Author: Shangtang Doumiao

The moon and stars are sparse, and the night is lonely.

However, there is no peace in the world.

The rebels in the city have generally been eliminated, but there are still small groups of soldiers running bravely in various buildings, requiring the court to send troops to conduct a blanket search. Therefore, Kyoto is still under martial law tonight, and no one is allowed to appear outdoors without any reason.

Because Xiao Jin stayed in the palace to protect the emperor, the garrison divisions and veterans of the Beijing army in the city were commanded by Gu Liang. Although Gu Liang was not particularly familiar with these soldiers, given his status and qualifications in the army, he naturally could not

There will be situations that are difficult to control.

He was busy until midnight, and after clearly explaining the military affairs of tracking down the defeated rebels, Gu Liang returned to Guangping Marquis Mansion with his personal guards.

As soon as he entered the main hall, Mrs. Zhao stepped forward and whispered: "Sir, Mr. Xi is waiting outside in the study."

Gu Liang nodded slightly, looked at his wife who was obviously much thinner, and said warmly: "I've told you many times, although it looks dangerous this time, it won't be too big for our Gu family and the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion.

Trouble. If you still feel uneasy, I will send someone to bring Zhen'er over to stay for a few days."

Mrs. Zhao forced a smile and said: "Master, I have been used to it for so many years, so it doesn't matter. Zhen'er looks weak on the outside, but she is very strong on the inside. Now that Brother Yue is away fighting, she naturally has to take care of her family properly.

There’s no need to call her here specifically.”

She kept the worries of the past few days deep in her heart, pushed Gu Liang's arm and said, "Master, hurry up and get down to business. That Mr. Xi has been waiting for more than two hours."

"good."

The old couple didn't need too many words to explain. Gu Liang agreed and then turned around and walked towards the layman.

After a while, he walked into the study and saw Mr. Xi sitting quietly in front of the window, with a cup of cool tea beside him.

Gu Liang picked up the teapot on the table and helped him change a cup, and said calmly: "I thought you would take Silent Cloud away. Although he has Qi training skills, he is definitely no match for you."

Mr. Xi held the tea cup and said softly: "Before returning to Beijing, I promised Shen Danmo that I would try my best to protect her father, but you also know that no one in this world can force Shen Yun to do something. If he really wants to live

Come down, you and I don't need to take action, and you can leave Kyoto safely on the day when the chaos breaks out in the Ancestral Temple. I have known him for nearly thirty years and know his temperament well. Now that he wants to die, there is nothing I can do."

"He wants to fulfill this relationship between king and subject." Gu Liang sighed softly.

Mr. Xi obviously did not want to continue this sad topic, so he asked instead: "Where is Brother Yue now?"

Gu Liang sat down opposite him and said with a complicated expression: "In the west of Kyoto, the news can be sent back tomorrow morning at the latest. Your Majesty has hidden it so deeply that he handed over the power of Luan Yiwei more than ten years ago.

In the hands of Mo Haoli, if Silent Cloud hadn't taken action this time, it would be difficult for Wang Pingzhang to hurt His Majesty at all."

Mr. Xi pondered: "No wonder when I left the court, Lord Junxing asked me to stay several times. It is difficult for a person like me to integrate into the civil service class. It is strange for him to act like this as the ruler of the Dongfu. Now he has

Knowing that he secretly controls Luan Yiwei, it makes sense."

Gu Liang took a sip of tea and asked solemnly: "What do you think of the upcoming situation between North Korea and China?"

Mr. Xi said slowly: "The emperor trusts Jun Xinggong, but it is difficult for him to hold on for long because of his age, so he is only a transitional choice. As for the six auxiliary ministers previously appointed by the emperor, Luo Jiyu and Han Gongduan have complementary temperaments and outstanding talents.

Jianzhi Dong Mansion strives for stability, so there won't be much change. But on the West Mansion side, he put Xiao Jin's name in front of you, obviously he has other plans."

Gu Liang laughed self-deprecatingly: "Your Majesty has clearly figured out my details over the years. As long as you adjust the frontier generals next, I will have fewer and fewer trump cards to use in the future. The reason why I am still allowed to stay.

