Invincible son

Chapter 882 881 [Big loyalty and treachery]

Kaiping six years, eighth day of December.

On the south bank of Qishui, Baima Town.

After nightfall, the chill is chilling, and the sound of the turbulent river is heard in the distance. Suddenly, a lone crane descends across the south of the river, its wings are like wheels, and it is dressed in black and onyx.

Pei Yue was independent under the attic corridor, but saw that the leaves were all off, the lonely moon was hanging in the sky, and the only shadow was on the ground, looking around in the world.

This place is only tens of miles away from the capital, and the news from the capital has already reached him.

Roughly the same as his speculation, Emperor Kaiping fell into a state of silence after issuing the decree. He did not mix sand in the northern camp, nor did he directly attack his property.Although some people can't hold back, for example, a powerless king of Weinan County wants to pry open the barriers of Qinyuan, or officials under the household department check the accounts of Xiangyun account, for Pei Yue today, these people are only He can be regarded as a clown, and he can be dismissed easily.

Even if the direction of the wind is against him, the really capable big shots in the city are still watching, or planning in secret.

The most critical reason here is that Emperor Kaiping's attitude is elusive.

Whether to temporarily idle and suppress Pei Yue's momentum, and entrust him with important tasks in the future, or knock him down to the end, before the emperor made a clear statement, no one dared to stand in line in advance.People like Marquis Xiutan Tan Fu were just taking advantage of Pei Yue's return to the capital to let his servants come forward to use some unappealable tricks.

"Pei Yue, this world is picturesque, you can watch it with me in the future."

This was the solemn promise Emperor Kaiping made to Pei Yue by the Taiye Pool before the fourth prince's treason case.

The words are still ringing in my ears, but time has passed.

Pei Yue didn't waste time sighing and sighing, he just tried to stand in the perspective of Emperor Kaiping, guessing what kind of means this Ninth Five-Year Lord will follow.Judging from past deeds, the emperor's control over people's hearts can be said to be perfect, especially good at forming a network with general trends, and he doesn't care how many people will die in the process of planning.

Just like when he asked Lu Min to enter his urn, it was a typical example of this method.

Suddenly, a voice from outside the courtyard disturbed Pei Yue's thoughts.

When I went down to the main hall on the first floor, I saw the soldiers coming to report, only saying that Sheng Duanming, the servant of the Ministry of rites, came to visit alone.

Pei Yue suppressed the doubts in his heart, nodded slightly and said, "Please."

Seeing Sheng Duanming holding a snack box in his hand, Pei Yue became more and more puzzled, and asked with a smile: "My lord came late at night, what advice can I give?"

Sheng Duanming said frankly: "Tomorrow I will return to Beijing. It is rare for us to get together after a long time. Therefore, I would like to have a few drinks. Would you like to have a meal with Marquis Pei?"

The candles in the hall were brightly lit, and the old man's eyes were slightly complicated. Pei Yue's heart moved, and he nodded happily and said, "My lord, you are welcome, the more you ask for it."

There are four dishes of fruit for wine and two wine jugs in the food box.

After the soldiers withdrew, Sheng Duanming praised sincerely: "Mr. Pei's talent is like a cone in his pocket. He is proficient in training soldiers, marching and fighting, and even merchants. Although he is a weak year, he can achieve such great achievements. It is enough to make countless people feel ashamed. Just like this kind of strong wine called Pozhenzi, it has a sharp edge and a long stamina. It has been popular in the capital for more than half a year, and the old man is also full of joy."

Pei Yue held up a cup to respect each other, and said calmly: "Your Excellency, you praise it. Since Your Excellency likes this wine, I'll send someone to send a cart to the house some other day."

Sheng Duanming drank the wine in his glass, then fixedly looked at Pei Yue's face, and asked with a half-smile: "Pei Hou is not worried that others will suspect that you are in collusion with the party?"

Pei Yue smiled, shook his head slightly, and said, "It's just a group of young people, why should they be punished if they want to commit crimes? The Holy Son of Heaven, Qiankun, arbitrarily distinguishes loyalty from traitors, so why should I be afraid of it?"

Sheng Duanming filled the wine cup, did not continue this sensitive topic, and said with emotion: "Recalling the impression I had of Pei Hou a year ago, this old man has the illusion of being a lifetime away."

Pei Yue knew that his late-night visit was definitely not just for a few drinks, so he listened patiently when he saw the old man leisurely opening up the chatterbox.

