Invincible son

Chapter 166 165 [Stunning]

Liu Zhen's remonstrance is not easy to deal with.

The problem is not how Pei Yue responds, but the response itself is a trap.

Today, he is no longer an ignorant Xiaobai, but has a deep understanding of some unspoken rules of this world.He can happily accept the title bestowed by the emperor, because the emperor dare not resign.But when someone raises an objection, if he defends himself and thinks that he is worthy of the title, this violates the taboo in the officialdom, because no one likes an official fan who is not humble, although everyone hopes that his official position will go further. Mention.

But if Pei Yue confessed that he was indeed not worthy of the title, it would be due to the unfair reward and punishment of the emperor - he would not be so stupid.

But things are like this, and many times you can't avoid backing down.

"Xuan Pei is getting closer." The inner eunuch's voice came from a distance.

Pei Yue took a breath, firmly suppressed all his emotions in his heart, straightened his facial expressions in an instant, walked steadily through the forest of officials, and approached the core area of ​​Liang's power step by step.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Emperor Kaiping narrowed his eyes slightly, watching Pei Yue walking all the way, what he saw on the young man's face was an undisguised calm.

That idiot Pei Rong has humiliated his family's ancestors. This young man is clearly a piece of jade. Even if he is not your biological son, doesn't he understand the reason why father and son fight tiger brothers in battle?
But that's okay, if you weren't so stupid, how could I use him?
It's just whose descendant are you? How many secrets does that old Pei Zhen hide from me?
Pei Yue looked straight at him, and stood still when he came to Liu Zhen's side.

Emperor Kaiping said indifferently: "Liu Zhen said that your title cannot convince the world, what do you think?"

Pei Yue said calmly, "Caomin—"

Emperor Kaiping interrupted him: "The imperial decree has been issued, you can become a minister."

There was some commotion among the ministers, and Liu Zhen's face turned red abnormally. Emperor Kaiping's words were nothing more than to tell everyone that there is no doubt about my will, but I can give you a chance to speak.

Pei Yue naturally understood this truth, he was familiar with the new self-proclaimed in his heart, and said slowly: "I... think that Master Liu's words have some truth."

"Some?" The corner of Emperor Kaiping's mouth curled up slightly, he couldn't tell whether it was a smile or a sarcasm.

Pei Yue bowed his head and said: "I am young, I don't read many books, and I am not as knowledgeable as Mr. Liu. Since he said that there is no old practice of conferring titles for non-military meritorious service in this dynasty, then probably there is no such thing, so I feel that what he said There's some truth to that."

Emperor Kaiping said: "Continue talking."

Pei Yuedao: "Because I am young and have little knowledge, I dare not speak out on this matter, but I know the word loyalty. No matter whether I have this title or not, I will be loyal to Daliang."

Mo Haoli turned to look at him.

These words were too blunt, if any courtier in the main hall were to say them, they would appear flattering and vulgar.But speaking from a 14-year-old boy, coupled with Pei Yue's precise control of his expression and tone, it is not harsh, making people feel that this is the performance he should have at his age.

Pei Yue was pretending to be stupid, or showing weakness, which was one of the strategies he had set for himself before.

You can give this title if you want, anyway, I just want to play a good man who is loyal to Daliang.

It is extremely difficult to pass a leaf among thousands of flowers without touching your body, Liu Zhen said in a serious tone: "Pei Yue, don't be so eloquent when you are young, the word loyalty is made, not spoken!"

Pei Yue was startled for a moment, and then said with an aggrieved face: "Lord Liu, on the third night of September, bandits raided Lvliu Village. , and with the help of all the people in the village, all the bandits will be wiped out in one go, and all 82 thieves will be crowned heads."

Liu Zhen frowned slightly: "What does this have to do with loyalty?"

Pei Yue said sincerely: "Master Liu, this should be considered a credit, right?"

"so what?"

"I haven't even reached the age of joining the army, but I have already made a contribution, so I can stay at home. But after I heard that the Beijing army was going to suppress bandits, I went to the barracks alone, and then Following the soldiers of the Beijing camp into the mountains, this is enough to show that I want to do something for the court, isn't this loyalty?"

Liu Zhen was momentarily at a loss for words.

Pei Yue stared wide-eyed, looked at him innocently and innocently, and asked doubtfully, "Master Liu, is there anything wrong with being loyal?"

Liu Zhen quickly said: "Of course there is nothing wrong with being loyal! But..."

