As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 185 The Strange Qingzhou Governor

Qingzhou, Mingchen's hometown, is a prosperous place.

The weather is good, the land is fertile, the official is a good one, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.

Over the years, people from surrounding states and counties have often fled here, and they are amazed by the scenery they see here.

It is said that Qingzhou was not like this nine years ago.

The prefectures and counties at that time were also run by mediocre and corrupt officials. They flattered their superiors and levied heavy taxes and oppressed the people.

The local officials under him were all flatterers who bullied the inferiors and flattered the superiors.

This caused widespread public resentment, and the well-governed prefectures and counties were thrown into chaos.

But suddenly one day, the prefecture disappeared mysteriously, and no clues could be found at all. The entire Qingzhou fell into a brief chaos.

After a while, the court reappointed an official, and everything gradually returned to normal.

The new officials were capable and took over the mess left by their predecessors, restraining their subordinates and managing people's livelihood.

The entire state and county were put in good order.

He also issued many novel laws, reducing farmers' taxes, cooperating with reputable local industries, encouraging trade, and turning revenue over to the court, building water conservancy projects, improving people's livelihoods, and enforcing the law strictly...

Ever since the new magistrate surnamed Lu came, the lives of the people in Qingzhou have been getting better and better.

Time flies by.

Two generations of emperors passed away in succession, the world was in chaos, and a haze shrouded Qianyuan.

Fortunately, Qingzhou is far away from Kyoto, out of reach and difficult to be restricted by it.

Under such circumstances, Qingzhou Governor Lu Ya did not wait and see. He was the first to publicly express his resistance to the new king of Kyoto, announcing that he had received the secret order of the late emperor. There was a traitor usurping the throne and Kyoto had fallen. He would lead the Qingzhou prefectures and counties to support the second princess Xiao Xinyue as the new king, fight against the traitor, and return to the old capital.

Fortunately, he enjoyed great popularity among the people of Qingzhou, and even some minor disturbances were brought under control.

Qingzhou is tacitly considered to be Xiao Xinyue's territory.

A warm breeze blew, and a team of hundreds of people came from the southeast.

The people of this land have been waiting for a long time, and it seems that their master has finally arrived.

……

"Your Highness, I, Lü Ya, the governor of Qingzhou, pay my respects to His Majesty."

The inspection trip lasted for more than a month and finally arrived at the destination.

On the official road in front of the city gate of Qingzhou Jiqu, a solemn-looking middle-aged man and a group of subordinate officials had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Xiao Xinyue arriving with the escort team, his eyes caught a glimpse of the dissolute young man with a smile on his face and a frivolous temperament.

Then he knelt on one knee and spoke respectfully to Xiao Xinyue.

"Master Lu, please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"

Xiao Xinyue hurried forward and helped him up.

"Lord Lu is loyal and courageous, and his heart is with the world."

"I should thank you for your understanding of justice."

"I am frightened!"

As the selected base camp, the official Xiao Xinyue here was naturally the focus of research.

There are actually some strange things about Lu Ya's reputation and deeds, which are somewhat different from the official information that Chen Yutang brought with him.

Just one thing is that when Lu Ya was in Beijing, he had six concubines and was fond of women, which is inconsistent with the current Qingzhou Governor 'Lu Ya'.

It is said that Lü Ya from Qingzhou was robbed by bandits on the road. His followers and family members were all abducted and killed. Only he was lucky enough to escape and came to Qingzhou.

But it is difficult to change one's nature, and he should continue to marry several wives.

However, he no longer indulged in matters of men and women, but instead immersed himself in government affairs, managing the entire state and county in good order.

This is strange.

He doesn't even have a family or descendants.

Xiao Xinyue spoke official language to him while observing this person.

He has a tall and straight figure, a majestic aura, a long face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a lot of hair and beard.

Sure enough, this appearance is not quite the same as Chen Yutang’s information. How could he change so much in nine years?
The disappearance of the former governor was somewhat hasty and bizarre, and has become an unsolved case with no clues to date.

All the signs and clues have basically pointed out a bold reality.

Thinking of this, she unconsciously glanced at the smiling young man beside her.

She reasonably suspected that this person was involved behind all these strange things.

This person is capable. He has the ability to replace the things that make him uncomfortable and create an environment where he can live comfortably.

Qingzhou is his hometown and his base camp.

This unlucky guy has lived here for so many years. Given his personality, he would never allow a mediocre person to be in charge.

Moreover, after she left the capital, Lu Ya did not even wait and see, but simply chose to support her, the exiled princess. This was too strange.

only……

Nine years ago!
How old was this unlucky guy nine years ago?!
Can you really do such a big thing?

After getting a glimpse of it, she found it a little hard to believe.

Mingchen was like a treasure trove of endless secrets, which could always be dug deeper and could always shock her.

Mingchen on the other side had no idea what the princess was thinking. Instead, he stared blankly at the other side, feeling a little surprised.

