Evolution and Influence of the Selection Methods of Officials in Ming Dynasty
The selection of officials in Ming Dynasty was constantly adjusted and improved to meet the needs of social reality and political rule,showing a trend of institutionalization and standardization.In the middle and early Ming Dynasty,the way of selecting officials went through the evolution from recommendation to multiple channels,and then to the imperial examination.On the basis of focusing on efficiency,it tried to achieve the fairness of selecting and employing officials.This played a positive role in maintaining political rule and strengthening centralization,promoting social class mobility and promoting education and cultural development.At the end of Ming Dynasty,the imperial examination system was increasingly rigid,and the efficiency and fairness of the way of selecting officials were also seriously damaged.This not only reduced the administrative efficiency of the government and aggravated the corruption of officials,but also solidified the social hierarchy order and hindered the progress of culture.The evolution cycle of the way of selecting officials in Ming Dynasty is highly consistent with the rise and fall of Ming Dynasty.It shows that the way of selecting officials is of great significance to the political governance of a country.
Ming Dynastythe way of selecting officialsimperial examinationpolitics
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