I Conquer the Imperial Exams in Another World with Memes

When Shen Yu opened his eyes, a blade was already pressed to his throat.

He had transmigrated into the body of a poor candidate in another world, and was about to be beheaded for “outrageous remarks in the examination hall”?

Even more absurdly, the imperial exams here tested the Six Arts of the Gentleman and included debate contests! The examiner sneered. “Your views defy the classics. You will never be admitted!”

Shen Yu quietly brought out his modern mind maps, economic models, and principles of physics

For the county exam's policy essay, he used data analysis to increase crop yields, earning the farmers' enthusiastic applause.

During a debate before the throne, he drew on ideas from other fields to argue circles around the scholars, catching the crown prince's attention.

Improving farm tools, establishing schools, reforming commercial taxes... He only wanted to pass the exams and improve his life, but he simply couldn't hide his talent.

At last, the crown prince, traveling incognito, cornered him at the Hanlin Academy. “Shen, my dear subject, shouldn't you explain this ‘little goal’ of yours to me?”

Meeting the other's bright, intent gaze, Shen Yu scratched his head and gave an awkward laugh. “Your Highness, would you believe me if I said all I ever wanted was to keep from starving to death?”

This is a lighthearted story about a transmigrator who only wants a cozy life, yet ends up “accidentally” shaking the court with his knowledge and earning the special attention of the heir to the throne.