It tells the story of Lin Jiguan, a poor student who struggled hard on the cruel imperial examination road and finally passed the examination. Lin Jiguan, a scholar who was full of desire for knowledge but came from a poor family, went through numerous selections in the county examination, government examination, and college examination before he finally obtained the status of scholar. However, this is only the ticket to an official career. The real challenge, the provincial examination, has just begun.
In the book, the family relationship between Lin Jiguan and his sister is a warm force throughout. Sister, Lin Jiguan's closest family member, her worries, expectations and final surprise constitute the most touching scenery on Lin Jiguan's struggle. Whenever Lin Jiguan was studying hard in his study or waiting anxiously outside the examination room, his sister's figure and words could always give him great support.
Zhang Sheng, as another Juren, is a microcosm of Lin Jiguan's turning point in fate. Not only did he witness the great changes in Lin Jiguan's status and treatment after being elected, from being ignored to becoming the object of everyone's fawning, he also extended a helping hand to Lin Jiguan when he was in decline, showing the respect and interests tied to the people in ancient society. The ecstasy of Fan Jin's passing the exam also happened to Lin Jiguan. He instantly jumped from an ordinary person to a "superior".
This book not only focuses on Lin Jiguan's personal struggle, but also vividly demonstrates the rigor and charm of the Ming and Qing imperial examinations through his interactions with Sister A, Zhang Sheng and others, as well as detailed analysis of the imperial examination system. It allows us to see that the imperial examination is far from a simple examination, but a key channel for determining personal destiny and class jump. Opening this book, you can feel Lin Jiguan's moment of glory, and marvel at the cruelty and temptation of the ancient imperial examinations that were far beyond imagination.
Reader comments
"Sister, I passed the national examination, let's watch the flowers bloom together" is based on the warmth of ancient times and tells a touching story of a poor student and her sister supporting each other. The elder sister is as tough as cattails and gives everything she has for her younger brother; the young man is grateful and takes fame as his promise. The plot is delicate, from the hardships of living in poverty to the title of gold medal, it not only has the fireworks of life, but also is full of the deep love between brother and sister. The writing is warm and healing, and is suitable for readers who like slow, delicate, and affectionate readings.
"Sister, I passed the national examination, let's watch the flowers bloom together" is based on the warmth of ancient times and tells a touching story of a poor student and her sister supporting each other. The elder sister is as tough as cattails and gives everything she has for her younger brother; the young man is grateful and takes fame as his promise. The plot is delicate, from the hardships of living in poverty to the title of gold medal, it not only has the fireworks of life, but also is full of the deep love between brother and sister. The writing is warm and healing, and is suitable for readers who like slow, delicate, and affectionate readings.