The Imperial Examinations: From Poor Farmer's Son to Power Behind the Throne

[Imperial Exams + Farming + Court Politics + Daily Life + No Romance] Su Luo was a university professor who was born into an alternate dynasty as the son of a poor farmer. After encountering a biased aunt, he displayed his talent and won the chance to study. When it came to exams, Su Luo had never been afraid. He overcame every obstacle, earned the top score, and entered government service, punching Grand Secretaries and kicking Ministers of State. Su Luo: “If you seniors can’t understand plain speech, I happen to know a few fighting moves.” The Emperor: “My dear subject, please stop hitting him. The Minister of Revenue is about to be beaten to death.” “My dear subject, I want that land in the north too.” “Take it!” “My dear subject, the barbarians in the south are raiding our borders again.” “Leave them to me.” “My dear subject, I heard there’s a silver mine in that Japanese country? I…” “Don’t say another word. Leave everything to me.”