An imaginary Dajing Dynasty (compared to the Renzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty, which emphasized literature over martial arts, flourished the imperial examination but was full of shortcomings, serious land annexation, faced threats from the Xixia and Liao kingdoms on the border, and internal party disputes were beginning to emerge). The territory was vast but the people's livelihood was poor. The imperial examination was the only way for poor families to rise, but it was monopolized by aristocratic families. Examiner fraud, and the phenomenon of buying and selling officials were frequent.
Purpose: The ancient imperial examination system was a nightmare for many poor families. This book describes the counterattack and growth of a son-in-law.