The Protagonist Is from a Poor Family, Takes Imperial Examinations, and Is a Political Strategist. It Is an Imaginary Historical Novel.

1 如 How to Become Famous Throughout the Ages Cold River ReturnsHistorical353k Wordscompleted 1.1kReads8.6Score—Shelves

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If you have read too many imperial examinations about poor families, you might as well read this one where the protagonist has an extraordinary background. The protagonist's biological mother is a princess, the current His Majesty's sister, and his biological father is the prefect; his adoptive father is the senior official of the political affairs hall. The protagonist debuted in the imperial examination and became an official along the way. He is capable of governing the world with his literary skills and his military power. Recommended star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2 科 Imperial Examination! Qingyun Road from the Concubine of the Prince to the Powerful Minister Zhou ShusenHistorical3.7M Wordsongoing 61.8kReads8.9Score5.8kShelves

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I'm currently following the first one, it's very exciting. It's not yet the imperial examination, but I've already started to plot. The male protagonist is the concubine of the prince, and his aunt is extremely rich. In the second book, my father was an official, and his official position was not big. His aunt died when he was born, and he was raised by his grandmother. He relied on his own imperial examinations to stand out, so that his father could see him and his aunt noticed him. His aunt was not a particularly vicious person, and the family was relatively harmonious. In the third book, the male protagonist gets married as soon as he crosses the border, and then works hard to take the imperial examination.

5 小 The Little Concubine Actually Got the Sixth Grade Jinri ZhuohuiHistorical1.0M Wordscompleted 19.7kReads8.1Score2.9kShelves

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Song Mingyuan passed away and became a concubine in the Zhouhou Mansion. Good news: He has no worries about food and clothing, and he has a girl to take care of him. Bad news: He is the adopted son of his aunt, but now that he has a son, his aunt not only regards him as a thorn in her flesh, but also wants his life! It is impossible to lie down flat, and if you lie down again, your life will be gone! The father values ​​the eldest brother, the aunt loves her son, and the biological mother is weak and incompetent... It seems that the only way for him to go is the imperial examination! So, let's go to the end! Song Mingyuan: Roll up! How can a prince be as powerful as a minister? Look at how I can be inferior to ten thousand people!

6 父 Father, I Just Want to Be a Prince Men Wear Wu HookHistorical5.3M Wordscompleted 27.9kReads8.7Score2.5kShelves

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①The protagonist is the prince, his uncle is the current emperor, and the prince is his cousin. In the ancient times of another world, he vigorously develops the country, conducts imperial examinations, fights commerce, and destroys enemy countries. He and the prince have a very good relationship. They are like brothers. There is no cliché plot. Highly recommended! ②The protagonist is the son of a prince, and his official title was bought by his father. He represents a new wealthy family. The protagonist focuses on developing business in the early stage, then enters the court, and also goes out to fight. The protagonist is as smart as a demon. It is worth reading. It is a rare article in ancient times.

8 我 Something's Wrong with My Dad The Other Side of the MountainHistorical1.7M Wordscompleted 30.8kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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The first book, the first one is highly recommended!

11 红 Red Chamber Emperor Bow Yanliu Painted BridgeHistorical1.0M Wordscompleted 44kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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This book, um, the protagonist is not from a humble family, but it is a fanfic of Dream of Red Mansions. [Eat melon]

12 科 Imperial Examination, Number One Scholar from a Poor Family JuheHistorical1.0M Wordscompleted 38.1kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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The first book [Send Heart], a typical control group, strictly tells us that compared to the ancient imperial examination system, I should be happy and stop complaining! The second book [laughing and crying] [laughing and crying] Since ancient times, it is difficult for a noble son to come out of a poor family. It tells us that once a noble son comes out of a poor family, he will definitely be a powerful official who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people!

16 六 The Sixth Yuan Dynasty, the Road to Becoming a Powerful Official in Aristocratic Families Whose Great Sage?Historical674k Wordsongoing 1.2kReads8.1Score117Shelves

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Son of an aristocratic family, a time-traveling imperial examination story. The male protagonist is a child prodigy, a cool story

17 穿 Become the Control Group in the Imperial Examination Essay Big Flower BallAncient Romance271k Wordsongoing 76Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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The male protagonist's father is a minor official and his family is well-off. He has no elites or relatives. As a person with a Shandong soul, the male protagonist has always struggled with his studies.

18 侯 The Noble Son of Hou Men Under the Full MoonHistorical976k Wordscompleted 5.2kReads8.4Score445Shelves

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The businessman hero time travels to the second son of the playboy general's mansion, and it involves business warfare + political intrigue + a few emotional lines. The logic is clear and interlocking.

