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

Chapter 331 We're all human, how come you're so fierce?!

"If General Tian is sent elsewhere, then who will go to the Three Passes of Qianyuan to face Mingchen and Lingyu?"

When the bad news arrived, the young general's suggestion had been approved by the emperor.

No one wants to be constantly on the defensive and constantly plotted against.

He pointed to the map and spoke eloquently, his ideas so imaginative and bold that they were astonishing.

However, if Tian Hong and his ilk are transferred elsewhere, who else can confront Ming Chen and Ling Yu head-on?
Deng Yingcheng is clearly not qualified to fight Mingchen. If he does nothing, the remaining two rounds will be in grave danger.

Qin Lou surveyed the assembled officials in the Tiger Hall and asked a question.

Ji Yuting raised his head; he knew His Majesty was giving him a message.

The person who proposes the plan is often the most suitable person to execute it.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute, his eyes brimming with the energy and confidence unique to young people: "Your Majesty, I am unworthy, but I am willing to serve you like a dog or a horse!"

"Although I cannot guarantee the recapture of the pass, I am confident that I can hold the formidable pass and prevent the enemy from advancing any further."

He spoke conservatively, but to those present, it was already quite confident.

Being able to hold off Mingchen and Lingyu is already an extraordinary talent.

"Hahaha! Good, good!"

"Yu Ting, then you can go!"

Qin Lou grew to like Ji Yuting more and more the more she looked at him.

With such talented young men in Bei Lie, he can surely rest easy after his death.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

"The reason why Mingchen and Lingyu were able to defeat our dynasty's garrison commanders and required a general like the Grand General to deal with them is because of their extremely high status and prestige, and their immense power, which allows them to do whatever they want."

"Your Majesty, I hope you can grant me similar power and appoint me as a general. Only then can I stand against such a remarkable person."

Ji Yuting's vision was very clear; he could see the biggest difference between Deng Yingcheng, the Northern Border Guard, and Ming Chen and his companion.

If power is unequal, one is destined to be constrained and unable to confront the other side head-on.

Take Bai Junxin's case, for example. What if Deng Yingcheng's power reached the same level as Ming Chen's?

Even if he had a lot of courage, he wouldn't dare to send troops without Deng Yingcheng's approval.

Upon hearing this, the people present fell silent.

Powers like the "Acting General of the Imperial Guard" are usually granted by the emperor after one has sufficient prestige, seniority, military achievements, and the emperor's deep trust.

It's rather impolite of you to ask for it yourself.

That's unheard of.

Even Qin Lou was taken aback when he heard Ji Yuting's request, and took another look at this sharp-witted young man.

He is indeed exceptionally talented, but he is too young, and his prestige and seniority are not yet sufficient to wield great power.

Even if you are given certain powers, you might not be able to bear them!

but……

Turbulent times produce heroes and extraordinary individuals; extraordinary people must employ extraordinary means.

Without waiting for the other officials to advise him, Qin Lou waved his hand and said, "Good!"

"Ji Yuting, I hereby grant you the title of General Zhennan, which allows you to directly execute those who violate military orders and exercise the power of conquest."

Qin Lou believed that those he doubted should not be employed, and those he employed should not be doubted.

He was willing to recruit even someone from an enemy country like Mingchen and entrust him with important responsibilities.

What's more, these are young people that you admire and like?

"Don't let me down."

Ji Yuting immediately knelt on one knee and bowed to Qin Lou, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will live up to your expectations even at the cost of my life!"

Qin Lou stepped forward, gently patted his shoulder, and smiled softly: "Land can be reclaimed, but heroes cannot be brought back to life. Do not die ten thousand times. Mingchen is a rising star of our time, and he is capable of anything. Losing to him is not shameful. Even if you fail, you must come back to me properly."

Ji Yuting was visibly shaken, and bowed repeatedly, saying, "Your Majesty, I am about to depart!"

With a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, Ji Yuting packed his bags and left Qingcang City.

They sped along, traveling day and night.

But... it was still too late.

He promised His Majesty that no territory would be lost, but before he even arrived, he lost another hurdle.

The enemy is swift as the wind, attacks like fire, is as unpredictable as the shadows, and moves like thunder.

It's frustrating.

……

"General, this won't do!"

"We simply can't break through!"

"Our soldiers inside the pass have all been taken into custody by Ling Yu, and they are unable to provide any support to us."

