Invincible son

Faced with Pei Yue's pressing and scrambling analysis, Xian Chunqiu gradually developed a somewhat sad mood.

Before meeting today, he thought that he knew Pei Yue as well as anyone else, even better than Emperor Kaiping on the young man's thoughts.All the arrangements he made before were paving the way for today's meeting, because he knew that it was impossible for Pei Yue to be a loyal minister and general of Emperor Kaiping for the rest of his life, and the couple would inevitably break up.

That being the case, he needs to lay out the lines in advance. At least in his opinion, there is no unresolvable enmity between the two of them. In the future, they can fully support each other and each seize a great river and mountain.

It's just that he didn't expect Pei Yue to be so smart, so after he calmed down, he asked sharply: "Since you know the situation back then, you should know that I'm just a general under the old man's command. How can it be my turn to fight against the flag?"

Pei Yue took a breath, and said with a complicated expression: "After Emperor Zhongzong came to the throne, there was a person who was driven to the imperial mausoleum by him to guard the tomb of Emperor Taizong as a filial piety."

Suddenly Xian Chunqiu's heart tightened.

Pei Yue stared into his eyes and said, "That person is Princess Qi Yang."

Xian Chunqiu is 63 years old this year. Although he often complains of illness in front of Emperor Qingyuan and his courtiers, everyone knows that this Marquis of Jubei is extremely healthy, not only because he practiced martial arts all the year round, but most importantly, he never delay for pleasure.

At this moment, hearing that dusty name from the young dignitary who came from Daliang opposite, and seeing his face with a slight shadow of an old friend, Xian Chunqiu suddenly felt that he was really old.

It is easy for old people to recall the past. He remembered the secret conversation 37 years ago, on the eve of Emperor Taizong's death.

"My lord, His Majesty is determined to let Liu Rui inherit the great treasure. I'm afraid this is not good news for you."

"Chunqiu, although there are no outsiders here, it is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince after all, how can you be so disrespectful with your words?"

"The younger generation is not disrespectful, but the prince has a perverted personality and acts ruthlessly. He will never be like your majesty. If he is allowed to inherit the great treasure, he will definitely take you and me. He is now very far away from the lucky ones in the army. Recently, more and more villains have become his fans, and when he assumes power, something unbearable will happen!"

Ding Guogong Pei Yuan looked at this extremely talented junior and said calmly: "You want to abolish the establishment?"

Although Xian Chunqiu was young and energetic, he still didn't dare to act presumptuously in front of this aging Duke, and after hesitating for a long time, he plucked up his courage and said: "Your Majesty only wants us to reduce our military power, but the Crown Prince wants our lives. "

Pei Yuan said leisurely: "If you want to move the prince, who can take charge of the overall situation?"

Xian Chunqiu was overjoyed, and said seriously: "Princess Qiyang is none other than you! Her Royal Highness is the eldest daughter of His Majesty, and she has been involved in politics in the Eastern Mansion for five years, and all courtiers admire her. As long as you support Her Highness, you can let her temporarily serve To supervise the country, choose a young and sage from among the children of the royal family to be the king, and return the power after he reaches maturity."

Pei Yuan looked at him silently for a long time, and finally said gently but firmly: "You go to the south, the position of the commander of the Yaoshan Daying Camp is vacant, no one is more suitable than you."

Xian Chunqiu froze on the spot, his face full of puzzlement.

Pei Yuan's expression gradually became solemn, and he said without doubt: "For your grandfather's sake, I have the right to pretend that I didn't hear these words today. Remember, Daliang was the world that Emperor Gaozu took me and your grandfather and other veterans to bring down. As long as I am still alive, no one will be allowed to have evil intentions."

Xian Chunqiu was silent, bowed down after a long time, got up and left.

A few months later, Emperor Taizong passed away, and Prince Liu Rui took the throne, and the following year it was changed to Yuan Jianping.

At that time, Xian Chunqiu was standing on the north bank of the Tiancang River, behind him was the strong Yaoshan camp. No one knew what he was thinking, not even Pei Yuan. Change appearance.

