Chapter 1123 1124 [The capital is covered with crowns]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1123 1124 [The capital is covered with crowns]

Today, all the ministers in the palace have long been used to the scene of Pei Yue making jokes in front of Emperor Kaiping.

The past events are vivid in my mind.

Although Pei Yue occasionally shows a stubborn and stubborn attitude, most of the time he can clearly understand his identity. Compared with those senior officials who have been working in the court for decades, he has many qualifications regardless of his qualifications.

His connections are somewhat lacking. If it weren't for Emperor Kaiping's extraordinary respect and trust, his dazzling achievements would not be a good thing.

Because of this, Xiao Jin, who is also a descendant of the Nine Founding Dukes and the commander of the right military aircraft and garrison division, still subconsciously regards Pei Yue as a junior.

He does not deny Pei Yue's merits and fame, and he also knows that the other party's future status may be far above his own, but that requires years of precipitation and accumulation, and cannot be achieved overnight.

only--

Facing Pei Yue's stern gaze at this moment, Xiao Jin suddenly felt that the other party's aura was majestic and dignified, and there were signs of overwhelming all the important officials in the palace.

This feeling gradually caused waves in his heart, and his fear and vigilance became more and more obvious.

The two of them looked at each other, only half a foot apart, but there seemed to be a chasm between them.

In fact, for Pei Yue, whether he is a Duke or Beiying, these are just part of his halo. The reason why he can rebuke Xiao Jin, the Marquis of Xiangcheng, in person today is because he failed to act on important matters in the past.

wrong.

This is the momentum that he has built up by spending five years personally risking life and death countless times, working with daring loyalty and risking his own life!

Surprisingly, Liu Xian did not immediately speak out to appease Pei Yue's anger, nor did he seem to want to stop the fight between the two military figures. He leaned back slightly on the chair, his eyes

Moving between Pei Yue and Xiao Jin, it seemed that he wanted to see the sincerity of these two people.

But in the eyes of other ministers, His Majesty the Emperor clearly wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers, and some people couldn't help but sigh secretly.

What the late emperor was best at in his life was the art of checks and balances. Although he is still a little immature, he is his biological blood after all. How to check and balance the ministers below is an important part of the emperor's mind. If the late emperor saw today's scene, he might be a little pleased, but

For the court, it is difficult to determine whether this is a blessing or a curse.

In the long silence, Xiao Jin slowly said: "The words of the Duke of Wei are serious. I am just doing my duty as a minister. I am not intentionally targeting, let alone setting up a trap. However, what puzzles me is that what happened

It was only a short time ago that the news was published, and Duke Wei didn't think he had time to find out the truth, but he behaved so calmly. Doesn't it mean that you have already made a conclusion in your mind about whether the content on the paper is true?"

He turned his head and glanced at Liu Xian who was thoughtful, and said unhurriedly: "Just now Wei Guogong mentioned that someone might follow this example in the future and slander me as a descendant of the Western Wu royal family. If that day comes, I will

The first thing I have to do is to prove my innocence to His Majesty and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. It is not a bad idea to shed blood to recognize my relatives. Of course, I know that Duke Wei Guo has a free and easy temperament, so I think I will disdain such a stupid method."

Many important ministers gradually understood the profound meaning of Xiao Jin's words.

Pei Yue still looked at the Marquis of Xiangcheng indifferently, his eyes dark and unpredictable.

Xiao Jin paused for a moment and said calmly: "Ordinary people would be angry, anxious or depressed when encountering this kind of thing, but Duke Wei Guo was so calm and confident. It's really puzzling. According to what the imperial censor said before, those who knew about it back then

Except for him, everyone has passed away, so I would like to ask, is it true that Duke Wei is not at all curious about his own life experience?"

These words may seem forceful, but who among the people standing in the hall is not a wise man? Following Xiao Jin's inference, they soon realized that Pei Yue came well-prepared today, and there was no sudden change at all.

Impatient and panicked.

In other words, maybe he had thought of how to deal with this matter a long time ago.

If you continue to think along this line of thinking, then the truth of the matter will almost be revealed.

Pei Yue's few words had previously led Xiao Jin's accountability to a power struggle. Xiao Jin ignored this and turned the focus of the controversy back to Pei Yue himself.

Although the tone and attitude of the two people were very calm, and there seemed to be no smell of gunpowder on the surface, everyone else could feel that the momentum of the dark clouds over the city was getting thicker and thicker.

At this time, Pei Yue suddenly laughed lightly, and he said calmly: "Many years ago, I separated from Dingguo Mansion and took a maid to live in Green Willow Manor outside the city. One night, suddenly,

A young man broke into my house, and although he showed no ill intentions, I was still wary, so I asked him who he was."

