Confucianism respects the position and role of teachers, and thinks that "teacher" is the carrier of "Tao", which is indispensable for cultivating talents and changing customs, and puts forward a series of high standards for teachers' qualifications and cultivation. Never tire of learning and never tire of teaching, which is the concentrated expression of good teacher-student relationship. In ancient times, there were many stories about respecting teachers and loving students and learning from each other. However, this is only one aspect of the phenomenon. On the other hand, the education system serving the selection of teachers objectively hinders the establishment of a good teacher-student relationship. Because, since the main content of scholars' learning is teaching, not the teacher's preaching and teaching, and they take rote memorization and conformism as shortcuts, the role of teachers is dispensable, which essentially denies the existence of the relationship between teachers and students.

Judging from the content of the profession, whether learning Confucian classics or writing poetry, you can rely on self-study and don't have to turn to teachers. Therefore, in the Tang Dynasty, Zhao Kuang criticized the imperial examination system at the beginning of its establishment, arguing that the imperial examination system led scholars to learn "how to deal with money" and "how to learn from contemporary teachers". Han Yu's book "Teacher's Theory" also lamented that "the teacher's way is too long." In the Song Dynasty, imperial academy often squeezed into the school for advice when the scientific examination approached, in order to win the qualification for the examination. After the entrance examination stage passed, the school became an empty shelf. Although * * * has taken many countermeasures, it can't fundamentally solve the problem after all. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, students were simply allowed to start their own businesses at home, and only needed to take regular school exams or activities. In fact, except for a few academies or private schools that pay attention to learning and improving moral character, the main teaching activities of the school are to conduct various examinations, check and urge students to complete their studies, and play the role of preparing for or simulating exams. It is not uncommon for schools to save time and energy in exams, but it does not affect students' participation in imperial examinations.

The daily teaching of the school exists in name only, and the relationship between teachers and students actually exists in name only. Especially the official school, with the color of yamen, students regard teachers as officials and have strict rules. The ruler does not allow the relationship between teachers and students to be too close, in case of cronyism. Moreover, students enter school to become famous, and teachers are also a stop in their careers. Everyone is like a temporary companion. As Zhu described: "When teachers and students meet, they are indifferent to people who are like walking; I have never heard of the truth of virtue and morality. " The relationship between teachers and students is so indifferent, I'm afraid there is no principle of education and teaching. This is the inevitable result of the feudal education system becoming a vassal of the imperial examination.