No one interrupted him, it was he himself who stopped the conversation suddenly, because he suddenly found that he didn't know what to say.

Pei Yue accepted it as soon as he saw it, and didn't continue to mess around, or use the method of changing the subject to sophistry.

Although it was difficult to answer Liu Zhen's remonstrance, Pei Yue never thought about answering directly. The countermeasures he used were you say what you say, and I say what I say mine.I don't want to discuss with you whether I am worthy of this title, but use my age advantage to play the emotional card: I don't value the title, everything I do is because I am loyal to Daliang.

After a brief absence, Liu Zhen quickly came to his senses, and said with a dark complexion: "Even though you are loyal, the rules of the country cannot be changed without authorization. You cannot be knighted unless you have made military achievements. This is a rule passed down from the time of Gaozu. !"

Pei Yue stood quietly.

The other party is Yushi. Anyone who has read history books or even film and television works will know that this kind of person cannot be easily persuaded, and he has to argue in detail. How can Pei Yue be his opponent when it comes to citing classics?
He had already expressed his attitude just now, and it would be too much to say it now.

Emperor Kaiping withdrew his gaze from Pei Yue: "Liu Zhen, bandits have been entrenched in the Hengduan Mountains. They have caused disasters for more than half a year and killed thousands of people in the capital. Such actions are extremely heinous, so I strictly ordered the Xifu to suppress the bandits. The Beijing army beheaded a thousand people before and after. Yu, cleaning up the surrounding area of ​​Kyoto, how can it not be regarded as military merit?"

Liu Zhen was silent when he heard the words. These figures are solid evidence, which cannot be refuted by non-verbal words.He thought of the drunken words he had heard two days ago, and a sense of determination suddenly rose in his heart, and he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I still have a word to say."

"Say it."

"The bandits have been a disaster for more than half a year. Why has the Beijing army been unable to wipe them out? Why do thousands of bandits with extraordinary combat power appear in the most benevolent place in the capital? Why did these people appear? My humble minister Wan Shi speaks out, please be strict. Find out the responsibility of the Beijing army for delaying the war plan, please Your Majesty strictly investigate the origin of the bandits in Hengduan Mountain!"

He took a step back, brushed his robe sleeves, then knelt down on the ground, saluted with both arms, and said loudly: "Wang Pingzhang, the left military officer of the Military Academy, bears the unshirkable responsibility for this matter. I implore Your Majesty to punish him!"

Pei Yue was shocked.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of voices sounded behind him.

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Emperor Kaiping still maintained a calm expression, only the courtiers who were familiar with him knew that there was anger in the emperor's eyes.His eyes turned to the old and expressionless Mo Haoli, then to the slightly surprised Luo Ting, then ignored Liu Zhen and Pei Yue who were kneeling and standing in the middle, and moved to the face of the tough Wang Pingzhang.

Many years ago, Luo Ting also impeached Wang Pingzhang face-to-face at the court meeting, impassionedly bluntly speaking of "three malpractices and six crimes" in the army, which made the real-appointed Duke almost unable to step down. In the end, he had to defend himself and stayed in the palace for two days. He refused to go to court for many months.

At that time there was only Luo Ting alone, and Wang Pingzhang retreated in a row. Today, facing the impeachment of more than a dozen censors, can he still stand up?
Not only did Wang Pingzhang stand firm, but he also stood firm, without even the slightest change in emotion, just like his posture at court meetings these years, taciturn and immobile.

Pei Yue looked at Liu Zhen who was motionless beside him, and finally understood in his heart.

Liu Zhen's target was not him at all. The censor just wanted to use Emperor Kaiping's golden words to confirm the danger and seriousness of bandits, not a group of ordinary bandits.Although this will prove that Pei Yue's military achievements are worthless, it will also pave the way for his next move.

Why was the Beijing army unable to wipe out bandits for more than half a year?
Wang Pingzhang must be held accountable for this.

What worries Pei Yue even more is that Liu Zhen's words clearly point to a very terrifying thing.

Where do bandits come from?

Of course Pei Yue knew the whole story, but he also knew very well that if the Chen family's affairs were revealed, it would be a storm enough to kill many people.What's more tragic is that he happened to be standing at the forefront of the storm as an introduction.

I thought I would be the protagonist, but I didn't expect that I was still just a supporting role.

Pei Yue smiled helplessly in his heart, and at the same time came to his senses, the court struggle was not a play, and no one in this main hall should be underestimated.

Even if he is just a rank seven official.

(End of this chapter)