Eight candidates from Jiangnan who were also relatives of Beijing officials had bribed examiners in the hope of being ranked higher in the contest.
Kahdeksan jiangnanilaista kokelasta, jotka olivat Pekingin virka­miesten sukulaisia, lahjoivat kokeen järjestäjiä siinä toivossa, että olisivat saaneet paremmat arvo­sanat tutkinnossa.