In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, the situation inside and outside the court was complicated. Above the court, the cabinet and the ceremonial supervisors competed fiercely for power, forming a confrontation between the civil service group and the eunuchs. Land annexation is serious, a large number of farmers have lost their land and become tenant farmers, and social conflicts have become increasingly acute. In the border areas, Mongolian tribes from the north often invade, and Japanese pirates from the south come ashore to plunder from time to time, posing a threat to national security. As the main way to select talents, the imperial examination has become a key channel for children from poor families to change their destiny and realize their ambitions. However, it is also full of various interest disputes and secret operations.
Intention: struggle