"Politics refers to the cultivation of our ability to govern a region. It encompasses the broadest range of topics, such as local administration, judicial cases, agricultural development, forging industries, boosting local prosperity, and so on—these all fall under politics."
"History, put simply, means recording and researching past events, drawing on the wisdom of our predecessors and learning from their experiences and lessons."
"Rites include music and ritual, as well as qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, etiquette, institutions, and also private schools, management of places like the Academy. For example, 'Poetry, Politics, and Military' is led by the Ministry of Rites."
"Military Skill includes both the deployment of troops and formations, as well as martial training."
"All in all, most people choose politics and history, since passing the county examination gives one a decent chance of becoming a civil servant or clerk. I chose politics and history myself."
