Invincible son

Chapter 1083 1084 [Daliang's Future]
The story begins with the cold winter of the first year of Yongning.

"After the fall of the Chen family and the death of the first emperor, only I was able to clean up the mess. With the support of Mo Haoli and Wang Pingzhang, Pei Zhen had to acquiesce after seeing the situation clearly. But I knew that at that time there were still people in the government and the opposition. Many people were observing the direction of the wind, and my throne was still unstable, so I found Pei Zhen and Shen Moyun on December [-]th of that year, hoping that the latter could take over the Taishitai Pavilion and help me appease the hearts of the people in Kyoto. "

Emperor Kaiping's tone was very indifferent, but from the fact that he still clearly remembered the exact date after so many years, it can be seen that Mo Moyun held an extraordinary place in his heart.

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I was very afraid of Lord Shen back then, because he was in charge of the Taishitai Pavilion, and he was listed as a gloomy and terrifying official in the history books. But as I got to know him better, I realized that Your Majesty's eyesight People, choosing Mr. Shen is no less than appointing Mr. Mo as the master of the left."

"You have never been good at flattering, but you don't have to deliberately flatter me."

Emperor Kaiping smiled slightly, and his heavy heart eased, and then said: "The reason why I chose him instead of your husband at the beginning is that your husband is like a wild crane in his heart, and this kind of temperament may not last long, not as calm and stable as Mo Moyun. The other side is to appease Pei Zhen through him, and then stabilize the situation between the government and the opposition as soon as possible. I never thought that he could keep his heart for 17 years, and the most rare thing is that he never crossed the line."

He looked up at Pei Yue and said with emotion: "You are also in a high position now, you should know how difficult it is to do this."

Daliang's Taishitai Pavilion has a wide range of powers and responsibilities, far exceeding the secret service agencies that Pei Yue has heard of in his previous life, such as Jinyiwei and Huangchengsi.Mo Moyun has been in charge of this place for 17 years, and the only selfishness is to collect some famous calligraphy and paintings for Shen Danmo, which is indeed an unbelievable fact.

Even if it was Pei Yue himself, he couldn't guarantee that if he was in that position, he would use his power to pave the way for the property under his name.Although his original intention of developing the industry was not entirely to make money, the comparison of the two is enough to see Mo Moyun's ambition and integrity.

Perhaps Emperor Kaiping didn't want Mo Moyun to continue doing it at first, but to be precise, he just used him to complete a transition.However, after Pei Zhen died of illness in Renxuan for three years, and Shen Wende passed away unexpectedly the following year, Mo Moyun became a real lonely minister.After that, Emperor Kaiping became more and more inseparable from him, and was moved by his loyalty and ability, so he never thought of dismissing him.

Thinking about it, he hoped that he and Shen Moyun could create a good story of harmony between monarch and minister.

However, that thorn finally detonated the gunpowder buried in the Nanxun Hall back then.

At the same time, Pei Yue realized that Emperor Kaiping's gentle attitude today is not only because the dying man speaks kindly, but also a more important part of the reason is that after Shen Moyun's betrayal, the emperor did not want to see him being forced to go there again. way.

Thinking of this, Pei Yue said softly: "Your Majesty, I don't know who else can take over the heavy burden of the Taiwan Pavilion after Lord Shen leaves."

Emperor Kaiping said meaningfully: "I understand what you want to say, but if he doesn't die, how will Liu Xian face the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty in the future? 17 years of righteousness between monarchs and ministers, although I am saddened by Mo Moyun and don't understand my difficulties, but I never thought of killing the Shen family. I can let his daughter and relatives go, and I will not make the fact that he assassinated the emperor public, but this matter cannot be hidden from the ministers in the court. The plot to assassinate the emperor The father is still alive and well, how do you let Liu Xian sit firmly on the throne?"

Daliang ruled the world with loyalty and filial piety, so the emperor naturally had to lead by example.

Pei Yue sighed lightly, and it could be seen that Emperor Kaiping's killing intent was not strong, but more of disappointment and sadness.

It's strange to say, I don't know if sitting on the dragon chair for a long time will cause a great change in people's mind. The emperor can't tolerate many people and things, but he can always have a certain degree of silence for the silent cloud who directly killed him. I can't bear it.

