During the Nguyen Dynasty, there was a rule that only those who passed the exam could become a mandarin, so even though Nguyen Tri Phuong did not follow the academic path, his talent was recommended directly to King Minh Mang. His life was associated with the war against Siam and France, protecting the territory.
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