Invincible son

Chapter 900 899 [Between Heaven and Earth]

Xue Ji's words were like boiling soup and snow, and there was an uproar in an instant.

Regardless of others, the three princes under the imperial steps who had watched the show for a long time were the first to react.

The sixth prince, Liu Zhi, turned his head to look at the second prince, Liu Yun, beside him, with admiration in his eyes.

The prince's entry into the court to observe politics is definitely not just to respond to an errand, and he will inevitably have a very close relationship with the corresponding yamen. Although he may not be able to become their team, but at this extremely sensitive moment, Xue Ji's first speech will still make people feel uncomfortable. imagination.

As we all know, since May of this year, the second prince has been in the Ministry of Industry to observe politics, and it is said that he gets along very harmoniously with this Xue Shangshu.

Liu Yun felt his father's eyes sweep over him, and immediately turned his head to stare at Xue Ji angrily, ignoring his suspicion.

As the rumors of the marriage spread, he had already realized that his father wanted to push Pei Yue to the eldest prince, making him the eldest prince's arm in the fight for the heir.Of course he didn't want to see this situation, that's why he couldn't wait to applaud when Pei Yue blatantly defeated Pei Yun.

As long as the conflict between the monarch and his ministers becomes more and more intense, it is impossible for Pei Yue to stand on the side of the eldest prince.

Maybe he can still win Pei Yue's defection and support. How could he instruct Xue Ji to call out the Lord of the Kingdom at this time?

Seeing that it is becoming more and more difficult for the father to subdue Pei Yue, and the rift between the two sides is getting deeper and deeper, the second prince will only become an enemy of Pei Yue at this time unless he is out of his mind.

Xue Ji on the other side didn't look sideways, and calmly faced Emperor Kaiping's scrutiny.

Since someone takes the lead, there are naturally many people who fish in troubled waters.

"What Xue Shangshu said is very true. Zhongshanhou has made great achievements in recent years. He successfully repelled the Wu army in the western border, and now he is expanding the territory on the south bank of the Tiancang River. He is worthy of the honor of the Duke."

"I heard that Marquis Pei also ordered his business to help the victims of the disaster in Qinzhou during his envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty. This loyalty and patriotism alone is a model for a minister, and he can indeed be named a Duke."

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

The crowd was passionate and clamored.

More than [-] ministers made generous statements, as if if Pei Yue was not made the Duke of the state, Daliang would lose the country, and millions of soldiers in the army would not agree.And this time not only the civil servants came forward, but also seven or eight Wu Xun stood up to express their support. This was a rare scene at the court meeting.

The second prince Liu Yun's face became more and more ugly, he simply looked away, and said in a very low voice: "Brother is really a good trick."

The eldest prince Liu Xian frowned slightly, and replied puzzledly: "What do you mean by that?"

Liu Yun said coldly: "Brother, don't forget that no matter what cunning tricks you use, you can't hide from your father's eyes. Be careful not to shoot yourself in the foot with a stone."

Today's Liu Xian is no longer the reckless character who sent someone to assassinate Pei Yue when he was slightly frustrated at the beginning. After so many turbulent experiences, especially the experience of the fourth prince's treason case, and this year's tempering in the court, he has become more and more powerful. She became more and more mature, and gradually acquired the demeanor that Emperor Kaiping expected to see.

Hearing Liu Yun's cold words, Liu Xian said calmly: "If you want to correct others, you must first correct yourself. Second brother, don't follow those insidious villains who want to make false accusations."

Liu Yun snorted lightly and stopped arguing with each other.

Liu Zhi, the sixth prince on the other side, didn't hear very clearly, but he also knew what the two emperor brothers would probably say. His face was calm, but his mood involuntarily became more comfortable.

There was an undercurrent between the princes, and the court meeting turned into boiling water.

More and more people stood up to support Xue Ji's proposal. These people had a complex composition, including those who fished in troubled waters, and those who really believed that Pei Yue should be crowned Duke.

In the midst of the boiling sky, Emperor Kaiping's deep eyes looked over the three princes and the two military planes, and looked at Pei Yue who was in the center of the storm.

Just at this time, as if feeling something in his heart, Pei Yue raised his head to meet the emperor's direct gaze.

In just this moment, he understood what Emperor Kaiping wanted to express.