The three passes are the three most important barriers in the northern border of Qian Yuan, and it would be extremely difficult to take them by force.

The sun rises from the east, shining brightly.

Outside the formidable pass of Libu, shouts of battle echoed incessantly.

Corpses littered the fields and rivers of blood flowed.

General Deng, who had been scared away by a few arrows from the ambush troops, now disregarded everything and launched a fierce attack against the formidable pass.

The soldiers of Beilie charged toward Libu Pass fearlessly, but one by one they died on the way.

Tragic and desperate.

Several guards, their faces covered in sweat, shouted at Deng Yingcheng.

They seem to have taken things for granted.

The common perception and possibility that it applies to ordinary generals.

Ling Yu, at such a young age, holds the position of General Qian Yuan, which is certainly not an empty title.

Her status, prestige, and honor were earned through her talent and through her victories.

She won't give Bei Lie a chance.

Even mediocre generals could use a thousand men to defend against ten thousand at Xingtai Pass, causing her to suffer considerable casualties.

Now the situation has reversed; she is guarding the pass, and her men are all elite soldiers of the Qian Yuan army.

She believed herself to be no less capable than anyone else.

"Liu Xifeng!!!"

"Liu Xifeng, you traitor, you deserve to die!!!"

The more they failed to capture the city, the more resentful these Northern Martyrs became of Liu Xifeng.

What a strategic location! What a formidable pass!

These soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the North should be taking the lives of the enemy!

How dare you?!
We're just handing it over to the enemy for nothing!
How many more lives and tears of blood will Bei Lie have to shed to reclaim it?

Deng Yingcheng looked haggard, his voice was hoarse, and he kept roaring.

Half of it was hatred for Liu Xifeng, and half was sorrow for his own incompetence.

As dawn broke, both the timing and the location were no longer on their side.

Even now, the fortress remains steadfast.

That Ling Yu, that Ming Chen…

They really won't give them any chance...

"Whoosh!"

The arrow pierced through the air and landed precisely on his left arm.

Deng Yingcheng's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he let out a muffled groan: "Uh..."

"General!"

"General!"

"Quickly, guards, take your shields!!!"

The surrounding soldiers gasped in surprise when they saw Deng Yingcheng was injured.

Deng Yingcheng suddenly raised his head and looked up at the city wall. The beautiful female general there had a solemn expression. Holding a longbow, she nocked an arrow and aimed again. The arrow flew through the air and took a life.

Deng Yingcheng gritted his teeth, cut the arrow from his arm, raised his spear, and shouted to the soldiers around him, "Gentlemen, I will live and die with you! I swear I will not return until Libu Pass is breached!"

He knew very well that Libu Pass was difficult to capture.

However, if Qian Yuan is allowed to catch his breath, it will be even more difficult to defeat him in the future.

With Qian Yuan occupying two passes, they could support each other, firmly securing the north. In the future, Bei Lie would no longer need to worry about invading south at any time; the initiative that Bei Lie had gained at great cost was completely lost in his hands.

Two out of three passes were lost.

He would have no face to face his brother or His Majesty if he were still alive.

He's going to fight to the death now!

Either capture the pass or die on the battlefield!
"We will not return until we break through Libu Pass."

When a general personally goes to the battlefield and leads by example, he can inspire the soldiers' morale and courage.

They, too, raised their weapons high and shouted loudly.

As the two sides were about to engage in a decisive battle.

"General Deng, stop!"

"General Deng, stop!"

A group of people galloped in from the north, shouting loudly.

"General Tian Hong has reached Zhenling Pass."

"The General's order is for Deng Yingcheng to return to camp immediately! There must be no delay!"

"Deng Yingcheng, return to camp immediately! Do not make a mistake!"

Ji Yuting ordered several guards to shout loudly, and the sound carried very far.

He not only wanted to stop Deng Yingcheng from fighting to the death, but also wanted to convey what he wanted to say so that Qian Yuan's side could hear it.

Their legendary General Tian Hong from the Northern Fierce Army has also personally come to the battlefield. You Qian Yuan, be careful. We now have a leader to rely on. Stop with these schemes and tricks.

Deng Yingcheng, who was just preparing for a desperate battle, paused for a moment, and was momentarily stunned as he looked at the young general rushing towards him.

Big brother's here?

