Chapter 1084 1085 [Daliang’s future] (Part 2)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1084 1085 [Daliang’s future] (Part 2)

Emperor Kaiping smiled a little forlornly and said in a low voice: "Silent Cloud once said before that I have been accustomed to conspiracy and calculation in my life and do not take the common people in my heart. This sentence is correct or incorrect."

"Everyone is in a different position. I don't blame him for having such thoughts. I did have some information in advance about the Hengduan bandits, the invasion of Xiwu and even the two rebellions in the capital. Although it was not conclusive, it was enough to take action in advance. Stop it. From this point of view, I did not fulfill the true intention of the so-called Holy Emperor and allowed many soldiers and people to die innocently and tragically. Silent Cloud took action against me after being unable to bear it. I can understand him."

He sighed softly, and then continued: "But I am the emperor of Daliang, and I must find a reasonable balance between all living beings and one family. Everyone has selfish motives, and I am no exception. If I don't find out the hidden secrets, The insects that endanger the imperial power in the dark will not be able to explain to my ancestors after my death. I am not telling you this to defend myself, I just want to tell you that the most difficult thing to see through in this world is not the conspiracy, but the human heart."

The strange feeling in Pei Yue's heart became stronger and stronger. Although he had just made a joke about Emperor Ping denying him outright, but listening carefully now, it was obvious that the emperor really wanted to teach him some truth.

He said with a calm face: "That's why Your Majesty has always wanted to see the true intentions of the minister."

Emperor Kaiping said slowly: "You have selfish motives, but they are within the scope of what I can accept. Power can make people get lost. I have seen many talented and beautiful ministers fall into ruin over the past decades, so I understand more and more how valuable you are." For example, I sent you to Northern Xinjiang this time. In fact, I know that you are very aware of the situation in Kyoto. If you have different intentions, you will not go deep into the wilderness. You only need to station your troops in Huazhou and wait for the unrest in Kyoto to lead the Tibetan front guards and Wu Dingwei is marching south, and even Wang Pingzhang cannot stop your cavalry."

Pei Yue did not think that those 20,000 elite soldiers could change the situation, but as Emperor Kaiping said, in the extremely chaotic situation in Kyoto, his soldiers could indeed influence the balance of victory and defeat.

Furthermore, it is not impossible for him to take advantage of this opportunity to seize power in Kyoto in a short period of time. As for the subsequent development, of course more strategizing is required.

After pondering for a long time, Pei Yue said calmly and frankly: "Your Majesty, I have never thought about this."

Emperor Kaiping asked with great interest: "Why?"

Pei Yue thought for a while and answered honestly: "Because more people will die that way. I am not so stupid and arrogant that I can change the rise and fall of Huanghuang's history by myself, but within the scope of my ability, Isn’t it a better choice to kill as few people as possible and make people’s lives more stable and prosperous?”

Emperor Kaiping was slightly startled, looked at Pei Yue's clear eyes, and sighed: "I really don't know who taught you such a strange temperament."

Pei Yue smiled but did not answer.

The answer to this question is so shocking that if you tell it, the emperor in front of you might think that Pei Yue is suffering from hysteria.

He ignored the emperor's question and continued: "What your Majesty just said is that power can easily make people lose their true intentions. I very much agree with this conclusion. I also know that there is no shortage of careerists like Wang Pingzhang and Liu Zhi in all dynasties. The battles, killings and deaths will never disappear. Kechen also wonders, if the king is wiser, the law is stricter, the government is clearer, the commerce is more developed, and the food is more abundant, will there be a different prosperous age? Scenery?"

Emperor Kaiping fell into deep thought.

Pei Yue said calmly: "Your Majesty, when I was on an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty, I had a long conversation with Xu Huiyan, the chief minister of the Southern Zhou Dynasty. At that time, he once asked me why I didn't dissuade Your Majesty from raising troops to attack Zhou, so that he could avoid

There will be killings and deaths. Once the war breaks out, the soldiers of the two countries, my colleagues and close friends in the army, and even the minister himself, may die on the battlefield."

Emperor Kaiping asked: "How do you answer him?"

Pei Yue said: "I told him that no one can stop this war. The unity of the North and the South is a historical trend. If I object, the best outcome is that your Majesty will throw him into a Qingshui Yamen to retire. This is the general trend."

"The general trend..."

Emperor Kaiping nodded slightly and continued: "What you want to say is that some things cannot be avoided, but some sacrifices can be avoided."

Pei Yue sighed softly and said slowly: "Sunshine must be accompanied by shadows. The difference is that sometimes it is sunny and windy, and sometimes it is rainy. I am actually just an ordinary person with selfish motives. I have nothing to do with Dingguo Duke Pei Zhen and Shen Moyunchen

Compared with your Excellency, my character is much inferior. Therefore, I have never thought that I can achieve the cleanliness of Haiyanhe River by relying solely on my own abilities."

