The next day, news that the dragon and phoenix auspicious appeared in the palace spread throughout the capital like wings, causing a stir.

Mo Ziming became a hot commodity, and people from all sides moved one after another, wanting to win it over in advance.

Among them are many important officials in the court, and even royal relatives.

But I never thought that this time, everyone was lost again.

This time it was not Mo Ziming who deliberately avoided it, but went to the palace under the order.

He was summoned to the palace before the results were released. What does this mean?

No matter how stupid a person is, he can guess that the top scorer in the new subject may be Mo Ziming.

Not only that, he will inevitably become the minister whom the emperor relies on in the future.

After all, there has never been such an incident since the opening of the Dakan Dynasty. Candidates first entered the palace to meet the saint before the exam was released.

This is an opportunity that many people dream of but cannot afford?

The palace, in the imperial study room.

Mo Ziming followed the eunuch in front of the emperor and bowed to the emperor who was standing behind the dragon case with a smile: "My minister, Mo Ziming, meets Your Majesty!"

"Mo Aiqing is exempted from tribute and is given a seat!"

Emperor Yongping happily raised his hand and then ordered the eunuch in front of the emperor.

The eunuch in front of the emperor responded and trotted over and brought a chair.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Mo Ziming bowed and thanked him, and sat down.

"Mo Aiqing, I have read your test paper. It is simply pleasing to the eye and wonderful, which makes me amazing."

Mo Ziming said modestly: "I am afraid..."

"Haha, Mo Aiqing, you don't have to be polite in front of me. I know that my Aiqing is not an ordinary scholar.

That's why I made an exception and summoned my beloved to the palace in advance before the results were released, and wanted to have a good exchange with you in person.

I have decided to choose you as the top scorer in the current academic year and have entrusted important tasks to stay by my side in the future to help me govern the world..."

If it were someone else, I would be surprised and grateful on the spot. I kowtowed and thanked the Lord Long for his kindness.

But after hearing this, Mo Ziming felt a little embarrassed: "This..."

Seeing this, Emperor Yongping couldn't help frowning and said unhappily: "What? Isn't my dear to help me govern the world?"

"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want it, but that I have my own difficulties."

Emperor Yongping smiled and said, "Is what I am referring to as practicing Taoism?"

"Your Majesty is wise! I am a scholar and a practitioner of Taoism. I may be in seclusion at any time.

Sometimes it may take several months to retreat. In this case, it is unlikely that it will be difficult to bear the heavy responsibility that His Majesty has entrusted."

"Well, it makes sense..." Emperor Yongping couldn't help but ponder.

If it were someone else, Emperor Yongping would have been furious long ago. After all, Mo Ziming's words meant to resist the order.

However, Emperor Yongping knew that Mo Ziming was not an ordinary person, otherwise it would not have been possible to cause strange phenomena in heaven and earth twice in a row.

In this way, he naturally could not treat Mo Ziming as an ordinary minister.

However, I am not willing to miss such talents.

At the same time, Mo Ziming was also thinking secretly.

He had no idea of ​​becoming an official before, he just wanted to gain fame and fortune.

However, this time, when he had a close contact with Emperor Yongping, he was shocked to discover a secret matter: Emperor Yongping looked red and full of energy on the surface.

In fact, the fate is not long!

Judging from the current situation, I'm afraid it will not last for two years.

I believe the imperial doctor can't see this.

So, Mo Ziming couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, according to my observation, has Your Majesty taken some kind of pill recently?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yongping was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mo Aiqing is indeed extraordinary, you can tell at a glance. That's right, I have been taking Yi Yin Pills every day for the past six months."

"No wonder... Your Majesty, I took the liberty to ask, are there any alchemists in this palace?"

Emperor Yongping shook his head: "No, this pill is called Changshou Pill, it is a spiritual pill refined by a master who was hired by my six emperors for a high salary.

