Edict 2SZ-04-01

To the Ministry of Rites and the Academy of Understanding,

''In the 5th and 6th months, the most hallowed Examinations will take place. In addition to this, we wish to celebrate learning by gathering scholars of different specialisations, under one roof, to benefit from Imperial hospitality. ''

''As such, we hereby command that on the 15th of 6th, after the Palace Examinations, a Banquet of Worthies is to be held at the Great Banqueting Hall in the Palace. For this, the county magistrates and prefects of the Two Capitals, Xizhou, Fengzhou, Tanzhou, Ningzhou, Wozhou, Xiuzhou and Huaizhou are to recommend men of learning from their jurisdictions, and sponsor their journey to the Capital by the 15th of 6th. ''