Chapter 1102 1103 [Breakup]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1102 1103 [Breakup]

Dongcheng, Taipingfang, in a remote wide and narrow alley.

Gu Liang sat upright on the back of his docile horse, staring at the distant sky with deep and melancholy eyes.

There was a carriage next to it, and the curtains were lifted and hung, revealing the calm and authoritative face of Luo Ting, the right-hand governor of the East Palace.

Once upon a time, there was a rumor circulating in the capital that one should not provoke the Marquis of Guangping among the military officials and the right-wing ruler among the civil servants. The former relied on the favor of Emperor Kaiping and beat up countless nobles and dandy men who oppressed and kind-hearted Wu Xun.

The latter was even more outspoken. When he was just the censor Zhongcheng, he dared to impeach Wang Pingzhang in court, which made Wang Pingzhang disgraced.

But they don't know whether this is their true intention or deliberate. As the power in their hands grows stronger, those who dare to try to seduce are almost extinct.

However, these two close friends, who seemed to outsiders to have a fiery temperament, fell into an extremely long silence today.

The north wind blows through the alley, and everything is quiet.

After a long time, Luo Ting said slowly: "Your Majesty values ​​Pei Yue so much, not because he wants to kill him, but because he hopes that he can become a model for the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty. Let him take charge of the North Camp, enter the West Mansion, and be granted the title of Duke.

, This is to prepare for the future recovery of the Southern Dynasty's homeland. Brother, you should know what your Majesty is like. He does not have the late emperor's palace and plans. He has always been honest with us, so you should not doubt him."

Gu Liang narrowed his eyes slightly and said expressionlessly: "Setting an example? Pei Yue has been through life and death over the years. Even when Kyoto was in danger, he never had any evil intentions. Isn't that enough to set an example? Don't forget, Your Majesty.

Although she is young, there is still an unfathomable Queen Mother in the palace."

Pei Yue could think that Liu Xian's performance at today's court meeting was related to Queen Mother Wu, and Gu Liang was even less likely to ignore this.

Luo Ting said in a deep voice: "Although the emperor is the supreme leader of the Liang Dynasty, in any era or dynasty, there will inevitably be struggles and compromises between the monarch and his ministers. If you want to be consistent without any grudges, you and I both know that this is a fool's dream.

.How to limit the power struggle within a reasonable range so as not to affect the overall situation is the choice that smart people need to make."

Gu Liang remained silent.

Luo Ting added: "Actually, the reason why I came here today is not to discuss the relationship between His Majesty and Pei Yue with my brother. I believe that Pei Yue has the ability and the mind to handle those matters well."

Gu Liang's eyelids moved slightly and he asked calmly: "Why is that?"

Luo Ting looked directly at Gu Liang's side face and said word by word: "I want to know whether my brother was involved in the assassination of the late emperor?"

Although he is known for his toughness and uprightness, it does not mean that he is ignorant of those conspiracies and calculations.

Emperor Kaiping was injured by a gunpowder explosion in the palace. Ordinary people may only be surprised and frightened. However, for a person in a high position like Luo Ting, there are too many strange things. To complete such an earth-shattering assassination

The power of one or two people simply cannot accomplish this feat. Even if the news of Silent Cloud's death reveals some secrets, it is not enough.

Gu Liang raised his head slightly and looked at the sky, and said leisurely: "Now that things have happened, is the answer to this question still important?"

"Of course it's important!"

Luo Ting said in a low voice but hastily.

Gu Liang shook his head and said: "It's not important."

Luo Ting showed a sad expression, and said with complicated emotions: "Back then, we had a long conversation with me in that small town in Yaozhou. You were a general with outstanding military achievements but suffered repeated suppression and was depressed, and I was just burying my head in a pile of old papers.

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Scholar, you told me that even if you cannot achieve success in this life, you will not imitate those who are unfaithful and unfilial. Now more than thirty years have passed and you are already a first-class military minister. Have you forgotten your original intention?

"

Gu Liang sighed softly and said: "I will never forget it."

Luo Ting said coldly: "Then why do you want to kill the king?"

Gu Liang did not answer, but asked: "If you want your minister to die, do you have to die?"

Luo Ting said without hesitation: "This is the truth since ancient times."

Gu Liang smiled, shrugged and said: "I know you will answer this way, so I said before that the answer to that question is not important. In my opinion, the late emperor was good in everything but had one shortcoming, and that was that he was too suspicious.

Chong. He forced Pei Zhen and Lu Min to death, and forced the Fourth Prince and Wang Pingzhang to rebel, not because these people actually acted rebelliously, but because he suspected that they would do so."

Luo Ting fell silent again.

He has received the most orthodox scholar education since he was a child, and the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor has been engraved in his bones.

If he hadn't known Gu Liang for decades, he would never have asked that question, and he would have been a stranger to each other ever since.

After a moment, he said with some difficulty: "The late emperor did something wrong in how to deal with the Duke Xianding. But the facts of Lu Min, Liu Zan, Wang Pingzhang and others have proved that they did have disobedient intentions and

The late emperor only lured the snake out of its hole due to his disloyal thoughts, and actually did not make a wrong judgment."

Gu Liang said slowly: "I only have one daughter."

Some words don't need to be said too clearly, especially since the two have known each other for so many years and already know each other very well.

Luo Ting understood what Gu Liang meant. If Emperor Kaiping had not suffered that explosion, after Wang Pingzhang was executed, Pei Yue would either have to hand over power or make the same mistake again.

Judging from Pei Yue's temperament, the second possibility is more likely, and I'm afraid it will be another bloody storm.

Luo Ting took a breath, tugged on his tight collar, and whispered, "I have one more question."

Gu Liang turned to look at him and said calmly: "I know what you want to ask, but I can tell you frankly that Pei Yue did not know about this matter. You know my temper, since I decided to do that

, so I won’t involve the people around me. From the beginning to the end, Shen Moyun and I discussed it privately."

Luo Ting felt a little relieved. The reason for Gu Liang's regicide was somewhat related to the events of that year. After all, the Gu family was almost confiscated and exterminated by Emperor Zhongzong. But Pei Yue, from a concubine to the current title of Duke, could not do without Kaiping.

The emperor's respect and trust, if this son committed regicide just to protect himself, then no matter how great his merits, how strong his ability, and how wide his connections, Luo Ting would not be able to sit back and watch him continue to hold power.

But the person in front of me...

A look of pain appeared in Luo Ting's eyes, and he said quietly: "What you said to me, a poor scholar, opened a door for me, and that's how I became the ruler of Dongfu today. Later in the officialdom, you secretly helped me many times.

, I also keep this friendship in mind.”

A gentleman cannot say anything evil when breaking off a relationship.

Gu Liang looked at the reins in his hands and said softly: "I thought you would take me to the palace and get orders from His Majesty to chop off my head."

Luo Ting shook his head and said: "The late emperor did not do this, so naturally I cannot do this. If my brother dies, how can Pei Yue accept it willingly? Even without these constraints, I cannot be so cruel."

He paused and laughed at himself: "Everyone has selfish motives. It turns out that I am no exception. It's ridiculous that I have been running rampant in the court these years. I don't know where I got the face."

Gu Liang was silent for a moment and said, "Thank you very much."

Luo Ting slowly lowered the car curtain and said, "Allow me to call you brother for the last time. From now on, I will keep an eye on you and Pei Yue."

Gu Liang nodded and said: "Okay."

The carriage moved forward, its wheels rolling by.

Luo Ting in the carriage looked pale and clenched his hands tightly.

We have been together through thick and thin for thirty years, and now we part ways.
Chapter completed!