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

Chapter 194 Chen and Chen

"Then...what is that?!"

"Phoenix, it's a phoenix, right?"

"This is a divine beast! Born with extraordinary powers, this is truly a blessing from heaven, isn't it?"

"The phoenix is calling, and the phoenix is blessing the throne. This has never happened before! This is a good omen!"

"Your Majesty is the king appointed by Heaven!"

"Long live your Majesty!"

……

The gorgeous and graceful phoenix soars into the sky, spreading its wings and soaring into the sky.

Under the bright sunshine, the wings bathed in golden flames shone brightly, and the colorful and gorgeous tail feathers swept across the sky, beautifying the time, leaving behind a dazzling trace, and dropping dots of fluorescent light, which was dreamy and stunningly beautiful.

It is the venerable one in the sky, the king of birds.

"Wow!"

The divine bird covered the sun in the sky, looked down at the subjects below, and let out a loud cry.

The breeze is blowing, the clouds are swirling,
Sacred and majestic.

At a moment like this, flying high into the sky, with wings covering the rooftop, what does it portend?
The incredibly beautiful mythical beast suddenly jumped out, staring at the civilians below with their eyes wide open, marveling at it, and some of them even knelt down unconsciously.

Among the crowd of officials, Mingchen smiled and nodded slightly.

People in this era believed in the protection of immortals and the destiny given by heaven and earth.

The new king ascended the throne, and the phoenix took shelter under his dome. Such a magnificent vision must have been recorded in epic poetry.

Xiao Xinyue's ascension to the throne didn't fulfill her long-cherished wish, which was contrary to Mingchen's expectations. It seemed that perhaps she would need to recover the entire Qianyuan, unify the world, and once again declare herself king.

But this is not a big problem. If we can't create a natural phenomenon, we can create one artificially.

Fengming Jiqu, plus the previous Jinlin Yuetianmen... Xiao Xinyue's cards are enough.

I believe that many people will come to invest in the future.

Among the officials, Ji Wen saw the phoenix soaring in the sky, narrowed his eyes, counted with his fingers, and turned to look at the young powerful official in the front.

It soars freely in the sky, attracting the attention of all people.

Inexplicably, he felt a warm current flowing around his body, and an invisible force was flowing, as if he was blessed by something, and his magic power was also rising steadily.

After transforming into a phoenix, she traveled thousands of miles day by day, improving her strength. After returning home, she discussed it with Grandpa Tree.

Now she is very strong!

If he meets the hand that grew out of the sun again, he will definitely be in trouble.

"Ah."

The mythical bird Phoenix soars in the sky, magnificent and beautiful.

As the first person to bathe in its glory, Xiao Xinyue was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

She knew that Mingchen had a white bird that could change size, and she also knew that it turned into a red bird after returning from the south.

Now it doesn’t seem difficult to guess who created this phoenix.

But it doesn't matter. Bathed in the sunshine, she looked down at the thousands of subjects below, her eyes filled with lingering lofty sentiments.

At this moment, she finally fulfilled her long-cherished wish and ascended to this lofty position. She will also shoulder this responsibility and start the next era.

The minister's gaze towards the playboy was particularly scorching.

Their eyes met, and the peerless king smiled brightly, raised his arm, and said loudly: "From now on, I am the king!"

The heavens, earth, mountains and rivers, and the heroic spirits of ancestors were all calling in her ears at this moment.

The invisible power spread outward in circles from Xiao Xinyue.

"Long live your Majesty!!!"

"Long live your Majesty!!!"

"Long live your Majesty!!!"

The divine bird flew higher and higher, until it flew above the clouds in the sky and disappeared.

And the millions of people below also turned their attention back to the protagonist who climbed onto the rooftop.

From now on, this person will be their leader.

Ordinary people, officials in power, soldiers on guard...

They seemed to be infected by some invisible spirit, their blood and energy were full, their bodies were full of strength, they all had respectful expressions on their faces and kept shouting loudly.

They firmly believed that this new king, blessed by heaven and earth, would bring happiness to everyone.

