Invincible son

Chapter 1084 1085 [Daliang's Future]
Emperor Kaiping smiled a little lonely, and said in a low voice: "Silence Cloud said before that I have been used to scheming all my life, and I don't take the lives of the common people in my heart. This sentence is right or wrong."

"Everyone is in a different position. I don't blame him for thinking that way. I did have some information in advance about the Hengduan Bandits, the Western Wu invasion, and even the two rebellions in Duzhong. Stop it. From this point of view, I have not fulfilled the original intention of the so-called Holy Son of Heaven, allowing many soldiers and common people to die innocently, Mo Moyun shot me after he couldn't bear it, I can understand him."

He sighed softly, and then continued: "But I am the emperor of Daliang, and I must find a reasonable balance between all living beings and my family. Everyone has selfishness, and I am no exception. An insect that threatens the imperial power in the dark, I cannot explain to my ancestors after my death. I am not telling you this for self-defense, but just to tell you that the most difficult thing to see through in this world is not conspiracies, but people's hearts."

The strange feeling in Pei Yue's heart became more and more intense. Although he just made fun of Emperor Ping's denial of him, but listening carefully now, the emperor obviously really wanted to teach him some truths.

He said calmly: "So Your Majesty has always wanted to see the true heart of the minister."

Emperor Kaiping said slowly: "You have selfishness, but it is within the range I can accept. Power can make people lose their minds. I have seen how many amazing and brilliant courtiers sink for decades, so I understand how valuable you are. For example, I sent you to northern Xinjiang this time. In fact, I know that you are very aware of the situation in Kyoto. Wu Dingwei goes south, even Wang Pingzhang can't stop your iron cavalry."

Pei Yue didn't think that those [-] elite soldiers could change the world, but as Emperor Kaiping said, in the extremely chaotic situation in Kyoto, his soldiers could indeed determine the balance of victory and defeat.

Furthermore, it is not impossible for him to take advantage of this opportunity to catch cicadas and orioles and take power in Kyoto in a short period of time. As for the subsequent development, of course, more planning is required.

After pondering for a long time, Pei Yue said calmly and frankly: "Your Majesty, I have never thought about this."

Emperor Kaiping asked with interest: "Why?"

Pei Yue thought for a while, and answered honestly: "Because more people will die that way. I am not so stupid and arrogant that I can change the rise and fall of Huanghuang history books by myself, but within the scope of my power, Wouldn't it be a better choice to kill as few people as possible and make people's lives more stable and prosperous?"

Emperor Kaiping was slightly startled, looked into Pei Yue's clear eyes, and sighed: "I really don't know who taught you such a strange temperament."

Pei Yue smiled and didn't answer.

The answer to this question is too horrifying. If you say it, His Majesty the Emperor in front of you may think that Pei Yue has a sudden hysteria.

He ignored the emperor's question and continued: "What Your Majesty said just now is that power can easily make people lose their minds. I very much agree with this conclusion. I also know that there is no shortage of ambitious men like Wang Pingzhang and Liu Zhi in all dynasties. The struggles, killings, and deaths in the world will never disappear. Kechen also wonders whether there will be a different prosperity if the king is wiser, the law is stricter, the government is clearer, the commerce is more developed, and the food is more abundant. scene?"

Emperor Kaiping fell into deep thought.

Pei Yue said in a calm manner: "Your Majesty, when I was on a mission to the Southern Zhou Dynasty, I had a long conversation with Xu Huiyan, the chief assistant of the Southern Zhou Dynasty. At that time, he once asked the minister why he didn't persuade His Majesty to send troops to attack Zhou. There will be killings and deaths. Once a war breaks out, the soldiers of the two countries, the comrades and close friends of the minister in the army, and even the minister himself may die on the battlefield."

Emperor Kaiping asked, "How do you answer him?"

Pei Yuedao: "The minister told him that no one can stop this war, and the unity of the north and the south is a historical torrent. If the minister objects, the best outcome is to be thrown into a Qingshui yamen by His Majesty for the elderly. This is the general trend."

"The general trend..."

Emperor Kaiping nodded slightly, and then said: "What you want to say is that some things cannot be avoided, but some sacrifices can be avoided."

Pei Yue sighed softly, and said slowly: "Sunshine must be accompanied by shadows. The difference is that sometimes it is sunny and sunny, and sometimes it is cloudy and rainy. In fact, I am just an ordinary person with selfish intentions. Compared with the adults, the character of the minister is much inferior. Therefore, the minister never thought that he could achieve Haiyan Heqing only by relying on his own ability."

