During the Ming dynasty, one of Mencius's descendants was given a hereditary title at the Hanlin Academy by the Emperor. The title they held was Wujing Boshi (五經博士; 五經博士; Wǔjīng Bóshì). In 1452 Wujing Boshi was bestowed upon the offspring of Mengzi-Meng Xiwen () 56th generation and Yan Hui-Yan Xihui () 59th generation, the same was bestowed on the offspring of Zhou Dunyi-Zhou Mian () 12th generation, the two Cheng brothers (Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi-Chen Keren () 17th generation), Zhu Xi-Zhu Ting () 9th generation, in 1456–1457, in 1539 the same was awarded to Zeng Can's offspring-Zeng Zhicui () 60th generation, in 1622 the offspring of Zhang Zai received the title and in 1630 the offspring of Shao Yong.