I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Tang Shun Zhi, a prodigious scholar, achieved third place in the national exams but faced challenges due to his conflict with Grand Secretary Zhang Cong. After resigning from officialdom, he dedicated himself to scholarly pursuits for over a decade, producing the "Six Compilations." Despite his fame, he hesitated to re-enter politics due to the overwhelming power of the Yan faction. He found hope in teaching Tang Yi, who demonstrated integrity and innovative problem-solving amidst corruption. Tang Shun Zhi encouraged Tang Yi to strive for reform, emphasizing the importance of passing the imperial exams to effect change. Their discussions highlighted the complexities of morality and governance in a corrupt system.

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