Invincible son

Chapter 1079

The moon and stars are sparse, and the night is lonely.

However, the world is not peaceful.

The rebels in the city have generally been eliminated, but there are still small groups of soldiers bravely fleeing in the various squares, requiring the imperial court to send troops to carry out a carpet search. Therefore, the capital is still under martial law tonight, and no one is allowed to appear outside without reason.

Because Xiao Jin stayed in the palace to protect the emperor, Gu Liang commanded the garrison division and veterans of the Beijing army.Although Gu Liang was not particularly familiar with these soldiers, but with his status and seniority in the army, he would naturally not be in a difficult situation.

He was busy until midnight, and after clarifying the military affairs of tracking down the rout of the rebel army, Gu Liang returned to Guangping Marquis Mansion under the escort of his personal guards.

As soon as he entered the main hall, Mrs. Zhao stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Master, that Mr. Xi is waiting in the outer study."

Gu Liang nodded slightly, looked at his wife who was obviously much lighter, and said softly: "Didn't I tell you many times, although this time looks dangerous, it won't be too big for our Gu family and Zhongshanhou's mansion." Trouble. If you are still worried, I will send someone to take Zhen'er over for a few days."

Zhao forced a smile and said: "Master, I have been used to being a concubine for so many years, so it's okay. Zhen'er looks weak on the outside, but she is extremely strong on the inside. Now that Brother Yue is fighting outside, she naturally has to take care of the house properly. There's no need to call her here."

She hid the worries of the past few days deep in her heart, pushed Gu Liang's arm and said: "Master, hurry up and get busy with business, that Mr. Xi has been waiting for more than two hours."

"it is good."

The old couple didn't need much verbal explanation, after Gu Liang agreed, he turned and went towards the layman.

After a while, he walked into the study and saw Mr. Xi sitting in front of the window, with a cup of cold tea beside him.

Gu Liang picked up the teapot on the table to help him change a cup, and said calmly: "I thought you would take Mo Moyun away. Although he is good at practicing Qi, he is definitely not your opponent."

Holding the teacup, Mr. Xi said softly: "Before returning to Beijing, I promised that child Shen Danmo that I would try my best to protect her father, but you also know that no one in this world can force Mo Moyun to do things. If he really wants to live Come down, you and I don’t need to take action, and you can leave the capital safely on the day when the Taimiao was in chaos. I have known him for nearly 30 years and know his temperament well. Now that he wants to die, there is nothing I can do.”

"He wants to fulfill the righteousness of the monarch and his ministers." Gu Liang sighed lightly.

Mr. Xi obviously didn't want to continue this sad topic, and instead asked, "Where is Brother Yue now?"

Gu Liang sat down opposite him, and said with a complicated expression: "In the west of the capital, the news will be sent back by tomorrow morning at the latest. Your Majesty hid it too deeply, and even handed over the power of Luan Yiwei more than ten years ago. In the hands of Mo Haoli, if it hadn't been for Shen Moyun's attack this time, Wang Pingzhang would hardly have hurt His Majesty."

Mr. Xi pondered: "No wonder that when I left the court, Jun Xinggong asked me to stay several times. It is difficult for a person like me to integrate into the civil service class. It is strange for him to act like this as the governor of the Eastern Mansion. Knowing that he is in charge of Luan Yiwei secretly, it is reasonable."

Gu Liang took a sip of tea and asked solemnly, "What do you think of the upcoming situation between North Korea and China?"

Mr. Xi said slowly: "The emperor trusts both to act public, but his age is difficult to hold on for too long, so it is only a transitional choice. As for the six auxiliary ministers appointed by the emperor, Luo Jiyu and Han Gongduan have complementary temperaments and outstanding talents. Also, the East Mansion strives for stability, so there won’t be too many changes. But on the West Mansion, he put Xiao Jin’s name in front of yours, obviously he has other plans.”

