After listening to what Xiao Hanzheng said, the Emperor thought for a moment.

“Okay, I will ask the palace attendant to give you a token. You can look at the test papers of the examinations in recent years at any time.”

He added: “When you compile the examination question into the booklet, you can also imitate these examination questions into it.”

“At the same time, you can ask your teacher and others to participate.”

“After you pass the examination, or even become a Jinshi, you can print the test booklet.”

Xiao Hanzheng was simply a scholar student now, and it was not a good time to do it.

The Emperor felt that since he wanted to do it, he should do it grandly.

It was meaningless to just focus on children. It would be better to publish a complete set of test questions for children, scholars, and future candidate officials.

Even though there have been examinations to select officials over the years, the ones who stood out were mainly the children of aristocratic families.

To increase the hope of students with disadvantaged backgrounds to rise to prominence, this test booklet would be a good starting point.

He expressed his intention roughly and implicitly.

Xiao Hanzheng knew the Emperor very well and could hear the underlying meaning at once.

He nodded and said with a smile: “What His Majesty said is right. I will start sorting it out first and wait until the examination is over next year to compile it into a booklet and print it.”

“I will discuss it more with the teacher.”

The Emperor liked smart people: “Master Hou has accepted a good student.”

Then he asked casually: “Is this the only reward you want?”

Xiao Hanzheng smiled and replied: “The donation of seeds is all due to my wife and her master. This student is very satisfied to be able to take advantage of it and look through previous examination questions.”

It was just right now. Although it will arouse a lot of jealousy, it will not increase the hatred too much.

If the Emperor rewards them lavishly, it will be too eye-catching, and it will not be good.

He will one day stand in a higher position than in his previous life, and it depends not on rewards, but on actual merits.

The Emperor’s eyes showed a rare hint of appreciation: “As you wish.”

He didn’t believe that Xiao Hanzheng didn’t participate in the seed donation.

Was it just a coincidence? Along with those rumors that were not good for him, the arrival of the God-given seeds emphasized that he was the real heir to the throne chosen by heaven.

Although the Emperor felt that he was indeed the real Emperor, he didn’t think that this matter would be such a coincidence.

Coupled with what Xiao Hanzheng showed today, he was even more convinced that he was a real talent.

The Emperor chatted with Xiao Hanzheng for a while and asked many questions, and Xiao Hanzheng gave some insights.

While the Emperor was very satisfied, he was also a little regretful because Xiao Hanzheng was still a scholar student.

Seeing that the time was almost up, the Emperor asked Mo Qingling to leave with Xiao Hanzheng and his wife.

After the others left, the Emperor picked up a memorial, but couldn’t quite read it.

The words Xi Rong told him two days ago came to his mind again.

Xiao Hanzheng’s wife was not simple, she had many things on her mind that could benefit the country and the people.

She was a master of making money, she can make money with any idea she comes up with.

His niece also decided to open a rouge shop with Shi Qinglou.

It was not an easy thing in itself to be so admired by his arrogant niece.

And Xiao Hanzheng was also a useful talent.

It was just, that he had to wait for a long time for Xiao Hanzheng to pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi.

Then he ordered: “Go to the Hou Family Mansion, and ask Master Hou to enter the palace.”

The palace attendant immediately said respectfully: “Yes!”

Before Xiao Hanzheng and Shi Qinglou went back, Master Hou was announced to enter the palace.

The Emperor first praised Master Hou for being a good student.

Then he roughly stated what Xiao Hanzheng had requested and said before.

He sighed after finishing: “Hey, there is a lack of young and promising talents in the court now.”

Master Hou realized it as soon as he heard it.

He smiled and suggested: “Your Majesty, you can open a special examination event and select more available young people to train in advance.”

The emperor raised an eyebrow: “Special examination event?”

Master Hou nodded: “God has given you good seeds. This is a matter of national celebration, and it’s reasonable to give a special examination event.”

It can be said that Master Hou’s words hit a point.

“What you said makes sense.”

The Emperor changed the subject and asked: “Your student Xiao Hanzheng if he joins in this special examination event, does he have a high chance of passing the Jinshi examination?”

Master Hou was shocked. The Emperor wanted to open a special examination because of his young disciple.

Shi Qingluo must also be a reason.

The old fox was shocked and excited inside his heart, but he didn’t show on his face.

He smiled and said: “Hanzheng’s knowledge is very solid. I am not boasting. But not only he is capable of passing the Jinshi examination, but he is also capable of reaching the top three.”

Xiao Hanzheng was the smartest student he had ever taught.

Not only he was smart and solid in his studies and had high comprehension, but he was also a talented person in government affairs.

That’s why he dared to say such things.

The Emperor was a little surprised: “This is the first time I have heard you praise a student like this.”

Master Hou smiled and said: “Because this student is excellent.”

In most cases, he doesn’t need to be too humble in front of the Emperor. But he also doesn’t let go of the opportunity to help students find a sense of existence.

The Emperor then changed the topic and chatted with Master Hou about other things with a smile.

When Master Hou returned to the courtyard, Xiao Hanzheng greeted him.

Xiao Hanzheng stretched out his hand to support Master Hou: “Teacher, thank you for your hard work!”

The more Master Hou looked at his young disciple, the more he liked him. He was smart, sensible, calm, and filial, which was very good.

If the Emperor opens a special examination event, it can be said that he was one of a kind in Daliang.

However, he could not tell this matter. He could only guess the Emperor’s thoughts.

He said: “Let’s go sit in the study.”

Xiao Hanzheng knew that the teacher had something to say: “Okay!”

The two of them went to the study room.

Xiao Hanzheng saw a Kung Fu tea set in the study, so he took the initiative to make tea.

After brewing, he handed a cup over and said: “Teacher, please!”

Master Hou took the tea made by his precious disciple and took a sip: “Be prepared. A special examination event might take place around February next year.”

Xiao Hanzheng was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and smiled: “This student will prepare well and work hard to pass the exam in one go.”

There was nothing like a special examination event in his previous life.

The Emperor wanted to push a special examination event this time and also called his teacher into the palace. Could it be because of him and his wife?

But he didn’t show in his face that he had guessed this.

If Master Hou knew what he was thinking, he would lament that he, his young disciple, was even more of a fox than him, an old fox.

Master Hou said with a smile: “It’s not about trying hard to pass the exam in one go, but it’s about passing the exam in one go.”

He added: “I told the Emperor that not only can you pass the Jinshi exam, but you can also reach the top three.”

It can be seen that the Emperor wanted to use his young disciple, so he needed to put some pressure and urgency on his young disciple.

Xiao Hanzheng understood: “This disciple will not disappoint or embarrass the teacher.”

*

The General’s Mansion heard the news of Xiao Hanzheng’s visit to the capital immediately.

Xiao Yuanshi asked people to watch Xiao Hanzheng from the time he entered the palace to the time he left the palace.

When he heard the report from his cronies, his eyes were extremely complicated.

Having stayed in the palace for such a long time, it seems that the Emperor should have some liking for this son.

Should he take the initiative to see his son? He couldn’t help but get entangled.

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