The preface is to expound the present situation and significance of the Ming dynasty's military examination system's research as well as the method and point of view of this thesis.
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自古就有崇文修德、尊师重教的优良传统,仅明清两代就有进士20人,文武举人115人,贡生396人。
Chongwen Xiude since ancient times, the fine tradition of respecting teachers, only the Ming and Qing dynasties have Jinshi 20, 115 civil and military Juren, Gong Sheng 396 people.