Farming Didn’t Work Out, So I Made My Fortune Through the Imperial Examinations
种田不成，只好科举发家
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- Ancient Romance
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- Slice-of-Life Farming
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- What? I've Already Reached the Height of Power, and the System Only Just Showed Up什么？我都位极人臣了系统你才来Alternate title on Fanqie
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I'm Tired of Poor Scholar Stories. Any About Scions of Great Clans Taking the Imperial Exams?
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High-Quality Imperial Examination Novels
Looking for books similar to "From Passing the Imperial Exams with Top Scores to Running the Government". Wonderful fellow readers, can you recommend some high-quality imperial-exam novels? Something like "A Noble Son from a Poor Family" or "Running the Government" would be great.
Is Xu Yue the Only Legend of Imperial Exam Fiction?
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I'm Desperate for Something to Read. No Stories Farming Ratings!
I want to read something similar to The Tenth Day of the End.
Overlooked Masterpieces
Cultivation, fantasy, or historical fiction are all fine.
Looking for Good Farming Stories With Smart Characters
Why do farming novels always have princes, heirs, and royal sons? Can't we have something cozier, without a prince or heir as the male lead, and without him constantly having to save people?
I Want to Read Imperial Exam Stories, Preferably With the Protagonist Reborn in the Womb or Starting as a Child and Climbing the Ranks Step by Step
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This Poor Daoist Is at the End of His Rope. Can Anyone Grant Me a Good Book?
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Legitimate and Illegitimate Children Teaming Up Against Outsiders, No Infighting
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Recommend Good Imperial Exam Fics With a Morally Upright Male Lead, Whether He Comes From a Poor or Aristocratic Family
I don't want one where they get married right at the beginning. I want it to start when they're children.
Any Good Imperial Exam Novels? The More, the Better
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Ancient-Era Farming Stories About Buying Servants and Building a Cozy, Comfortable Life
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Imperial Exam Novels, But Not About a Farmer's Son
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The writing is good, the characters are vivid, and the main character is reasonably well-developed; it's worth reading. Instead of following the conventional path of getting rich first through tofu and medicinal herbs before education, the time traveler couldn't sway his family's mindset.
This is so true; uneducated ancient people would be even more ignorant. The male lead needs to hold back, which is understandable, but his words and actions hurt Da Hua, essentially betraying her.
This is the most nuanced and relatable male protagonist I've read so far, reflecting the psychological growth of an ordinary person. The male lead experiences fear and cowardice, but he's also responsible. I really like it, but the updates are too slow. I hope the author continues to work hard!
So good! So good! So good! So good! So good! The beginning was a bit frustrating, but it all made sense. Later, when his mother was carrying him to get water, screaming for help, and when he was making his accusations, I cried! Humans are complex emotional beings. Many chapter reviews criticize the male lead, thinking he's not tough enough, but they don't understand.
It's surprising that such a good book has such a low rating. The pacing is excellent; the protagonist overcomes numerous obstacles without any dull moments. There are no plot devices or overpowered abilities, which makes the story feel very real. The author's writing is solid, and the historical setting is immersive.
Well written. The characters aren't generic, and there's no overly dramatic, bureaucratic system. The ancients weren't stupid like modern people. The ancient setting is very realistic, depicting the feudal patriarchal system that made it difficult for the time traveler to rise to power. It captures the essence of ancient times, unlike other authors who easily deviate from the original narrative. The time traveler is forced to adapt to the environment.
It's good. This is the first time I've read a family drama about the imperial examination system that's completely devoid of warmth and full of scheming. The male lead is even more miserable than Sun Shan, which feels very realistic. I want to see the day he turns his life around.
The male protagonist is really frustrated in the early stages, but it's understandable. In an unfamiliar era, even a modern person can't expect everything to go smoothly. He doesn't understand the rules and common sense of this time, so he doesn't dare to do anything wrong. He's become patient, cautious, and even cowardly after experiencing a lifetime of hardship.
It's a really good read, and there's no cheat code. This is the most attentive I've ever read about a scholar, and I could even keep reading despite the romantic pairing. It's just too little, far too little. Don't listen to those who say it's not good-looking in the comments section. If you want to know if something is good or not, just see for yourself. There's no need to blindly follow others' opinions; everyone has different tastes. How do you know the author's writing isn't good?
Thank you, author! This is the most realistic book I've ever read, portraying human nature exceptionally well. It's also the most heartbreaking story of a time-traveling protagonist I've ever read; it's truly painful to read. Author, keep up the good work! I'm really looking forward to the next chapter and hope the protagonist becomes even more powerful.