Emperor Kaiping breathed a long sigh of relief, looked at the young man in front of him whom he admired very much, and said leisurely: "You can say such heartfelt words to me, and your attitude towards the problem is no less than anyone else."

Pei Yue did not tell all his thoughts. Although Emperor Kaiping showed unprecedented trust, the time was still not mature enough.

Emperor Kaiping stared and thought carefully, then suddenly changed the topic and asked: "Do you have anyone to recommend for the new commanders of the West Camp and South Camp of the Beijing Army?"

Pei Yue calmly replied: "Nan'an Hou Su Wu and Pu Ding Hou Chen Huan have sufficient qualifications and abilities, and they are loyal to the court. They are fully capable of fulfilling your Majesty's expectations."

Emperor Kaiping laughed and said: "You are said to be cautious, but you dare to admit in front of me that you have no ambition to covet the throne. You are said to be bold, but you are always able to grasp the bottom line. Since I asked Su Wu and Chen Huan to return to Beijing to rescue them, naturally

If you believe in their loyalty, you will follow my wishes and make recommendations. I don’t believe that you have no other candidates. Isn’t the Marquis of Gongcheng, Guo Xing, qualified to take over the position of head coach of the Beijing Army Camp?”

Pei Yue said helplessly: "Your Majesty, you can't be so unreasonable."

This remark was slightly disrespectful, but Emperor Kaiping didn't seem to realize it, and smiled and said: "Why am I being unreasonable?"

Pei Yue said bluntly: "You just said that you were worried that I, Lord Taishan, would be in dire straits. You knew that Marquis Gongcheng and Gu Junji had a fatal friendship on the battlefield, but you asked me to recommend him as the commander of the Beijing camp. This is

Isn’t it obvious that you are digging a hole for me?”

Emperor Kaiping couldn't help laughing, he felt greatly relieved, and the severe pain in his chest and abdomen from time to time seemed to be relieved a lot.

He suddenly felt a bit reluctant to give up.

Looking at Pei Yue's young face, he said slowly: "I believe that Liu Xian can, with your assistance, create a different prosperous world as you mentioned. I just don't know what position he will be in by then.

"

Pei Yue said softly: "Your Majesty, I just hope that this world can become a better place."

It seemed that the answer was wrong, but Emperor Kaiping understood the deep meaning of his words.

Pei Yue showed no signs of hesitation, because after thinking about it for a long time, he gave up his plan to follow Lin Qingyuan's approach, and he never thought about forcing a system freak in today's world that would inevitably fall apart. Simply put,

In short, centralized power is still the only way to govern efficiently for a period of time, and imperial power is still the iron curtain hanging over everyone.

But he wants to make the Iron Curtain thinner so that it won't be so overwhelming that people can't breathe.

This was the future he wanted to see for Daliang after considering it for countless days and nights.

However, due to cognitive bias, Emperor Kaiping thought slightly differently.

From his point of view, Pei Yue's thoughts are essentially similar to that of the strange woman from the Chen family. She still uses her own abilities to manage the world and benefit the people, but Pei Yue knows better about self-preservation.

Keep yourself useful for the future, instead of getting involved in the bloody battle for imperial power.

He nodded and said with a complex expression: "After all, I underestimated your ambition. In this case, I will not make it too difficult for you, otherwise I will be sorry for your hard work."

Pei Yue was slightly surprised. Emperor Kaiping's words were obviously to continue his previous plan to make him the Duke of the country.

But this time is not a test, nor is it a seizure of power, but to add more bargaining chips to the lowest-ranked auxiliary minister.

Before Pei Yue could say anything to refuse, Emperor Kaiping said: "My decision has been made and there is no need to discuss it further. But I also want to tell you that everything will not stop after my death. Can you understand?"

Pei Yue nodded and said, "I understand."

He was facing an emperor whose palace was unfathomable. Although he was dying and did not have long to live, he would definitely have detailed arrangements for his posthumous affairs.

A hint of fatigue appeared on Emperor Kaiping's face, and he said softly: "Go and send Silent Cloud for me and tell him that I don't resent him, nor will I vent my anger on his relatives."

Pei Yue sighed secretly in his heart and bowed in response.

After a while, Concubine Wu and the imperial doctor walked into the bedroom with gentle steps.

Emperor Kaiping looked above his head, and what came to his mind was not Pei Yue's statement, but his previous conversation with Silent Cloud.

He murmured to himself: "Am I really wrong?"
Chapter completed!