Carefree Little Scholarly Immortal.

Summary

The passage reveals a complex discussion about scholarly ranks, national politics, and the Blue Stone Buddha's Head. Key points include the rarity of second-rank scholars, their ability to manipulate national fortune, and the potential political tensions between the Jin Emperor and Empress. Li Chang An is confronted with a moral dilemma regarding hundreds of thousands of citizens affected by the Buddha's Head, while third-rank scholars seem indifferent to their suffering. The text explores the hierarchical power dynamics and the profound implications of scholarly ranks in this fictional world.

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