In 1464, Li Dongyang ranked second in the court exam and entered the Hanlin Academy afterwards. From 1465 to 1467, he was included in the project of compiling Veritable Records of the Jingtai Reign (Yingzong shilu).
In 1464, Li Dongyang achieved second place on the court exam and subsequently joined the Hanlin Academy. During the years 1465 to 1467, he contributed to the compilation of Veritable Records of the Jingtai Reign (Yingzong shilu).