A Scholar from a Humble Family [Imperial Exams]

I always saw "The Poor Man" recommended on Zhang Juzheng's tag. It has been on the bookshelf for a long time, and I finally took it out and read it. I am used to reading the table of contents first, and I felt annoyed when I first saw that there were more than 270 chapters. After all, it is easy to feel fatigue after reading so many words, and it is not easy to read with new ideas and to continue the writing style. While reading, I often read the comments and essays. I can feel that the teacher cares about the readers' opinions, but I am still very glad that the teacher followed his own tone and completed the story. I have read several books on imperial examination essays, but this book by my teacher gave me a reading experience that I had never had before, like a stream flowing firmly into the sea. The plot is dull but not boring, and the plot is compact but impassioned but not a fantasy. Especially the last part where Liu He strives for Zhang Juzheng's posthumous reputation and the parts where he went to Jiangling after becoming an official. I was really, really moved. I only hate that this is not true, and I only hate that there is no Liu He behind the real Zhang Juzheng. [19:19] The extra story talks about the prosperity after the Ming Dynasty opened the sea. My emotion is still the same. I only hate that this is not true. I only hate that this is not true. Even though it is almost a hundred years since the disaster of modern times, even though our country is now rich and our people are strong, and a prosperous age is in sight, it is still difficult to calm down. After this, I am going to read the biography of Zhang Juzheng, and maybe I will come back often to find some comfort in Xiaoliu. Unfortunately, after facing the cruelty of real history, and comparing it with this beautiful world, I am afraid that my depression and indignation will be even worse, and all I can say is a long sigh. Also, for people like Liu Tai, Wu Zhongxing, and Zhao Yongxian, the first time I got to know them came from part of Zhang Juzheng's historical materials. I saw many fans of Zhang Juzheng saying that they were villains, but I didn't do any research myself, so I just assumed that. But here, I seem to see them differently. Here they are passionate young people who speak out for the country. This is very different from the impression I had of them. It also made me start to reflect on my own one-sidedness. I should actually read the historical materials and get to know them with my own eyes. It can be seen that the teacher checked a lot of information when writing this article. Thank you teacher for allowing me to learn things while having fun. I really like this kind of sophisticated author. Such articles may not have so many conflicts and contradictions, unlike ordinary "shuang articles", and may not have as many readers as them, but the author's persistence, integrity and respect for history are evident. I am a person who likes history very much and also likes reading historical novels. I have read many novels that use famous historical figures as gimmicks to attract attention without any awe. The marketing accounts are full of novelties, and I am too lazy to search for the real history. I also watched the video and said that many readers are too lazy to read the textual research and just think it's cool. So many authors cater to the readers' tastes and no longer seriously check the information. I don't intend to criticize, after all, the author has to eat. But I also hope that the author who is writing the article after careful consideration like the teacher will know that someone is supporting them. In short, I would like to thank the author for creating this dream-like story. If this is true, I would be willing to recite Mr. Liu Ge's long speech every day. I appreciate Liu He's character as a gentleman, and I am moved by Liu Zhang's teacher-student friendship, but Emperor Wanli is still indignant towards Empress Dowager Li, especially Empress Dowager Li. I really hate it (I feel that Zhang Juzheng is really in trouble when it comes to the Zhu family, from the King and Queen Mother of Liao to the emperor and Queen Mother Li). However, their story has come to an end. It is up to future generations to comment on their merits and demerits.

I don't know how many times I have read it, but I picked it up when I was short of articles. The author really wrote it very well. Everyone in it is so flesh-and-blood, and the friendship between teachers and students, as well as family, love and friendship are well explained and moving. History is always regretful. Thank you to the author for allowing readers to realize this regret. For Zhang Juzheng, I believe that there is really a timeline in which a man named Liu He protected him and inherited his political reforms, so that he would not end up as tragic as an official history. I think this is the essence of this novel. In the distant history, I wish you well.

Very well written! It feels very dramatic! The gold fingers are there but not big and quite reasonable! What I like the most is the plot where the mentor seems to be suppressing his disciples but actually promotes them and teaches them, and the disciples defend their mentor. Especially the part where Zhang Juzheng is famous after his death made me burst into tears several times.

[Fireworks] The author's writing is really good! I think time travelers need to learn from scratch if they can achieve great things. We only stand on the shoulders of our predecessors. Those who despise the ancients after time travel are outrageous! Do you really think that anyone who can leave a name in history is a fool [rolls eyes] So Yanagisawa Yuan really completed the imperial examination step by step and entered the official career, which made me a little bit excited! And I really like the arrangements for Taiyue! When I read "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", I lamented that his insistence was abolished after his death, and even the torture he and his family suffered. As for the rumors added to this, I was even more sad. A generation of reformers, the first assistant to extend the life of the Ming Dynasty, his good strategies failed to save the declining dynasty, and he himself was not understood🥲 Later, I read Mr. Zhu Dongrun's "The Biography of Zhang Juzheng" and got to know Zhang Juzheng better. He is not a perfect man, but he is even more admirable for his actions at a young age. He is also more disappointed with the changes in policies and the indifference of the imperial court. In this book, the author really gave a good ending! God knows, I burst into tears when I saw Liu He arguing for Taiyue's death🫶How great it would be if there really was such a Liu He in real history! Thank you so much to the author, this article really made my dream come true! I am not alone!

The writing style is really good. The male protagonist does not have the lofty mentality of a time traveler at all. Instead, he starts from the basics down to earth (looking up to the top academics). He also has to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics, and understand and solve questions (it has not been easy for candidates from ancient times to the present). Not being good at writing poetry is also a very interesting feature! Each supporting character is portrayed very delicately. Mrs. Ji has a gentle personality, Mrs. Sun is the hero's first teacher. Although her family is not very wealthy, she always gives some pens and papers as gifts in return. Shi Yun also studied with the Ding family when they were young and loves to play with cats. The most important thing is the master-apprentice relationship between the hero and Zhang Juzheng. The description of "gentlemen" is harmonious but different. The male protagonist does not agree blindly, but has his own ideas and principles. However, he is very sure of Zhang Juzheng's efforts in the reform of the Ming Dynasty and is willing to take over the baton and work hard to help the people live a better life. Isn't this another way to the same destination [crying] It's so well written! 💯

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. It felt like I had really experienced Liu He's life, and I felt a sense of loss after reading it. Good article, good article!

I read it in one go, and I really have no regrets, and I don't feel the discomfort of withdrawal after reading some books. Maybe it's because I have completely read Liu He's life.

After reading this imperial examination essay, I thought it was well written. Then I was very interested in reading other essays by the author, but I found that they were not written by the same author! [Laughing and crying]

The author is amazing! In fact, after reading more than 100 chapters, I felt a little tired, and the protagonist became less attractive, but the previous writing was so good, so I still tried to read it. I didn't expect that the author was able to turn the tide. The parts that I thought were boring and disappointing before turned into the growth process of the protagonist. I can feel that the author really loves his characters with all his heart. Although the author says at the end of some chapters that he is not good at certain contents, the author's intentions can still be seen. The writing gets better as you go to the back! What an amazing author and protagonist

This book is really written and deeply touched my heart. If I don't have any other books to read, I'll pick it up and read it.