She used to think that after living alone for a long time, her mind was always more complex and thoughtful than others; But since she left Waige, she has seen and heard countless times along the way mocking her innocence; It wasn't until she walked into the proving ground, that when she opened the first door in the dark, using all the things she had learned over the years, the sense of accomplishment that she thought she had touched the doorway of the Yanjia Learning, the yearning based on superficial understanding, and all kinds of unrealistic fantasies...... Beneath their glossy appearance, the fragile nature of the foam, was finally illuminated by a dark blue candle flame, and there was nowhere to hide.

Behind the sixteen iron gates of the trial ground, sixteen pieces of armor and sixteen dry bones were stored; The faintly lit candles at the other end of the passage, each reflecting a line of numbers, silently counted the lives that had been slaughtered before the armor stopped using them; It reflects the tragic scene that these dry bones experienced as human beings in their last moments.

"The so-called science of Yanjia, in the final analysis, is a science of killing." Lu Chen said solemnly, "It's just that if killing can't be avoided, then being able to sacrifice one's life most efficiently (Note 1) is saving the world." ”

Yu Mojin was stunned, and after a long while, he said, "Sir's words are really thought-provoking. However, I think that efficiency can only be talked about when there is a purpose in advance. The justice of war is seldom decided by the people who are sacrificed. It's really unfair. ”

When Lu Chen heard this, he took a deep look at Yu Moji, and said, "That's right, you really have some ideas." ”

Yu Moji bowed slightly, "It's me who offended." ”

"Where?" Lu Chen smiled and shook his head, "Actually, if you regard this as a self-defense of the killer, it is not unreasonable. In any case, the Armor makes war machines; So far, the achievements along the way can be said to be paved with blood, and the sins are heavy. He put away his usual smile and said solemnly, "The Cardinal established the testing ground in order to remind the younger generations that those who create demons must also maintain the ability to control the devil at all times. ”

"If it weren't for that," Yu Mojian's mind couldn't help but flash those images that she didn't want to recall, "the one who created the devil will also suffer from it?" ”

The dry bones in the Proving Ground are not soldiers who died in battle, but Yanshi who were killed by the armor he designed himself in the process of making and driving the armor.

Of the eight departments of the Cardinal, none of them were spared.

As a person who is qualified to judge the exam questions, Lu Chen is of course very aware of the scene in the trial ground.

However, Lu Chen didn't seem to fully agree with Yu Moji's idea.

"It's not just that." Lu Chen said, "An out-of-control Yanjia will not only hurt Yanshi himself. The combat power of the Yanjia is inherently immeasurable, and once this overly powerful combat power gets out of control, it will affect more innocent lives. A slight smile of compassion appeared on his face, and he laughed at himself, "If this is the case, the last fig leaf of the Yanshi 'salvation' will also be removed." ”

"Sir, I see." Yu Moji groaned slightly, and then said, "In this case, if the reserve of the Cardinal's wants to become a real Yanshi, must also experience life and death?" ”

Lu Chen shook his head and said, "Of course, there is some truth to this idea, and some people have proposed it before. It's just that this proposal is too extreme and not everyone can accept it. As he spoke, he sighed, "There is a regulation in the Senate, and the reservists are ranked according to their assessment results, and the top seven will remain in the various departments of the Sen存款, and the rest will be determined by lottery. He who departs will go to the battlefield. ”

"That's a good idea," Yu Moji's smile was a little cold, "The most useful talents, their lives can also be reserved for the study of Yanjia first." But I don't know why the Cardinal has eight departments, why only the top seven are left? ”

"You're still young, don't look at things too thinly," Lu Chen said, smiling bitterly, "Do you know Xiao Ling's identity?" ”

"I know she has some privileges, and if she hadn't brought me here today, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to enter the Privy Council." Yu Mochen thought about it, but still shook his head, "I think it should be the origin of the big family, but I don't know exactly what her identity is." ”

Lu Chen said, "'Eight pillars and twelve generals', have you ever heard of this saying? ”

Yu Moji was stunned for a moment, vaguely remembering where she had indeed heard it, this seemed to refer to the eight big families, but she didn't know which surnames they were, let alone whether the so-called "twelve generals" referred to twelve generals.

Seeing her confused, Lu Chen explained, "The eight important ministers of the Great Qi Empire are all the pillars of the country; Among these eight-person families, there have been a total of twelve generals, and the people have this name. He showed that almost self-deprecating smile again, "There is one of them, who is not only one of the Eight Pillar Kingdoms, but also a general of the current dynasty, and this person is Xiao Ling's father, Cardinal Ling Jingcheng. That's the boss of all the cardinals. ”

"So," Yu Mojin gradually understood what Lu Chen meant, "a reserve like Ling Ai will definitely stay in ...... Yanfentang? ”

As she spoke, she felt that her words were a little funny.

Isn't Ling Ai already the secretary of Yanfentang's Lantai?

