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preface
On this ordinary day of July 24, 2024, let's go back to the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty.
In the southern Fujian region, there is a young man named Chen An, who has been talented since he was a child and is a genius in the eyes of everyone.
With the great dream of becoming the champion and glorifying the ancestors, he made unremitting efforts, and finally one day, the dream came true, and he was the champion of high school and ushered in the highlight moment of his life.
However, his fate took a turn for the worse just over 20 days later, and he was sentenced to a car split and died tragically.
Why is this, and what secrets and conspiracies are hidden behind it?
Chen An's early years
Chen An was born in an ordinary family in southern Fujian, but his talent made him stand out. From an early age, Chen An showed a strong thirst for knowledge and an extraordinary ability to comprehend. His academic performance far surpassed that of his peers, and he was proficient in poetry and songs, and was known as the "Ten Talents of Southern Fujian" along with nine other talented friends.
In his daily life, Chen An not only showed intelligence, but also possessed maturity and stability far beyond his age. He helped his parents with household chores and handled all kinds of affairs in an orderly manner, which was deeply loved by his parents and praised by his neighbors. His parents were convinced that the child would bring glory and glory to the family in the future. Between the mountains and rivers of southern Fujian, Chen An spent his childhood and adolescence. He draws inspiration from the bosom of nature and explores the world of books. His dreams are like bright stars, guiding him forward.
The hardships and perseverance of the road to study
As he grew older, Chen An's pursuit of knowledge became more and more urgent. He knows that in order to realize his dream of being the champion, he must put in more effort and sweat. So, he embarked on the arduous road to study. In order to obtain more books and knowledge, Chen An often traveled tirelessly to various academies and library buildings. He humbly asked his teacher for advice and exchanged ideas with his classmates and friends. In the process of studying, he encountered countless difficulties and setbacks. He will forget to sleep and eat because he thinks about a problem; Sometimes, he was in danger of dropping out of school because of financial constraints. But no matter what kind of predicament he faced, Chen An never gave up.
He firmly believes that as long as he perseveres, he will be able to achieve his dreams. In those long nights, with the faint light of the oil lamp, he read the scriptures diligently; On those cold mornings, he braved the biting cold wind and recited poems. It is this perseverance and firmness that allowed him to continue to make progress in his studies and lay a solid foundation for the future imperial examination.
The situation of the imperial examination is changing
In the spring of the thirtieth year of Hongwu, Chen An embarked on a long journey to Beijing to take the examination with full enthusiasm and expectations. Along the way, he was full of excitement and longing for the future. After arriving in the capital, he did not dare to slack off at all, and seized every minute and second to prepare for the exam. The bustle and hustle and bustle of the capital did not distract him, and he had only one goal in mind - to stand out in the imperial examination.
The day of the exam finally came, and Chen An walked into the exam room, calm and composed. With his solid knowledge, quick thinking and excellent writing, he has stood out among many candidates. On the day the list was released, Chen An's name appeared at the top of the list, and he was the top student in high school and became the focus of attention. When the parents and villagers in their hometown learned the good news, they were all overjoyed, and the whole village was immersed in a joyful atmosphere. None of them imagined that this glory would be so short-lived.
The outbreak of the North and South Bang case
Just twenty days after Chen An's high school champion returned to his hometown, a huge storm swept in. Outside the Gong Academy, there was a riot in the residence of the northern candidates. It turned out that almost all of the titles on the gold list of the imperial examination were southern candidates, which caused strong dissatisfaction among northern candidates. They suspected that the chief examiners Liu Sanwu, Bai Xinju and others were playing favoritism and deliberately squeezing out candidates from the north. As a result, several northern candidates jointly signed a letter to Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang to file a complaint with Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, demanding a thorough investigation of the matter.
When Zhu Yuanzhang learned of this, Long Yan was furious. He believes that the imperial examination is an important way for the state to select talents, and it must be fair and equitable. As a result, he ordered a thorough investigation of the imperial examination. There was a sudden rumor inside and outside the Gongyuan, and everyone was in danger. The anger of the northern examinees and the innocence of the southern examinees are intertwined, forming a huge vortex of contradictions. Chen An was originally immersed in the joy of being a high school champion, but he never expected that he would be involved in this turmoil. He firmly believes that he has obtained the title of champion by virtue of real talent, but at this time he seems so powerless.
