In ancient times, there were two scholars who went to Beijing to catch the exam, sheltered from the rain in a broken temple, found that an old man was dying of hunger, the two gave food to save him, and when he left, the old man gave two strange books to two people, and then the two scholars had completely different fates.
In ancient times, there were two young people from the same remote village, one named Li Ying and the other named Li Wei, they had a very close relationship since childhood, although they grew up in a not wealthy environment, but they always had a dream to change their destiny through the imperial examination.
Li Ying is cheerful and lively, while Li Wei is more stable and introverted, the two have been studying hard since childhood, Li Ying is committed to martial arts training, and Li Wei loves to read all kinds of books, so they are considered very potential by the private school in the village.
On the day when the two decided to participate in the imperial examination, they received the blessing of the whole village, and under the old willow tree at the entrance of the village, the villagers waved goodbye to them, wishing them success in one fell swoop and glory to their ancestors.
They embarked on a long journey to Beijing to catch the exams, but the weather was not good, and a sudden storm forced them to take shelter in a dilapidated temple, where they met a dying old man.
Out of compassion, they snatched the old man back from the hands of death, and in gratitude for saving their lives, the old man gave them two gifts: two seemingly bland books.
Although Li Ying and Li Wei were hesitant to accept such a valuable gift, at the old man's insistence, they still packed the two books into their luggage.
Just as Li Ying was about to embark on the journey to catch the exam, he accidentally discovered one thing - these two books have magical powers, and they can conjure countless gold and silver treasures as long as they are flipped.
Faced with such temptations, his heart began to waver, and he began to abandon his dream of the imperial examination in favor of deciding to use these two books to achieve his empire of wealth.
Li Wei felt deeply worried about Li Ying's choice, and he tried to persuade him to return to the imperial examination, but Li Ying was completely confused by the immediate interests and could no longer listen to any words, and in desperation, Li Wei could only move forward alone and complete their common dream.
A month later, the results of the imperial examination were announced, and Li Wei's name appeared on the list, becoming an unprecedented champion in the village.
When he returns home, he discovers that his former friend Li Ying has become a madman, and he has finally suffered a nervous breakdown by overindulging in money and indulgence.
Facing the current situation of his former best friend, Li Wei's heart was full of regret, and he recalled the words that the old man said when he gave away the book, and finally understood the truth contained in it: these two books can indeed help people realize their dreams, but if they are not used properly, they can also bring disaster.
So he made up his mind to destroy the two magical books with his own hands, and decided to rely on his own power to achieve more value.
After this incident, Li Wei relied on his talent and hard work, step by step, and eventually became a high-ranking official in the imperial court, he not only helped Li Ying regain hope in life, but also repaired the ruined temple that had been sheltered from the rain, as a thank you for the old man's gift.
On the road to becoming an official after Li Wei, he always adhered to his original heart, was not moved by fame and money, was sympathetic to his subordinates, and had strict justice, and was loved by the people.
(This article is a fictional folk tale, and there is no problem of authenticity, please watch it rationally)
