Only when candidates win the first place in these three big exams, that is, the three laurels of "Xie Yuan", "Hui Yuan" and "No.1 scholar" are won by the same person, can they be called "three yuan" in a row.
Considering how many talents are competing in the country, it is difficult for talented candidates to ensure that they are among the best in every exam. As long as you get the second place once, you won't be "three yuan" in a row.
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The number one scholar is the top figure in the imperial examination pyramid of China and the first scholar. Winning the first prize in the exam is "becoming famous in one fell swoop". The ancient imperial examination was held every three years, and only one champion was produced in three years. It can be seen that winning the championship is quite difficult.
Without superhuman talent, strong perseverance and healthy body, it is impossible to become a top student in high school. In the imperial examination history from Sui Dynasty to Qing Dynasty 1300, * * * produced 596 literary champions and 182 military champions.
Moreover, there are few Jinshi who get the first place in the palace. It is the lifelong wish of ancient literati to "unite the masses with three elements". Historically, "Lianzhong Sanyuan" has different versions and different numbers.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Lianzhong Sanyuan