Chapter 1164 1165 [Paper is short but love is long]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1164 1165 [Paper is short but love is long]

Duke Wei's Mansion, the study room in the front house.

The weather is gloomy today, the wind is chilling, and dark clouds spread across the sky like a thick blanket.

The bay window is ajar, and it is difficult to see the courtyard view.

It was as warm as spring inside the house, and there was no need to even prepare a fumigation cage.

Pei Yue sat on the Grand Master's chair and looked through several letters on the table.

Wen Yu slowly stepped forward to replace the warm tea for him, and then stood quietly a little further away, ensuring that his eyes could not touch the writing on the letter.

The first secret letter came from Wei Rui, who is still in the wilderness. It stated that the hidden danger of the barbarians had been resolved. Except for those barbarians who had offended the people of Daliang and were executed, the other barbarians were put under centralized guard and temporarily imprisoned in Kuta.

Near the mountains, they are waiting for the next order from the imperial court. In addition, the main force of the Tibetan Front Guard is on the alert and can make long-distance attacks at any time according to Pei Yue's orders.

Pei Yue stared carefully and thought carefully. He had a complete development plan for the three northern states. The young man named Xu Mo performed very well, and Xiangyun's branches in various places were gradually expanding. But he knew very well that one bite would not make him fat.

The most important thing now is to deal with the combined threats of Western Wu and Southern Zhou, followed by stabilizing the court structure and deepening the layout of the five southern states. The transformation of northern Xinjiang can only be temporarily slowed down.

"Call Feng Yi to come in."

"Yes, Master."

After a while, Pei Yue wrote two letters and handed them to Feng Yi, saying calmly: "Send them to Wei Rui and Xu Mo respectively."

Feng Yi took the order and left.

Pei Yue opened the second letter. This letter came from the Western Region and was written by Tang Youzhi, the governor of Lingzhou.

Gu Liang did not go straight to Lingzhou Prefecture to govern Xingyang. After leaving Kyoto, he meandered toward the southwest. After passing through Qizhou, he went straight along the junction of Dengzhou and Yuzhou. His destination was at the southwest corner of Lingzhou.

Dingxi Camp.

Before he set off, he discussed with Pei Yue that among the three camps in the Western Region, Jinshui Camp and Longgong Camp were as stable as ever. However, Dingxi Camp had been run by Runan Marquis Liu Dingyuan for a long time. Liu Dingyuan was dismissed and executed because of Wang Pingzhang's rebellion. The military morale was

It is inevitable that there will be disorganization.

Therefore, Gu Liang's most important duty on this trip is to appease Dingxi Camp, and then he will go north along the border, inspecting Jinshui Camp, Guping Military Town, Hucheng, Changgong Camp and surrounding military villages, and finally return

Within Lingzhou.

Tang Youzhi, as the governor of Lingzhou who wielded military and political power, knew Gu Liang's whereabouts very well, so he specifically mentioned it in the letter, which naturally meant to reassure Pei Yue. In addition, with the cooperation of Wang Yong and others, he secretly

Stock up on food and grass to prepare for emergencies.

Pei Yue raised his hand and tapped the table, falling into deep thought for a long time.

He did not doubt the authenticity of Xu Churong's secret report. Mr. Xi also personally went into danger to confirm the matter. He also expected the desperate move of Southern Zhou Dynasty and Xiwu.

Compared to Xian Chunqiu and Fang Xiexiao in the south, what Pei Yue is really worried about is the western border.

Nowadays, the Western Army of Daliang has 220,000 troops. Facing the Western Wu cavalry, it can still only take a defensive stance. However, judging from the information currently collected by Taishitai Pavilion and the Border Army Rangers, it seems that Xiwu has no plans to raise troops. The armies of all parties

There is no abnormality in the transfer.

"Get the map of the Western Territory."

"Yes, Master."

Wen Yu hung a small map on the wall in front of Pei Yue, and then quietly stared at Pei Yue's side face, feeling some emotion in his heart.

In previous years, she was trapped in the Dingguo Mansion, and she saw dandy boys like Pei Rong all day long. Occasionally, she heard that the third young master of the Pei family had made great achievements outside, and was invincible in strategizing on the battlefield. She could not help but yearn for him.

But because of her status, she could only keep her feelings deep in her heart. Now that she was with him, she knew that Pei Yue was not where he was today just by luck. At least in this study, she saw with her own eyes how hard and attentive Pei Yue was.

"Tell me, if Xiwu sends troops again, where will the first choice target be?"

"Master, maid... I don't know."

Pei Yue turned around and saw Wen Yu's cheeks were slightly red. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Peach Blossom wouldn't call herself a slave in front of me back then, so why are you so humble?"

