I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

The provincial exams in Suzhou this year have attracted nearly 6,000 candidates due to the postponement caused by Japanese pirates. Overcrowded inns are struggling to accommodate scholars, many of whom face sleeping on the streets. Tang Yi, seeking to help, converts silk shops into temporary lodgings for the examinees, providing affordable accommodations and meals. As the exam day arrives, candidates gather amid a chaotic atmosphere, with soldiers on guard due to ongoing pirate threats. Tang Yi, confident from his previous success, prepares for the exam, reflecting on the subjective nature of the assessment. The first question he faces is a significant one from the Analects, showcasing the exam's challenging nature.

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