Phantoms of the Capital

<p>‌Destitute scholar Li Fengji came to the capital seeking an official post through an acquaintance. However securing a position proved extremely difficult. After repeated rejections and facing utter destitution he gradually uncovered the unscrupulous paths to both officialdom and wealth amidst his turbulent life. He then employed every despicable trick to climb the social ladder currying favor with the powerful by attaching himself to the influential Minister Tang Yan. After securing an official post he abused his authority to enrich himself through corruption committing countless misdeeds. When Minister Tang Yan suddenly suffered a devastating political downfall the motley crew surrounding him scattered like fallen leaves from a toppled tree.</p><p>落魄文人李逢吉，经人介绍进京谋职。然而谋职何其难，四处碰壁，生活无着。在动荡不安的生活中，他逐渐发现了做官与发财的绝窍，于是用尽卑鄙伎俩，攀龙附凤，投在高官显贵唐雁门下，求得一官半职，又利用职权，恶事做尽，中饱私囊。唐雁老突然在政治上惨败，他周围的一群乌合之众也树倒猢弥散。</p>