During the Tran Dynasty, a prince was considered a "language prodigy" as he could read and write fluently in the languages of neighboring countries, and also understood the identity and culture of each place.
She was the only Vietnamese woman during the feudal era who dared to step in to preside over court proceedings in place of her husband, resulting in his demotion.
In Vietnam, there was an official who was likened to Bao Thanh Thien (from China) because of his extraordinary judicial skills, having solved many difficult cases and brought justice to the people.
Among the military commanders of the Tay Son dynasty, there were seven formidable generals whose very names struck fear into the hearts of their enemies.
During the reign of King Le Loi, General Nguyen Xi kept a pack of over 100 fierce hunting dogs, striking fear into the hearts of invading enemies whenever they went into battle.
During the feudal era, women were not allowed to receive education or take examinations, but she was an exception, becoming the only female laureate in the history of Vietnamese scholarship.
She was the only Vietnamese woman during the feudal era who dared to stand in for her husband in court to preside over a trial, resulting in his demotion.
He is considered Vietnam's first mathematician, a renowned official during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong, famous for accurately calculating the number of bricks needed to build the Thang Long citadel gate.
This is a talented scholar from our country, admired by Emperor Qianlong (of China), who bestowed upon him the title of "Two-Nation First-Rank Scholar and Third-Rank Scholar".
This was the 12th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty, famous for his extravagant lifestyle and subservience to the French, earning him the nickname "the master of flattery."
In the history of feudal Vietnam, there was once a scholar who, during a diplomatic mission, dared to compose a couplet comparing the Qing dynasty's emperor and officials to "frogs sitting at the bottom of a well."
He was one of the founding fathers of the Le Dynasty during its restoration period, renowned for his integrity, honesty, and strict adherence to the laws of the court.
Coming from a poor family with no money to buy lamp oil, he piled up dry leaves and burned them to study, overcoming adversity to pass all three exams with top marks.
According to historical records, preparations for the New Year celebration during the Nguyen Dynasty began on the 1st day of the 12th lunar month each year, more than a month in advance.
Despite coming from a poor family, he was very studious and later became a top scholar, holding a high position in the imperial court, earning the respect of foreign powers for his talent.