Invincible son

Chapter 85 085 [Playing pair]

Daliang Miyagi is located in the north of Kyoto.

A hundred years ago, it was the former Wei Palace, and the shocking fire caused serious damage to the palace city.After Daliang Gaozu established the country, it took seven years to recruit tens of thousands of civilians and skilled craftsmen from all over the world to repair and expand on the original site, so that today's majestic Miyagi is built.

There are ten gates on all sides of the palace city, five gates on the south side, and Chengtian gate in the middle.

Chengtianmen has three door openings, the middle door opening is nearly three feet wide and six feet long.Through the door opening, there are rows of government offices in the east and west directions of the door.To the east is Zhengshitang, commonly known as Dongfu.To the west is the Military Academy, commonly known as the West Mansion.

Just north of the gate is the palace square with a width of [-] steps. Through the square, three main halls can be seen, namely Chengtian Hall, Taiji Hall and Liangyi Hall.The three main halls are collectively called the former dynasty, and the rear is the harem. In addition to the gardens located in the north of the palace city, thousands of houses are stacked on top of each other, and there are carved beams and painted buildings everywhere. .

In the left side hall of Liangyi Hall, the palace servants stood with their heads bowed in silence.

The Kaiping Emperor, who was almost young, was wearing a red and yellow robe, a folded upper towel on his head, and Liuhe boots. He sat behind the imperial case and read a memorial.

His Majesty the emperor who has ruled Daliang for 13 years has an ordinary appearance, with slender eyes and a thin and pointed face, which looks a little harsh.

Time passed bit by bit, this memorial was not long, but Emperor Kaiping read it very slowly, occasionally stopping to think for a moment.

After a long time, he closed the memorial, looked at the old man sitting at the bottom, and said, "The strength of the Beijing camp is actually no match for a group of farmers. What do you want to say, Zuo Junji?"

The old man is Wang Pingzhang, Zuo Junji of Xifu. He is 62 years old this year. Although his temples are graying, his body is still strong and he doesn't look old.

Facing the emperor's question, Wang Pingzhang replied calmly: "Your Majesty, the bandits don't dare to face the cavalry of the Beijing camp. They usually flee when they hear the news, which is different from the battle at Luliuzhuang."

Emperor Kaiping smiled lightly, held the memorial in his right hand, and looked deeply: "82 bandit heads were captured in one night, and none of them escaped. This result is even more perfect than the Jingqi you sent out. I want to know about this." How credible is it?"

Wang Pingzhang replied: "Returning to Your Majesty, after receiving the report, the old minister sent his capable men to the Green Willow Village for verification. The identities of those bandits are not a problem, but the old minister is not sure whether the sentence 'no one escaped' is valid."

Emperor Kaiping nodded, and said in a deep thought: "For now, let's put aside the matter of awarding rewards."

Wang Pingzhang replied: "The old minister understands."

Emperor Kaiping's eyes fell on the memorial again, and he said with deep meaning: "Pei Zhen's grandson is quite capable, even Gu Qing's son and the sentry officer named Qin Xian have become knives in his hand, and with With more than a hundred farmers as shields, he barely touched the threshold of the righteous way of war. Ordinarily, with his age and talent, even if he is not qualified to be a prince, he can spend a little effort to cultivate him, but now he is driven to a farm outside the city Above, this makes me a little puzzled. Can Wei Guogong explain the reason for me?"

Wang Pingzhang had a straight back, and he was not as uneasy as other ministers, and of course he would not imitate that Dongfu right governor who put on a bad face all day long.Hearing the emperor's gentle tone, the old man replied calmly: "Your Majesty, I don't know about this matter, maybe you can call Mr. Shen into the palace to ask."

Emperor Kaiping shook his head slightly and said: "Shen Qing just left the palace not long ago, and I have ordered him to do something. He is just a mere kid, so there is no need to mobilize people like this. You have also read Pei Rong's resignation memorial just now, how do you think this matter should be handled?" ?”

Wang Pingzhang's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said slowly: "The old minister respectfully abides by the order."

Emperor Kaiping smiled, raised his finger and said to the old man: "Back then you wouldn't be sloppy in front of me, but who are you pretending to be like now? Just say what you want."

Wang Pingzhang pleaded guilty, and said in a deep voice: "Pei Rong's crime can be called heinous, but His Majesty also knows what kind of person he is. He is just a young man with great ambitions and a surly temper. If it is only for punishing such a person, it will cause turmoil in the army. The gains outweigh the losses. According to the old minister, His Majesty might as well grant his resignation and order his eldest son Pei Cheng to inherit the title, or make an exception and grant his son the third-class Uncle Dingyuan."

