Invincible son

Chapter 1261 1262 [The heights are too cold]

For the outstanding young Duke beside him, Han Gongduan actually felt a little guilty that outsiders could not understand.

During the Battle of Jiangling two years ago, Pei Yue tried his best to turn the tide and thwart the Southern Zhou's offensive. As long as he reached the covenant of expanding the territory, he could be promoted to the Duke of the State at that time.However, Emperor Kaiping recalled Pei Yue back to the capital after the war, and let Han Gongduan take over the follow-up matters, and he took away more than half of the credit that belonged to Pei Yue.

In the eyes of others, this is a very normal arrangement, but Han Gongduan is a gentleman, although he cannot disobey the king's will, he will inevitably have some obstacles in his heart.

It was also for this reason that in the subsequent series of incidents, Han Gongduan had some rare kindness towards Pei Yue.

This time he led a large number of officials to the southern border, and Han Gongduan was the only one who followed Pei Yue's lead, and never opposed his decision. Even if Pei Yue went on a killing spree in the face of those powerful families, he only tactfully persuaded him several times in private .

The two cooperated perfectly during this period of time, and the overall atmosphere was extremely harmonious. The officials below were also full of energy. After all, recovering the homeland of the Southern Dynasties was a feat that could be recorded in history, and no one was eager to leave their names in this record.

When Pei Yue said that sentence, Han Gongduan was indeed a little lost.

He looked at the calm expression on Pei Yue's face, and after a while he said in embarrassment: "What does the Duke mean by that?"

Pei Yue stopped, looked at the magnificent scene in the palace, and said slowly: "Master Han is a real gentleman. It is often said that a gentleman can be bullied, but I really don't want to do this. Therefore, some words are still open and honest. It's better, why bother to hide and speculate on each other?"

Han Gongduan was silent.

Pei Yue had a slight smile on his face, and said without haste: "Don't say that Your Majesty and the princes of the court didn't expect it, even I myself was surprised that the battle was so smooth. Originally, I only wanted to stabilize the defense line along the river, but the opportunity came I can't miss it in front of me, so I have today's situation. If I were the loyal ministers in the court, I would also worry that Pei Yue would become the second Zhou Taizu. This is human nature and beyond reproach."

Han Gongduan became more and more ashamed, bowed his head and said: "Before I left Beijing, Your Majesty did instruct you to ask the Duke to lead the army to triumph when the situation in the southern border stabilizes."

Pei Yue smiled lightly.

Han Gongduan quickly explained: "Duke, don't worry too much. His Majesty wants you to return to Beijing as soon as possible. He wants to make you a prince."

"I believe Your Majesty's move is sincere." Pei Yue responded, and suddenly asked: "But I want to know more, is it His Majesty's intention or the Queen Mother's intention to let me return to Beijing early?"

Han Gongduan said puzzledly: "Of course it is His Majesty's will."

Pei Yue looked at him steadily.

It was hard for Han Gongduan to imagine that the gaze of a young man would bring such a strong sense of oppression to him, but when he thought of the contribution made by the other party and his position in the Daliang Army, he was somewhat relieved that "it should be so".

Pei Yue said: "Master Han, I have always treated each other with sincerity these years, and I hope you will not deceive me."

Han Gongduan sighed, and said slowly: "Your Majesty's trust in the Duke is still the same as before, but this time I hope that the Duke will return to Beijing as soon as possible. In fact, it has little to do with the opinions of the ministers of the court and China. The main thing is the influence of the Empress Dowager on His Majesty. "

Pei Yue narrowed his eyes slightly, nodded and said, "Thank you."

Han Gongduan said: "I dare not take it."

Pei Yue said in a relaxed tone: "Actually, even if Mr. Han doesn't mention it, I plan to return to Beijing after a while. The reason is very simple, and Mr. Han must know it."

Han Gongduan suddenly remembered that Pei Yue's wife was pregnant, and it was said that the day of labor would be around August, and it was only two months after all the calculations.He couldn't help showing a kind smile, and then said many auspicious words of congratulations.

Pei Yue thanked him happily, and then said: "I hope Mr. Han will take care of the matter of dividing the land. I will make proper arrangements for the military affairs in the southern border during this time."

Han Gongduan replied: "There is Lao Guogong."

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After Xian Chunqiu committed suicide, there were still some remnants of defeated soldiers in Ningzhou and Liangzhou who fought stubbornly. With the cooperation of Daliang Zhennan Army and Jiangling Army, the soldiers of the Chengbei Camp in the Southern Zhou Dynasty were directed by Fang Xiexiao to continue to clean up the soldiers in various places. .

With the end of the war and the peace in various places, the dismissal of the soldiers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was gradually carried out. Pei Yue ordered people to register these soldiers, and then distributed money to let them return to their hometowns.

Right now, the garrison is still absolutely necessary. Therefore, in addition to the Changping Army and the Yaoshan Army who continued to guard the north bank of the river, nearly 20 Liang soldiers were stationed in various places in the Southern Zhou Dynasty to assist officials sent by the imperial court to carry out land reform and government establishment.

