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

Chapter 87: Bai Yu's Three Requests, Facing the Unyielding Historian

"Then who do you choose?"

Bai Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying, "Your Majesty, it's not appropriate for you to ask me such a question, right?"

Lan Su only glared at him and said, "Don't interrupt, I just want to hear your opinion."

Bai Yu shrugged, not bothering to hide anything, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be the eldest princess."

"The eldest princess is beautiful and has a generous personality. It's enjoyable to work under her."

"The second prince is too domineering. I don't like rulers who are too forceful."

His reasons were both genuine and pure.

Praising one and criticizing the other,

He clearly conveyed his evaluation of the two to Lan Su.

"Mm."

Lan Su nodded lightly, as if he had expected this.

The probability of Lan Chi winning over Lan Xi is not high.

He basically understood this brat's temperament to some extent.

With such a huge advantage in innate talent, if Lan Xi still can't catch up to Lan Chi, then he must be really lacking!

"Of course, everything depends on Your Majesty's will. I will do my best to assist."

Bai Yu smiled and added.

Believe you? I must be a fool.

Lan Su glanced at him.

He paused for a moment and continued to ask, "What reward do you want?"

Being the top scholar, there should be some rewards.

Gold, silver, silk, mansions...

"Haha, as long as Your Majesty gives it, it's fine."

If there are rewards, I'll accept them.

Bai Yu thought that he wouldn't refuse. As if he thought of something, he said to Lan Su, "As for the mansion, I want Xuan Yun Mansion..."

"Xuan Yun Mansion?"

The old emperor raised an eyebrow and searched for relevant information in his mind.

Seemingly remembering something, he asked, "The feng shui here isn't very good! Are you sure you want to choose this place?"

Xuanyun Mansion, the mansion bestowed upon the previous generations of great generals.

That's right, it's the mansion of the Blood Slaughter General, Yun Yao.

After Yun Yao's death, his reputation was ruined, and the mansion was taken back and rebuilt.

A new Xuanyun Mansion was built.

However... people often say that the place is filled with the aura of blood slaughter, and the general suffered a great injustice. The feng shui is bad, and it's often haunted.

So, it was basically abandoned.

Lan Su didn't expect that Bai Yu would want this place.

"Yes, I want this place."

For others, it's a haunted house.

But for him, it's a good place.

After all, General Yun Yao has met him in his dreams.

"Alright."

If you, a talented monster, can't take care of yourself and need the emperor's care, then you have no value.

If Bai Yu wants it, then Lan Su will give it to him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Besides that, I have three more things that I want Your Majesty to agree to."

Lan Su raised an eyebrow. "Speak."

"First, I want the examinee Ji Yao Yun to be my subordinate."

Compared to the brilliant Bai Yu,

Miss Lingbi is the opposite extreme, still unknown and insignificant.

She is a true grassroots civil servant and basically has to start from the bottom.

"Heh!"

The old emperor raised an eyebrow at the words, chuckled lightly, and glanced at Bai Yu with interest. "Alright."

A young and charming person, who knows if he can control him in the future.

Bai Yu nodded and continued, "Secondly, I would like to request the release of an examiner named Liu Zonghui and have him work under me."

By saving Old Liu, I can see if I can complete Xiao Hei Mao's hint.

In addition, he can also help with miscellaneous tasks, killing two birds with one stone.

"Hmm?"

Bai Yu said, "He has some connection with my subordinates. As you know, I wrote the article, and I can guarantee that it won't be leaked. What do you think?"

He seemed to know what was on Lanzu's mind, as if he lived in Lanzu's heart.

Before Lanzu could speak, Bai Yu had already made a promise.

He only promised to protect Old Liu, without much kindness.

Since Bai Yu said so, Lanzu naturally agreed, "Alright."

"E..."

Bai Yu let out a sigh of relief and looked into Lanzu's eyes, saying, "Your Majesty, I request the restoration of General Yun Yao's noble title, posthumously award him the title of Marquis, clear his name, and establish a shrine for him."

"?!?!"

The emperor, who had been sitting comfortably and relaxed, suddenly sat up straight.

He furrowed his brows and looked at Bai Yu, "Do you know what you're saying?"

The first two matters were trivial and completely under Lanzu's control, so he could make the decision himself.

However, with this third matter, the other party suddenly changed the topic, completely exceeding Lanzu's expectations.

Why did Bai Yu suddenly bring up this matter?

What does this matter have to do with him?

Bai Yu nodded slightly, "I naturally understand."

He asked Lanzu, "I ask Your Majesty, do you think General Yun Yao is a hero, a champion, or... as Emperor Hui said, a treacherous rebel?"

Lanzu: ...

The emperor pondered for a moment and nodded gently, "He is a hero.

General Yun's case is a great injustice!

This is something that every person in Qianyuan knows.

To the enemy state of Northern Zhou, Yun Yao was a devil, a butcher.

But to Qianyuan,

He was a true defender of the nation, fighting for the dignity and honor of our country, a national hero.

If it weren't for Huide's three urgent summons that Yunyao ignored, she wouldn't have been able to use her 100,000 Blood Demon Army to march to the capital of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and cause the downfall of a nation.

... Seeking flowers...

Even the emperor cannot deny this fact.

Yunyao is indeed an extraordinary general, turning the tide of the war, invincible in her attacks, and victorious in every battle. She is a hero of the Qianyuan Dynasty.

In public, this topic is avoided, but it can be discussed casually with Bai Yu.

"Your Majesty, have you ever thought about this question?"

"After 100 years, after 200 years, after 1000, when time stretches infinitely, both you and I will turn into a handful of yellow soil."

"Who can escape the judgment of history?"

"Who will not be judged by future generations?"

"Whatever deeds one has done, whether good or bad, will be meticulously recorded and passed down!"

"Huide has already passed away, and what he has done has come to an end. It cannot be changed anymore. In a few hundred years, the Qianyuan Dynasty may perish, dynasties may change, and eras may shift. At that time, emperors can become topics of discussion, and their right and wrong, merits and faults, will be judged by others... Do you think he will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame and despised by future generations?"

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Bai Yu's voice was calm and every word effortlessly entered Lansu's heart.

Faced with the unyielding historical records, this was also a heavy consideration for many ambitious emperors.

Who wouldn't want to leave behind a name as a sage for future generations to admire?

Yun Yao had experienced two emperors in his time. The first was Emperor Liewu, who was considered an above-average Ming emperor. He employed wise ministers and capable generals, won wars, and revitalized the country. Unfortunately, he died suddenly.

The next emperor to ascend the throne was Emperor Hui, who was young but completely different from his predecessor. He indulged in pleasure, disregarded state affairs, favored his cronies, had a narrow vision, and harmed his loyal subjects. In the end, this led to the decline of national strength and chaos in the court, leaving a mess for the next generation, including Lansu, to deal with.

"The whole world knows about General Yun Yao's unjust fate. He dedicated his life to the military, defending the country and fighting on the battlefield. He resolved the affairs of the world for the emperor, bringing peace to the land. However, he didn't win fame and recognition in his lifetime..."

Bai Yu continued, "Leaving aside your other achievements, if you can clear General Yun Yao's name and posthumously honor him, wouldn't that be considered a great accomplishment of a wise ruler?"

"If even until the end of the Qianyuan era, there is no justice for this hero, will my reign in Qianyuan be mocked and despised by future generations?"

Bai Yu was truly suited to be a persuader.

His tone was calm, devoid of much emotion, but his words were firm, clear, and deeply resonated.

There was temptation, as well as a threat...

Lansu couldn't help but clench his fists, his thoughts guided, and his heartbeat quickened slightly.