Emperor Kaiping continued: "The Taige has too much power, and it must be split up. This is why I let Luanyiwei take the stage in advance. For the emperor, no matter when and where, he can't give up such a confidant. , otherwise you will become deaf and blind. Once the current situation is chaotic, the imperial decree cannot even go out of the palace. But how to use them is also a complicated knowledge. Too much power will breed unruly people. A courtier like Mo Moyun is a A once-in-a-lifetime accident."

Pei Yue asked a little strangely: "Your Majesty, are you teaching me how to master the emperor's mind?"

These words are too bold and direct, and even reveal a bit of indescribable deep meaning.

Emperor Kaiping glared at him and said: "I know nonsense, you are not my son, what did I teach you to do? I am just telling you why the power of the Taiwan Pavilion should be split."

Pei Yue said with a smile: "Your Majesty calm down, I just ease the atmosphere."

Emperor Kaiping shook his head, too lazy to argue with him, and continued: "Taige Pavilion will be adjusted in the future, changing the nine departments to six, and the divided power will be handed over to Luan Yiwei. Therefore, the future Zuo Lingchen will not It will have as much power as Silent Cloud. After the status is lowered, the scope of candidates for this official position will naturally expand."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "I understand, Your Majesty will let His Royal Highness decide on the new candidate for Zuo Lingchen."

Emperor Kaiping looked at him and said solemnly: "I tell you this because I hope you can protect Liu Xian. Luo Ting, Xiao Jin and others, I don't worry about them, only you, Lord Taishan, don't move." A mere sound can stir up wind and thunder. Don't rush to deny it, although I have weakened Gu Liang many times, I still think that he is more calm than Wang Pingzhang."

With somewhat complicated emotions in his eyes, he said slowly: "The grievances between the Gu family and the Tian family should be resolved after my death. But he obviously doesn't want you to be Daliang's loyal minister forever, and there will inevitably be other thoughts in the future , so I will be honest with you today. If there is a day, I hope you can stop him."

Pei Yue was silent for a moment, then slightly bowed his head and said, "I understand."

Emperor Kaiping looked at him fixedly, and said seriously: "Pei Yue, watching you grow up these few years, I feel very gratified and often frightened. I have suppressed you and tested you until now. At this moment, I decided to choose to trust you."

Pei Yue sighed: "Your Majesty, why did you think that the minister would be rebellious?"

Emperor Kaiping slightly raised his eyebrows and said, "Because I once asked you whether Chen Xizhi is dead or not."

Pei Yue was at a loss for words.

Although he didn't kill Chen Xizhi at the beginning because Ye Qiheng was in the middle, but in the end, he deceived the emperor.

The Chen family back then was the Nilin in Emperor Kaiping's heart, because it was related to the inside story of the late emperor's death, which in turn would affect whether there was any dispute over his succession to the throne.

However, I don't know whether it was time that finally smoothed out those thorns, or life was dying to let go of the entanglements in his heart. Emperor Kaiping did not take advantage of the situation to beat Pei Yue, but smiled lightly: "You were almost buried alive by Chen Xizhi in Lingzhou back then. I was hurt by her gunpowder this time, so I feel sorry for each other."

Pei Yue didn't laugh, he sighed and then told the story of Chen Xizhi.

From the time when the Chen family was destroyed to fleeing for their lives year after year, watching girls of the same age die for her by the Yaozhou River, committing suicide in front of the Xingyang City God Temple, and then sending her to northern Xinjiang by Pei Yue and being brought back to Kyoto by Mo Moyun's confidants, One by one, it is explained in more detail.

Emperor Kaiping listened quietly, and after a long time slowly said: "I don't blame you, even without Chen Xizhi, Mo Moyun would have thought of other ways."

Pei Yue looked at the emperor's weak expression, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I am also responsible for this matter."

Emperor Kaiping waved his hand and said calmly: "Since the matter has already happened, there is no need to indulge in it blindly. Pei Yue, do you know why I choose to believe you at this time?"

Pei Yue shook his head slightly.

He believed that the emperor's words today were sincere, but he didn't think the emperor had any reservations.

(End of this chapter)