"Master Ming, long time no see, how are you?"

The horse's tail flutters in the wind, the breeze decorates the woman's beautiful face, and the female general looks heroic in her military uniform.

The long-lost female general stood on the other side, wearing light armor.

While Her Royal Highness the Princess was speaking official language and being polite to the Governor, she was somewhat rude not to go to see him, but instead took a few steps forward and came to him.

In those bright eyes, deep longing and love seemed to overflow.

But he remained calm on the surface, and looked at the person he loved most, unconsciously revealing a beautiful smile.

It's rare, showing her contrasting and cute side.

Ling Yu. Previously, Ling Yu was sent by Xiao Xinyue to attack Luzhou, northeast of Qingzhou, which refused to support her.

The best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, the next best is to attack their alliances, and the third best is to attack their troops.

Luzhou was a good place, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Ling Yu didn't want to commit massacres, so it would be best to seize it through strategy. She hadn't found the right opportunity yet, so her progress was slow.

Xiao Xinyue has already headed towards Qingzhou, preparing to ascend the throne and announce it to the world.

Under such circumstances, Ling Yu, as an important official, should naturally put down his current work, return and attend the coronation ceremony.

Besides... Mingchen returned with Xiao Xinyue, and Ling Yu missed him very much.

Naturally, she came.

Even earlier than Mingchen.

He had arrived here early with the governor, waiting for Xiao Xinyue and her party with great anticipation.

"Hey, General Ling, Chen misses you so much~"

What's going on?
When I saw the lovely sister Dai, I felt like I was filled with energy in an instant.

Mingchen winked at her and smiled mischievously: "Didn't we agree to wait for me at home?"

Humph, he is narrow-minded and quite vindictive.

Sister Dai didn't keep her promise. I must punish this woman who doesn't keep her word in the future.

"Forehead……"

This guy has never been a good person.

Memories of Dadu Tedu swirled in my mind.

Facing Mingchen's unfriendly gaze, the heroic general paused, as if he had thought of something.

The smile on her lips stiffened a little, a blush unconsciously crept from her ears to the side of her face, and her legs trembled slightly.

This is a damn reflex.

"Cough cough~"

She couldn't help but cough lightly: "This is His Highness's order, I can't..."

The tough general seemed to speak softly and learned to shift the blame onto his superiors.

Mingchen shook his head, not caring about the gazes of the people around him. He took a step forward and gently stroked Ling Yu's long hair: "My General Ling is so beautiful today!"

"Why, my brother is willing to let everyone know that I am your sister?"

Although Ling Yu was wearing light armor now, she was still dressed and done up like a woman.

The beautiful face was exposed in public.

Previously, he had a close relationship with Ling Yu, but neither of them was married.

Others probably think that they both have some weird habits!

"Forehead……"

Ling Yu touched the side of his face and said softly, "I just think about it."

The news that General Ling is a woman is quite shocking.

There were powerful empresses in Qianyuan's history, but there were no particularly famous female generals.

However, it did not cause any chaos.

After all, Ling Yu is well-known, and those deeds cannot be fake.

The army under Ling Yu's rule has strict military discipline and the soldiers are of high quality.

General Ling is General Ling, the leader who leads them to battle and victory.

It doesn't matter whether it's a boy or a girl.

Things that are covered up will eventually be exposed, so it is better to remove them yourself and be open and honest.

Now Ling Yu's reputation and ability are sufficient, and she no longer needs to disguise herself as a man.

She and Mingchen have a close relationship, and she doesn't want to let some inexplicable opinions and rumors be imposed on them.

Besides...

Arrived in Qingzhou!
Qingzhou is Mingchen's hometown, where his parents and relatives live.

The words that Mrs. Feng had said to her were still echoing in her ears.

Before I knew it, it was already this time.

She was ready to meet Mingchen's elders.

At this time, it cannot be made public and let Mingchen's parents think that their child has brought a strange man home.

No matter how smart Mingchen is, he cannot win the hearts of the people.

She had never cared about other people's looks, so she had no idea what Ling Yu was thinking. She just smiled and said, "Tsk tsk tsk~ Then I have to hurry and bring my sister home!"

"What if someone sees it, covets it, and tries to snatch it from me?"

The female general gave him a rare glare: "You can't take it away."

It’s been a long time since we last met, but a short separation is better than a new marriage.

The heroic female general and the handsome scholar seemed to have only each other's reflection in their eyes, and could not tolerate anyone else.

"Disciple! Disciple!"

"It's been so long, have you missed me?"

"Can't you see me?!"

The tattered military flag that returned with Ling Yu from the battlefield swayed in the wind.

Unable to bear the sight of others, an old man with white hair and a wild temperament was wandering around Mingchen, shouting.

However, it did not attract any attention from the traitor who had not been seen for a long time.

The hearty smile on the old ghost's face gradually faded, and in the end... he was puffing his beard and glaring.

"Traitor, you deserve to die!!!"

(End of this chapter)