Invincible son

Chapter 1146 1147 [Opportunity in the fog]

Imperial City, Jingren Palace.

Liu Xian looked at the gentle face of Empress Dowager Wu, and said respectfully: "Mother, after a few days after Gu Liang and Xiao Jin leave the capital, my son-in-law prefers to let Pei Yue take charge of the military affairs of the West Mansion temporarily. I wonder if this is appropriate?"

Empress Dowager Wu smiled slightly, and said calmly: "What's wrong?"

Liu Xian breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and said with a little embarrassment: "I understand the concerns of some ministers in the court, but the military affairs of the West Mansion are heavy, and those servants alone cannot handle it. Moreover, my energy is really limited alone, and for I'm not good at military affairs, without Pei Yue's assistance, there will be mistakes in this period of time."

The Empress Dowager Wu took the teacup from the hand of the female historian, gently blowing the tea, and said unhurriedly: "The emperor need not be so careless, the Ai family has never doubted Pei Yue's loyalty, otherwise he would not have helped the late emperor many times. He spoke. It's just that you should gradually start cultivating your confidants, no matter whether it's in the court or in the army, it's not a good thing for a family to dominate."

This is the way of checks and balances that the kings of all dynasties must master. Although Liu Xian felt a little awkward in his heart, he would not openly argue with his mother.

Now that the government is gradually stabilizing, several key reforms are gradually being implemented. Although the reform of the Imperial Medical Center has great resistance, after Pei Yue stepped in to help, at least the state capital can be implemented smoothly.Relying on the "Essential Techniques for the People of Qi" written by Pei Yue and systematic strategies, Nong Sangjian is forming a complete set of techniques for benefiting agriculture, which has been established in Gyeonggi and Lingzhou. Set up trials in multiple places in the five southern states.

It will be promoted on a large scale in the spring of next year.

The two official roads that radiate the east, west, north, south, and north of the mainland are under preliminary research, and the addition of government-run schools is also in full swing.The 2000 million taels of silver compensated by the Southern Zhou Dynasty last year, except for the rewards and pensions of the soldiers, left more than half. Therefore, these reforms and reforms of the imperial court this year did not use the silver deposits in the treasury.

Such an exciting scene, just like what Pei Yue said privately, "everything is competing to develop and full of vitality."

As long as the border is safe and secure, the development in Daliang will be rapid. This is the reason why Liu Xian supported Pei Yue's proposal. People can do it.The mother and son had different opinions. After repeated discussions, both parties finally made concessions. The Empress Dowager Wu agreed with Liu Xian's idea, but firmly wanted to keep Pei Yue in the capital.

Liu Xian could understand Empress Dowager's worries, so after listening to Empress Dowager Wu's exhortation, he nodded meekly and said, "Empress Mother, don't worry, I will take it easy."

Suddenly there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the hall.

Liu Xian frowned slightly, the palace has always been strict and strict, how could someone be so reckless on the mother's side?

Hou Yu, the junior supervisor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, walked in with small steps, and there were big beads of sweat on his forehead in the October weather.

Empress Dowager Wu stared and said, "Why are you so panicked?"

Hou Yu hurriedly knelt down, swallowed his saliva and said tremblingly: "Qizou Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, today Duke Wei and his wife visited Guangping Hou, returned from Guangping Hou's mansion before a stick of incense, and left Xingyefang to enter Yong At the time of Renfang, he was attacked by an assassin on Gushui Street, Duke Wei was seriously injured!"

Liu Xian suddenly stood up, his eyes widened.

Hou Yu said again: "Duke Wei returned to the Duke's mansion under the protection of his own soldiers, and then closed the gate tightly, no one can enter!"

Liu Xian could only feel his hands trembling slightly uncontrollably, he turned his head to look at Empress Dowager Wu incomparably, with extremely rare anger welling up in his eyes.

Empress Dowager Wu reprimanded lightly: "Emperor, calm down!"

When Liu Xian heard the news, the secret conversation between himself and his mother in this Jingren Palace two months ago immediately appeared in Liu Xian's mind.

"Pei Yue's biggest weakness is himself. He doesn't have the deep background of Wang Pingzhang, and he is bound by all kinds of honor and disgrace. As long as he dies, the Pei faction with the Beijing Army Beiying as the core will collapse, because except for Pei Yue Others do not have the strength and qualifications to support the overall situation."