Disputes in the course of the search process
After Zhu Yuanzhang ordered a thorough investigation of the matter, Zhang Xin, the chief examiner in the Gongyuan, and others quickly launched a review. After an intense and meticulous review, the results showed that the candidates from the south did perform well in the exam, especially Chen An's essays, which were brilliant and insightful. Candidates from the north are still not satisfied with the results of this review, insisting that there must be something wrong with it.
In the face of the continuous protests of the northern candidates, Zhu Yuanzhang felt very troubled. He knew very well that if this matter could not be properly handled, it would affect the prestige of the imperial court and the stability of society. So, he decided to take more drastic measures to quell the turmoil. And the innocent Chen An unfortunately became a victim of this political struggle.
Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicions and dreams
On the eve of the palace exam, Zhu Yuanzhang in the palace tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He had a strange and disturbing dream in which a green dragon and a golden dragon were fiercely fighting in the sky. After waking up from the dream, Zhu Yuanzhang's heart was full of doubts and uneasiness, and he immediately summoned Master Xie Meng.
After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's dream description, the dream interpreter said with a solemn face: "Your Majesty, this dream indicates that the green dragon will challenge the imperial power, symbolizing that someone will threaten your rule. After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, the suspicion in his heart suddenly increased. He began to wonder if there were bad intentions in the upcoming palace trials to overthrow his regime. The next day, the palace examination was held as scheduled, and Chen An stood out among many candidates with his outstanding talent. The doubts in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart were not eliminated because of this, but he had deep doubts about Chen An. At this critical moment, Chen An's fate was once again pushed into the abyss.
Tragic end
On the execution ground, Chen An was tied up with five flowers, and his face was as pale as paper. His eyes were filled with despair and disbelief, and he could not accept that he was about to end his life in such a cruel way. In order to quickly quell the social turmoil caused by the "North and South Bang" case, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to severely punish the officials involved in the case and sentenced the innocent Chen An to a car split on "trumped-up" charges.
When Chen An's parents learned of their son's tragic experience, they were overwhelmed with grief and fainted several times. The villagers also felt sorry and unfair for Chen An, and they lamented the injustice of fate and the cruelty of feudal society. But no amount of grief and anger can change this harsh reality.
Aftermath of Chen An's death
Chen An's death caused a great sensation at the time, and people talked about this incident a lot. Some people complained about him, believing that he was an innocent victim of political struggle; Some people also expressed their understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang's iron-blooded methods, believing that this was to maintain the stability and rule of the country.
In the days that followed, the "North and South Bang" case became an important event in the history of the imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty, and also had a profound impact on the later imperial examination system. The imperial court began to pay more attention to geographical balance in order to avoid the recurrence of similar contradictions. Chen An's name has also become a tragic symbol in the long river of history, always reminding future generations of the darkness and cruelty of feudal society.
Reflections on Chen An's fate
Chen An's tragedy is embarrassing. He was originally a talented and ambitious young man, but he died innocently because of a political turmoil. If he hadn't been a high school champion, he might have been able to live an ordinary and stable life, and his fate might have been completely different. This is where history is ruthless. In the context of feudal society, the fate of individuals is often determined by politics and power, and even if they have talent and hard work, it is difficult to escape the tricks of fate.
epilogue
Chen An's story is a history full of blood and tears, which is not only a tragedy of one person, but also the sorrow of an era. When we look back on this period of history, we should draw lessons from it and continue to reflect and make progress. We live in a time of opportunity and challenge, a more equitable, open and inclusive society. Let's take Chen An's story as a lesson, cherish everything in front of us, work hard, and strive for our dreams. We must also remain vigilant at all times, resolutely oppose any form of injustice and darkness, and contribute to building a better world.
What do you think about what happened to him?
If you were in that era, what would you choose?
Feel free to leave your valuable insights in the comment section, and let's explore the history and look forward to the future. #长文创作激励计划#