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

Chapter 182 Myths and Legends
After only two days of peace in Baizhou, Mingchen set off again with Xiao Xinyue.

The team marched towards the northwest along another road.

This direction is Qingzhou, Mingchen’s hometown and Xiao Xinyue’s goal.

Just like when he fled Kyoto, this time he also brought a guard team of 300 people and some subordinates.

However, compared to the embarrassing escape at that time, this time it was much more peaceful and calm.

After all, this is her territory and safety can be guaranteed.

She was going to travel all the way to her new capital and inspect the territory that belonged to her country.

"What's going on? Is Your Highness leaving?"

"Ah? Why…"

"Your Highness, why don't you just stay in my Linguang?"

"Have a safe journey, Your Highness..."

"Please come to visit me again in the future!"

……

Outside the official road, the people watched Xiao Xinyue's team leave from afar, their eyes full of reluctance. They kept waving their hands and shouting loudly.

They knew that the peerless princess was about to leave.

People live in contrast.

Everything in this world is afraid of comparison.

We have experienced corrupt rule and then wise rule.

Only after experiencing comparison can the people know what kind of leader is good and worthy of their respect.

In the county town governed by Zhang Boxing, the people lived well from beginning to end, with no comparison, so just a few rumors could influence their views of the ruler.

But the situation in Linguang, Baizhou is just the opposite. They have experienced corrupt officials and the oppression of Ma Minghui, the county governor, and their threshold is very low.

Then Ling Yu and Xiao Xinyue come, they will be easily satisfied and will not hesitate to admire and praise them.

During the time Mingchen was in the south, Xiao Xinyue gave a profound speech here and successfully took over Lingyu's reputation. Along with this, various measures to facilitate and benefit the people were implemented, and the rules and regulations were improved, order was maintained, and the city was organized in an orderly manner.

The princess that Mingchen values is not just a daydreamer who talks big and blindly shouts out her ideals. She can do it and has extremely outstanding talents and gifts.

Xiao Xinyue had been here for less than two months and had already gained the trust of the people.

People deeply felt the sincerity of the imperial princess who had defected from the capital, and felt the breadth of mind and magnanimity hidden in her great ambitions.

The legend of the Golden Scale Leaping Over the Sky Gate also spread, and the people became more and more convinced that this naturally noble princess was the destined ruler.

So it is understandable that when Xiao Xinyue was about to leave, the people here were reluctant to see her go.

"Everyone, don't worry!"

"Linguang will continue to operate according to the previous system."

"I will definitely live up to your trust!"

Xiao Xinyue rode a tall horse and walked out of the city surrounded by soldiers, waving to the people as she walked.

Looking at the faces of the people and meeting their trusting gazes, Xiao Xinyue couldn't help but feel a little excited.

This is the first time she has received feedback since she came to power.

The feeling of being recognized, being sought after, and being liked is intoxicating.

The realization of self-worth is the highest happiness, and the ideal castle in the air seems to have been realized at this moment.

I work day and night just for this moment.

Xiao Xinyue looked at the people around her, shook hands and made fists, and her ideals became more firm.

……

The aroma of tea wafted through the room.

The little bird landed from my shoulder onto my palm and rubbed against it affectionately.

I don’t know if it’s Mingchen’s illusion, but after turning into a phoenix, this unlucky guy seems to be acting a little weird recently.

It seems... a little disgusting.

"Master Chen, I am Mingchen."

"Chen went south a few days ago and didn't visit you. I hope you can forgive me."

Qizhou, Mengling City, Xiao Xinyue went to meet with local officials for inspection and conduct political activities.

Mingchen, however, was sitting opposite another person in the post station, drinking tea and chatting.

This person is of medium build, neither fat nor thin, with a round face, about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, and fair skin.

It is worth mentioning that the top of the head is exceptionally smooth and bright, with a few strands of hair scattered around the head like dead grass.

Very smart, with a standard Mediterranean hairstyle.

It is a bit difficult to find the niche books that Mingchen wants in the city of Linguang.

But Xiao Xinyue could find him a living library. This person was named Chen Yutang, the former Minister of Revenue during the Qianyuan period. He was the person Xiao Zhengyang had specifically instructed Xiao Xinyue to find before his death.

Before Xiao Zhengyang died, he was sent to the south as an imperial envoy to provide disaster relief.

The main purpose is actually to split up the talents and send them out of Beijing so that they can assist Xiao Xinyue in the future.

He went south with very important archival materials and maps of Qianyuan, including information on the official system, land and population... It can be said that it was the essence of the entire dynasty's rule.

In this era, there were no computers or the internet, making the storage and transmission of information difficult. If these things were handed over to Xiao Xinyue, establishing a new dynasty in the future would be like standing on the shoulders of her predecessors, achieving twice the result with half the effort and reducing many problems.

In addition, Chen Yutang has an outstanding memory. He has read many books and can remember everything he sees. He is also a rare talent.