Xifu is just to appease Brother Yue. If nothing unexpected happens, when Mo Haoli leaves the court, the new king will ask me to retire and return home, and then Xiao Jin will take over the position of Zuojunji in Xifu."

Mr. Xi thought for a moment and whispered: "Can Beiying be saved?"

Gu Liang frowned slightly and said: "Before his death, His Majesty will vacate many military positions in the Beijing camp and the garrison division, and then leave them to the new monarch to appease people's hearts. According to my understanding of Your Majesty, this time he will leave the Longbow Army and Qinian

The transfer of troops to Kyoto is by no means without purpose, Nan'an Marquis Su Wu and Puding Marquis Chen Huan will definitely take over the Western and Southern Camps of the Beijing Army."

He paused for a moment and said with a deep look: "Beiying... Judging from the current situation, after this major reshuffle of the Beijing Camp, the garrison division and the imperial army, most of them have been firmly controlled by the Tianjia, at least five

There won't be any problems within the year. These five years are enough for the new king to sit firmly in that chair. Originally, I thought His Majesty would let Yue Geer continue to be in charge of Beiying, but he really knew the boy's character very well, and quietly put him in charge.

He was recalled from northern Xinjiang and given him such great credit."

Mr. Xi naturally understood what Gu Liang meant.

Looking back now, even if Pei Yue did not return to the capital, Wang Pingzhang's chance of winning was extremely slim in the face of the superior force composed of the Kyoto garrison, the Forbidden Army, the border troops and the veterans of the Beijing camp. But Emperor Kaiping obviously had a finger on Pei Yue's pulse and knew

It was difficult for him to refuse the emperor's summons without any objection at the moment, so he rushed to Kyoto and gained a lot of credit.

But for Pei Yue today, these achievements may not be a good thing.

Mr. Xi said in a deep voice: "His military exploits in the southern border last year were not rewarded as usual. In addition to the relief this time, the emperor wants to make him the Duke of the country."

Gu Liang nodded and said, "That's right."

According to the ancestral system of Daliang, nobility of a Duke could not directly command troops. At that time, Wang Pingzhang was highly relied upon by Emperor Kaiping. After being granted the title of Duke, he could only enter the Xifu and could no longer lead troops.

Mr. Xi did not express too much emotion, thinking: "The emperor will not go too far, because he has already forced Wang Pingzhang to rebel, and it is impossible to force Yue brother again before his strength has recovered. Even if he leaves Beiying, as long as the camp

The commanders of the three central guards will remain unchanged, and there will be no problems in the short term. After the new king takes over, he can take back the northern camp."

Gu Liang shook his head and said: "No, at least within the next few years, Brother Yue cannot leave Beiying. Your Majesty should have both trust and fear for him. If you take a step back at this time, it will be extremely difficult to take a step forward in the future.

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Mr. Xi pondered for a long time and said slowly: "The key lies in when the emperor wants to reward Brother Yue."

Whether the emperor wants to finalize this matter before his death or leave it to the new emperor to show his grace by granting him a reward is a completely different concept for Pei Yue. The latter means that there will be a lot of room for maneuver, and it is also convenient for the two of them.

Act more calmly.

Mr. Xi said calmly: "I will go to Xicheng early tomorrow morning to wait. When Brother Yue returns to Beijing, I will tell him how to deal with it."

Gu Liang said: "I will make arrangements for the court."

Mr. Xi added: "After I see him tomorrow, I will return to the south immediately."

Gu Liang understood and said: "The sky is high enough for birds to fly, and the sea is wide enough for fish to jump. This is the best of both worlds. Don't worry, I will take care of the last step for that kid in the capital."

Mr. Xi stood up, looked at him, and said solemnly: "Take care."

Gu Liang looked at the sadness in the middle-aged man's eyes and knew that he couldn't let go because of Silent Cloud. He sighed softly: "There will always be a time when we meet again. Brother Sidao, please take care of yourself."

"good."

Mr. Xi turned and left.
Chapter completed!