| 1 | Ming Wanli 19 years (in 1591), went in to be held the Provincial Tianfu. | |
| 2 | The Exam for errands is a kind of examination to select the vice and main examiner of the triennial examination in every province. | |
| 3 | The provincial imperial examination is held once every three years and those who pass it will be appointed as officials. | |
| 4 | In fact, the candidate always without a Boy trial, or scientific research, nor to participate in the provincial examinations. | |
| 5 | At the same time, it makes a provincial comparison about admission ratio per capita in different provinces. |