But by the early 19th century , Academy scholars saw no contradiction in devoting serious study also to practical subjects such as martial engineering , political economy , waterworks , and management of bureaucracy .
Among the prominent alumni were the early Qing scholars Wang Fuzhi and Yan Ruyi .
By the early 19th century , Academy scholars saw no contradiction in devoting serious study also to practical subjects such as martial engineering , political economy , waterworks , and management of bureaucracy .
Among the prominent alumni were the early Qing scholars Wang Fuzhi and Yan Ruyi .