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

Chapter 56: A Country Without Military Power Has No Dignity

Fifty years ago, after the devastating battle between Qianyuan and the Northern Zhou.

The Northern Zhou ceded a hundred miles of land, and both sides signed a peace treaty, focusing on recuperation and no longer engaging in warfare.

Fifty years have passed, with two generations of emperors changing.

The dynasty has stabilized, except for occasional disturbances from barbarians in the northwest and southwest, the kingdom is generally peaceful and not inclined towards war.

Without war, the military declines while civil officials rise.

Both generations of emperors emphasized culture over martial prowess.

Those straightforward military commanders, who rely on their brains and mouths, are not opponents of scholars.

Only the royal Wang family and the Tian family, both military families, have some influence in the court, while the rest are civil officials.

Lan Chi comes from a military background.

He had fought against barbarians in the northwest for six years and valued military power.

Initially, Lan Chi thought Bai Yu was just a useless scholar and didn't like him very much.

However, after receiving Bai Yu's poems, his opinion of him changed instantly.

He didn't lie to Bai Yu, he really liked the poems Bai Yu wrote.

Combined with Bai Yu's identity as a top scholar and Lan Chi's encounter with his father...

That's why they made this appointment to meet today.

"Do you value military power?"

"Do you value martial arts?"

Lan Chi asked Bai Yu with some anticipation.

"I certainly value military power!"

Bai Yu nodded lightly and said naturally, "A country without military power has no dignity."

"Wherever the hooves of warhorses tread and the edge of the sword points, that is the measure of territory."

"The enemy grows food, and I raise soldiers and forge swords, so the enemy becomes my granary."

With these few light and airy words, Bai Yu effortlessly spoke into the heart of the Second Prince, who had been in the military for six years.

"Bang!"

The robust and domineering young man slammed the table,

Directly shattering it,

His face turned red, excitedly saying, "Well said!"

"Well said!"

"Hahaha!"

"Bai Yu, I like you!"

The civil officials in the court,

Most of them lack backbone, only thinking about forming factions, pursuing personal gain, engaging in power struggles, and being corrupt...

If war were to break out, they would be the first to flee!

Lan Chi disliked these people, but he had to win them over.

If he wanted to become king, he had to gain the support of his subordinates.

However, Lan Chi had never seen a scholar like Bai Yu before.

Independent and unique, yet with depth in his heart.

Truly... a kindred spirit!

Military power is the dignity of a country!

In just a few short sentences, they had all entered the heart of this prince.

Today, upon first meeting,

His impression of Bai Yu quickly soared, truly exceptional!

Even better than the high-ranking officials in the imperial court!

Bai Yu: ...

"Your Highness, I am fond of beauty! I am fond of beautiful women! I do not like men..."

Looking at the excited Second Prince,

Bai Yu discreetly moved back,

It is said that the more muscular one is... the higher the likelihood of being male.

Terrifying!

Lan Chi: ...

"I also do not like men!"

In an instant,

The excitement of kindred spirits was instantly extinguished by a wave of cold water.

Lan Chi's forehead was filled with black lines,

He glared fiercely at this promiscuous person and said in a displeased tone.

He has eight or nine beautiful wives and concubines at home, how could he possibly like men.

"That's good."

Bai Yu let out a sigh of relief, but still kept his distance from him.

Men with high levels of testosterone are always full of tricks!

"Bai Yu, do you know what Lan Chi's ideal ambition is?"

Lan Chi does not like to make useless jokes or playful remarks,

He shook his head, bringing the conversation back.

Bai Yu's few words moved his heart, so he wanted to have a heartfelt conversation with him.

Bai Yu's expression was calm, smiling as he said, "If Your Highness is willing to share with me, then there is no harm in speaking. I will keep it to myself."

"I desire to raise an army!"

Lan Chi clenched his fist, his eyes burning,

Full of killing intent, exuding a domineering aura.

"I desire to raise a million strong soldiers, to conquer the Northern Zhou, wage war in the Southern Li, traverse countless mountains, exterminate the Xiongnu barbarians... let the banners of Qianyuan fly across the world. As the sun rises in the east, wherever the sunlight shines, it shall be the territory of Qianyuan."

His voice was clear, describing his ideal scene.

The more he spoke, the more resounding his voice became.

As if he was already envisioning the magnificent scene when his ideals are achieved in the near future.

His eyes were filled with unrestrained ambition and determination,

"What do you think?"

Lan Chi's gaze was intense, excitedly asking Bai Yu.

A person's ideals should not be mocked.

Bai Yu did not mention the impossibilities and discouraging words behind his back.

He simply nodded with a smile, "Your Highness has grand ambitions, you can reach the highest heights."

Lan Chi pursued, "Are you willing to assist me?"

And all of this has a premise.

He wants to ascend the throne, he wants to become king!

Bai Yu also answered without revealing anything, "If there is an opportunity, I am willing to serve you like a loyal dog."

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