Chapter 1146 1147 [Opportunity in the Mist]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1146 1147 [Opportunity in the Mist]

Imperial City, Jingren Palace.

Liu Xian looked at the gentle face of Empress Dowager Wu and said respectfully: "Mother, after Gu Liang and Xiao Jin leave the capital in a few days, I would like to let Pei Yue temporarily take charge of the military affairs of the West Palace. Is this appropriate?"

Empress Dowager Wu smiled slightly and said calmly: "What's wrong?"

Liu Xian breathed a sigh of relief and said with a slight embarrassment: "My son understands the concerns of some ministers in the court. It's just that the military affairs of the Xifu are heavy and cannot be handled by those who sacrifice themselves alone. Furthermore, my energy is really limited, and for

He is not good at military affairs. Without Pei Yue's assistance, there is no guarantee that something will go wrong during this period."

Empress Dowager Wu took the teacup from the hands of the female historian, gently blew the tea, and said unhurriedly: "The emperor does not have to be so careless. The Ai family has never doubted Pei Yue's loyalty, otherwise they would not have helped the late emperor many times.

He spoke. However, you should gradually start to cultivate your own confidants. Whether it is in the court or the military, it is not a good thing for one family to dominate."

This is the method of checks and balances that kings of all ages must master. Although Liu Xian felt a little awkward, he would not openly argue with his mother.

Now that the court situation is gradually becoming more stable, several key reforms are also being gradually implemented. Although there is great resistance to the reform of the Imperial Medical Office, after Pei Yue stepped in to help, at least the state level can be implemented smoothly. The Nongsang Supervisor relies on Pei Yue's advice

The "Essential Techniques for Elevating the People" and the systematic strategies he wrote, as well as from private reward collection to various improved farming methods, are forming a complete set of techniques to benefit farmers, which have been used in many places in Gyeonggi, Yeongju and the five southern states.

Set point test.

It will be promoted on a large scale in the spring of next year.

Two official roads radiating from the east, west, north and south of the mainland are under preliminary study, and the establishment of government-run schools is also in full swing. Last year, the Southern Zhou Dynasty compensated 20 million taels of silver. In addition to the rewards and pensions for the soldiers, more than half was left.

Therefore, these reforms and reforms carried out by the imperial court this year did not use the savings in the national treasury.

Such an exciting scene is exactly what Pei Yue said privately: "All things are competing and full of vitality."

As long as the border is stable and worry-free, the development within Daliang can progress rapidly. This is why Liu Xian supports Pei Yue's proposal. In fact, Empress Dowager Wu did not agree with it at first, because camp control is not an ordinary military duty, and there are only a few in the DPRK.

People can do the job. Mother and son had different opinions. After repeated discussions, both sides finally gave in. Empress Dowager Wu agreed with Liu Xian's idea, but firmly wanted to keep Pei Yue in Kyoto.

Liu Xian could understand his mother's worries, so after listening to Empress Dowager Wu's advice, he nodded meekly and said: "Don't worry, queen mother, your sons and ministers should take care of it."

Suddenly there was a rush of footsteps outside the hall.

Liu Xian frowned slightly. The rules in the palace have always been strict, but someone on the Queen Mother's side could be so reckless?

Hou Yu, the young eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, walked in with small steps. In the October weather, there were big beads of sweat on his forehead.

Empress Dowager Wu stared at her and said, "Why are you so alarmed?"

Hou Yu knelt down quickly, swallowed his saliva and said tremblingly: "The Queen Mother, Your Majesty, today the Duke of Wei and his wife visited the Marquis of Guangping, returned from the Marquis of Guangping before burning incense, and left Xingyefang for Yongyong.

When he was in Renfang, he was attacked by an assassin on Gushui Street, and Duke Wei was seriously injured!"

Liu Xian stood up suddenly, his eyes widened.

Hou Yu added: "Duke Wei returned to the Duke's Mansion under the protection of his own soldiers, and then closed the door tightly. No one can enter!"

Liu Xian only felt that his hands were shaking slightly uncontrollably. He turned his head and looked at Empress Dowager Wu in an extremely complex manner, with an extremely rare look of anger in his eyes.

Empress Dowager Wu scolded: "Emperor, calm down!"

When he heard the news, Liu Xian's mind immediately thought of the secret conversation he had with his mother in the same Jingren Palace two months ago.

"Pei Yue's biggest weakness is himself. He does not have as deep a foundation as Wang Pingzhang, and he is bound by all kinds of honor and disgrace. As soon as he dies, the Pei faction with the Beijing Army's North Camp as the core will fall apart, because apart from Pei Yue

Others do not have the strength and qualifications to support the overall situation."