He looked up again at the mottled city wall and the sturdy Libu Pass.

He gritted his teeth angrily.

"withdraw!"

This retreat also definitively means that Libu Pass can never be retaken.

……

"Look, General Liu, we've succeeded, haven't we?" Seeing the enemy retreating, Mingchen patted Liu Xifeng on the shoulder and said with a smile.

The war was unexpected, and although it was somewhat troublesome, it was still within his control.

Liu Xifeng breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon: "General Ling is truly awe-inspiring. I was just overthinking things. Please forgive me, Lord Ming."

The retreat of the Bei Lie troops meant that the pass had been defended.

He will no longer be needed to guard the pass; he will be sent to the Qian Yuan court to receive rewards and appointments.

Once this land is no longer relevant to him, he will be safe.

Mingchen waved his hand with a smile: "No, no, it's not my fault~"

A gentle breeze blew by, carrying with it a pungent smell of blood.

In just a few words, the lives of hundreds of soldiers were lost.

He paused, then asked, "Did Tian Hong really arrive so quickly?"

That was quite a close call.

If it had been a few days later, his plan probably wouldn't have worked.

Liu Xifeng thought for a moment and said, "The General has troops stationed in Nanjun. If he receives an imperial edict, he can reach Zhenling Pass."

"Really?"

Mingchen had also studied several important figures in the Beilie leadership, including Tian Hong, a pillar of the nation.

This highly decorated and legendary figure in the Northern Army enjoys immense prestige within the Northern Army. He rose to prominence through his service in the war, achieved numerous military exploits, rarely made mistakes, and held an exceptionally high position.

In short, it is flawless.

As the art of war says: First make yourself invincible, then wait for the enemy to become vulnerable.

The key is to first make yourself invincible, and then look for the enemy's mistakes and weaknesses, seizing the opportunity to win.

Mingchen's success in passing the two levels was roughly the same.

However, Tian Hong will basically not give him any more opportunities to find mistakes and weaknesses.

When Tian Hong arrives, he will also put himself in an invincible state, which means that Ming Chen can no longer rely on his level advantage to bully the weak.

The two sides will now enter a standoff phase, probing each other's moves.

Mingchen raised an eyebrow and asked again, "Who is that young general?"

He noticed the young general who was delivering the orders.

how to say?

Some people stand out from the crowd like a crane among chickens; you can easily sense their specialness.

His eyes shone brightly, his bearing was imposing, like the rising sun, fiery and dazzling, full of hope and energy.

He's a good person.

This was Mingchen's first impression.

The elderly have their advantages: they are mature, calm, and experienced. The wisdom accumulated over time allows them to handle many problems calmly.

Young people have their own advantages, namely, they are not bound by conventions, are bold and outspoken, imaginative and highly creative.

If a young person gains the advantages of an older person at a young age, then he/she is a talent not to be underestimated.

He had only ever felt this way with Yun Zheng before.

Liu Xifeng was taken aback, then thought for a moment: "His name is Ji Yuting, a rising star, and His Majesty likes him very much."

He had a keen sense of what was going on in the imperial court and was well-informed.

That's just how regrettable reality is.

He had wasted thirty years in officialdom, slowly climbing the ranks, but he couldn't match the young general's achievements in just a few days. He was deeply favored by the Northern Emperor and rose rapidly through the ranks.

This is also one of the reasons he surrendered. As Mingchen said, in his life, apart from making great contributions, it would be difficult for him to advance any further.

However, if he holds the chips and invests them in Qian Yuan, then it's a different story.

Perhaps Emperor Qianlong will appreciate his talent?

At the very least, this Lord Ming greatly admires him.

“Ji Yuting…”

Mingchen narrowed his eyes and memorized the name.

"General Liu, tell me about this man's resume in a moment."

"okay!"

……

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, a message has arrived from the North."

"General Song Hongsheng feigned surrender, luring Bai Junxin, the garrison commander of Xingtai Pass, to lead the main force in pursuit. General Ling and Lord Ming set up an ambush at Qifeng Slope, inflicting a great defeat on the enemy. General Ling killed Bai Junxin amidst the enemy's ranks. Our main force rushed to Xingtai Pass and captured the city in half a day."

In Yueyang City, the Qian Yuan court presented a completely different scene compared to the gloomy leadership of the Northern Lie.

The messenger read aloud the situation in the North in the lobby.