"That's probably the safest part of the Nexals." Lu Chen said, "In short, if you don't want to go to the battlefield to experience the killing for a while, work harder and get in the top seven when you graduate." ”

"Since the Cardinal is willing to give me a chance to be admitted to the hospital, I will work hard no matter what," Yu Mochen said, "This is not to avoid trouble. ”

"Of course it's good that you can think like that. But no matter where you are in the future, please write down my old man's wordy words," Lu Chen's expression was relaxed, but there seemed to be a thousand powers in his words, "The study of Yanjia is a matter of life and death. In the future, you will achieve more and more lofty achievements, and you may also be more and more disturbed by mundane things. But no matter what, don't lose your heart. The key plate containing the gunpowder was handed to Yu Moji, signifying that she had officially become a member of the Reserve of the Privy Council.

Since Yu Moji was admitted to the hospital with the support of Yuan Ping, he could be regarded as stepping into the Lanhuang Guard with half a foot; Among the seniors of the Cardinal, she is the most familiar with Lu Chen, and the two are also considered to have a contract, so Yu Mojian successfully invited Lu Chen as a teacher.

She later learned that Lu Chen was known as the youngest cardinal candidate in forty years, and he could be called the second in command of the cardinal; At the same time, the advantage of age also indicates that Lu Chen will never stop there.

was able to invite Lu Chen, and Yu Moji's luck was simply envious of everyone.

However, even if he suddenly had such a teacher, Yu Mojian's life was not easy.

After becoming a reservist, you have to go to various ministries on a rotational basis. The study of Yanjia is broad and profound, and the research of the various departments of the Cardinal is very different and extraordinarily in-depth, which is almost completely different from what Yu Moji has learned before. Even when he went to listen to the discussions of the Yan Masters, Yu Moji felt like listening to a book from heaven.

What's more troublesome, after all, she came two months late. The hundred or so reservists of the same period have been working in the Cardinal for a long time with the enthusiasm of the newcomers, and they have thrown off a lot of ink marks without any suspense in all aspects.

The reserve is not an idle position, and the Cardinal attaches great importance to this group of reserve talents, and there are large and small assessments every three or five times. Yu Moji repeatedly fell to the bottom, and he was in a hurry to get out of the bag.

Lu Chen didn't accuse her of this matter, but said that she had just come to the imperial capital from Aige, and she needed to adapt to many things, so she comforted her and took her time.

Yu Moji didn't dare to take his time.

She knew she didn't have that right.

When she was mourning in the past, her mentality was actually quite contradictory. She considered herself to be a destitute pariah since she was a child, but she also clearly knew that her knowledge of Yanjia was far better than that of the Qi students and Tusu magnates in the Jiangwutang. She didn't say anything, but in her heart she was quite proud of this subtle contrast.

However, feng shui takes turns. Now on the red list of the cardinal's various assessments, the reservists of the same period who ruthlessly crushed her with the strength that Yu Moji could not reach were also the people of the Great Qi Empire, and most of them had quite good backgrounds.

Yu Moji had already noticed this when he went to Yanfen Hall to keep the archives.

In a place like the Cardinal, family history is the most common topic of conversation, and no one will shy away from it. Therefore, when Yu Mozhen sent his file to Yanfen Hall, the Lantai secretary in charge of the personnel file looked at her case file and asked bluntly, "Are you from outside Xiliangguan?" Father is from Tusu? ”

“…… Be. Yu Moji's fingers moved unconsciously.

The man probably just thought it was funny, but he didn't mean to ridicule her. However, under this question, Yu Mochen felt that the official language that he was often praised when he was mourning was suddenly not so standard compared to the way the real residents of the imperial capital spoke.

"It's rare." Secretary Lantai was probably bored in the overly stable Yanfen Hall, and his curiosity was excessive, and he still refused to let go of Yu Moji's life experience, "Speaking of which, you can't tell this origin in your name...... Yo, it turns out that your mother is from Qi? ”

"Yes." Yu Mozhen nodded, just wanting to end the topic as soon as possible.

Secretary Lantai asked again, "Why does your mother's name have the word 'Yu'?" ”

Yu Mochen looked puzzled and said strangely, "Although I grew up in Waige, I have also learned the customs and culture of the Great Qi Empire. I have heard that women who marry are no longer shown by their names. ”

"Well, that's all old." Secretary Lantai smiled, "I guess, you haven't been to the imperial capital before, right?" ”

Yu Moji blushed and nodded.

"Then it's no wonder you don't know," Secretary Lantai nodded understandingly, and explained, "Over the years, the eldest princess of our Great Qi Empire has vigorously advocated various reforms in order to improve the status of women; The eldest princess herself is also a heroine among women, and her words and deeds have always been able to attract the court and the central government to follow suit, so many things have gradually changed. For example, if you look at this personnel file," he said, handing it to Yu Moji, "everyone has written their mother's name." ”