Zhizhou: \"You're An Official, But You're Raising A Bunch Of Demonesses?

Chapter 86: What do you want to do? Whom do you choose?

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Bai Yu also smiled and agreed, sitting in front of the emperor.

The second time they met, there was no longer the tension and hostility they had at first.

"How is it? Scholar Bai, you are now famous throughout the world, admired by many!"

Lan Su did not mention the scroll that made him angry and helpless.

He just looked at this young scholar with interest, teasingly saying.

Like a senior in the family, looking at an outstanding junior, it seemed quite intimate.

The tone also implied that this top scholar was given by the emperor, so don't forget it.

"Hehe!"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "In the past, I was nothing to boast about, but now I am carefree. With the wind at my back, I can see the brilliance of the sun in a day."

"I am naturally proud."

"What are you going to do with it?"

When one is successful and in the limelight, there is no need to hide.

Labor and capital are the coolest!

"Hahaha!"

"You!"

Can I say you deserve it?!

Youthful vigor, the spirit of a scholar.

Listening to Bai Yu's eloquent poem, his eyes were full of self-confidence.

Lan Su couldn't help but laugh heartily.

Having seen the ministers in the court engage in power struggles and deceit, their hearts and mouths not in harmony.

But when he saw this extraordinary minister, it was a completely different scene.

He had lofty ambitions and meticulous thoughts, with a wisdom and level of thinking that ordinary people could hardly reach.

No one knew what he was thinking.

But sometimes,

He was direct and straightforward, not pretending, expressing his desires openly.

The more he looked, the more he liked it.

"Now that the exams are over, and you are about to enter the court, what do you want to do?"

Lansu lightly tapped the table with his index finger, looking with great interest at this talented and extraordinary young man.

The simple greetings were over, now it was time to discuss business.

"Your Majesty, does the minister have the power to choose what he wants to do?"

Look, the civil servant just passed the exam, and without starting from the grassroots level, he can freely choose his position?

What kind of noble relative is this!

Bai Yu smiled and asked in return.

Lansu looked at him with a smile, and said a shocking statement: "Of course, if you want to be the prime minister, we will let you be!"

Bai Yu: .......

Bai Yu disrespectfully rolled his eyes at the old emperor and said, "Your Majesty, don't you want to listen to what you're saying?"

He, a sixteen-year-old young scholar without any background, started with no foundation and was directly given a position higher than others.

What will be the consequences?

Now is not the time when imperial power is at its peak, when the emperor's words and actions are absolute. The top power in the court has long been divided and intertwined by interest groups.

Official positions have never fully represented power.

Even a noble like the Marquis of Xinyuan is only a fifth-rank official in the court.

The old emperor did this, and if it weren't for Long Jiejie's protection, Bai Yu would have "mysteriously disappeared" the next day.

And Lansu would also suffer a lot.

It is unreasonable both in terms of emotions and reason.

Although he has a trump card to ensure basic safety, Bai Yu believes he can fight against these people.

But there is no need to!

It's pure foolishness to be a target, to be the emperor's pawn, a daredevil, isn't it?

It's pure self-inflicted trouble.

The limelight that should be shown can be shown freely,

But what shouldn't be shown will only make him look foolish.

He wants to be promoted quickly, but not like this.

Bai Yu is well aware that his stage is not actually here in Gansu.

The old emperor's good days are numbered.

His stage is in the era that belongs to Lan Xi and Lan Chi.

Lan Su laughed heartily, "Hahaha, as long as you are confident, even if it goes against the world, I don't mind letting you sit on it."

You brat, don't you see yourself?

You're not a good person either!

A person who adheres strictly to reason cannot be judged by common sense.

A peerless courtier who has no predecessors and no successors.

Which decent person can argue with the emperor, stand their ground, and say such rebellious words, and still leave unscathed?

Look at the things you've done before, can a normal person do them?

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall!

Unless you have confidence to solve everything.

If Bai Yu is confident,

He can really put himself in the court, fight against those cunning old foxes, and stir up this muddy water.

To become prime minister at the age of sixteen,

Looking at the history of this world, it is extremely explosive.

Regardless of the outcome, at least it will leave a strong mark in the history books.

"No!"

Bai Yu shook his head, "I am just an ordinary scholar, Your Majesty, please don't trouble me."

He likes to plan everything in advance and doesn't like to do things beyond his control.

"Tsk~"

The old emperor shook his head with some regret.

When this brat needs to be clear-headed, he is clear-headed. He is not someone who gets carried away easily.

"What do you want to do then? Shi Hongqu from the Imperial Academy begged me for a long time during the morning court yesterday, wanting you to take a position in the Imperial Academy."

"The Imperial Academy pays a thousand gold for four sentences, and a thousand gold for one character. This matter has spread."

"How about it, let's chat about your 'heart is reason, conscience is virtue, knowledge and action are integrated'."

"Teaching my imperial children in the Imperial Academy is also an option."

Lan Su said with interest.

Bai Yu: ......

Do the Lan family members enjoy discussing reasoning so much?

The Grand Princess is indeed Your Majesty's biological daughter!

"I don't enjoy studying," Bai Yu shook her head lightly and said to Lan Su, "Compared to this, shouldn't Your Majesty reflect on how he can afford so much money?"

According to the salary given by the court, even if the Imperial Academy saved for several lifetimes, they wouldn't be so wealthy.

To casually take out so much money to buy a few pieces of ink treasures.

The smile on Lan Su's face froze instantly.

He snorted lightly, glared at Bai Yu, and said, "Then what do you want to do?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Just follow the rules. Your Majesty can give me a position in the Hanlin Academy, let me go in and study, and then promote me quickly."

The Hanlin Academy is where the current elite intellectuals of the court gather, it is a place to cultivate talent and hope, to help the emperor handle government affairs, and draft confidential memorials...

In the words of another era, it can be considered as the emperor's secretary.

Throughout the ages, those who excelled in the imperial examinations were basically arranged to be here, to grow and learn quickly, and then to enter various positions.

Bai Yu also didn't want to do laborious and miscellaneous tasks, he just needed an official position to enter the government. The size of the position didn't matter for the time being.

People always pursue those illusory official positions.

Little do they know, when the layers of mist are cleared away,

These positions are nothing more than floating duckweed, rootless trees,

They are just convenient management set up by people, whether it's up or down, it's all a matter of the emperor's word.

And your own value, the power you hold, the people involved in it... that's what's most important.

He just needs to ensure that his 'official position' in the hearts of Lan Su, Lan Xi, Lan Chi... rises quickly.

Lan Su glanced at Bai Yu,

Nodded lightly and agreed, "Alright!"

If they don't engage in some tricky operations, the pressure he faces will be smaller.

The two fell silent for a moment,

Lan Su let out a sigh, raised his head, his gaze sharp, looking into Bai Yu's eyes, and asked, "You've met Lan Chi and Lan Xi, right?"

Bai Yu's expression remained calm and nodded lightly, "Yes!"

"How are they?"

Bai Yu replied, "Lan Xi is gentle and intelligent, a sage who is diligent; Lan Chi is brave and unparalleled, decisive and powerful."

Lan Su leaned forward slightly, his voice deep, and asked, "Then who do you choose?"