On the one hand, the ancient emperors of China read books by themselves, and on the other hand, the history of reading classics taught by ministers. The latter activity is called a banquet. Banquet is actually a regular academic lecture, which cultivates people's moral integrity, academic self-restraint and ability to govern the country. This is also one of the main forms of ancient monarch education.
Therefore, if they are emperors who study hard, study hard and are good at government affairs, they can get better learning resources and have more practical experience in dealing with government affairs. In their knowledge, if you travel incognito to take part in the imperial examination, you are likely to win.
So, for example, many talented emperors in history, such as Cao Pi to literary criticism, Tang Xuanzong to Quyi, and Song Huizong to the Academy of Painting, all had far-reaching influences, and they still do so today. The vitality of literature and art lies in this respect, not in the pursuit of a temporary sensation, but in enduring and being accepted by the world. If such a talented emperor takes part in the imperial examination, he is likely to be appreciated and promoted to a knowledgeable civil servant.