A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

In a tense meeting, Qin Fu Zi expresses his concerns to Crown Prince Lin Yi about the plight of ordinary scholars in Da Yan, who struggle against the dominance of noble families in the court. He laments the lack of opportunities for talented commoners, as positions are monopolized by the wealthy, leaving the deserving without a chance to succeed. Despite his illness, Qin Fu Zi passionately pleads for reform to allow impoverished scholars a fair chance to rise. Lin Yi acknowledges the gravity of the situation, realizing that the systemic barriers have stifled the ambitions of countless talented individuals, urging the need for change to restore hope and opportunity for the common folk.

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