19 朕 I'm Careless, the Number One Scholar in the Imperial Examination Is Just a Salted Fish A Green EarHistorical1.8M Wordscompleted 34.2kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves

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Take a look at these imperial examination papers

22 本 This King Is a Salty Fish, so Don't Give Me Your Head. It's Autumn When Cong Lai ComesHistorical1.6M Wordscompleted 15.1kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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The first one is about the Supreme Emperor's child living abroad. He is exactly like the Supreme Emperor. When he took part in the imperial examination, the examiners were shocked. The second book is about the children of the richest man in the county. The third book is about the concubine of the Hou family. The fourth book is The Children of Landlords, which is so well written!

25 科 Imperial Examination: from a Pig-Killing Family, a Literary Star Emerged Diki DaddyHistorical2.9M Wordsongoing 301.5kReads8.8Score40kShelves

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This is good-looking. Even though it's from a humble family, it's not a bitter gourd team. Anyway, it's quite funny.

26 异 The Prince of a Foreign Land Took the Imperial Examination and Came to Power. Yu MoyangHistorical182k Wordscompleted 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is an inspiring story of a double-majored academic who traveled through ancient times and grew into an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs.

27 穿 After Dressing up as a Farm Boy, He Was Chased and Fed by His Boss Dad Long Long HairAncient Romance789k Wordsongoing 7.2kReads9.3Score852Shelves

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Although he comes from a poor peasant family, he was taken away by Father Juan before he even started working hard! 🌿When the male protagonist was chasing a dog in the village, his father was admitted to the imperial examination. When the male protagonist was ten years old and was preparing to study to get rid of his baldness, his father was admitted to the first place. The male protagonist finally became the first scholar, and his father became the first assistant. Male Protagonist: Who is the male protagonist of the imperial examination essay? !

28 我 My Sister Is the Favorite Concubine of the Harem Only Eat Three BowlsHistorical832k Wordscompleted 26.2kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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Just watch it! The bag looks good.

31 连 Winning Six Yuan in a Row, All Civil and Military Officials in the Dynasty Became My Disciples Mr. QingshanHistorical2.1M Wordsongoing 5kReads8.9Score441Shelves

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The writing is delicate and the logic is clear.

32 为 In Order to Revitalize My Family, I Chose the Imperial Examination Flying Cow 98Historical337k Wordscompleted 1kReads8.4Score—Shelves

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I have read a lot of imperial examination papers, and the following three books are worth recommending. 🌼The ① book has smooth writing, clear characters and logic. It is very satisfying for those who like to pay attention to details. 🌼The ② book has a male protagonist with high business intelligence, smooth and sophisticated handling, and a relaxed pace. 🌼The ③ book is relatively plain and has a life-like atmosphere. The knowledge of the imperial examination is more professional [Thinking]

34 侯 The Sloppy Life of a Widower in the Hou Mansion April 33Historical600k Wordscompleted 43.1kReads9.3Score6.3kShelves

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The male protagonist travels through time, not from a poor family, but from an imperial examination

35 开 Kill the Relatives First at the Beginning, and the Number One Scholar in the Imperial Examination Kills the Whole Court YunhuangHistorical578k Wordsongoing 251Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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Take a look at this book, it completely meets the requirements of the original poster, including time travel, imaginary imperial examinations, and political intrigues [laughs]

36 考 After I Was Admitted to the Top Exam, My Identity as the Prince Was Exposed Fish Are Short of WaterHistorical707k Wordsongoing 198Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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The male protagonist was originally the patriarch of a reclusive family, but he was transmigrated and became the unlucky prince of the Wei Dynasty! He was thrown into the river by a civet cat in exchange for a prince, but fortunately his system awakened and saved his life. Then he became the number one scholar in the imperial examination.

37 女 A Woman Dressing up as a Man: Dressing up as a Prince to Seize the Legitimate Heir WenfuAncient Romance1.1M Wordscompleted 3.5kReads8.6Score347Shelves

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There are only two books, the logic and everything are very good.

38 我 I'm Eight Years Old and My Grandfather Won the Exam The Sixth Wife's Sixth WifeHistorical1.3M Wordsongoing 18kReads6.8Score2.3kShelves

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This is my new book, about imperial examinations in the early stage and planning in the later stage. I hope you can support me a lot.

39 流 Rogue Imperial Master Ban Mian Wang ZaiHistorical2.7M Wordscompleted 554.5kReads9.5Score90.9kShelves

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In an imaginary historical novel, the protagonists are all soul-wearing. One is a widower who through his own efforts breaks away from the low taste of his predecessor and welcomes his own dazzling life; the other is living in a dynasty that needs him to turn the tide and make full use of his modern knowledge to become the rogue emperor who is both hated and loved in the imaginary dynasty!

