Chapter 1206 1207 [There will be times when the wind and waves break] (3)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1206 1207 [There will be times when the wind and waves break] (3)

The atmosphere in the palace and the royal study is extremely harmonious.

There was still excitement on Liu Xian's face, even though he had made an impassioned speech at the court meeting before.

The good news of the Western Army undoubtedly boosted the mood of the Manchu ministers. Gu Liang defeated the Wu Army west of Guping Military Town, defeated the 60,000 army led by Zhou Dewei in one fell swoop, and captured tens of thousands of heads. This was a great development for the Western Region and even the entire Liang Dynasty.

It was a hearty and profound victory.

Liu Xian calmed down, looked at the smiling Pei Yue and asked, "Pei Qing, do you think Xiwu will withdraw its troops and stop the war?"

Pei Yue said slowly: "Your Majesty, the reason why Xiwu wants to take the initiative to provoke a war is simply because they know that Daliang will become stronger and stronger. Now that the two countries are simply competing for military strength, Xiwu has no chance of winning. But if it continues to be delayed.

, with the steady implementation of various reforms in our dynasty and the increasing national strength, the Gaoyang Plain will not become a horse farm for the Western Wu cavalry to gallop."

Luo Ting and Han Gongduan, who were sitting on the other side, nodded in agreement.

Pei Yue continued: "In addition, the Southern Zhou Dynasty will definitely not miss the opportunity to attack me from the front and back. This is also one of the reasons why the kings and ministers of Xiwu decided to send troops. The Zuojunji is now winning one after another. Although it can damage the morale of the Wu army, it

It is difficult to establish a victory here, after all, the opponent's main force still exists, and the world-famous Anyang Dragon Riders have not yet been dispatched."

Han Gongduan echoed: "What Duke Wei Guo said is reasonable. Xiwu is ready for a decisive battle this time. If they return home because of these two losses, there will definitely be chaos within the Wu Kingdom."

Liu Xian naturally believed in their judgment and said calmly: "I thought there was going to be a big battle in the Western Region. Fortunately, I have Zuo Junjie to share my worries. If I can win this battle, I will never treat him and the soldiers badly."

Mr. Han glanced at Luo Ting without any trace, but the latter remained silent.

Pei Yue seemed not to see the two men's eyes intertwined, and said to Liu Xian: "Your Majesty, if your inference is correct, a stalemate will form in the Western Region in a short time, and it will be difficult for a large-scale battle to break out."

"Why?"

"The longer the time drags on, the more anxious the Wu army will become. The enemy is attacking and we are defending, which means that the Wu army has to pay a greater price. Holding on for a period of time can not only consume the strength of the Wu army, but also shake their morale. Zuo Junji knows very well

In the art of war, we naturally understand the principle of waiting for work. In fact, Your Majesty can temporarily put aside your attention to the Western Region. Now is a good time to deepen reforms in the country, and the resistance you usually encounter is weakening due to the impact of the border war."

"This statement is reasonable. I hope the two leaders will pay more attention to the reform."

Luo and Han nodded in agreement one after another.

Pei Yue hesitated for a moment, but finally said: "Your Majesty, I have something I don't know whether to say or not."

Liu Xian said magnanimously: "I love you, just say it."

Pei Yue then said seriously: "Your Majesty and his ministers are all in the capital, two thousand miles away from the border. Although they can continue to receive reports from the border, after all, they lack the convenience of on-the-spot observation. In this way, the information your Majesty has is certain

It is not comprehensive enough, and we can only make speculations about the direction of the war, which is far inferior to the judgment of the border generals."

Liu Xian knew the elegant meaning of Xiange when he heard it, and couldn't help laughing and said: "Am I going to interfere with the specific use of troops by Zuo Junji? Don't worry, I will never do such a stupid thing, and will only provide enough support for the frontline soldiers."

Pei Yue praised: "Your Majesty is the Holy Emperor!"

Liu Xian smiled and said: "Okay, don't do this, the late emperor said at the beginning that you were not sincere at all when you flattered me."