There is no such thing as a hereditary succession to the title of Lord Wu of Daliang, but a downgrade to inherit the title. For example, after the death of Ding Guogong Pei Yuan, Pei Zhen was only the third-class Dingyuanhou when he inherited the title.After Pei Zhen led the army to capture Hucheng, an important town on the border of Wu State, he was promoted to the first-class Marquis of Dingyuan for his meritorious service, and he was posthumously named Duke of Dingguo after his death.

Pei Rong's title is first-class Uncle Dingyuan. According to the usual practice, if Pei Cheng inherits the title at this time, it should be Viscount Dingyuan.

There is no distinction between dukes and dukes, and neither are viscounts and barons.

The marquis and earl are divided into three classes, and they are promoted in turn. This is the title system of Daliang.

As for Wang Jue, that is the private land of the Tian family's bloodline, and Daliang has never appeared with the same surname as Wang for a hundred years.

Emperor Kaiping was silent for a moment, and then said lightly: "Just do as you said. As for Pei Rong, he will stay in the Dingguo Mansion to cultivate his body and mind, and don't come out again."

This is also the meaning of the question, although due to the influence of the Pei family in the noble mansion and the army, even if you are the emperor, you can't directly kill Pei Rong, but if you just imprison him in the mansion and Will not cause commotion.

Wang Pingzhang accepted the order, and since Pei Rong was an honorable man, he also had a title in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, so the matter would naturally be handled by him, the head of the West Mansion.

Emperor Kaiping put the memorial aside, and asked again: "Has all the bandits around the capital been wiped out?"

Wang Pingzhang replied: "Your Majesty, counting the results of the battle at Luliu Village, 730 bandits have been beheaded, 69 of them have been captured alive, and the outskirts of Kyoto have been cleared."

Emperor Kaiping didn't have any joy on his face, he was still solemn, and said with a deep expression: "I will give you another three months to deal with those traitors in the mountains."

Although Wang Pingzhang is No. 1 of the Great Liang Wuxun, and the world says that His Majesty the Emperor trusts him very much, everyone in the palace knows that this Wei Guogong is extremely cautious in front of His Majesty, and has never refuted His Majesty's decision in person. Even if he had a different opinion, he would put it forward very tactfully, so the right governor of the Eastern Mansion once satirized him in person that the older he was, the less timid he was.

However, upon hearing the emperor's words at this time, Wang Pingzhang shook his head unexpectedly and said, "Your Majesty, it is inappropriate to launch troops at this time."

The emperor looked at him calmly.

Wang Pingzhang said bluntly: "Your Majesty, it is already September, and the weather is getting colder, especially in the mountains. It would be unwise to send troops into the mountains in haste to suppress the bandits, because the time and place are favorable to the other side. People enter the mountain to identify the road, and then block the main roads, and when the spring is warm next year, they will break it with a single stroke. At the same time, your majesty can order Master Shen to dispatch elites from the Tai Pavilion to find out the internal response of the thieves in the capital."

Emperor Kaiping looked at the old man's sincere expression, and his eyes suddenly became sharp: "I have entrusted Shen Qing to handle the matter of Zha Neiying. Wei Guogong, I am not asking for your opinion, but telling you that before the end of the year, the mountain must be cleared." thief."

The emperor asked in a deep voice: "Could it be that when I worship my ancestors at the end of the year, I still have to tell my ancestors that there are a group of bandits just a hundred miles outside the capital, and my capital camp has an army of more than [-], but I take them away?" Helpless?"

Wang Pingzhang was speechless, bowed his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty's lesson is that the old minister is confused."

Emperor Kaiping's expression softened a little, and he said slowly: "I am very relieved to have you in the army. This time, you will go into the mountains to clear up the bandits, how to use troops before the battle, and how to mobilize the capital camp are all in your hands, and I will not interfere. .As for food, grass and military equipment, I will also let the East Mansion cooperate well."

Wang Pingzhang stood up and saluted, "I accept the order."

Emperor Kaiping ordered the chief of the inner prison standing beside him to help him up, and sighed softly: "I have never doubted you for so many years, so all the power in the general is entrusted to you. I hope you will not disappoint me."

Wang Pingzhang said with shame on his face: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, within three months, the veteran will definitely wipe out the thieves in the mountains."

Emperor Kaiping smiled and said: "Of course I don't worry. Your eldest grandson has been practicing on the border for many years, and it should be of great use. I still lack a loyal and capable personal guard, General Youlang, so you can transfer him back and let him make up for it." This location."

Wang Pingzhang said emotionally after hearing the words: "The old minister thanked His Majesty Long En!"

"Wang Qing, there is no need to be too polite. The matter of suppressing the thieves cannot be delayed, so I will not keep you for dinner."

"The minister obeys the order, and the minister resigns."

The palace servants led the old man out of the side hall, the emperor stared at the pile of memorials on the imperial case, picked up a book and read it expressionlessly, as diligent as when he was enthroned.

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