The Second-Rate Prime Minister

The Jiali Dynasty is a great industrial nation, and its handicraft industries flourish after the new emperor takes the throne. After ten years of diligent study, Yu Xiao'en finally becomes an official, brings honor to his parents, gives them a better life, and gets the chance to do good for the people. What difficulties and choices will he face as he enters the world of officialdom?

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.