Emperor Kaiping breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the young man in front of him whom he admired very much, and said leisurely: "You can say such heart-to-heart words to me, and you are no less serious than anyone else."

Pei Yue didn't confide in his own thoughts. Although Emperor Kaiping showed trust that he had never had before, the timing is still not ripe.

Emperor Kaiping stared at him for thought, then suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Do you have anyone to recommend for the new commanders of the Beijing Army's West and South Camps?"

Pei Yue replied calmly: "Marquis Suwu of Nan'an and Marquis of Puding Chen Huan have sufficient qualifications and abilities, and are loyal to the imperial court, fully capable of meeting your Majesty's expectations."

Emperor Kaiping laughed and said: "If you say you are cautious, you dare to admit in front of me that you have no ambition to covet the throne. If you say you are bold, you can grasp the bottom line at all times. Since I let Su Wu and Chen Huan return to Beijing to save them, naturally If you believe in their loyalty, you will recommend them according to my will. I don’t believe that you have no other candidates, is it true that Gongcheng Marquis Guo Xing is not qualified to take over the post of commander of the Beijing Army’s battalion?”

Pei Yue said helplessly: "Your Majesty, you can't be so unreasonable."

This remark was a bit disrespectful, but Emperor Kaiping didn't notice it, and said with a smile: "Why are you being unreasonable?"

Pei Yue said bluntly: "You said just now that you are worried that the Lord Taishan, who is worried about me, is in great danger, knowing that Gong Chenghou and Gu Junji had a life-threatening friendship on the battlefield, but let me recommend him as the commander of the Beijing camp. Isn't it obvious to dig a hole for the minister?"

Emperor Kaiping couldn't help laughing, he felt much more comfortable, and the severe pain in his chest and abdomen from time to time seemed to be relieved a lot.

He suddenly felt a little bit reluctant.

Looking at Pei Yue's young face, he said slowly: "I believe that with your assistance, Liu Xian can create a different prosperous world as you mentioned. I just don't know what position he will be in by then. "

Pei Yue said softly: "Your Majesty, I just hope that this world can become better."

The answer seemed to be irrelevant, but Emperor Kaiping understood the meaning of his words.

Pei Yue showed no signs of hesitation, because after thinking for a long time before, he gave up his plan to follow Lin Qingyuan's approach, and he never thought about forcing out a system freak that would inevitably fall apart in today's world.In short, centralized power is still the only way to govern efficiently for a period of time, and imperial power is still an iron curtain hanging over everyone.

But he wanted to make the Iron Curtain thinner so that it wouldn't be so overwhelming.

This is the future of Daliang he hopes to see after countless days and nights of deliberation.

However, due to cognitive biases, Emperor Kaiping thought a little differently.

From his point of view, Pei Yue's mind is essentially similar to that strange woman from the Chen family. She still uses her ability to help the world and help the people, but Pei Yue understands the principle of self-protection better.

Keep a useful body for the future, instead of being involved in the bloody battle for imperial power.

He nodded and said with a complicated expression: "After all, I still underestimated your ambition. In this case, I will not make it too difficult for you, otherwise I am sorry for your painstaking efforts."

Pei Yue showed a little surprise, Emperor Kaiping's remarks were obviously intended to continue his previous plan to make him the Duke of the State.

But this time it is not a test, nor is it a seizure of power, but to add more chips to the bottom-ranked auxiliary minister.

Without waiting for Pei Yue to refuse, Emperor Kaiping said: "I have made up my mind, so there is no need to discuss it again. But I also want to tell you that everything will not rest after I die, can you understand?"

Pei Yue nodded and said, "I understand."

What he was facing was an emperor with an unfathomable city. Although his life was numbered, he would definitely have detailed arrangements for his affairs.

A little tiredness appeared on Emperor Kaiping's face, and he said softly: "Go and send Mo Moyun for me, and tell him that I don't resent him, and I won't take my anger out on his relatives."

Pei Yue secretly sighed in his heart, bowed and saluted in response.

After a while, Concubine Wu Gui and the Imperial Physician entered the bedroom gently.

Emperor Kaiping looked at the top of his head, and what came to mind was not Pei Yue's statement, but the previous conversation with Mo Moyun.

He murmured to himself, "Am I really wrong?"

(End of this chapter)