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Where did those ancient scholars who failed to pass the exam end up? Which failed students had a huge impact on the course of history?

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古代那些考不上的读书人最终都去哪了？哪些落榜生对历史进程产生了巨大影响?

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Zhihu Hot ListLast observed #27 · 670K heat

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First recorded Aug 20, 2026, 8:12 AM CST · latest Aug 20, 2026, 8:12 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

Retained daily observations
Day	Platform	Best rank	Last rank
2026-08-20	Zhihu Hot List	#27	#27