Another ten years passed before Lu finally passed the examination.
When Zheng saw Lu's determination, he respected him even more than before. But I will not change my mind for the sake of wealth.' If I have to die as a mere student, it is my fate. My uncle always encouraged me to take the examinations and I cannot bring myself to break our agreement. Zheng tried to tempt Lu to skirt the rules, saying 'How long can a man live? If there is a shortcut to riches and fame, why insist on going through examinations?'īut Lu firmly refused the offer, saying, 'Our great nation has established the examination system for the outstanding and the talented. One day, Zheng Xu, who was a high-ranking government official, offered to make arrangements that would allow Lu to bypass the exams and advance himself with Zheng's support. Unable to make a living, Lu became a poor wandering student. Uprisings, however, prevented Lu from being able to take the examinations. His uncle often encouraged him to take the imperial examination. "Lu Hui's parents died when he was young and he was brought up in his mother's family. The following question(s) refer to the following passage.
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