 2 Song Dynasty (960-1279): - Top scorer: Song Dynasty writer Su Shi was known as one of the "Four Scholars of the Su School" in his examination paper. In his "Ode to the Red Cliff," he quoted the poem "The Great River East goes to the waves to wash away the ancient heroes." - Second place: Ouyang Xiu and Su Shi, the Song Dynasty writers, were the giants of the Song Dynasty literature. - Tanhua: Song Dynasty writer Xin Qiji's Ci was very popular at that time and was called "Xin Ci". 3. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644): - Top scorer: Ming Dynasty writer Wen Zhengming's test paper was called "Four Kings and One Wu". In "Wen Xuan", he quoted the poem "Sunset clouds and lone ducks fly together in autumn water, sharing the same color in the sky". - Second place: Ming Dynasty writer Li Shizhong and Wen Zhengming were known as the "Wen-Li syndrome". - Tanhua: Xu Wei, a writer of the Ming Dynasty, wrote a novel called "Collection of Flowers." It was very popular at that time and was called the representative work of "brothel culture."
In ancient times, the ranking of the imperial examination was based on the overall performance of the individual and not purely based on the examination results. Different dynasties and periods had different evaluation standards and methods. In the Tang Dynasty, the imperial examination was divided into four subjects: policy, history, politics, and poetry. The candidates had to pass these four tests before they could enter the imperial court. After passing all four subjects, the candidates still had to participate in the provincial and court examinations before they could finally obtain an official position. During the Song Dynasty, the imperial examination was divided into eight subjects: policy, history, geography, mathematics, physics, chemistry, language, and writing. After passing all eight subjects, the candidates still needed to participate in the provincial and court examinations before they could finally obtain an official position. During the Ming Dynasty, the imperial examination was divided into six subjects: policy, history, geography, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. After passing all six subjects, the candidates still had to take the provincial and court examinations before they could obtain an official position. Although the ancient imperial examination had different evaluation standards and methods, the final ranking order was usually decided by the emperor rather than the examiner.
In ancient China, the ranking of the imperial examination was based on the rank of the official rank obtained. Different grades of official rank corresponded to different rankings. In the imperial examination system, the highest rank was the top scorer. Usually, the top scorer in the liberal arts was Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty and Su Shi of the Song Dynasty. Next were the second and third place, which usually corresponded to the first and second place of the humanities. The difficulty of other titles such as Jinshi, Juren, Gongshi, etc. increased in turn, but the number of people who passed the Jinshi was the highest. It was important to note that the ranking of the imperial examination was not fixed. Sometimes, the ranking would change for various reasons. In addition, the imperial examination was also related to political environment, historical background and other factors.
In ancient China, the ranking of the imperial examination was generally arranged according to the order of the examination results from high to low. However, the admission criteria for the imperial examination were very strict. Not only did one have to pass the examination, but they also had to consider the candidate's political morality, knowledge, physical fitness, and many other aspects. Therefore, the ranking of the imperial examination was not a simple ranking of results, but a comprehensive evaluation process. The candidates with the best results in the imperial examination could enter the "Dengke" stage, also known as "Dengdi", which marked that they had officially become officials. Other candidates could only enter the "Gongshi" stage and had to enter the officialdom through other methods. In ancient times, tribute scholars had to take various examinations such as the Ministry of Rites 'general examination and the palace examination before they could finally become officials. The final standard of ranking in the Imperial Examination was the official's position and status. In ancient times, the results of the imperial examination were directly related to the salary, status, and power of officials. Therefore, the ranking of the imperial examination was very strict and complicated. It was not a simple ranking of results.
The process of the ancient imperial examination and the corresponding relationship between the rankings were more complicated. The process of the imperial examination generally included the following steps: 1. Registration time: The registration time for the imperial examination is usually arranged by the local state and county government. The candidates were required to submit their registration materials, including proof of identity, proof of academic qualifications, poetry, and so on. 2. Imperial Examination: The Imperial Examination is divided into three parts: the provincial examination, the general examination, and the palace examination. In the provincial examination, examinees had to pass the examination before they could enter the general examination. In the general exams, candidates had to pass the exam again to enter the court examinations. 3. Court examination: The court examination was the last and highest level test in the imperial examination. In the court examination, the candidates had to face the emperor and other officials to choose a Jinshi. The relationship between the ranking and the process of the imperial examination was more complicated. Generally speaking, the ranking of the imperial examination was divided into five grades from high to low: the top scholar, the second, the flower, the scholar, and the scholar. The top scholar was the highest ranking in the imperial examination. The second and the third were ranked in the imperial examination. The fourth was the imperial examination. It should be noted that the ranking and process of the ancient imperial examination were not fixed. It might change for special reasons. In addition, due to the far-reaching influence of the imperial examination, many literary works and historical events would describe it as a fixed process and ranking correspondence, so it was necessary to pay attention to this point.
In web novels, the levels were usually divided according to certain rules or conventions. Some were based on the character's strength, skills, experience, and so on. Others were based on the character's ability, status, and influence. The following are some common levels: [1. Cultivator Level: The cultivator level is usually divided into beginner, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and so on according to the progress of the person's cultivation.] "2. Sect Level: Some novels might divide the sect into sect leaders, vice sect leaders, sect disciples, etc. according to the strength and influence of the sect. 3. Class Level: Some novels may classify the class according to the character's class, such as Warrior, Mage, Assassin, Priest, etc. 4. Sect Level: Some novels might classify sects according to their strength and influence, such as Wudang Sect, Huashan Sect, Shaolin Temple, etc. 5. Power Level: Some novels might divide the power level according to the power of the characters into power leaders, power disciples, power members, and so on. 6. Main Character Level: In some novels, the main characters would usually be divided according to a certain level, such as the main character's entry level, the main character's primary level, and the main character's intermediate level. [7. Artifact Level: Some novels might classify artifacts according to their strength, such as beginner artifact, beginner artifact, intermediate artifact, etc.] The above are just some common ways of ranking, and the specific way of ranking may vary from novel to novel.
Imperial examination novels usually described the process of a young man becoming an official through continuous examinations and hard work. These novels often involved various political struggles, interpersonal relationships, and power games. They also often involved the discussion of human nature, morality, and values. The imperial examination novels had a long history in China and had always been loved by the readers. Famous imperial examination novels included Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, and Journey to the West.
In the novel, Fan Jin participated in the Imperial Examination. The Imperial Examination was a form of imperial examination during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was a necessary step before the Jinshi examination. It mainly tested the examinee's knowledge and talent. The contents of the examination usually included reading articles and writing essays. Fan Jin performed well in the academy examination and obtained full marks. In the end, he successfully passed the imperial examination and became a member of the officialdom.
The first place in the provincial examination was Jieyuan, the first place in the general examination was Huiyuan, and the first place in the court examination was the top scholar.