Learning and Excellence Lead to Officialdom: the Official Career of Chinese Literati
by Zou Jimeng
About This Novel
The whole book uses the growth trajectory of scholars in the past dynasties as a clue to show the life logic of "study-entering officialdom-establishing oneself-retiring" in traditional Chinese society. From the path to fame through the imperial examination to the ups and downs of the officialdom; from the ideal of "cultivating oneself, harmonizing the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world" to the sigh that "articles have ruined my life for half my life" - this book reveals the only way to power in the minds of literati, and also reveals the confusion and cost on this road. This is not a simple history book, but a cultural history about the spiritual ideals of the Chinese people. It allows us to understand: why for thousands of years, studying and being an official have been closely linked; and why, countless scholars continued to advance despite knowing the dangerous path.
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