In ancient times, the solidification of social strata was also very serious, especially in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties. Almost all the power was monopolized by the aristocratic families at that time, and the Jiupin system at that time well maintained their status. Because the so-called Chiang Kai-shek officials are just a member of the aristocratic family, and most of the people they choose are from their own families. All these systems violated the original intention of design from the beginning, but made the status of aristocratic families more stable.
However, in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the appearance of the imperial examination made scholars see the dawn of hope. I can show my talent in a way, and even I can meet the emperor directly, the power center of the whole country. Moreover, in this way, the governance of the country has become more perfect. The power of the state can also be more concentrated, which can further attack the power of aristocratic families. Therefore, this system has also been vigorously promoted by those in power.
Because this can be said to be the only way for literati to change their fate at that time, and they can only die on this road. Moreover, reading is not affordable for everyone. At that time, the cost of books and teachers discouraged many poor families. For many poor people in the family, only through the efforts of several generations can we gather enough money to send one person to Beijing to catch the exam. Such a high cost and such a big risk directly determine that they should treat all opportunities rigorously.
And if ordinary people want to walk well on this road, they can only realize their value by studying hard.