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The past cannot be traced, but memories can only be indulged in.

Xian Chunqiu sighed quietly, raised his hand and took the tea cup in front of him to drink it up.

Pei Yue took the initiative to add it for him, and said lightly: "Loyal? Traitor? Actually, I think you don't care about the world's evaluation at all. I have deduced that period of history more than once, and there is only one way that can barely get close to the truth. You never He was ambitious when he was young and tried to become a powerful minister who could control the fate of the king. There have never been such stories in history. Of course, the old Hou Ye is very talented and can stand out at a young age. In his early 20s, he was the deputy commander of the capital One of the handsome talents that Pei Yuan values ​​very much, this is the confidence and capital to support your continuous expansion of your ambitions."

Xian Chunqiu said in a deep voice: "When the old man was your age, he was only the commander of the Beijing camp, inheriting the third-class earl."

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Old Houye clearly knows that you and I are different, why bother to tease me with these words? You are the legitimate successor of the Chu State Mansion, and the successor that Ding Guogong Pei Yuan prefers, even the old man Pei Zhen I must be ranked behind you. I am just a bastard from a bad family background, even if Uncle Gu appreciates it, I will not be able to take advantage of the incense of the Pei family."

He didn't say a word, but both of them knew it well.

At that time, the Pei family was the real No. [-] wealthy family in the Daliang Army, far from being comparable to the empty shelf it is today.

Although Xian Chunqiu did not acknowledge Pei Yue's assertion, the silence at this moment was enough to explain everything.

Approving emotions appeared on his face, and he said with emotion: "It doesn't matter what happened in the past, it's just talk among idle people."

Pei Yue's gaze narrowed slightly, and he asked curiously, "Old Hou Ye, after Princess Qi Yang was seized, did you not sleep at night?"

Xian Chunqiu recalled the face that was still clear in his memory, and said slowly: "Your Highness... I have never seen such a strange woman, and I can't even find it in the history books. In fact, in the last few years of Emperor Taizong, he gradually became confused. Faint, very harsh on the martial arts in the army, he wanted to go to war several times. At that time, even the old man couldn't persuade him. Thanks to His Royal Highness, the princess turned around, this didn't lead to chaos. But in the end he chose to let Liu Rui inherit the great treasure ,This person……"

After all, he didn't go into details, but the murderous look in those old eyes still shocked Pei Yue.

The old man has been calm and restrained since he took his seat, but Pei Yue felt that he was very similar to Wang Pingzhang, and even more ruthless than the latter.Wang Pingzhang believed in the word forbearance, he would not make a move without absolute certainty, but Xian Chunqiu was better at putting all his eggs in one basket.

Since the long talk, it seems that Pei Yue has always grasped the initiative of the topic, that's because Xian Chunqiu hasn't made a move yet.

Pei Yue held his breath, and said calmly: "Actually, I can understand the old master's thoughts. The hustle and bustle of the world is nothing more than fame and fortune, and for the emperor, it is naturally power. A little carelessness is the end of a change of dynasty. It is true that Pei Yuan has no dissent for Daliang, but how can the emperor place his hope on the integrity of his subjects? Even if Pei Yuan himself does not want to sit in that chair, the people under him will Push him to sit. Coupled with Emperor Zhongzong's temperament is too harsh, it is understandable for you to want to rebel."

Xian Chunqiu leaned back on the chair back again, looked at Pei Yue who was confident in his conversation, and asked deeply, "What about you?"

Pei Yue frowned slightly and looked at him, then said in a deep voice, "What does the old Hou mean?"

Xian Chunqiu said unhurriedly: "Xin Kuang is an assassin sent by the second prince, even if you don't care about this kind of idiot, have you ever thought about one thing, why there are dozens of top experts assassinating him on Taiping Street?" You? As far as I know, among these masters is the guardian of the Xiangyun, and they will definitely not be ignored with their skills. Why has there been no news from the north to remind you since you have been in Jian'an City for so long?"

He paused, and asked with a bit of pity: "Pei Yue, have you ever thought about a question, why does Kaiping Xiaoer have to let you go south to meet his relatives?"