The words are still in my ears.

But for Liu Xian, he could never forget the analysis he had with Pei Yue in Qinyuan when they were still competing for the heirloom. From that time on, he placed great trust in Pei Yue and looked forward to it countless times.

In the future, I hope that monarchs and ministers can work together to create a glorious and prosperous world.

Empress Dowager Wu ignored the trembling Hou Yu and looked at Liu Xian's still unmellow expression. She couldn't help but sigh softly and said, "Can't the emperor trust Aijia?"

Liu Xian suffocated slightly, then saluted and said, "My son, I don't dare."

Empress Dowager Wu looked around with phoenix eyes, and the palace people, including Hou Yu, immediately withdrew.

She whispered: "Emperor, although the Ai family does not agree with your unreserved trust in Pei Yue, the Ai family understands that the most important thing for Daliang is stability. You have only been on the throne for a short period of time, and your prestige has not yet been established.

There must be no turbulence in the country. Not to mention Pei Yue, who has always been loyal, is his father-in-law who participated in the murder of your father. The Ai family will not take action against him for the time being."

Liu Xian was completely stunned and murmured: "Mother, what did you say?"

Empress Dowager Wu looked directly into his eyes and said word by word: "The Ai family is saying that Gu Liang was involved in the assassination case in Nanxun Palace."

Liu Xian took a step back suddenly, shook his head and said, "This is impossible! Does the Queen Mother have any evidence?"

Empress Dowager Wu smiled expressionlessly and said slowly: "The Ai family has no conclusive evidence, but this matter does not require conclusive evidence."

Liu Xian vaguely felt that there was an unknown story hidden in her words, but at this moment, he was hit one after another and could not calm down and think carefully.

Empress Dowager Wu continued: "If the Ai family wanted to deal with Pei Yue, how could they send only one assassin? Emperor, you should know Pei Yue's abilities better than anyone else. How could a mere assassin kill him? No matter how good his martial arts skills are,

Even clever people can’t do it.”

Liu Xian asked: "Who could that be?"

Empress Dowager Wu did not care about his lack of etiquette and said calmly: "No matter who it is, what you have to do now is to summon the important officials from the previous dynasty and then send someone to find the assassin. Remember, you are the emperor of Liang now. When something happens, you must

Be calm and don’t act rashly.”

Liu Xian thought about it carefully and couldn't help but admit that these words made sense.

If the queen really took action, she would definitely not be just an assassin.

If you want to kill Pei Yue, you must go all out.

He sighed heavily, bowed and said, "What the Queen is teaching me is that my sons and ministers are extremely stupid. Please calm down."

Empress Dowager Wu said gently: "There is no need to be so polite between you and me, mother and son. Go to the front court and handle this matter quickly."

Liu Xian accepted the order and left. After turning around, his brows furrowed tightly.

In the Liangyi Palace, the civil and military officials who heard the shocking news had different expressions. Some were worried, while others were filled with indignation.

No matter how they feel about Pei Yue, this kind of assassination is undoubtedly a blatant challenge to the authority and face of the imperial court. If the assassin cannot be caught and punished, wouldn't everyone be in danger in the future? Imperial disputes are commonplace, but they must be limited to a controllable situation.

Within the scope, when Xue Tao failed in his struggle for power and quit the center, no one tried to kill him. Instead, he was sent to the position of governor of Lingzhou.

If Pei Yue was assassinated today because of the imperial dispute, this is obviously bad news for Daliang.

Does the person who created the figurines have no descendants?

Some courtiers unconsciously looked at the solemn-looking Marquis of Xiangcheng Xiao Jin. His fear of Pei Yue was well known, and the confrontation between the two in the court that day was still vivid in their minds.

Of course, there are still some people who are suspicious of Western Wu and Southern Zhou. For the monarchs and ministers of these two countries, assassinating Pei Yue and then provoking civil strife in Daliang is indeed in their own interests, and it is the lowest cost method.

Liu Xian had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions, and then his simple words were filled with endless murderous intent.

"Master Dasuo, you must find the murderer who assassinated Duke Wei!"

…

An hour later.

Nancheng, Dingkangfang.

After Wang Chongyun calmly listened to his subordinate's report, a smile appeared on his face involuntarily, and he sighed: "I thought I would have to wait for a while, but I didn't expect this opportunity to come so quickly."

He threw a piece of paper with his name written on it into the brazier and said solemnly: "Get ready to take action."
Chapter completed!