Invincible son

Chapter 867 866 [The height of the temple]

Kyoto, Imperial Palace.

Everyone in the Ministry of Internal Affairs knew that Liu Bao was standing in the hut of the East Nuan Pavilion of the Liangyi Hall, and the surroundings were quiet. Occasionally, he heard voices coming from inside. Looking at Zhang Junyi's face, he sighed quietly in his heart.

As one of Emperor Kaiping's most trusted eunuchs, Liu Bao envied those seniors who could control the emperor's life and death in the late Wei Dynasty, but he only dared to think about it quietly when he dreamed back at midnight. The power of the sky is unpredictable, and the emperor's mentality of manipulating power has already reached its peak.

If he dared to show the slightest idea of ​​interfering in the government affairs, he would definitely not see the sunshine of the next day.

"It's all right for a handicapped person like our family who can't stand on the stage, but it's a pity that Zhongshanhou is young, and he has changed from being simple in the emperor's heart to having a heart of evil so early. What do you think you are fighting for?"

Liu Bao sighed endlessly in his heart, but his face was still as calm as usual.

He has a good impression of Pei Yue. Although he doesn't have much contact with him, Pei Yue never deliberately puts on a hypocritical posture.

Liu Bao has been in the palace for decades, and he is best at observing people's hearts and minds, and is extremely sensitive to other people's attitudes.Whether he was a young prince or a powerful first-class prince, Pei Yue treated these inner eunuchs with a normal heart and made them truly feel respected.

After Hou Yu went south according to the decree, Liu Bao quickly understood His Majesty's thoughts, and couldn't help but feel sorry for Pei Yue, but that was all. The cautious palace people like them knew their identities very well, and would never quarrel with foreign ministers. What's the connection.

In other words, the friendship has not reached that level yet.

Thinking of Pei Yue's future situation, Liu Baoqiang resisted the desire to turn his head back, and admired Wei Guogong who was secretly talking with Emperor Kaiping in the warm cabinet at this moment.

After Jinshang ascended the throne, he had a close cooperation with Wang Pingzhang for a long time.He used Wang Pingzhang to promote many powerful military men, and the latter's power increased accordingly, and eventually became the military No. 1 in charge of Xifu.

I don't know when it started, but the frequency of Wang Pingzhang's entry into the palace became less and less. Liu Bao watched with his own eyes one after another of orders against him sent out from the palace.I thought that this old and vigorous Duke would come to a dismal end, but I didn't expect him to make a comeback, especially after the war broke out in the southern border, Wang Pingzhang was like an old tree blooming, even compared with Gu Liang, and became the most summoned by Emperor Kaiping again important minister.

Just like today.

All the other palace people were pushed back, and Emperor Kaiping left Liu Bao alone to listen to the announcement in Baoxia. He moved his sore legs a little, and looked at the door leading to the inner room from the corner of his eye, subconsciously Ears pricked up.

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"After the territory on the south bank of the Tiancang River is stabilized, the Southern Zhou Dynasty will be the fish on the chopping board, and their court is in chaos. Your Majesty need not worry. It will only take three years at most. Our army will surely regain the southern border." Wang Pingzhang calmly said.

There was no chill in the warm pavilion, and the expressions of the monarch and his ministers were very relaxed.

Emperor Kaiping nodded slightly, with a deep light in his long and narrow eyes, and said leisurely: "Although this battle was slightly different from what I expected, the final result was satisfactory. Regarding the details of the rewards for the generals of the Southern Army, military opportunities can be determined." Got a draft?"

Wang Pingzhang bowed his head slightly, and said respectfully: "According to His Majesty's will, the two governments have discussed many times in recent days, and a rough charter has been reached, but the rewards of two people have not yet been determined, and the opinions of the minister, Luo Zhizheng and others cannot be resolved." Unite."

Emperor Kaiping seemed to have expected it a long time ago, and said calmly: "Talk."