……

At night, the full moon is bright and the evening breeze is blowing.

In Ji Qu's new palace, the night was dotted with stars, and the guards were standing guard faithfully.

Before Xiao Xinyue arrived, Huang Xiao had been expanding the governor's mansion as a political center in preparation for the construction of the new imperial palace.

Due to the limited time, it is impossible to build it as majestic and magnificent as Yueyang City.

But although the sparrow is small, it has everything: the court for holding court, the Hall of Mental Cultivation for working, the bedroom for the emperor to rest... it has everything he needs.

It is much better than the beggar-sized palace built by the Blood-Cloaked Army in the wasteland.

Although it was simplified, the coronation ceremony was still an extremely important ceremony with complicated affairs, and everyone was very tired.

The ministers are tired, the people are tired, and the newly appointed emperor is even more tired.

And now, everything has settled.

The gentle new king was wearing a brocade dragon robe and standing on a high platform in the palace, looking up at the dome quietly, looking at the bright full moon and the stars.

He held a swaying wine glass in his hand, his chin slightly raised, and his narrow eyes showed a bit of awe and pride.

Keep away from strangers.

But at this moment, there was another person beside her.

The evening breeze blew up a few strands of the empress's hair.

"Mingchen, the Phoenix in the Daytime was your work, right?"

Mingchen is special to Xiao Xinyue.

It's normal for him to be here.

Xiao Xinyue turned her head, and the appearance of this playboy was reflected in her eyes.

They have known each other for a long time, and the other party has witnessed her transformation from being childish and cowardly to being firm and persistent now.

She was able to get to where she is now because Mingchen provided her with a vital support.

However, Xiao Xinyue seemed to have never understood this unpredictable person from beginning to end.

"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter whose handwriting it is."

The little red bird stood on the branch of the tree, tilted its head, and looked at the two people with interest.

From now on, Mingchen will call this woman "Your Majesty"
Mingchen said with a smile: "What matters is the result."

"Mingchen, do you still remember what we said in Luoli City in the northern border?"

At that time, did I ever imagine that there would be a day when I would be crowned emperor?

Mingchen shook his head, and said in a rather unsure manner, "Your Majesty, I don't remember. You and I are still young. We might as well leave the opportunity to reminisce about the past to our old selves."

He invested in the original shares back then, and now the price has obviously reached its peak, and his worth is inestimable.

"Ah!"

Xiao Xinyue chuckled.

This guy is usually very lazy, casual and frivolous, but he has very high expectations of her.

Be strict with others and lenient with yourself.

"Mingchen, I have always had a question."

Today is a rare day for Xiao Xinyue to relax and take a break.

After tomorrow she will sit on that high seat, working day and night, shouldering the weight of the world.

Until she achieves her goal.

The wine glass in her hand rippled with fine wine, her eyes sparkling as she turned to look at Mingchen: "Do you call yourself 'Chen'? Is this 'Chen' in your name? Or is it the 'Chen' of your position as a subject?"

The name Mingchen is quite shameless.

Mingchen was speechless, then smiled and asked, "Does it matter? Whatever Your Majesty thinks is what is said."

"Or, in other words, what does Your Majesty want Chen to call himself?"

Xiao Xinyue paused when she heard this.

After a moment's silence, she turned to him and said, "Sometimes, I wish I could be the minister of my subordinates, but when I think about it, the Chen in Mingchen seems pretty good too."

Mingchen is a very disciplined person sometimes, but very undisciplined sometimes.

Being a king is destined to be aloof, and no matter how wise your subjects are, they will always be in awe of you.

Having a person like Mingchen is actually not a bad person.

At least that's what Xiao Xinyue thinks now.

"Hahaha, really~"

"Then Chen can be trusted~"

Mingchen said with a smile: "Don't let the world be peaceful in the future. Your Majesty will find a reason to deceive the emperor and kill all nine generations of my clan."

"Humph."

Xiao Xinyue snorted and drank the wine in the glass.

I don’t know if it was because he was drunk or for some other reason.

