What does the election mean for promotion and division?

In ancient terms such as appointment, removal and promotion of official positions. Selection and appointment, in ancient times, refers to the process of awarding official positions after selection. The "lottery method" mentioned in Ming history is a way to decide the selection and appointment of officials by lottery.

"Rise and fall" refers to the rise and fall of officials. Promotion refers to the promotion of official positions, while "dismissal" refers to the change of official positions, that is, the original official position is exempted and a new official position is assumed.

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