At first I was worried that the emperor would be deceived, but after taking this pill, I obviously felt much better.

By the way, can you be my dear, understand the art of alchemy?”

Mo Ziming smiled: "Reply to Your Majesty, I understand a little, otherwise I wouldn't be able to see that Your Majesty had taken the pill."

Hearing this, Emperor Yongping couldn't help but feel moved: "I heard that I have a profound Taoism. I wonder if I can open my eyes?"

After all, hearing is false, seeing is true.

"Your Majesty has an order, and that's why I will be ugly!"

After saying that, Mo Ziming took out a small ingot of silver and rubbed it gently. The ingot turned into powder and slid down from his fingers.

As soon as it landed, it turned into a woman dancing gracefully.

"This...this..." Emperor Yongping couldn't help but look shocked.

Seeing this, Mo Ziming smiled, took out another piece of paper and threw it on the ground. The paper man instantly sang and danced as another woman.

Emperor Yongping couldn't help but rub his eyes. Looking back, it was not an illusion.

"Mo Aiqing is indeed a master!"

Emperor Yongping sighed sincerely.

"Your Majesty is too rewarded, these are just some tricks."

Mo Ziming replied modestly.

After a while, Mo Ziming took the spell and continued to talk to Emperor Yongping.

"Mo Aiqing, I know that you are determined to pursue the path of immortality, and you may not have the intention to go to the official career.

However, I still hope you can help me.

Otherwise, after the results are released, I will first enter the Hanlin Academy, and then I will arrange a free time for you.

This will bring the best of both worlds, and it will not affect my dear practice, but I can also take time to help me."

"Thank you for your understanding, I will follow the holy will..."

This time Mo Ziming did not push him back because he had changed his mind after discovering the abnormality of Emperor Yongping's body.

On the surface, Emperor Yongping's life and death have nothing to do with him.

However, if this is a shocking conspiracy and Emperor Yongping suddenly dies, there will be chaos in the world by then.

If the world is in chaos, let alone Mo Ziming himself, he will inevitably be greatly affected.

At worst, you will resign after resigning after the matter is resolved.

“So great!”

Emperor Yongping looked relieved.

After chatting for a few more words, Emperor Yongping couldn't help asking: "From the answers from my beloved, my beloved indeed has a unique concept of governing the country.

With the view of my beloved, what should I do to be called a wise king of the past and be famous in history?”

Normally, ministers cannot answer this question, or dare not answer it casually.

After all, being with the king is like being with the tiger. If you accidentally anger the emperor, you may lose your head.

"Your Majesty, since ancient times, there are only two points that the emperor wants to be famous in history. One is to expand the territory, and the other is to make great achievements."

Emperor Yongping smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I naturally know this basic principle, but it is not easy to do these two points?

Expanding territory means continuous wars, which involve countless people in war, and there is great risk.

As the saying goes, the winner is the king, the loser is the bandit. Winning is of course a good thing, but once you lose... the consequences are unimaginable.

The same is true for great achievements. Even as the emperor, I am not able to do whatever I want as the people say.

Why don’t I want to achieve great success?

But governing the country is no more than governing the family. It affects the whole body. There are too many relationships, interests and systems involved in all aspects, which make people feel helpless…”

At this moment, Emperor Yongping seemed to have revealed his true feelings and expressed his feelings.

After hearing this, Mo Ziming smiled: "It's better to give your Majesty an idea. Relatively speaking, this method is relatively easy to implement, but it has made great contributions."

"Oh?" Emperor Yongping was very surprised and said hurriedly: "Your dear, please tell me."

"Your Majesty, how brilliant was it that all the scholars and schools of thought contend in those days? Saints emerged, and talented people emerged, leaving behind countless works of the world.

Among them is not only a collection of classics, history, and literature, but also astronomy, geography, yin and yang theory, medical divination, Taoist scriptures, opera, craftsmanship, agronomy, etc.
To be continued...