I Took a Master, Then Rose to the Highest Office Through the Imperial Exams

Name: I Took a Master, Then Rose to the Highest Office Through the Imperial Exams
Author: Flying Cow 98

拜了个师父，我靠科举位极人臣

by Flying Cow 98 (会飞的牛98)

Status: Completed
Length: 645k Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Historical & Ancient
Updated: 1y ago
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Synopsis

Ma Chengli was born into the Ma family, a clan of veterinarians, and grew up in the womb before being born into this world. Then, one day, the newly founded Great Ying dynasty suddenly announced that it would resume the imperial examinations, just eight years after its founding. His father, Ma Dawei, suddenly discovered: “Could my son really have the makings of a child prodigy?” His mother, Lady Zhang, declared with confidence: “My son has been clever and bright since he was little. He should take the imperial examinations!” Later, Ma Chengli really did take a master. When someone asked why his master had been demoted to Lingnan, Lin Xiaoran merely said, “Nothing much. I just beat up a treacherous official in the Golden Hall, right in front of the emperor...” That was his master: if someone had to vent, they should just do it, never wrong themselves. The key was not to stew in resentment! Ma Chengli, however, took after his master even more, inheriting his free-spirited and unrestrained nature. His master said, “If someone hits you, hit them back. That's what it means to accumulate good karma.” “When he hit you, he planted a bad cause for himself. When you hit him back, you're helping him reap the bad fruit. He's the one who should reflect on his actions. By hitting back, you're actually helping him.” In short, if you can talk things out, then talk. If they won't listen, then settle it with fists. If virtue through letters won't do, then virtue through force! Years later, the emperor asked, “Minister Lin, is this your disciple, Ma Chengli?” Lin Xiaoran replied with a hint of pride, “Indeed, Your Majesty. He's my rather disappointing disciple. He has been a little too presumptuous this time.” The emperor's mouth twitched as he thought to himself: Neither of you is easy to deal with...

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This historical literary review can be called a masterpiece. The author uses history as his bones and thoughts as his wings, and accurately captures the resonance frequency of history and human nature in the vast time and space scroll. The article not only contains rigorous research on the laws and regulations, but also has a delicate understanding of the psychology of historical figures. What is even more rare is that it can switch between grand narrative and micro perspective with ease. The research is as rigorous as an archaeologist brushing away the dust, the writing is as magnificent as a masterful painter's hand blurring the haze, and the lines are filled with a dual tremor of historical destiny and humanistic warmth. When readers travel through the fog of time and space with the text, they can not only touch the mottled texture of the bronze tripod and Yi, but also hear the pulsation of the heartbeat in the bamboo slips and silk books. This ability to blend academic depth and artistic beauty is truly a model work of historical writing.
9 likes1y ago
What a lovely family, with a sweet-natured male protagonist, a fun-loving sister, a cute little brother, and a harmonious sect. Both parents and uncles and aunts have their own characteristics. The father loves to brag, the uncle is fearless, Zhang and Grandma Zhao also take care of each other. A free and easy master and two senior brothers who treat others very well. The clans are closely connected. A very good book, not fast paced but very interesting and comfortable Although there are many reasons, shouldn't the male protagonist be the first? [Thinking][Thinking] Or should we arrange it later when we are young @98
8 likes1y ago
The author's writing is very true, and it can be regarded as a very good quality among online articles. Like this style very much.
6 likes1y ago
It's a good start, I hope the protagonist will be ruthless in the future!
5 likes1y ago
The main character doesn't have grandparents at home, so it always feels a little less interesting.
5 likes1y ago
The first part is good, but the female protagonist appears inexplicably in the back. The female protagonist is relatively strong and helps the male protagonist a lot. If you don't like this kind of plot, you can avoid it in advance.
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Support the author
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It's okay. I don't really like villains who come out and jump around from time to time, but I think the author's writing is quite interesting.
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It's okay, come on, author!
3 likes1y ago
It's very beautiful and comfortable to watch. Good luck to the author.
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