The pretty face was dyed with a charming blush. The beauty was wearing an imperial robe. Her eyes were filled with water, reflecting the appearance of the person in front of her. Her pretty face was flushed and her breath was as fragrant as orchid.

The moonlight was bright, casting a little silver light on her body.

Majesty, pride and beauty are skillfully combined in her.

She moved closer to Mingchen, her pretty face was close at hand, and the hot air mixed with the wine hit her face.

"Exterminate your entire clan? But do you want to exterminate me as well?"

A soft touch spread from the corner of her lips. Under the light of the full moon, Mingchen could clearly see the empress's bright eyes, trembling eyelashes, and even the fine hairs on her face.

Relax today and let Xiao Xinyue choose any emotion to flow.

There is no need to hide feelings.

She understood what love meant better than Ling Yu, who was confused and ignorant since coming down the mountain.

She looked up at him, her eyes as bright as the stars in the sky: "I am the emperor. If I want you to be a 'minister', you are a minister. If I want you to be a 'Chen', you are Chen."

The pride and arrogance unique to emperors seemed to begin to appear in her.

"Mingchen..."

"I still need a successor... The sign of a stable regime is a stable successor..."

The Human King is a human being, and as a human being, he will experience birth, old age, sickness and death.

A stable successor can give an explanation to the ministers and the people.

It was getting late and Xiao Xinyue felt a little tired today.

Especially, after talking to Mingchen.

She leaned against Mingchen's chest, speaking softly with broken words.

The warmth from the other person made her feel at ease, and her will became more and more confused.

Since her defection, she has been busy day and night, thinking about the future before falling asleep and immersing herself in complicated affairs after waking up.

She had never told anyone, but she was really tired. As her words gradually became fainter, the world in front of her became more and more hazy. She leaned against Mingchen, closed her eyes, and heard shallow breathing.

Mingchen was quite bold and put his arms around Her Majesty's waist to prevent her from falling.

A faint fragrance wafted in. Looking at the man's peaceful sleeping face, Mingchen finally shook his head and sighed softly, "How could someone suddenly fall asleep while chatting?"

Xiao Xinyue was not the Ling Yu who pretended to be drunk and asleep.

This guy was really tired and fell asleep.

There was shallow breathing, eyelashes trembling, and a smile on the corners of her lips.

He was clearly the most honorable emperor, yet he had no guard at all.

In the dim light of the moon, the scholar held the emperor in his arms and his figure gradually disappeared into the distance.

……

"Yun Zheng is gifted with intelligence and exceptional talent. He conquered Cangzhou with wisdom and diligently enacted new laws. I hereby promote you to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and grant you the title of Junior Tutor as a token of my appreciation."

The next day, all the ministers were present in the Xiqian court, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Xiao Xinyue was graceful and noble, with an awe-inspiring demeanor. She sat upright on the throne, overlooking the ministers below.

The beauty of that night did not seem to leave any trace on her face.

In front of him, a minor official with a loud voice was holding the imperial edict in his hands and reading it out.

The revolution has achieved a phased victory, and of course we must share the fruits of victory with everyone, otherwise who will follow you!

Before the establishment of the new dynasty, everyone was a makeshift team discussing matters.

After the dynasty is established, a bureaucratic system and a reward and punishment system must be set up to keep everything running smoothly.

This is the first big thing.

In terms of official positions, there are slight adjustments in the details, but the overall framework remains unchanged and everyone is familiar with it.

Among the ministers, a young man looked a little excited. He bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

His long-cherished wish and ambition finally found a way to be realized.

The people around him looked at the young man and couldn't help but sigh for him.

In a sense, this man is younger than the evil Lord Ming. He caught up with the time and seized the opportunity, which is why he soared to success.

Without going through the imperial examination, he was directly promoted to a third-rank official.

Envy.

But no one questioned it, after all, they really did something practical.

With only ten people, they captured an entire state. This legend is still circulating among the people!

"Feng Xiaozhong is honest and upright, possesses both moral integrity and talent, and is selfless and dedicated to public service. He has won my heart..."

"Xiao Ling is unparalleled in his bravery, risking his own life to save me from danger..."

