The Path to Advancement for a Famous Minister

[The first three chapters need major revisions, so I've taken them down for now. Just think of this as a coming-soon teaser.]

After transmigrating to ancient times, Song Yao became a swaddled baby.

The good news: In this life, Song Yao was the eldest legitimate grandson of the family, doted on by everyone and treated like the apple of their eye.

The bad news: The Song family's glory had faded. Each generation was less promising than the last: a hidebound father, a timid second uncle, a dissolute third uncle... If no capable descendant appeared soon, the family would decline, and Song Yao's comfortable new life would be over.

Held in the arms of the only sensible person in the family, his grandmother, Song Yao looked at his large family and yawned as the elderly lady spoke of her hopes for him.

He made up his mind: He would pass the imperial examinations, enter officialdom, and keep living the life of a young master!

Later, seeing the people live in peace and prosperity...

Song Yao: I'm so glad I made that choice back then.

Zhao Xun: Hmm?

Song Yao: Helping people live prosperous lives and ensuring peace throughout the land is what I want.

Zhao Xun x Song Yao

Reader's guide:

1. The story is set in a wholly fictional world.

2. An imperial examination and infrastructure-building story.

3. Many original details.

Theme: Knowledge is the primary productive force