[Imperial Exams] + [Alternate History] + [No Female Lead] + [Rebellion]
Lu Yunzhi, a PhD in history who had read about the rise and fall of the Han, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, transmigrates into a dynasty called Great Jing and becomes the son of a poor farming family.
To survive, he takes the imperial exams. Eight years later, he places first and becomes the top scholar.
Then the emperor's most beloved princess takes a second look at him.
An imperial decree arranges their marriage. A princess's husband is barred from holding an actual post, so the distinction he risked his life to earn is rendered worthless on the spot.
Only then does he understand: in the eyes of the powerful, scholars are not talents but tools.
Until the princess's household beats his page to death.
That day, he does not cry. He sits down and starts keeping accounts.
The accounts of this dynasty.
When the time is right, he will settle them, one by one.
Then, one day, the emperor, the princess, and the crown prince are stunned by a memorial.
What do you mean the top scholar and princess's husband has rebelled?