"Chen Yutang..."

"Lü Ya..."

Xiao Xinyue's team has been with her all the way and has experienced the trials and tribulations of life.

In a sense, these people are all founding fathers. She has seen and anticipated their temperaments, abilities, and levels of loyalty...

Therefore, we are not stingy in giving out generous rewards.

As each name was mentioned, the ministers bowed respectfully.

As long as you make a contribution, His Majesty will notice it and will not hesitate to reward and praise you.

Exciting.

At the end, the minor official glanced at the two people in front.

He said loudly: "General Ling led 200,000 people to submit to me. He is deeply aware of justice, has stabilized the country, and has made great contributions to the country. He is granted the title of General Jianwei and the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery."

At that moment, all the ministers looked at the heroic female general in military uniform, with shock in their eyes.

He was promoted to the rank of first-rank military officer and was also granted the title of marquis.

Since the founding of Qianyuan, there has never been a female general in history who has reached her current position.

But he really deserves the title.

If she had not surrendered at the critical moment and sent an army of 200,000, Xiao Xinyue's path would have been a hundred times more difficult, and she would have had no confidence to establish a new dynasty.

Ling Yu's face was solemn. He clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

This is not over yet, there is another heavyweight.

The minor official let out a soft breath and looked respectfully at another young minister, who was not yet twenty years old. "Mingchen is a master strategist, able to win victories thousands of miles away. Since leaving Yueyang, he has repeatedly come up with brilliant strategies and established the foundation of the new dynasty. He is truly my right-hand man. He has been appointed Minister of Rites, Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace, Grand Tutor, and Junior Tutor, and has been granted the title of Marquis of Jing'an."

The last person to be rewarded has been announced.

This young man, who had been in the officialdom for just one year and was not even twenty years old, climbed to the highest position in full view of a group of officials.

During the old dynasty, Mingchen had already held the position of a third-rank minister, and was also a cabinet minister with the title of Shaofu.

The reward must be taken to a higher level.

Now he has gone one step further and can be said to be the chief minister of the cabinet, the highest position among ministers. He is so young and is truly the first one to do so since the founding of Qianyuan.

He was also granted the title of Marquis. Most titles were a symbol of honor for military commanders, rarely bestowed upon civilians, as this could easily spark controversy. However, being granted the title meant that he enjoyed the emperor's trust, and even if he hadn't fought in battle, he must have had some outstanding achievements.

But... since the target is this devilish young man, everything seems to be as it should be.

The ministers have begun to ignore Mingchen's age.

This guy is a monster, with advanced strategic thinking, and can see through people's hearts. It seems that he can succeed in everything he does.

He was the person most trusted by His Majesty, so it didn't seem strange that he became the chief civil servant.

"Chen thanks Your Majesty for your kindness."

Before I knew it, the first goal of leaving home seemed to have been achieved.

Those who hold power can do whatever they want to be corrupt.

Mingchen smiled at the almighty empress, bowed and wrote.

Their eyes met, and the memory of the two of them together under the moon on the day of the coronation also echoed in their minds.

"It doesn't matter!"

Xiao Xinyue, the other person, didn't say much, but when it was Mingchen's turn, she pointed out something, and her tone was particularly strong: "Master Ming, just remember my kindness, don't be lazy, participate more in state affairs, and share my worries."

Mingchen: ...

"Chen obeys the decree."

After Mingchen finished reading out the finale, the awarding of prizes came to an end.

For a moment, the ministers had different expressions and various thoughts were running through their minds.

Yun Zheng, who was standing by, frowned slightly when he saw this scene.

There is actually nothing wrong with the reward for Ling Yu and Ming Chen alone.

Xiao Xinyue’s current progress is inseparable from the great help of these two people, Wen and Wu.

Both of them are capable and talented people who can handle high positions.

But the problem is that Ling Yu is a woman, and she married Ming Chen some time ago, so the two are from the same family.

This means that the supreme power of the Xin Dynasty fell into the hands of this family, and it was almost overshadowing the royal power.

This is not so good.

