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

Chapter 42 The prince is a bit disappointing~
"The most important thing, Your Highness, how many cards do you have in your hand?"

"The court is divided into several factions. How many of them obey you 100%?"

"How can we get rid of the good-for-nothings and sycophants who occupy high positions and drain the country's resources?"

"You have the current emperor above you. If he disagrees with your solution, you can't do anything! What should you do?"

What has been said above is only the biggest external threat we face.

In comparison, what is truly suffocating is the internal troubles that Qianyuan is facing right now.

It's just that the external threat is too obvious, so everyone ignores where the real root of the problem lies.

More than five hundred years have passed, and Qian Yuan's luck is almost over.

Kingdoms and dynasties are a cycle, and these problems are basically unsolvable.

Mingchen looked at the frowning Crown Prince with great interest and placed the heaviest weight on his shoulders: "So, Your Highness, you should just go to bed. Why are you overthinking so much? You haven't even ascended the throne yet!"

“The most frustrating thing in the world is having the will but not the strength.”

Mingchen's words were somewhat impolite.

But what made Xiao Zhengyang helpless was that he seemed... really unable to refute.

With the accumulation of another world's history and civilization, Mingchen's vision is broad enough. Unlike those ministers in the court who are short-sighted and obsessed with power struggles, they have no stance and do not need to be timid and protect themselves.

He was like a mirror, every word he said was sharp and pointed, exposing all the problems clearly and directly pointing to Xiao Zhengyang's heart.

Although these questions were vague, Xiao Zhengyang actually knew them.

But so what if you know?
A person who is deeply trapped in the situation is blinded by fog and entangled. He cannot find a solution to the problem and feels suffocated and desperate.

Now someone appears who reveals it so clearly to him.

He swayed and hurriedly held onto the corner of the table. For a moment, he felt dizzy and the air in his chest seemed to have been sucked out.

Fatigue, illness, weakness...the pain that had been pent up for a long time burst out at this moment.

"..."

"Forehead……"

He covered his chest, his heart beating violently and shaking uncontrollably.

Suddenly, a sweet feeling suddenly rose up my throat.

"Wow..."

He actually spat out a mouthful of blood.

Mingchen: ...

This is the first time someone has vomited blood.

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"Sir, do you have any idea?"

After spitting out a mouthful of blood, Xiao Zhengyang seemed to feel a little more relieved.

Although he couldn't see anyone, he still raised his head, looked at Mingchen with burning eyes, and kept asking.

When we first met, he still looked so cold and bored, but now his eyes were full of eagerness, and even the way he addressed me became "Sir".

He knew that since Mingchen had come, he was talking to him about these things.

Then it must be that she doesn't want to let him go to bed, but wants to continue communicating with him.

Mingchen quietly looked at the worried prince and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, do you really not know the solution to this problem?"

Xiao Zhengyang paused.

This invisible person seems to be able to really see people's hearts.

Seeing that he remained silent, Mingchen continued, "Your Highness, a monarch without dominance and ambition is simply cowardice. You are the crown prince. Are you truly prepared to lead this country?"

Now, Xiao Zhengyang no longer hates this person who uses evil magic.

On the contrary, he felt that this person was a rare person who could speak into his heart.

In just a few words, Mingchen had completely reversed the impression.

He smiled helplessly: "Haha... How can it be as simple as you say, sir?"

The filth that has accumulated over hundreds of years is not so easy to clean up.

His father simply ignored state affairs, but his power remained unchanged.

Intrigues and intrigues in the court are like walking on thin ice.

He is the prince, but only the prince.

"Is it not easy? Or are you afraid, Your Highness?" "For all these years, you haven't had a single chance? Would you rather vomit blood than find an easier way?"

Xiao Zhengyang is not cruel enough.

This prince and Ling Yu should have a lot in common.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhengyang stood there in a daze, his eyes full of thoughts and he was silent.

Mingchen shrugged and didn't want to say more.

You can never wake up a person who pretends to be asleep.

Being kind and wise is not always a virtue. He cares about his reputation and his place in history. He sticks to the bottom line and is unwilling to break the rules.

If Mingchen were in Xiao Zhengyang's position, the world would have changed a lot.

Xiao Zhengyang was silent for a long time.

Mingchen stopped talking too.

He was waiting for the prince to invite him.

In the game of Zhenlong chess, one of the pieces must be killed, after which the situation will suddenly become clear.

The reason why the world is so difficult to solve is that no one dares to drop the "suicidal" move.

Mingchen came here today for this purpose. He can fill in the gap for Xiao Zhengyang.

Those who take the most important step often put in the least effort but receive the greatest rewards.

only……

After a while, Xiao Zhengyang seemed to be afraid that Mingchen would leave, so he kept asking, "Sir, let's talk about the current war in the north and the rebels in the south. Can it be solved?"

"If you can help Qian Yuan solve this problem, I can promise you anything."

The prince is a bit disappointing.
Whether to say it or not is one thing, whether to think about it or not is another.

Mingchen shook his head and said, "If Qianyuan can hold out until winter, there's a chance of victory. Your Highness, do you dare to take the gamble?"

Xiao Zhengyang: ...

dare not.

If we fight for another half a year, there is still only a glimmer of hope.

Not to mention the enemy forces in the north, the rebels in the south are already impossible to deal with.

Ming Chen knew what he was thinking from the look on his face and continued, "Send an envoy to Beilie to negotiate peace. Lead the army south to resist the rebels."

Xiao Zhengyang: ...

He had already thought of the method Mingchen mentioned.

Since we can't fight anymore, of course we have to negotiate peace.

But the thing is, it's easier said than done.

How to do it?

The most critical node and the most difficult step is the first step.

Who will go on the mission? How will the negotiations be conducted?
The reason why the two countries are still fighting to the death with gritted teeth is because they don't want to negotiate peace first.

As the party that takes the initiative to negotiate peace, it inherently loses a lot of initiative.

How much do they cost?
In this war, Bei Lie has already occupied a state, and he will definitely make another big request for another state.

Land, food, gold and silver... Qianyuan was already in tatters. If he signed a treaty that was humiliating and detrimental to the country, how would he explain this to his ancestors? How would he explain this to the soldiers and civilians of Qianyuan?
Now in the court of Qianyuan, who can accept the order in times of crisis and go to Beilie to negotiate with the enemy country to reach a contract that will not cause too much loss but can make the other party withdraw its troops?
He couldn't find anyone with such talent.

Even if he, the crown prince, took the risk of going to Beilie himself, it might not work.

And it's a tough job.

Those who are sent as envoys to sign unequal treaties are destined to be remembered by history and despised by the people.

Xiao Zhengyang shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Sir, you are joking. How about…"

Before he could finish his words, he suddenly thought of something.

His eyes suddenly lit up.

Those good-for-nothings in the court are no good, but...what about this person in front of me?

This person...

(End of this chapter)