I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

Yang Hongbo woke up again. In this life, he still had no memory of his previous life. However, this time he was doing well. He was reborn into a wealthy family and was an only child.

This is still an ordinary world for ordinary people. Yang Hongbo is also called Yang Hongbo in this family. He is seventeen years old this year. He started studying at the age of six and passed the imperial examination at the age of ten.

However, Yang Hongbo failed the provincial examinations in the next two years. Perhaps it was because he was too young, or perhaps his writing did not meet the examiners' expectations.

Two years later, it will be another round of provincial examinations. Although it has only been a year since the last provincial examination, he has grown older and knows why he failed in the previous two rounds.

The topics for the first two issues were current affairs and people's livelihood. Because he was young and impetuous at the time, his articles subtly satirized the current social ills. How could such things be appreciated by the examiners?

He was reading in his study that day, but although his eyes were on the book, his mind was elsewhere; he was lovesick.

Oh my! That embroiderer was so beautiful that day, it's just a pity she's a bit old, I heard she's twenty-four or twenty-five, she should be married by now. There are a few pretty maids in the manor, but they're all just young girls, they don't have much charm!

There was a maidservant who was quite charming, but it's a pity she was someone Mother served. I wonder if Mother would be willing to part with her.

While I was lost in thought, I felt my mind was getting a bit jumbled up, hehe!

Just then, the father's voice came from outside the door: "Son, I got you a handwritten copy of a famous scholar's essay from the provincial capital. What do you think?"

My father walked in, holding a book in his hand. The title on the cover was "Essays on Great Confucian Scholars." Wow! That's awesome!

"Father, have you been deceived? Is the content of this book truly written by a great Confucian scholar?"

"Of course! I bought this from the calligraphy and painting studio in the county, it cost me twenty taels!" The father said proudly, as if the twenty taels of silver were well worth the price.

Yang Hongbo took the book and carefully opened it, a faint scent of ink wafting out. He read it carefully, becoming more and more astonished. The book touched upon current politics, people's livelihood, culture, geography, and weather, and its insights were unique and its analysis meticulous—truly astonishing.

"Father, this book is wonderful! I feel that after reading it, I will definitely pass the provincial examination next time!" Yang Hongbo said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, the father laughed heartily, "That's good, that's good! I spent these twenty taels of silver hoping you'd make some progress!"

In the days that followed, Yang Hongbo devoured the book "Discourses on the Great Confucian Scholars," not only conducting in-depth research on its contents but also writing many insightful articles based on his own understanding. He felt that his knowledge and insights had undergone a qualitative leap and was filled with confidence for the upcoming provincial examination.

Two years later, the provincial examination was held as scheduled. Yang Hongbo confidently entered the examination hall, wielding his brush and ink, pouring all his knowledge and thoughts onto the exam paper. After the exam, he felt he had performed quite well and was full of anticipation for the results.

Sure enough, the results were announced soon after, and Yang Hongbo achieved the highest score in the imperial examination, becoming the pride of the county. His family and friends came to congratulate him, and he himself was beaming with joy, full of hope for the future.

The following year, Yang Hongbo participated in the provincial examination again and once again achieved excellent results, becoming a member of the Imperial Academy. This further strengthened his confidence and filled him with anticipation for the upcoming palace examination.

On the day of the imperial examination, Yang Hongbo, dressed in magnificent robes, walked proudly into the palace. Facing the emperor and a host of ministers, he calmly answered various questions, showcasing his talent and knowledge. Ultimately, with his outstanding performance, he won the title of Zhuangyuan (top scholar), achieving the rare feat of passing all three levels of the imperial examinations with top honors, and became a favorite of the court.

The emperor greatly admired Yang Hongbo's talent and knowledge, and directly appointed him as the military commander of Jingyuan Prefecture. This was an important position, responsible for managing the military and civil affairs of Jingyuan Prefecture. Yang Hongbo was well aware of the heavy responsibility and dared not slack off in the slightest.

Upon assuming office, he first conducted an in-depth investigation and study of the people's livelihood and officialdom in Jingyuan Prefecture. He discovered that although Jingyuan Prefecture was located in a prosperous area, people's livelihood issues remained prominent, and there were also many drawbacks in officialdom. Therefore, he decided to promote the development of Jingyuan Prefecture by improving people's livelihood and rectifying officialdom.

He frequently went deep into rural areas to understand the hardships and needs of the people. He discovered that many impoverished people were unable to escape poverty due to a lack of work and life skills. Therefore, he decided to fund the establishment of workshops and schools to provide these people with work and learning opportunities. He used his own savings to purchase equipment and raw materials, and hired craftsmen and teachers, providing strong support for the operation of the workshops and schools.

With Yang Hongbo's help, many impoverished people found jobs, learned skills, and their lives gradually improved. They were deeply grateful and called Yang Hongbo a "living Buddha to all families," praising his good deeds endlessly.

At the same time, Yang Hongbo also rectified the officialdom of Jingyuan Prefecture. He discovered that some officials were corrupt, negligent, or acted improperly, seriously damaging the image and credibility of the imperial court. Therefore, he decided to take strict measures to crack down on corruption and rectify the officialdom.

He encouraged the public to report corruption, personally tried several major cases, and severely punished corrupt officials. His actions garnered widespread support and praise from the people, and also put pressure on and deterred other officials.

With Yang Hongbo's assistance, the people's livelihood and administration in Jingyuan Prefecture improved significantly. The lives of the common people got better and better, and the image of the imperial court also improved. Yang Hongbo's reputation grew, and he became a figure revered by both the court and the people.

However, Yang Hongbo did not become arrogant or complacent. He knew that his achievements were inseparable from the support and help of his family, as well as the trust and support of the people. Therefore, he worked and studied even harder, constantly improving his abilities and qualities.

He frequently exchanges ideas and experiences with family and friends, sharing his successes and lessons learned. He also regularly interacts with the public to understand their needs and expectations, providing them with better services and assistance.

Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. Yang Hongbo's work in Jingyuan Prefecture has yielded remarkable results, and his reputation and status have risen higher and higher. However, he has not forgotten his original aspirations and mission, and has always maintained a humble, prudent, diligent, and studious attitude.

One day, the emperor summoned Yang Hongbo and praised him highly. The emperor said, "Yang Hongbo, you are truly my capable assistant! Your work in Jingyuan Prefecture has been outstanding, and I am very satisfied. I have decided to give you a larger stage and more opportunities, so that you can make greater contributions to the court and the people!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Hongbo was moved to tears. He knew that his achievements were inseparable from the emperor's trust and reliance, as well as the support and assistance of the court and the people. Therefore, he became even more determined in his beliefs and resolve, deciding to dedicate all his strength to the court and the people.

From then on, Yang Hongbo held a higher position in the imperial court and was responsible for more important tasks. He always maintained a humble, prudent, diligent, and studious attitude, constantly improving his abilities and qualities. His work was recognized and praised by the emperor and the court, and brought more benefits and welfare to the people.

When Yang Hongbo was over eighty years old, he passed away peacefully in his old age. On his deathbed, a golden, radiant immortal appeared in his mind, who said to him, "Yang Hongbo, you are very good!"

Yang Hongbo's consciousness began to sink, but a sentence also appeared in his mind: "Second Incarnation Golden Body!"