"At the beginning, Your Majesty simply pulled Marquis Pei out of the wilderness, and became a Viscount when he was only fourteen years old. The old man felt that it was inappropriate, and he also tried to dissuade him. It's just that the teacher was considering the overall situation at that time, and there were many supporters in the court. The old man's book The memorial was retained by His Majesty, and it was finally left to nothing. Later, I heard that Marquis Pei had made great achievements in the western region, but the old man still did not change his opinion. Does Marquis Pei know why?"

After Sheng Duanming drank a few glasses of strong wine, his eyes became clearer and sharper.

Pei Yue said calmly: "I understand the worry of the boss, even if there is no problem at the time, there may be worries in the future."

Sheng Duanming nodded his head and said: "I became a viscount at the age of 14 and a marquis at the age of 17. In this world where the Three Kingdoms are contending for each other, such talents as Marquis Pei can be suppressed by His Majesty when they are in their prime, but how can we continue in the future?"

Holding the exquisite wine cup, Pei Yue turned the subject and asked, "Which important minister is the master's teacher?"

Sheng Duanming replied frankly: "When the left is in power, everyone is doing justice."

Mo Haoli?
Pei Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help sighing softly when he remembered the story of the court that Mr. Xi told in Green Willow Manor and the words Mo Haoli said to himself after he fell ill.

Compared with the rebellious military relatives, most of the civil servants in Daliang regard loyalty to the emperor as their standard.

As the elder of the four dynasties, Mo Haoli, who returned home to recuperate, stood up countless times to frighten the officials for the emperor.

Luo Ting has a straightforward personality. Although he favored Pei Yue because of that night talk, and he was secretly close friends with Gu Liang, Pei Yue felt that if he took that path, the other party would definitely stand on the opposite side.

Not to mention Han Gongduan, Ning Huai'an and others, to put it bluntly, they are all loyal ministers of Daliang, or more bluntly, loyal ministers of the Liu family.

As for the old pedant in front of him, do you think he came here tonight to teach himself to be loyal to the emperor?

Hearing Pei Yue's sigh, Sheng Duanming said slowly: "You don't have to worry about Pei Hou, although Jun Xinggong chose the old man's paper at the beginning, but the old man is not his disciple, otherwise he would not have wasted more than ten years in the official position of Minister of Rites year."

Pei Yue was slightly surprised, and understood the entanglement and hesitation in the old man's heart from the complicated eyes.

Sheng Duanming smiled bitterly, and said sadly: "I have read the sage books for decades, but now I don't know what is loyalty and what is treachery. I wonder if Marquis Pei can teach me?"

Pei Yue drank half a glass of remnant wine, and said carefully: "My lord, this question is too complicated. I don't read too much, so it's hard to give you a satisfactory answer."

Between the question and the answer, the two looked at each other, and gradually understood the deep meaning of the other's words.

"From the negotiations at the beginning of the year, to the mission to the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and then to the meeting of the soldiers, the old man walked all the way and watched quietly, and gradually surrendered to Pei Hou's innocent heart. The sages once said, pretending to be heresy, writing treacherous words, and relying on things , Tao Bian suddenly steals, arrogant and violent, and steals life and turns to the troubled times, all are the actions of traitors, but you can uphold your original intention from the beginning to the end, how precious it is."

Sheng Duanming recalled what he had seen and heard in the past year, shook his head slightly, and continued: "The current situation of Marquis Pei is due to the four characters of meritorious deeds, and after His Majesty's decree is issued, there must be a storm of criticism in the court. Since ancient times, countless young talents like Pei Hou have died of unwarranted crimes."

Pei Yue faintly heard his words, and replied calmly: "That may not be the case."

"It must be so!"

Sheng Duanming slapped his right hand on the table, his eyes burst out, and he said angrily: "Those people will definitely try to kill you, not because of your schemes, but because you are too outstanding. Who cares about these things except those soldiers and civilians who are struggling to survive?"

He let out a foul breath in his chest, with a sad smile on his face, and said in a deep voice: "However, the thoughts of traffickers and pawns are insignificant, just like this surging river day after day. .”

Looking at the vicissitudes of the old man's face, Pei Yue couldn't help being awed.

Sheng Duanming drank another cup, and asked slowly: "Looking back at the bleak place, when we go back, there will be neither wind nor rain nor sunshine?"

(End of this chapter)