A Modern Man Transmigrates to Ancient Times to Study and Become an Official

Fang Zhaoyuan, an ordinary modern man, transmigrated to ancient times and became a poor scholar who could barely afford to eat.

With no family connections and no powerful patron, the imperial examinations were his only way forward.

From the county exam to the prefectural exam to the provincial exam, he fought his way through one hurdle after another. The examination halls hid traps, and his neighbors gave him no end of trouble.

Once he entered officialdom, powerful local clans stirred up trouble, and factional struggles among ministers came knocking at his door.

He refused to scheme or pick sides, holding fast to his principles.

The career of an outsider in ancient times began quietly in the examination hall.