No one expected that Pei Yue would suddenly talk about past stories. This change of topic made it difficult for everyone to figure out what he was thinking, and no one would stand up to interrupt, including Xiao Jin, whose expression gradually became serious.

Pei Yue continued: "He said his name was Gu Fan, and his father was the Marquis of Guangping, who was the commander-in-chief of the South Camp of the Beijing Army at the time. So I asked him, how can you prove that Marquis Guangping is your father?"

Some people couldn't help but cough several times.

Xiao Jin's face looked a little ugly.

Pei Yue chuckled and said: "I was only fourteen years old at the time, and I was very naive, so I asked such a stupid question. I didn't expect that many years later, in the Daliang Chaotang, in the Liangyi Hall, I could actually hear

Xifu Youjunji asked me, how can you prove that you are a descendant of the Pei family? Why do you believe that your biological father is really your biological father? Why are you so calm after hearing such rumors about your life experience? "

He took a step forward and looked at Xiao Jin, narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "Marquis of Xiangcheng, may I ask you, who is your noble Geng this year?"

Liu Xian shook his head and smiled bitterly, raised his hand and said, "Pei Qing."

Pei Yue turned around, bowed his hands to the emperor, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, I know the rules and will not take action with the Marquis of Xiangcheng."

Liu Xian was stunned for a moment, thinking that he had never had such an idea before. He just saw that Xiao Jin was embarrassed by Pei Yue, so he wanted to lighten the atmosphere.

However, at this time, Pei Yue once again said to Xiao Jin: "Marquis of Xiangcheng, you have guarded Hucheng in the western border for ten years. No one denies your contribution to the court. Therefore, the late emperor entrusted you with important tasks. The late emperor not only bestowed loyalty on you.

The plaque "piercing the sun and the moon" has also allowed you to be promoted to the right military aircraft of the Western Prefecture and to be in charge of the Kyoto garrison, as well as the honor of assistant minister. All these things do not seem to be weaker than that of me, the Duke of the country. You are so messy today.

, it’s nothing more than wanting me to stay away from the government and become an idle prince, so that I can monopolize power.”

Xiao Jin said angrily: "Gong Wei, I have no such idea. It's just because it concerns the blood of the Tian family, and it is the right way to clarify the inside. The great ancestor once made an iron rule that the children of the clan and even the powerful relatives must not interfere with the military power. Only then

It is the foundation for the stability of the imperial power. If Duke Wei is not a descendant of the eldest princess of Qiyang, then everything is possible. If not..."

Pei Yue said indifferently: "So what?"

Xiao Jin said word by word: "Please also ask Duke Wei to consider your Majesty and the court!"

Pei Yue lowered his head and glanced at the gold bricks in front of him, and said with a half-smile: "The Marquis of Xiangcheng impressed me today. It turns out that you can decide all matters in the court with just one word."

Xiao Jin turned to look at Liu Xian, bowed and said in salute: "I consider the foundation of Daliang Qianqiu and have no selfish motives at all. I beg your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Liu Xian clenched his hands involuntarily.

As the situation has developed to this point, he has obviously been able to judge that the contents on those words are very likely to be true.

In other words, Pei Yue, who was standing next to Xiao Jin, not only had a large number of soldiers and a huge amount of wealth to his name, but also had the blood of Aunt Qi Yang flowing in his body.

He looked very hesitant. After all, if he turned a blind eye to this matter, at most there would be discussions among the people for a period of time, but it would not affect the overall situation of the court. But if he really investigates it, if it is confirmed,

With Pei Yue's identity, trouble will ensue.

Xiao Jin could understand the emperor's hesitation, and he also understood that it was extremely difficult for a new king who had just ascended the throne less than three months to make such a decision. He turned his head and looked around, trying to suppress Pei Yue at this time.

Momentum requires important ministers with sufficient weight to step forward.

After Emperor Kaiping was assassinated, he appointed seven auxiliary ministers. Among them, the leftist governor Mo Haoli had not been in the court for a long time, and Gu Liang would naturally side with Pei Yue. In addition, there were Xiao Jin and Li Zi

, Luo Ting and Han Gongduan, as long as the four of them have the same attitude, coupled with the solemn expressions of Shangshu and Jiuqing, this power is enough to strengthen the confidence of the new king.

However……

After a long time, there was still no movement around.

Xiao Jin did not expect such a scene. He frowned and couldn't help but look at the young Duke beside him.

But Pei Yue was seen standing tall and straight, as tall and straight as a pine or cypress.
Chapter completed!