1, erudite is an academic title in the history of China, which was mainly used in Ming and Qing Dynasties to commend some knowledgeable and talented scholars. These scholars are generally considered to have made outstanding achievements in Confucian classics, literature and history.
2. There are strict standards and procedures for the selection and reward of scholars. The selection of learned scholars in the Ming Dynasty was mainly through the personal selection and recommendation of the emperor, while in the Qing Dynasty, it was through the imperial examination. Learned and learned scholars who are selected will usually be awarded senior officials and become the emperor's trusted ministers and civil servants.
3. Scholars played an important role and influence in the cultural and academic fields of Ming and Qing Dynasties. They were not only the leading figures in academic circles at that time, but also an important force in cultural inheritance. Their academic achievements and works not only made important contributions to the development of traditional culture in China, but also provided important enlightenment for the later cultural change and transformation.
4. In addition to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there are other periods in history that have similar titles or selection systems, such as the "Kaiyuan Bao Tong" system in the Tang Dynasty and the "erudite and grand words" in the Song Dynasty. These systems and titles are affirmation and praise for intellectuals, and also promote and promote academic and cultural development.
5. Cultural inheritance and innovation: As the leaders of culture and academia at that time, well-read scholars undertook the heavy responsibility of inheriting and carrying forward traditional culture. They not only deeply study and interpret the classics, but also constantly carry out cultural innovation, combining traditional culture with the needs of the times and promoting the inheritance and development of culture.
6. Political participation and influence: As the emperor's trusted ministers and literary attendants, knowledgeable literati often directly participate in political decision-making and governance. They influenced politics and policies by writing the memorial and drafting imperial edicts, which had an important impact on the political ecology and governance system at that time.
7. Shaping social fashion: As the elite of the society, the words and deeds and social activities of learned scholars had an important impact on the social fashion at that time. They spread their academic ideas and moral concepts by writing books and giving lectures, which had an important influence on the formation of social customs.
8. Academic research and education: erudite scholars also make important contributions to academic research and education. They promoted academic progress and development through their own academic research. At the same time, they also actively participate in education, cultivate talents for later study, and provide continuous talent support for academic inheritance and development.