Chapter 1083 1084 [Daliang’s future] (Part 1)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1083 1084 [Daliang’s future] (Part 1)

The story begins in the cold winter of the first year of Yongning.

"After the fall of the Chen family and the death of the late emperor, I was the only one who had the ability to clean up the mess. Coupled with the support of Mo Haoli and Wang Pingzhang, Pei Zhen had to acquiesce after seeing the situation clearly. But I know that at that time, there were still people in the government and the public. Many people were watching the wind, and my throne was still unstable, so I found Pei Zhen and Shen Moyun on December 19 of that year, hoping that the latter could take over Taishitai Pavilion and help me appease the hearts of the people in Kyoto. "

Emperor Kaiping's tone was very indifferent, but from the fact that he still clearly remembered the exact date after so many years, it can be seen that Silent Cloud held an extraordinary position in his heart.

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I was very afraid of Master Shen back then because he was in charge of Taishitai Pavilion and was described as a gloomy and terrifying cruel official in the history books. But later, as my understanding deepened, I came to know that Your Majesty has a keen eye. Man, choosing Mr. Shen is no less a skill than appointing Mr. Mo as the leftist ruler."

"You have never been good at flattering me, but you don't need to deliberately flatter me."

Emperor Kaiping smiled slightly, his heavy heart relieved, and then said: "The reason why I chose him instead of your husband in the first place is that your husband's heart is like a wandering cloud and a crane. This kind of temperament may not last long, and it is not as calm and steady as Silent Cloud. On the other hand, we want to use him to appease Pei Zhen, and then stabilize the situation between the government and the opposition as soon as possible. I never thought that he could stick to his heart for seventeen years, and the most rare thing is that he never crosses the line."

He looked up at Pei Yue and sighed: "You are now in a high and powerful position. You should know how difficult it is to achieve this."

Taishitai Pavilion in Daliang has a wide range of powers and responsibilities, which far exceeds the spy agencies such as Jinyiwei and Imperial City Division that Pei Yue had heard of in his previous life. Silent Cloud has been in charge of this place for seventeen years, and his only selfish intention is to Shen Danmo collected some famous calligraphy and paintings, which is indeed an incredible fact.

Even if it were Pei Yue himself, he couldn't guarantee whether he would use his power to pave the way for his own industry if he were in that position. Although his original intention of developing the industry was not entirely to make money, in comparison, Below, it is enough to see Silent Cloud’s ambition and integrity.

Maybe Emperor Kaiping didn't want Silent Cloud to continue doing it at first. To be precise, he just used him to complete a transition. However, after Pei Zhen died of illness in Renxuan three years ago, and Shen Wende died unexpectedly the following year, Silent Cloud became a real lonely minister. Afterwards, Emperor Kaiping became more and more inseparable from him, and was moved by his loyalty and ability, so he never thought of deposing him.

Thinking about it, he hoped to create a harmonious story between king and minister with Shen Moyun.

However, that thorn finally detonated the gunpowder buried under the Nanxun Palace. It can be said that one drink and one peck are all determined by fate.

Pei Yue also realized that Emperor Kaiping's gentle attitude today was not only because the man who was about to die was speaking kindly, but also more importantly because after Shen Moyun's betrayal, the emperor did not want to see him forced to go that way again. road.

Thinking of this, Pei Yue said softly: "Your Majesty, I don't know who else can take over the responsibility of Taige after Master Shen leaves."

Emperor Kaiping said meaningfully: "I understand what you want to say, but if he does not die, how will Liu Xian face the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty in the future? After seventeen years of righteousness between monarch and minister, although I feel sad that Silent Cloud does not understand my difficulties, But I have never thought about killing the Shen family. I can let his daughter and relatives go, and I will not make the fact that he assassinated the king known to the public, but this matter cannot be hidden from the ministers in the court. The assassination plan The king and father can still live well, how can you let Liu Xian secure the throne?"

Daliang ruled the world with loyalty and filial piety, so the emperor naturally had to set an example.

Pei Yue sighed softly, and it could be seen that Emperor Kaiping's murderous intention was not strong, but more of disappointment and sadness.

Strange to say, I wonder if sitting on the Dragon Throne for a long time will cause great changes in people's minds. The emperor can't tolerate many people and things, but he can always have some sympathy for Silent Cloud, who directly killed him. Intolerance.