The words are still in my ears.

But for Liu Xian, he will never forget the analysis of his mind with Pei Yue in Qinyuan when he was still fighting for the reserve.That is to say, since then, he has given great trust to Pei Yue, and has looked forward to the future countless times, hoping that the monarch and his ministers will work together to create a glorious and prosperous world.

Empress Dowager Wu ignored the trembling Hou Yu, looked at Liu Xian's still unsoftened expression, couldn't help sighing softly, and said, "Can't the emperor trust Aijia?"

Liu Xian choked slightly, and immediately saluted: "I dare not."

Empress Dowager Wu looked around, and the palace people including Hou Yu immediately withdrew.

She said softly: "Emperor, although the Ai family does not agree with your unreserved trust in Pei Yue, the Ai family understands that the most important thing for Daliang is stability. Your enthronement is still short, and your prestige has not yet been established. There can be no turmoil in the world. Not to mention Pei Yue who has always been loyal, even his father-in-law who participated in the murder of your father, the Ai family will not attack him for the time being."

Liu Xian was completely stunned, and murmured: "Queen, what did you say?"

Empress Dowager Wu looked directly into his eyes, and said word by word: "Aijia means that Gu Liang participated in the assassination case in Nanxun Hall."

Liu Xian took a step back abruptly, shook his head and said, "This is impossible! Does your mother have evidence?"

Empress Wu smiled expressionlessly, and said slowly: "There is no conclusive evidence for Aijia, but this matter does not need conclusive evidence."

Liu Xian vaguely felt that there was an unknown story hidden in her words, but at the moment she was being hit one after another, unable to calm down and think carefully.

Empress Dowager Wu continued: "If the Ai family wanted to deal with Pei Yue, why would they only send one assassin? Emperor, you should know Pei Yue's ability better than anyone else. How can a mere assassin kill him? Gao Ming can't do it either."

Liu Xian asked, "Who could that be?"

Empress Dowager Wu didn't care about his disrespect, and said calmly: "No matter who it is, what you have to do now is to go to the previous court to summon important officials, and then send someone to find the assassin. Remember, you are now the emperor of Liang, and you must Be calm and don't act recklessly."

Liu Xian thought about it carefully, and couldn't help admitting that these words made sense.

If it was really the queen mother who shot, she definitely wouldn't be just an assassin.

If you want to kill Pei Yue, you must go all out.

He sighed heavily, bowed and said: "The empress mother taught me that my son and minister are extremely stupid, so I ask the empress mother to calm down."

Empress Dowager Wu said gently: "There is no need to be so polite between you and me, mother and son, go to the previous court to settle this matter."

Liu Xian took the order to leave and frowned tightly after turning around.

In the Hall of Liangyi, the civil and military officials who heard the horrifying news had different expressions, some were full of worry, while others were filled with righteous indignation.

No matter how they feel about Pei Yue, this kind of assassination is undoubtedly a blatant challenge to the authority and face of the imperial court. If they can't catch the assassin and give him a canonical punishment, wouldn't everyone be in danger in the future?Court struggles are commonplace but they must be limited to a controllable range. When Xue Tao failed to fight for power and withdrew from the center, no one chased him to death. Instead, he was sent to the position of governor of Lingzhou.

If Pei Yue's assassination today was due to court disputes, it would obviously be bad news for Daliang.

The instigator has no descendants?
Some courtiers unconsciously looked at the solemn-looking Hou Xiaojin of Xiangcheng. His fear of Pei Yue was well known, and the confrontation between the two in the court hall that day was still vivid in his memory.

Of course, there are still some people who suspect Western Wu and Southern Zhou. For the monarchs and ministers of these two countries, it is indeed in their own interests to assassinate Pei Yue and then stir up civil strife in Daliang, and it is the least costly means.

Liu Xian had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions, and then a simple sentence was full of endless murderous intent.

"Dasuo Jingshi, I must find the murderer who assassinated Duke Wei!"

……

An hour later.

Nancheng, Dingkangfang.

After Wang Chongyun calmly listened to his subordinate's report, a smile appeared on his face involuntarily, and he sighed softly: "I thought I would have to wait for a while, but I didn't expect this opportunity to come so quickly."

He threw a piece of paper with his name on it into the brazier, and said solemnly, "Get ready to do it."

(End of this chapter)