Born to a farming family, with no influential relatives or resources to back him, an ordinary college graduate enters the lower ranks of government. He starts with desk work and drafting documents, navigating a complicated workplace without relying on patrons or shortcuts. All he has is a willingness to work hard, a patient eye for polishing his writing, and the clear-headed wisdom to find a way through crises. As he steadily gains experience in the countless small tasks of grassroots governance, he fights to carve out a path of advancement for an ordinary person like himself.