"Did you see? These people regard you as a scourge, and try their best to push you to the position of Duke. As long as I nod and agree, you will be the first Duke under the age of 20 in Daliang, and you will reach the dream of most people in this world." The end point. It’s just that from now on, you will have no relationship with power, and you can be a wealthy and idle person in the mansion with peace of mind.”

The same is true.

Pei Yue's heart was like a bright mirror. The reason why the emperor made so many things was because he was reluctant to give up on himself completely, so he used a roundabout way to give marriage to protect himself.As for how much of it is because he wants himself to support the First Prince, how much is because he doesn't want chaos in the army, how much is because of Gu Liang's face, and how much is because of the friendship between the monarch and his ministers...

Pei Yue didn't know.

He can't read minds, nor is he a ghost who can penetrate people's hearts.

Even though the surroundings were full of noise, Pei Yue remained firm and remained silent, looking at Emperor Kaiping stubbornly.

At this moment, a loud and even slightly irritable voice suppressed all the hustle and bustle in the hall.

"Qizou Your Majesty, I don't think you can confer the title of Duke of Zhongshan!"

Emperor Kaiping followed the prestige and saw clearly that this sentence came from Sheng Duanming, the servant of the Ministry of Rites. Then he raised his eyebrows slightly, but he was not surprised.

There is no need for him to appear in person at this time, Xue Ji, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry who had made a lot of noise before, said seriously: "Master Sheng, do you think that the achievements of the Marquis of Zhongshan are not worthy of the title of Duke?"

Sheng Duanming nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course I deserve it!"

Xue Ji said puzzledly: "Then I don't understand. Since Mr. Sheng thinks he deserves it, why would he stand up and oppose it?"

Sheng Duanming said awe-inspiringly: "The Marquis of Zhongshan was not afraid of life and death when he was in the southern border. This is the fact that I have seen with my own eyes. If it is purely based on his merits, he is indeed enough to be named a Duke. However, Master Xue doesn't understand that a young man What does Fang Ruoguan's Duke mean? What the Marquis of Zhongshan needs now is not a high official and generous salary, but the trust of the court and time to settle!"

This speech was so direct that Xue Ji was speechless.

He can't say that Pei Yue's merits are high, so he should be ennobled and seize power, and it's best to knock down the mortal world directly.

Some words can only be thought in the heart, and must not be blurted out.

Seeing that Xue Ji was no longer arguing, Sheng Duanming took two steps forward to come to the front of the imperial court, knelt down and paid homage, and then said with a flushed face: "Your Majesty, it is easy to get a good army, and it is hard to find a good general. The Tao, every word and deed shows sincerity, and it is by no means a wolfish ambition. The old minister does not deny that he was quite prejudiced against Zhongshanhou at the beginning, but after seeing him all the way to the south, the veteran knows what a heart of a child is. "

He looked up at Emperor Kaiping who was deep in thought, and said impassionedly: "Your Majesty! The old minister dares to guarantee with his head that the Marquis of Zhongshan will never disappoint His Majesty's high expectations, let alone become a traitor. If he is really disobedient Heart, please Your Majesty first behead the old minister and the whole family of twelve!"

All the ministers were in awe, and even Emperor Kaiping was slightly moved.

Not far away, Wang Pingzhang still looked calm, but no one could see that his hands tucked into his sleeves were gradually clenched, and a sharp killing intent suddenly surged in his heart.

Pei Yue looked at Sheng Duanming's back, and he suddenly regretted it.

I regret that I should have stood up earlier and should not have allowed those people to make noise.

Because it is impossible for the world to develop completely according to his wishes, even if he just wants to see Kaiping Emperor's bottom line again.

That night in Baima Town, the old man in front spoke convincingly, but Pei Yue never thought that he would risk his wealth and life to protect himself.

Undoubtedly, Sheng Duanming is Daliang's loyal minister. What he said today was only out of his own heart. He neither wanted the country to lose such a young hero as Pei Yue, nor did he want to see the complete break between the monarch and his ministers.

In other words, Sheng Duanming didn't completely speak for Pei Yue.

But his words touched Pei Yue a lot.

People of this era...

Pei Yue finally stepped forward and came to Sheng Duanming's side.

(End of this chapter)