During the time Mingchen was traveling south, Xiao Xinyue also sent people to find him.

"I don't deserve it, Master Ming."

Chen Yutang also knew that Mingchen was a favorite of the leader, so he could not offend him.

He had been reading for many years and his eyesight was not very good. He squinted and looked at Mingchen carefully.

He is handsome and confident.

He sighed inwardly, but still bowed respectfully towards Mingchen.

Mingchen took a sip of tea and smiled at him, "I heard that Lord Chen has an exceptional memory and can remember everything he sees. He is truly a genius."

"You're over-praised, over-praised!"

"Master Ming is a young hero. I will have to rely on you a lot in the future!"

When it comes to natural talent, who can compare to this young man who is not even twenty years old?
People carry people in sedan chairs.

Chen Yutang also complimented Mingchen.

After a few pleasantries, Chen Yutang put down his teacup and asked Mingchen, "I wonder what Lord Ming wants from me?"

"I heard that Lord Chen is well-read and knows everything about history, both ancient and modern, and even folk myths and legends."

"Personal hobby...personal hobby, what does Lord Ming want to ask?"

Chen Yutang has this talent and also loves reading.

My hobby when I was in Kyoto was to hang out in the library and read books. I read all kinds of books, including ancient and modern history, folklore and mythology.

Mingchen narrowed his eyes and asked Chen Yutang, "I'd like to ask, in mythology and legend, is there a deity named Yu Dongchuan? Li Huoxingjun? What is his information? Is there any record of him in history?"

"Yu Dongchuan? Li Huoxingjun?"

Chen Yutang frowned slightly, touched his chin and thought for a moment.

"profound!"

Then he slapped his thigh and said suddenly, "Born by fire, died by fire. I control the blazing fires of the world, live in the shining sun, ride on the immortal nine phoenixes, and leave Mars Lord in Dongchuan!"

"I've read about them in books like 'Strange Records of the Southern Kingdom' and 'The Great Code of Shenxia'."

"Oh? Living in the shining sun, riding on nine phoenixes?"

Mingchen raised his eyebrows, looked at the bright sun outside the window, and the little red bird in his palm also raised its head.

He leaned closer to Chen Yutang and said with great interest, "Master Chen, tell me about it."

"I want to know all the information about this immortal god."

"Forehead……"

Chen Yutang didn't know what this young man was thinking. Instead of thinking about state affairs, he was like a child, asking about those vague and strange stories.

However, he would not say what he was thinking.

He drank a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and then rambled on to Mingchen, "According to the stories in the Shenxia Ceremony, legend has it that two thousand years ago, during the Great Xia era..."

Two thousand years ago, the structure of the continent was not like this, just as Mingchen had said to Qin Lou before.

Originally, Qianyuan, Beilie, and even several countries in the south were all one country.

After experiencing chaotic wars and conflicts of interest, as time passed, they separated and reunited, and finally created the current situation.

Daxia was a unified dynasty that lasted for two thousand years.

"A village in Anling City, based on its current location, was probably in Juzhou, Zhou State, to the south. A woman was pregnant for a year and gave birth to a strange child. When he was born, his body was burning with flames, burning his mother to death."

"He was born with a strange appearance. He had no hair on his body, a wide head at the top and a pointed bottom, and unusually large hands. He looked like an alien. Since childhood, he had a strange ability that allowed him to manipulate fire in a simple way."

"Because of his strange appearance and the death of his mother, he was ostracized and abandoned by his family and fellow villagers. After leaving home, he found some opportunities and grew up successfully. Later, he joined the army and fought bravely. Because of his special abilities, he was favored by King Wu of Xia, who appointed him General Lihuo and gave him the name Dongchuan."

"Later, due to the reign of a tyrant and the disintegration of the Xia Dynasty, war broke out. During one of the great battles, he encountered another extraordinary being who could restrain him. He was defeated and captured by the rebels. Their powers were sealed and they burned him alive in a blazing fire. It is said that after his death, a flame suddenly ignited, which could not be extinguished by water. It burned for three years before it was extinguished. A vague voice could be heard from within the flames."

"Born in fire, died in fire, the soul returns to the immortal realm, sealed in the fire."

"Because of his extraordinary abilities and novel legends, he was worshipped at an altar and became a deity. Rumor has it that he lives on the sun, feeds on sunlight, controls the flames of the world, and travels in a divine chariot pulled by nine phoenixes."

"'Records of Strange Things in the South' also tells of a story about a traveler in the south who was walking alone at night and encountered a jackal. Terrified, he prayed to the god for help, and indeed, a miraculous event occurred: the full sun shone at night, and the jackal was driven away by the sudden, blazing fire. Later, his fame grew, earning him the name Lihuo Xingjun."

"Many people in the South who work with fire believe in this immortal god. For example, blacksmiths and cooks... before doing anything, they would bow to the statue and ask for his blessing."

"There are also records in the Records of the Gods..."

(End of this chapter)