If there were newspapers in ancient China, the job adverts might be like these…
PLENTY OF EXERCISE AND FRESH AIR Farmers are needed to plant and harvest rice, wheat, fruit, and vegetable crops. You'll also care for pigs, sheep, chickens, and ducks. |
Now GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS NEEDED The emperor seeks civil servants to run the country. After passing civil service tests, you can become a tax collector, ______, judge, or other officials. You must keep careful records of births, deaths, marriages, and land ownership. |
LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS Musicians are needed to play changdi made of bamboo, drums,bells or other instruments for the emperor and other wealthy families. |
LETS MAKE A DEAL! Shopkeepers are needed to buy things from craftsmen and farmers and resell them at the market. You'll sell household things such as fruit,vegetables, pigs, sheep, chickens, silk cloth, iron and bronze. |