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

Chapter 74 Sooner or later, people will be killed by the word contrast
"Mingchen, Lingyu, these two people don't need to take the palace examination."

"Appoint Ling Yu as the commander-in-chief and dispatch him immediately to Yezhou in the northern border. With General Qu Yangshu as the leader and Ling Yu as the auxiliary, all forces from the three northern border states can be mobilized to counterattack the Beilie Army."

"As for Mingchen...ask him to compose for the Hanlin Academy."

"Regardless of whether Ling Yu achieves results or not, you will discuss with the Prime Minister and select a few suitable people to be appointed as imperial envoys to Beilie to seek peace. They will depart within a month."

"Bring Mingchen with you to the envoy team and tell those people to take Mingchen as the leader."

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart,
Xiao Yu was wearing an imperial robe and sitting in front of a desk, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. His eyes were as calm as an ancient well, and he spoke in a flat voice to the people in front of him.

He was very satisfied with Ling Yu and Ming Chen, one the civil and one the military champions of this imperial examination.

The purpose of the imperial examination was to select talents.

These two people caught his eye, and there was no need to waste time continuing the test.

The situation is tense and urgent. There's no need to worry about the details of the rules. The right thing to do is to quickly send these two people to the northern border to resolve the current crisis.

"Yes."

Xiao Zhengyang lowered his head and responded humbly.

But my mind was full of thoughts.

Mingchen?

I heard this name again.

Of course he knew Ling Yu, after all, it was he who recommended this person into Xiao Yu's sight.

But Mingchen didn't understand.

All we know is that he was the champion of this imperial examination.

However, Xiao Zhengyang is now basically certain that Mingchen is the mysterious man.

All the information can be matched.

Ling Yu and Ming Chen are the bright stars brought out by the troubled times. One of them can save the country, and the two of them can make Qianyuan stable for another hundred years.

When he ascends the throne in the future, with such a right-hand man, he can also realize his ambitions and revive the Qianyuan Dynasty.

Seeing Xiao Zhengyang's humble and submissive appearance, Xiao Yu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Send a message to all prefectures and counties. I offer a reward of ten thousand gold coins to find the world's rare fire and the sacred tree, the Wutong."

"This……"

Upon hearing this, the prince suddenly raised his head, and an expression of embarrassment appeared on his face uncontrollably.

The current situation is chaotic and the building is on the verge of collapse. Every resource needs to be used with caution.

Why did my father bring up these inexplicable requests again?

"Ok?"

Seeing that Xiao Zhengyang seemed dissatisfied, Xiao Yu just frowned slightly, his eyes were deep, and he made a warning sound from his throat.

Xiao Zhengyang came back to his senses and quickly bowed and said, "Your son obeys your command."

……

"Okay, brother, you hid it well enough!"

In the deep and secluded imperial palace, father and son each had their own thoughts and schemed against each other.

On the other side, where the sun shines, close friends are toasting each other.

Mingchen and Lingyu had no idea that their future fate had already been arranged.

In the box,
Mingchen put down his wine glass and teased the person in front of him with a smile.

Ling Yu said helplessly: "I don't even know the identity of my master..."

Mingchen pretended to bow with his hands, his face full of respect: "So you are General Hou's disciple, I am so sorry for your disrespect~"

He had never asked about Sister Dai's background.

Ling Yu: ...

You'd better be really disrespectful!

Sister Dai doesn't know what being sarcastic means.

But she knew that the unlucky guy in front of her was up to no good.

Sister Shaxing drank some wine, her pretty face flushed, and she rolled her eyes at Mingchen: "You should show some respect~"

She actually didn't hate the joking playboy in front of her.

In fact, compared to Lord Feng and the Crown Prince, who were respectful to her because of their master's status, she actually preferred Mingchen's teasing way of getting along with her.

Because she knew that in the eyes of the prince, her identity was just a disciple of the military god Hou Buchen.

But in Mingchen's eyes, she was first and foremost "Ling Yu" and then, coincidentally, she was Hou Buchen's disciple. This was very important to her.

"Hahahaha~"

Sister Dai didn't seem to realize how cute she was.

He is clearly a serious man, decisive and resolute, with some masculinity.

But at this moment, her pretty face was slightly red, her eyes were watery, and her nose smelled of alcohol, as if she was both angry and coquettish.

The contrast is simply too stark.

Sooner or later, people will be killed by the word contrast.

"Hmph~ dear brother, if you tease me again, don't blame me for revealing what happened when you first left Wangyang County~"

Ling Yu glared at Ming Chen and said, "Let everyone know how embarrassed our Master Ming was when he first rode a horse."

She had no doubt that Mingchen could reach a very high position.

After searching my memory for a long time, I finally remembered something that could help me fight back.

After all, this younger brother is very smart, and it is not easy to make him lose face.

"Oh no! This horse is too strong and won't obey!"

"Oh my, oh my~ It must have just rained, the ground is too muddy, it's hard to walk~"

"Brother~ Slow down, wait for me!"

That’s why people say Sister Shaxing is smart. Yin-Yang people also learn very quickly.

She put down her wine glass, winked at Mingchen, and imitated what someone said when they were riding a horse, making all kinds of excuses.

After drinking, she seemed to be more excited. She expressed without any scruples the words she would never say and the behaviors she would never show before.

Maybe it also has something to do with people.

Only in front of Mingchen would she show this side of her.

Mingchen: ...

Finally you caught me.

Mingchen was now beginning to doubt whether he should let this person stay with him for too long. She hadn't learned much that she should have, and she had learned everything that she shouldn't have.

He actually didn't care about it, but he still raised his hands and begged for mercy: "I'm wrong, I'm wrong~ Brother, spare my life~"

"Hey~"

So happy~
It's back, it's all back.

Two months of separation did not seem to dilute the feelings between them. Instead, they became closer and more trusting of each other.

Unspeakable emotions surged in her chest. Ling Yu only felt this way when she was in front of Mingchen.

She doesn't know what it is.

I just feel that Mingchen, a close friend, is much more important than friends like Lord Feng and the Crown Prince.

"Brother, you guessed wrong~"

She lowered her eyes, looked at Mingchen and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that I have passed the imperial examination and will soon be able to go to the northern border to participate in the war."

"Yeah~"

Mingchen had indeed guessed wrong.

The three words "Hou Buchen" are still very valuable.

He smiled and said, "How confident are you, brother?"

Ling Yu was startled when he heard this, then he sobered up and his smile faded a little.

She shook her head at Mingchen: "It's just you and me here. I won't lie to you, I'm not even 100% sure."

She was not very confident to begin with, and after seeing the intelligence from the front line, she felt even more disappointed.

The situation was much worse than she had imagined.

Even though she has thousands of ideas and strategies, there is not enough stage for her to display them.

"But brother, I'm not willing to give up~"

She downed the wine in her cup, her eyes blazing with fire. "I've spent the past decade studying for this. How can I just sit there and watch Qian Yuan and that Northern Lie enemy bandit bow their heads and beg for peace?"

"How many more years do I have to wait?"

"Even if I were to die in the North, I would rather not sit here in the capital and live in a miserable peace."

(End of this chapter)