Wang Pingzhang said: "In the war in the southern border, the first contribution was made by Zhongshan Marquis Pei Yue, followed by Baoding Bo Cai Qian and Puding Marquis Chen Huan. The former defended Jiangling and the latter took Hanyang. The rest were Gongcheng Marquis Guo Xing, Xiongwu Marquis Lan Yu and Ding Marquis The Admiral of the State Navy, Li Yuan, and others have all made contributions. For these meritorious ministers, whether they are awarded titles, increased food, or promoted military positions, there are regulations in the country and the court, but—”

He paused for a while, and seeing that Emperor Kaiping had no intention of speaking, he continued: "The veteran thought that Cai Qian's contribution was second only to Pei Yue. He is now the third-class Baoding Bo, and he should be named the third-class Baoding Marquis. Jun Ji thinks that the reward is too heavy, and it is more appropriate to be promoted as a first-class Baoding uncle."

Emperor Kaiping looked at Wang Pingzhang's old and solemn face thoughtfully.

Ever since he decided to weaken the No.1 in the army, Wang Pingzhang has been very obedient. Except for the Western Camp of the Beijing Army, which he built with his own hands, he has retreated step by step in other places, and even gave up the military positions of the leading soldiers at home .In the face of the extremely powerful imperial power, his choice is wise. After all, Pei Zhen, who had a deep foundation back then, was unable to stand up strong, so he could only choose to feign death to escape.

Today's words are more bluntly expressing his loyalty, because he knows that Cai Qian is the emperor's man. With the help of the east wind of this Jiangling victory, Cai Qian has crossed the crucial threshold of Marquis, and he will have the ability to take charge of a big camp in the future. qualifications.Just like Xiao Jin in the past, only by becoming a prince can one side be guarded. This is an unwritten rule in the Daliang army.

If Cai Qian is successfully sealed as a Marquis, it means that the emperor has added a top martial artist to his pocket.

Emperor Kaiping took a deep look at Wang Pingzhang, nodded and said: "The military plane has a heart."

Wang Pingzhang leaned forward and said, "This is the duty that an old minister should do."

Emperor Kaiping said: "Cai Qian is still young, and he is not in a hurry to be named Marquis for the time being. According to Luo Ting and Gu Liang's suggestion, he will be named the first-class Baoding uncle, and I will give him some other rewards. There will be no grand marquis on the south bank of the Tiancang River for the time being." Let Cai Qian continue to guard Jiangling for me, and then transfer Gu Jie to be the guard general of Hanyang. In addition, the transfer of other military positions in the Southern Army, Xifu will prepare a report as soon as possible."

Wang Pingzhang complied calmly, and at the same time, his thoughts turned. Gu Liang's eldest son was much more famous than his eldest grandson Wang Jiuxuan. The arrangement has a different meaning.

Emperor Kaiping turned his eyes to the thick memorial on the right side of the imperial case, and after a moment of silence, he said: "As for Pei Yue's award, what is the embarrassment of the military plane?"

Wang Pingzhang sighed softly, and said with a complex expression: "Your Majesty, if the old rules and regulations are followed, Pei Yue's contribution this time is enough to be named Duke."

If you want to be promoted to the position of Duke, it is not enough to have the respect of the emperor, at least you must have the credit for expanding the territory.

The reason why Wang Pingzhang can become the only true Duke of Liang today is that he turned defeat into victory in the southern border and won several victories in succession. He drove the Zhou army from the border of Qinzhou to the Tiancang River, and recovered the three states of Si, Ding, and Yao. Thousands of miles of territory.

Although Pei Yue's victory this time is not as great as Wang Pingzhang's, but anyone with a discerning eye knows the significance of this territory to Daliang after mastering the line from Hanyang to Jiangling.In the past, Jiangling hung alone on the south bank, which affected the development progress of the entire Southern Army's troops and subordinates and navy.Now the waters stretching for more than [-] miles have fallen into the hands of Daliang, coupled with the solid system composed of five cities on the south bank, it is like a sharp sword hanging over the heads of the Southern Zhou monarchs and ministers.

What's more, Pei Yue saw through and thwarted Fang Xie Xiao's plan, and the positive impact brought about by entering and exiting was incalculable.

Emperor Kaiping knew that the old man on the opposite side was speculating about his own thoughts, so he couldn't help raising the corners of his mouth slightly, and asked with deep eyes like the sea: "In the eyes of Jun Ji, should I make Pei Yue a Duke?"

(End of this chapter)