40 拒 After Refusing to Recognize My Ancestor and Return to My Clan, I Relied on the Imperial Examination to Become a Literary Saint. Solitary Lantern in the Night RainHistorical482k Wordscompleted 4.7kReads9.0Score554Shelves

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🌺①The male protagonist in this book is disguised as the illegitimate son of a large family and is not tolerated by the clan. He decisively refused to recognize his ancestors and returned to his clan. He relied on his own talents to pass all the tests until he passed the first prize and finally became a literary saint. Quickly wear a slap-in-the-face cool article! 🌺②In this book, the male protagonist is dressed as the legitimate son of the richest man. The prodigal son turns around and changes his mind. Marry a lovely wife and become a motivated young man. Later, he was named on the gold list and became a famous official of his generation. 🌺③Personally, I think the rating of this book is low. Different from popular fast-travel articles, the author of this book has rigorous research and profound writing skills. Suitable to accompany a cup of tea and read carefully~ Pay attention to the book and not get lost~👇👇More exciting things~

41 科 The First Female Prime Minister in the Imperial Examination System YunyaoAncient Romance624k Wordscompleted 388Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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🌺①The male protagonist in this book is disguised as the illegitimate son of a large family and is not tolerated by the clan. He resolutely refused to recognize his ancestors and returned to his clan. He relied on his own talents to pass all the tests until he passed the number one scholar and finally became a literary saint. Quickly wear a slap-in-the-face cool article! 🌺②In this book, the male protagonist is dressed as the legitimate son of the richest man. The prodigal son turns around and changes his mind. Marry a lovely wife and become a motivated young man. Later, he was named on the gold list and became a famous official of his generation. 🌺③Personally, I think the rating of this book is low. Different from popular fast-travel articles, the author of this book has rigorous research and profound writing skills. Suitable to accompany a cup of tea and read carefully~ Pay attention to the book and not get lost~👇👇More exciting things~

45 苏 Su Che: How Did I Become a Powerful Minister When I Was Just Trying to Get My Brother? Cut Autumn RadishHistorical1.2M Wordscompleted 3kReads8.6Score1kShelves

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୧⍤⃝🍉The protagonist in the first book is reborn into a wealthy family, with enlightened parents, a prodigal son, and a virtuous wife. He participated in the imperial examination and passed the 6th grade. ୧⍤⃝🌸The male protagonist in the second book draws pictures for his father to study, and is involved in his father. He wants his father to become a pavilion elder, and he will become a small pavilion elder and lie down! Father and son both won Jinshi and became officials in the court together! He also likes to adopt other people's smart children as adopted sons! This is the eucalyptus tree. I believe that the eucalyptus tree will not get lost in the desert.

46 胎 The Son of the County Magistrate Was Born and Served as the First Assistant in the Imperial Examination. Cheng ShujuHistorical2.2M Wordscompleted 22.3kReads7.7Score2.2kShelves

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🔥🔥No golden fingers + farming literature + imperial examinations + fictional history + later court + clandestine parents🔥🔥 Once he became the posthumous son of the county magistrate of the Zhou Dynasty, although he could not become a second generation official, the assets left by his father should be enough for him, the only Miao Miao, to become a rich second generation, so he happily decided that he would win in this life. Unexpectedly, the situation was different from what he thought. His father died early after only a few years as an official, leaving him no much property at all. The clan coveted his property again, and there were many people outside looking at him... In order to protect the family property, Gu Xingjin, burdened with the expectations of the whole family, had to take the imperial examination... A few years later, someone beat gongs and drums to announce the good news: Mr. Gu, high school! The third room of the Gu family, which had been dormant for many years, immediately became famous... Grandma was very proud of her grandson, who was proud of his ancestors and was better than him. Gu Xingjin, he didn't expect to reach this point... Ps: The heroine appeared very late, and feelings are not the main theme.

47 古 The Daily Reading Routine of Young Masters in Ancient Times Linlin Loves You for Ten Thousand YearsAncient Romance327k Wordscompleted 8.2kReads7.0Score826Shelves

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The male protagonist is the legitimate son of a noble family. Not liked by his father. He is the leader in the Imperial College, has a group of good friends, and has a wide network of contacts. Become an official in the imperial examination.

48 朝 In the Morning, He Was a Farmer, and in the Evening, He Ascended to the Emperor's Hall. LanternsHistorical2.5M Wordsongoing 13.9kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves

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It's enough to read without the need for Tuenwen! ! I personally recommend the last book. It has a little bit of a cheat and the logic is very smooth.