The Farmer's Son's Long Road to the Imperial Exams

Death wasn't the end—it was a beginning. Reborn as a peasant's child in ancient China, Zhang Ze knows the brutal truth: one illness can kill, one tax can ruin a family, and freedom is a privilege reserved for scholars. At five years old, he makes a solemn vow to his parents: he will study, pass the imperial examinations, and lift his family from poverty. But the path to officialdom is merciless for those born in the fields, where a single book costs more than a year's harvest. Armed with memories of his past life and unwavering determination, Zhang Ze embarks on a grueling journey through Chin…