Gu Liang laughed at himself and said: "Your Majesty has figured out my details these years. As long as I adjust the generals of the frontier army, I will be able to use fewer and fewer cards in the future. The reason why I am still allowed to stay The West Mansion is just to appease Brother Yue. If nothing unexpected happens, when Mo Haoli leaves the court, the new ruler will ask me to retire and return home, and then Xiao Jin will take over the post of Zuo Junji in the West Mansion."

Mr. Xi pondered for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Can Beiying be kept?"

Gu Liang frowned slightly and said, "Before his death, His Majesty will vacate many military posts in the Beijing Camp and Garrison Division, and then leave them to the new Lord to comfort people. According to what I know about His Majesty, this time he will vacate the positions of the Longbow Army and Qi Nian The transfer of troops to the capital is by no means aimless, Marquis Suwu of Nan'an and Marquis of Puding Chen Huan will definitely take over the western camp and the southern camp of the Beijing army."

He paused for a moment, then said with deep eyes: "Northern Camp... According to the current situation, after this big reshuffle, most of the Beijing Camp, Garrison Division and Imperial Army have been firmly controlled by the Tian Family. There won't be any problems within this year, and these five years are enough for the new king to sit firmly in that chair. Originally, I thought His Majesty would let Brother Yue continue to be in charge of Beiying, but he really knew the character of that kid so well, he calmly put him He was recalled from Northern Xinjiang, and given him so much credit."

Mr. Xi naturally understood what Gu Liang meant.

Looking back now, even if Pei Yue did not return to Beijing, Wang Pingzhang's chances of winning were very slim in the face of the superior force composed of the Kyoto garrison, imperial army, frontier army and veterans of the Beijing camp.But Emperor Kaiping obviously had his finger on Pei Yue's pulse, knowing that it would be difficult for him to refuse the emperor's summons if he didn't object for the time being, and he got a lot of credit for letting him rush to the capital.

It's just that for Pei Yue today, these credits may not be good things.

Mr. Xi said in a deep voice: "His military exploits in the southern border last year were not rewarded as usual. In addition to this relief, the emperor wants to make him a Duke."

Gu Liang nodded and said, "That's right."

According to the ancestral system of Daliang, the Duke of Fanguo cannot directly control the soldiers.Back then, Wang Pingzhang was extremely relied on by Emperor Kaiping, and after he was made Duke, he could only enter the West Mansion, and could no longer lead the army.

Mr. Xi didn't feel too much emotion, thinking: "The emperor won't do too much, because he has already forced Wang Pingzhang, and it is impossible to force Brother Yue before his vitality has recovered. Even if he leaves Beiying, as long as the camp The leaders of the three guards will remain unchanged, and there will be no problems in a short period of time. After the new king takes the throne, he can take back the northern camp."

Gu Liang shook his head and said: "No, at least for the next few years, Brother Yue can't leave Beiying. Your Majesty should have both trust and fear for him. If you take a step back at this time, it will be extremely difficult to go further in the future. .”

Mr. Xi pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "The key is when the emperor wants to reward Brother Yue."

Whether the emperor wants to finalize this matter before his death, or leave it to the new king to reward the duke to show his grace, is a completely different concept for Pei Yue. The latter means that there will be a lot of room for manipulation, and it is also convenient for the two Be more deliberate.

Mr. Xi said unhurriedly: "I will go to Xicheng to wait tomorrow morning, and when Brother Yue returns to Beijing, I will tell him how to deal with it."

Gu Liang said: "I'll make arrangements for Chaozhong."

Mr. Xi said again: "After seeing him tomorrow, I will return to the southern border immediately."

Gu Liang understood and said: "The sky is high for birds to fly, and the sea is wide for fish to leap. This is the best way to achieve the best of both worlds. Don't worry, I will take care of the last pass for that kid in the capital."

Mr. Xi stood up and looked at him, and said in a deep voice, "Treasure."

Gu Liang looked at the sadness in the middle-aged man's eyes, and knew that it was because of Mo Moyun that he couldn't let it go, so he sighed softly: "There will always be time to see you again, brother Sidao, take care of yourself."

"it is good."

Mr. Xi turned and left.

(End of this chapter)