"Hahaha!"

"Great! Great!!!"

"Duke of England, Duke of Anguo, you are truly pillars of our nation!!"

Xiao Xinyue kept patting the throne and bowing her head, her face full of joy.

The strategic significance of recapturing a pass in the North is immense.

That means a thorn has been driven into the northern border, and the Northern Lie dare not march south with their army; they must remove the thorn.

In this way, the land south of the Three Passes for hundreds of miles can be guaranteed to be safe, and Yueyang will no longer be in such a precarious situation.

Qian Yuan's situation was no longer so passive.

In a sense, she also felt a sense of pride.

Although Mingchen was responsible for perfecting the intricate plan, the idea itself came to her on a whim.

She stayed in Yueyang City for so long because of this; she herself was part of the bait.

Mingchen can come up with a plan, but success is not guaranteed. Therefore, there is too much chance involved, and the decision is not in their hands. They can only do their best and leave the rest to fate.

She feels like she's won the lottery.

"Your Majesty is wise and mighty."

"The British public security chief was exceptionally intelligent."

"This... wasn't General Ling supposed to be heading south to suppress bandits?"

"Having taken back one of the three passes in the North, our ancestors have opened their eyes! My Qian Yuan has been restored from the darkness!"

……

This is a good thing.

In an instant, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

The ministers in the court couldn't help but sigh and flatter him.

These three levels are so difficult to beat!

General Song was also a valiant general; he tested the waters twice but made no progress.

However, when Mingchen and his companion arrived, the formidable gate, as virtuous as a chaste and virtuous woman, was immediately opened.

They had nothing more to say to Mingchen and Lingyu, two dukes of extremely high status.

Although it was unexpected, it was also reasonable.

This was simply a divine intervention to save Qian Yuan; they never failed in anything they did.

Establishing a Heavenly Merit is as easy as playing a game.

Most people didn't even know that Ling Yu and Ming Chen had gone north; they thought Ling Yu was going south to suppress bandits, and Ming Chen was just staying at home like a corpse.

Xiao Xinyue even deceived her own people.

The information was kept strictly confidential and would not be made public until results were achieved.

This was unexpected by everyone, but... it was also quite reasonable.

If this credit were given to someone else, they would boast about it immensely, but if it were given to Mingchen and his team, it would be standard practice.

Everyone has gotten used to lying flat and being a "winner without lifting a finger".

If it were said that Mingchen and his team could pluck stars from the sky, everyone would probably believe it.

Mingchen led these people to make progress, while the others were responsible for waiting for Mingchen's return and applauding and cheering for them.

Simply follow behind and maintain order, keeping the reserves in good order.

However, a few more days passed.

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, a message has arrived from the North."

"Liu Xifeng, the garrison commander of Libu Pass, was persuaded to surrender. Our army launched a surprise attack at night and occupied Libu Pass. The next day, Deng Yingcheng led his army to attack, but was repelled by General Ling's army."

Xiao Xinyue: ...

Ministers:...

Some people doubted whether the messenger was exaggerating.

Don't know what to say.

Taking over Xingtai Pass was already an extremely difficult task.

The fact that Mingchen and Lingyu accomplished this is already a remarkable feat. Any other general would surely have been awarded a marquisate for their achievement.

Xiao Xinyue has been racking her brains these past few days trying to figure out what reward to bestow upon Mingchen.

Mingchen himself might not care, but he still had to make it look good on the surface.

Little did they know, this was just the beginning.

It's only been a few days.

Did Mingchen and his team capture another pass? And even repel the enemy's pursuing troops?

They persuaded the Northern Lie commander to surrender and captured a pass at a very low cost.
Such niche vocabulary!

Is this something a human being could do?

There are three passes in the North, and you have captured two of them in less than half a month.

Everyone knows how dangerous the three passes in the north are.

However, the battle report at this moment gave people the illusion that this majestic pass, which had dominated the northern border of Qian Yuan for a hundred years and was the throat of the northern border for hundreds of years, was just an ordinary, insignificant small town, as fragile as paper, and could be easily captured.

We're all human, how come you're so strong?!

I diligently completed the quests and leveled up, how could you cheat using a cheat engine?!
If I let you stay in the northern border for another two days, can't we take Zhenling Pass then?

If we dare to think even further, has Bei Lie also been captured by you?

(End of this chapter)