On June [-], in a mansion in Jian'an City.

Pei Yue took the main seat, and the generals of the Southern Expedition gathered together.

"Can General Zhuang recover from his injury?" Pei Yue first asked Guo Xing, the coach of Zhennan Camp, who was sitting first on the left.

Hearing him first mention Zhuang Xia, the commander of Gulei camp who was seriously injured in the first battle of Xuyangguan, Guo Xing felt a warm feeling in his heart, and said sadly: "Zhuang Xia's life is safe, but I'm afraid he will have to recuperate for a long time." Half a year, and it will be difficult to lead the army in battle in the future."

Pei Yue pondered and said: "Let him go back to Beijing with me, I will ask His Majesty to make him a Marquis, so I can't chill his heart."

Guo Xing said gratefully: "The old man thanked the Duke on his behalf, uh, the Duke wants to go back to the capital?"

Pei Yue looked around the crowd, from Guo Xing, Chen Huacheng, Zhang Qixian to his two uncles Gu Jie and Gu Cang, as well as Qin Xian, Tang Linfen, Jia Cheng, Deng Zai and others, seeing puzzled expressions on their faces at the same time And worry, naturally a little relieved.

These people are his most solid team in the army.

He said calmly: "Now that the overall situation in the southern border has been decided, the rest of the things just need to be done step by step. I should return to the capital no matter whether it is public or private. Otherwise, I will really stay here and be the king of the mountain?"

These people knew that Pei Yue was joking to ease the atmosphere, but none of them could laugh.

Qin Xian said: "Grandpa Guo has made great achievements in destroying the country, and the court has not given any rewards. The general thinks it is not appropriate to return to Beijing too early."

He was quite gentle, but Chen Huacheng, the admiral of the navy, said bluntly, "Your Majesty, don't go back to Beijing!"

Pei Yue smiled and asked, "Why?"

Chen Huacheng's face was full of solemnity: "Some people in the court regard the Duke as a treacherous minister with evil intentions, and now that the Duke has made such contributions, he has become more and more a thorn in their eyes! If you return to Beijing at this time, I'm afraid you will suffer Framed by some people, this matter must be guarded against!"

Someone started this idea, others naturally wouldn't hold back, and the hall was full of turmoil for a while.

Although no one put forward that treasonous statement from the beginning to the end, these Wu Xun believed in one thing, with Pei Yue's current status and reputation, the emperor may not be compatible!
Pei Yue lightly smiled and said, "According to everyone's opinion, should I resist the order and stay in the southern border to support myself? Or simply raise the flag of rebellion and fight to the death with the imperial army?"

Everyone was silent, but from the fighting spirit in their eyes, it could be seen that after the arduous battle in the southern border, the arrogant soldiers under Pei Yue's command had already had the heart to look down on the world.

Seeing this, Pei Yue asked: "Okay, let's go on according to your ideas. Are you really able to leave your family and relatives who stayed in the capital? Even if you can, the soldiers below are willing to be accused of rebellion and be punished." Zhu Lian Nine Clans?"

Chen Huacheng, who originally wanted to speak generously, opened his mouth, but was blocked back.

Pei Yue shook his head and said, "But even if you and the soldiers below can be so heartless, I can't do it."

The old coach Guo Xing could only smooth things over and said, "Master Guo, we didn't mean that, we were just worried about your safety."

Pei Yue nodded, and said earnestly to everyone: "So I called you here today to assign tasks to you. As long as you restrain the soldiers to guard the various places, I can rest easy in the capital."

There was a sudden silence in the hall.

Everyone suddenly realized.

The entire Southern Army numbered 10. Except for the Changping Army and Yaoshan Army in Jiangbei, and Baoding Hou Caiqian who stayed behind in Jiangling, the rest of the army was under the control of Pei Yue. The martial arts in today's hall are his siblings.As long as they don't betray Pei Yue, and Pei Yue doesn't openly confront the imperial court, then no one in the capital would dare to disrespect Pei Yue.

Not to mention that Pei Yue's Taishan and Zuo Junji Gu Liang are now the coaches of the Western Army.

At this moment, Feng Yi's panicked voice suddenly came from outside: "Master, the capital is urgent!"

Pei Yue frowned slightly and said, "Come in and talk."

Feng Yi walked quickly into the hall, ignoring the curious and concerned gazes of all the warriors around him, he went straight to Pei Yue, bowed and said: "The capital sent an edict to the inner prisoner, saying that the Western Army was killed in the middle of last month. With a great victory over the Wu army, the crisis in the western region is now over."

There was a burst of cheers in the hall.

But Feng Yi said in panic: "The internal supervisor also said that Zuo Junji was seriously injured in the battle, and the situation... the situation is worrying. Therefore, His Majesty hopes that the Duke will return to Beijing as soon as possible."

Pei Yue stood up slowly, his face was covered with frost, and a murderous look suddenly appeared in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)