The Scholars
Wu Jingzi
Year: 1750
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A satirical novel by Wu Jingzi, criticizing the hypocrisy and corruption of the imperial examination system, recounting the arduous journeys of Zhou Jin and Fan Jin.
Chapter 01The Dream of the Imperial Examination
Chapter 01
The Dream of the Imperial Examination
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Chapter 02First Failure
Chapter 02
First Failure
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Chapter 03Taking the Examination Again
Chapter 03
Taking the Examination Again
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Chapter 04The Joy of Passing the Examination
Chapter 04
The Joy of Passing the Examination
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Chapter 05Journey to the Capital
Chapter 05
Journey to the Capital
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Chapter 06The Challenge of the Metropolitan Examination
Chapter 06
The Challenge of the Metropolitan Examination
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Chapter 07Preparation for the Palace Examination
Chapter 07
Preparation for the Palace Examination
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Chapter 08The Palace Examination
Chapter 08
The Palace Examination
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Chapter 09Names on the Golden List
Chapter 09
Names on the Golden List
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Chapter 10The Reality of Officialdom
Chapter 10
The Reality of Officialdom
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Chapter 11Families of Power and Wealth
Chapter 11
Families of Power and Wealth
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Chapter 12The Drawbacks of the Imperial Examination System
Chapter 12
The Drawbacks of the Imperial Examination System
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Chapter 13The Voice of Reform
Chapter 13
The Voice of Reform
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Chapter 14The Suffering of the People
Chapter 14
The Suffering of the People
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Chapter 15The Shattering of Ideals
Chapter 15
The Shattering of Ideals
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Chapter 16Returning to One's True Self
Chapter 16
Returning to One's True Self
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Chapter 17Life in Old Age
Chapter 17
Life in Old Age
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Chapter 18Inheritance and Influence
Chapter 18
Inheritance and Influence
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Chapter 19Reflection of Later Generations
Chapter 19
Reflection of Later Generations
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Chapter 20The Echo of History
Chapter 20
The Echo of History
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