Emperor Kaiping continued: "The power of Taige is too great and must be split up. This is why I asked Luan Yiwei to come to the stage in advance. For the emperor, such a confidant cannot be given up no matter when or where. , otherwise they will inevitably become deaf and blind. Once the situation is chaotic, the imperial edict will not even be able to leave the palace. But how to use them is also a complicated knowledge. Too much concentration of power will breed unscrupulous people. Ministers like Silent Cloud are inherently a A once-in-a-lifetime surprise.”

Pei Yue slightly asked strangely: "Your Majesty, are you teaching me how to master the emperor's mind?"

These words were too bold and direct, and even contained some unexplainable meaning.

Emperor Kaiping glared at him and said, "You are just talking nonsense. You are not my son. Why am I teaching you this? I am just telling you why I want to split the power of Taige."

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am just trying to lighten the atmosphere."

Emperor Kaiping shook his head and was too lazy to argue with him, and continued: "Tai Ge will make adjustments next, changing the nine departments into six departments, and the divided power will be transferred to Luan Yiwei. Therefore, in the future, Zuo Lingchen will not He will have as much power as Silent Cloud. After his status declines, the scope of candidates suitable for this official position will naturally expand."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "I understand, Your Majesty will let His Highness the Crown Prince decide on the new candidate for Zuo Lingchen."

Emperor Kaiping looked at him and said solemnly: "I am telling you this because I hope you can protect Liu Xian. I am not worried about Luo Ting, Xiao Jin and others. Only your Lord Taishan will not move." A mere sound can stir up wind and thunder. Don't rush to deny it yet. Although I have weakened Gu Liang many times, to this day I still think that he is more calm than Wang Pingzhang."

There were some complicated emotions in his eyes, and he said slowly: "The grievances between the Gu family and the Tian family should be resolved after my death. But he obviously does not want you to be a loyal minister of Daliang forever. It is inevitable that you will have other thoughts in the future. , so I will be honest with you today. If that day comes, I hope you can stop him."

Pei Yue was silent for a moment, bowed his head slightly and said, "I understand."

Emperor Kaiping looked at him steadily and said sternly: "Pei Yue, watching you grow up in the past few years, I feel very gratified and often frightened. I have suppressed you and tested you, until now. At this moment, I decided to choose to believe you."

Pei Yue sighed: "Your Majesty, why did you think that I would be rebellious?"

Emperor Kaiping raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Because I once asked you whether Chen Xizhi is dead."

Pei Yue was speechless.

Although he didn't kill Chen Xizhi because Ye Qiheng was in the middle, in the final analysis, he deceived the emperor.

At that time, the Chen family was a thorn in Emperor Kaiping's heart, because it was related to the inside story of the late emperor's death, which would then affect whether his accession to the throne was controversial.

However, whether it was time that finally smoothed away those sharp thorns or whether it was because he put aside the entanglements in his heart when he was dying, Emperor Kaiping did not take advantage of the situation to hit Pei Yue. Instead, he smiled lightly and said: "Back then, you were almost buried alive by Chen Xizhi with gunpowder in Lingzhou. My heart was hurt by her gunpowder this time, so I feel that I share the same problem."

Pei Yue did not laugh, he sighed softly and then told the story of Chen Xizhi.

From the demise of the Chen family to years of running away for her life, watching girls of the same age die for her on the Yaozhou River, to committing suicide and feigning death in front of the Chenghuang Temple in Xingyang, to Pei Yue sending her to northern Xinjiang and being brought back to Kyoto by Shen Moyun's confidant, Each item is explained in detail one by one.

Emperor Kaiping listened quietly and said slowly after a long time: "I don't blame you. Even without Chen Xizhi, Silent Cloud would have thought of other ways."

Pei Yue looked at the emperor's weak expression and solemnly said: "Your Majesty, I am also responsible for this matter."

Emperor Kaiping waved his hand and said calmly: "Since the matter has happened, there is no need to dwell on it. Pei Yue, do you know why I chose to believe you at this time?"

Pei Yue shook his head slightly.

He believed that the emperor's words today were sincere, but he did not think that the emperor did not have some reservations.
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