I just hope that these two are really as loyal as the rumors say, and will not form cliques for personal gain.

Otherwise, there will be endless disasters.

In fact, Xiao Xinyue has also thought about this problem. She is not worried about the loyalty of the two. If they turn the tables, Xiao Xinyue will accept it.

What she was thinking about was actually the issue of reputation.

No matter what you do, you can never stop others from gossiping.

Mingchen also told her that official positions are empty and power is real.

Although he always boasts that he holds the power over the world, he is actually very lazy and doesn't like to get involved in complicated affairs.

However, Xiao Xinyue thought that those positions always needed to be filled. Giving them seats without giving them power would lead to open and covert fighting, which would easily breed arrogance and be counterproductive. It would be better to simply let this playboy take the position. Although his reputation among the people was not particularly loud, the ministers present were convinced of Mingchen's ability.

He held a high position among the ministers, which prevented others from having any suspicious thoughts and reduced internal consumption.

Everyone had their own ideas, but no one raised any objections.

This matter is settled.

Xiao Xinyue paused, then said to everyone, "The new dynasty has just been established, and there is much to be done. I hope you will all contribute your efforts to help me accomplish great things."

"I will do my best."
Xiao Xinyue nodded and continued, "There is still a major shortage of officials in our dynasty. I wish to inform all prefectures and counties to reintroduce the imperial examination system and recruit talents. I have handed this matter over to you, Lord Jia, to handle it."

The middle-aged man she named paused for a moment, then bowed and said, "I obey your command."

"Dengzhou Governor Liu Jiansheng suddenly passed away due to a bolt from the blue. I would like to send Lord Shi to Dengzhou and appoint him as Governor. Is Lord Shi willing?"

Speaking of the bolt from the blue, Ji Wen among the ministers secretly touched his nose.

An old man shook his body and said respectfully, "This old minister is willing to share your majesty's worries."

"The Governor of Luzhou is stubborn and still resisting. I order General Ling to lead 70,000 troops north to attack the city. We must prioritize appeasement and refrain from excessive killing."

Sister Dai was serious and bowed to Xiao Xinyue, saying, "I obey your command."

She was originally a general, and having reached this position, it was natural for her to serve the monarch.

When the world is at peace, she will share happiness and leisure with her husband.

"The Shen River in the east is a crucial line of defense for our dynasty against the Dong bandits. General Xiao is commanded to lead 100,000 troops to garrison the various ferry crossings and guard against enemy raids across the river."

"The minister obeys the order!"

"The new law is spreading..."

"New seeds are being distributed..."

Xiao Xinyue is indeed a talented king.

Sitting on the throne, he told the story in detail, arranging the reasons for each matter, the dispatch of personnel, and the precautions in an orderly manner. There was nothing wrong with it.

The ministers at most made some minor suggestions, and the emperor would follow them and prepare to implement them further down the chain.

The entire court's meetings were extremely efficient.

This is all the result of Xiao Xinyue's diligent thinking day and night.

Some of the people in the court were old people who had come all the way from Kyoto. They remembered what the court was like when Xiao Yu was in charge.

The new dynasty was established and flourished, without any trace of the previous lifeless and depressing feeling.

They seemed to see the shadow of the prince who had been in power for two months in this empress.

Xiao Xinyue is healthier, more energetic, more majestic, bolder and more decisive than her father.

With such a king as our leader, the future seems full of hope.

After the meeting was over.

"Report!"

The messenger outside the palace announced loudly: "Your Majesty, the Xiongnu envoys are requesting an audience outside the palace."

A few days ago, this group of Hun envoys arrived, but it was only because the process had reached this point that they were qualified to meet the emperor.

The purpose of coming to Qingzhou to report was to congratulate the new emperor of Xiqian on his ascension to the throne, to send him gifts, and to establish a lasting friendship.

But Xiao Xinyue didn't think that their purpose was really to celebrate.

These barbaric and unreasonable people are obviously enemies, not friends, and they have no good intentions.

Xiao Xinyue frowned when she heard this: "Let them in."

(End of this chapter)