Chapter 974 973 [Monarch and ministers join forces]

This is a very peculiar scene.

Emperor Kaiping was sitting on an armchair with a longevity pattern. Among the two young men in the hall, one was his son who was unlikely to become a great man, and the other was a minister he relied heavily on. Logically speaking, he, the emperor, should be in control of the situation, but

At this moment, he was watching calmly, letting Pei Yue take the lead in advancing the topic.

When meeting the saint, they pay attention to the etiquette. The second prince was originally kneeling upright, but now he twisted his body towards Pei Yue. As for the latter, he was sitting cross-legged on the ground slightly loosely.

It's not like a monarch and his ministers, a father and his son, playing against each other, but like a small family chatting about their daily life.

"The fourth prince said a lot that day, pouring out all the words he had hidden in his heart for more than twenty years. He knew that those plans could not be hidden from His Majesty, but he also said that he never thought about killing you or His Highness.

He just thinks that he is better than you, and hopes to use those means to let His Majesty see his existence."

Pei Yue recounted the scene as concisely as possible.

Liu Yun gradually recalled the situation at that time. After Ning Fengzhi confessed, Liu Zan ordered people to divert the disaster to the east in an attempt to put the blame on him. In the end, the truth was revealed by Pei Yue, and Emperor Kaiping became furious.

Only Liu Zan and Pei Yue were left in the imperial study, and the rest all retreated.

Although he was the eldest son of the queen, he was also among those who were rejected.

Listening to Pei Yue's straightforward words, Liu Yun's face became a little ugly, and he whispered: "In terms of cruelty and ruthlessness, the fourth child is indeed stronger than us."

However, Emperor Kaiping said: "I know."

"I gave Liu Zan a chance to live, but he only wanted to use the turmoil and devastation in Kyoto to prove his ridiculous persistence. When I first reorganized Luan Yiwei, I selected a few loyal and capable ministers to go to the princes.

The man sent to Liu Zan's side is named Duan Jiu. I told Duan Jiu that as long as Liu Zan does not take the final step, at least his life must be saved."

However, using a son to kill his father is a great act of unfilial piety. Wouldn’t it be heart-warming for the king to use that method to trap and kill the prince?

Emperor Kaiping knew what his son was thinking, but he still didn't want to explain in words, and just pursed his thin and sharp lips.

That sentence is not only talking about monarchs and ministers and father and son, but also refers to the bloody night that happened in Kyoto seventeen years ago!

Everyone has negative scales, let alone the emperor of Liang?

Liu Yun smiled bitterly with a complicated expression: "He is crazy."

Liu Yun was stunned and could no longer maintain the prince's demeanor. He finally understood the root cause of the rebellion and the reason why his father failed to stop it in time and even ignored Liu Zan's rebellion.

Liu Yun nodded slightly.

In other words, without Pei Yue's previous persuasion and foreshadowing, he had originally made up his mind to be a yes man today. Even so, he still did not expect to get a clear reply.

Looking back on that rebellion that was loud and clear, even though too many details were buried in the dust, now it seems that Liu Zan has no chance of success at all, except for Zhang Wu, the former Kyoto garrison commander, standing on his side and heading towards

Most of the important ministers are on his opposite side.

Pei Yue nodded in agreement and said with emotion: "The fourth prince is a little paranoid after all. If he could understand His Majesty's difficulties and his own shortcomings, he might not be on the road of no return."

Liu Yun's eyes widened in disbelief. The words "Father and Emperor" revealed too much information.

Pei Yue said again: "Then do you know how the fourth prince will answer His Majesty?"

Having said this, Emperor Kaiping slowly stood up, walked to Liu Yun, lowered his head and said, "Liu Zan killed Duan Jiu."

Pei Yue obediently stood up and stood aside.

Liu Yun knelt down respectfully and said bitterly: "Father, my son...How could I have such thoughts of thunder and lightning? I just don't want to disappoint you and my mother."

Liu Yun turned towards Emperor Kaiping, hesitated for a long time and then slowly raised his head, but still did not dare to look directly into Emperor Kaiping's eyes. He just asked anxiously: "Father, in fact... you know that Liu Zan will conspire against you, right?"

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This sentence almost exhausted all his courage.

The source is naturally because everything is under the control of the father.

Emperor Kaiping made a comment calmly.

He paused for a moment and said with a heavy tone: "You can make mistakes, but you can't make progress."

"He's not crazy, he's just pretending to be crazy."

For some reason, Liu Yun suddenly felt a chill entering his body, as if he was about to see a terrifying scene.

Emperor Kaiping did not look at him, but looked at Liu Yun and said: "What Pei Yue said just now is correct and incorrect. There is indeed only one position for the prince, and I also have a preference for Liu Xian, but this is not the real reason why you are not qualified for this.

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Even Liu Yun didn't believe it. Those people were all loyal and determined, but they must be smart people. How could they follow Liu Zan and become a traitor who was doomed to fail?

Liu Yun took a deep breath and saluted: "I sincerely ask my father to teach me."

Pei Yue sighed softly and said to Liu Yun: "Your Highness, in the imperial study room that day, Your Majesty once told the fourth prince that if he were to ascend the throne, none of you princes would be able to survive in the future. Although the Heavenly Family has said that since ancient times,

There is no family affection, but Your Majesty does not want to see you killing each other."

Mentioning the son who committed suicide in front of countless people, the emperor who had been in power for nearly twenty years did not show any weakness, and his stern eyes revealed a strong will. But what he said to Liu Yun next, Pei Yue heard.

It felt more like he was convincing himself, just like his last statement in the imperial study that day.

Emperor Kaiping knew him so well, he nodded slightly and said, "I'm very pleased that you didn't do that."

Although the civil war in recent months has been fierce, both sides have been relatively restrained and have not used overly vicious or insidious tactics. Before Pei Yue's plan, the two sides had not even targeted the real master and had been on the periphery.

They were fighting hand to hand. But no one expected that Pei Yue's style in the court would be as clear and direct as his decisiveness and ruthlessness on the battlefield over the years.

Pei Yue said in a deep voice: "He said that the father can do it, but the son cannot?"

Liu Yun's face turned slightly pale. In fact, he had long known that someone beside him had an extraordinary status. Fortunately, he had never had such thoughts. He just wanted to defeat Liu Xian and get the damn crown prince position.

Emperor Kaiping said calmly: "Although you have not made any achievements in the past, you have not done anything particularly bad. In comparison, Liu Xian not only wanted to seize other people's property, but even sent experts from the government to assassinate ministers. He was very stubborn and stupid.

Extremely. But in the end I chose him instead of you. This has nothing to do with the people in the harem, but because you have disappointed me in the past two years."

This sentence was like a revelation, and Liu Yun couldn't help but raise his head.

Emperor Kaiping continued: "I didn't allow you to get involved in the government affairs before, just because I didn't want the dispute over the prince to break out prematurely and affect the stability of the government. You should have some insights into the chaos in the government in the past few months. In the past two years, you have entered the government.

Liu Xian not only got rid of those shortcomings, but was also able to work for the court in a down-to-earth manner. Although his actions were guided by Concubine Wu, did I prohibit you from visiting the queen? "

Liu Yun shook his head and said: "Father has never issued a similar decree."

Emperor Kaiping had a hint of disappointment in his eyes and said slowly: "Then what have you done in the past two years? You lingered in the wind and moon, played songs every night, cultivated confidants, colluded with the party, and even misappropriated the court's money to develop your own industry. You only had power and money in your heart.

"Two words, have you ever thought about doing something for Daliang?"
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