Wen Yu lowered his head and said, "Yes, young master."

When Pei Yue saw this, he changed the subject and said, "You are an old man from Luan Yiwei, not a maid who only serves others. You should have some understanding of the situation on the border. If you have any ideas, just speak up."

Wen Yu looked at the map, thought for a moment and then said cautiously: "Xiwu wants to take back Hucheng the most, but they have tried many times and failed. They should know that it can't be done. Maid... I heard that two years ago

During the war, Western Wu once sent nearly a thousand cavalry deep into the territory of Lingzhou. If the young master had not turned the tide and wiped out that cavalry, the stability of the frontier army would have been difficult to maintain, which might have had an adverse impact on the war."

"It's hard for you to remember so clearly——"

Pei Yue was slightly emotional, but his words stopped abruptly.

He stared at the northern boundary of Lingzhou on the map, and then turned his gaze to the Dingxi Camp in the southwest.

"Eight Hundred Tyrant Sword Camp...retaining the same old tricks, or taking desperate risks?"

Listening to Pei Yue's mumbling, Wen Yu suddenly felt nervous for some reason and did not dare to express her anger.

After about half a stick of incense, Pei Yue's expression returned to calm. He turned to look at Wen Yu and said, "Has Chen An expressed any doubts about you recently?"

He brought Wen Yu out of Dingguo Mansion and kept him by his side. Now he is assisting Gu Zhen and Ye Qi in taking care of the miscellaneous affairs of the palace, and secretly still maintains contact with Luan Yiwei.

Thanks to the secrets mastered by Wen Yu, he now has a clear understanding of the internal structure of Luan Yiwei - at least those people on the surface. At the same time, he has also gained some hands in Luan Yiwei with Jing Chu's secret assistance.

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Wen Yu replied: "Commander Chen only sent me a message once, ordering me to stay with the young master honestly. I had already reported this matter to the young master before. Other than that, he did not give me any instructions.

, and because I did help the young master back then, it was normal for the young master to take me back to the house, so he should not have any doubts so far. "

"honestly?"

Pei Yue smiled coldly, shook his head, and said softly: "The Queen Mother is overthinking."

Wen Yu probably knew the complicated attitude of the nobleman in the palace towards his young master. He could neither fully trust him nor dare to push him too far.

She thought for a while and said softly: "Master, the Queen Mother must be on guard."

Pei Yue nodded slightly and said: "That's right. You find two suitable candidates and arrange to enter the Mingde Palace after a while. Someone from the Ministry of Internal Affairs will assist."

Wen Yu was slightly surprised and said: "Mingde Hall?"

Of course she knew that was the place where Princess Qinghe of the Southern Zhou Dynasty and today's Concubine Chen was.

Pei Yue recalled the misty conversation with Princess Qinghe in the Mingde Palace the day before yesterday, and said lightly: "That princess is very thoughtful and is not as weak and bully as she appears on the surface. She needs to have some authority in Kyoto.

Otherwise, I will die in the hands of Empress Dowager Wu sooner or later. As for me, although I don’t need her to do anything for me, at least for now, it seems that she can have some influence on His Majesty the Emperor, and... that’s all, first of all

So be it."

Wen Yu responded respectfully: "Yes, young master, I will make arrangements."

Pei Yue picked up the last secret letter on the table. In addition to two pieces of letter paper, there was also a small envelope with intact lacquer.

This letter was sent by Mr. Xi. It briefly described the current situation in the south and the training of the company's guards in cipher text. After reading it, Pei Yue opened the small envelope inside.

There is only a piece of letter paper with a few hundred words.

"Pei Yue, you can see the words as well as the face."

"The situation has been turbulent recently. My father often sighs, thinking that the Marquis of Jubei and Duke Zhen have repaired their relationship and secretly formulated a strategy to march. I don't know what their plans are, and my father can't find out. Maybe it's because you and I met last year.

Therefore, they have become wary. But there is one thing that puzzles me. Many lumber shops in the capital have closed down, but there is no major construction work in the court."

"Also, everything is fine with me. I hope you will cherish yourself."

It is signed by Xu Churong.

Pei Yue was silent for a long time, and finally sighed softly.

…

The next day, the Imperial City, Chengtian Gate.

The carriage of Duke Wei stopped outside the palace. Pei Yue walked through the long doorway alone, then turned to the straight road to the west, and walked into the heart of the Daliang military with a calm face.

Xifu, Military Academy.

More than a dozen military-honored ministers were waiting here, facing the young but majestic Duke, and stood up to salute at the same time.
Chapter completed!