The atmosphere between the monarch and his ministers was extremely harmonious. After discussing the logistical issues of the Western Army, the two rulers stood up and resigned.

Liu Xian kept Pei Yue behind.

All the people in the palace were dismissed, and needles could be heard in the imperial study.

Liu Xian said slowly: "I know that you have always been on guard against the Tian family."

Pei Yue remained silent.

Liu Xian stared at his young and handsome face and couldn't help but think of the long and frank conversation between the two in Qinyuan that day. Then he sighed softly and said softly: "I understand why you are worried. After all, accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger.

Especially since you are still so young. But I hope you can understand that as long as you have no disobedience, I will never be suspicious of you, let alone persecute you secretly."

Pei Yue remained silent.

Liu Xian laughed at himself and said: "I know that these words are not in line with the status of the emperor, and they are even more unworthy of the emperor's mentality and tactics. Maybe you don't think so, and you think there has never been such a stupid emperor from ancient times to the present, but what I said is

From the heart.”

Pei Yue said with emotion: "Your Majesty, I am not an ignorant person, but many times... I can't help myself. Even as noble as the emperor, I can't avoid it."

"Yes, of course I know that the late emperor was also trapped here." Liu Xian looked calm and said slowly: "But I don't think that a minister with evil intentions will repeatedly sacrifice his life to save him, and that he will let the most elite and most loyal subordinates

The cavalry rushes to the frontier and will take out the firearms that have been hidden for a long time when the frontier army needs it."

The young monarch and his ministers looked at each other.

Liu Xian smiled and said: "If you continue to hide those firearms and take them out when you turn against me, how can the Kyoto garrison and the Forbidden Army stop them? That day you took the initiative to tell me why Zuo Junji was able to defeat Xiwu North Road

The main cavalry of the army was due to the assistance of those firearms. I didn’t elaborate on it at the time, but I just didn’t understand why you dared to do this.”

Pei Yue also recalled what happened that day. In order to protect the people of Guliang and the Western Region, he sent two types of firearms developed by craftsmen. He also knew that this matter could not be hidden from the young emperor in front of him.

He had many reasons to explain. For example, the Shouyang Mountain Mine has been studying the mining of deep coal mines for the past two years, and firearms were invented by chance.

But to the emperor, it was not important why such a powerful firearm appeared. The key was that Pei Yue did not present it to the court in advance.

This alone was enough to arouse the emperor's suspicion and fear.

Now that Liu Xian spoke so straightforwardly, Pei Yue was indeed a little surprised.

He originally thought that this would be a wrestling match between the emperor and his ministers, but Liu Xian didn't think in that direction at all.

Thinking of this, Pei Yue couldn't help but said sincerely: "Your Majesty, I am very ashamed."

Liu Xian waved his hand and said: "The late emperor was good at checks and balances, so you have concerns and hope to be able to protect yourself. I understand this. Many people say that you have a disobedient heart, but they seem to have forgotten that you

How many times have I been born and died for Daliang every year? The most important thing is that I still remember what you said, the prosperity of Daliang does not lie in how vast the territory is, but in the fact that everyone can have enough food and clothing."

Pei Yue nodded and said, "Yes."

Liu Xian smiled and said: "Since I want to uphold the late emperor's order and bring peace and unification to the world, how can I do something that will destroy my foundation? From now on, you don't need to worry about those gossips anymore. I only have trust in you."

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Pei Yue stood up and said: "I will remember your Majesty's teachings and will not dare or forget them. Your Majesty, I only hope that the seas and rivers in Daliang will be clear and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. For this, I am willing to devote my life's efforts."

Liu Xian's expression changed slightly.

Because he finally understood the reason why Emperor Kaiping called him to the dragon bed and gave him these words the night before his death.

"The stronger the beam, the more stable the position of the Tian family will be. Pei Yue is very smart, even the smartest young man I have ever seen in my life, so as long as you don't force him, and as long as there is no chaos in the court, he will not have any objections.

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"Also, he is a person who attaches great importance to friendship. You must not forget this."

"Young people like this are rare, you should cherish them."
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