In Pei Yue's opinion, the emperor is a very complicated and even perverted profession.

Of course, this understanding comes from the history books and various film and television works I have read in my previous life, such as the assertion that the emperor is the third gender after men and women, and that palaces and brothels are the dirtiest places in the world. However, this understanding is ultimately It seemed thin and ethereal. Only after hearing Silent Cloud's sigh at this moment did he deeply understand the terrifying nature of the emperor.

"The war in the Western Region was a conspiracy from beginning to end. The lives of ordinary soldiers are of no importance to the emperor?" Pei Yue retracted his fist, a bleak smile appeared on his face.

Silent Cloud shook his head slightly and said: "Lu Min has hidden himself very well. We only have suspicions about him, but without conclusive evidence, Your Majesty cannot be sure that he is the protector of the descendants of the Chen family in Hengduan Mountain."

These words were obviously not enough to convince Pei Yue. He retorted coldly: "Since there are doubts, Lu Min should not be allowed to come to the Western Border. I know what the emperor is thinking. The Guping Army is the weakest among the four border battalions. Wuwei Hou Ningzhong It is even more muddy than can hold up the wall. The Beida Battalion is the weakest among the three battalions of the Beijing Army, and the cavalry is jokingly called the stepmother. Perhaps in the emperor's view, the soldiers of these two battalions should have been eliminated. With their It’s a very good deal to know Lu Min’s details through my life, not to mention the fact that I can gain insight into the thoughts of important ministers like you, which can be said to kill three birds with one stone.”

The silent cloud remained silent.

Pei Yue looked into his penetrating eyes and said sadly and angrily: "But those soldiers don't deserve to die."

Silent Cloud turned around to avoid his eyes and sighed softly: "They really don't deserve to die."

Pei Yue said coldly: "Just now you said that our Emperor's vision is unmatched by anyone in the world. Now it seems that it is indeed the case. He has already transcended our level. In his eyes, I am afraid that other people except King Lu He is not considered a human being at all.”

Silent Cloud frowned slightly and said, "Pei Yue, don't be so naive."

Pei Yue chuckled and said: "I know I am naive. The world is unkind and treats all things as stupid dogs. The sage said this thousands of years ago. It's ridiculous that I thought I was a loyal minister of Daliang. I worked hard for the people of Lingzhou. In the end, It's just a game played by the emperor."

Silent Cloud looked solemn and said seriously: "Which saint said this?"

Pei Yue calmed down and realized that he had let something slip. However, he did not panic too much and said a little perfunctorily: "I don't remember, maybe I saw it in some ancient book."

Silent Cloud didn't get to the bottom of it. He said with a disappointed look on his face: "I'm telling you this today not to make you feel resentful and give up on yourself, but because I don't want you to see clearly the situation and go astray."

Pei Yue said slowly: "Don't worry, Mr. Shen, this junior is not that fragile. I will still try my best in this last battle in the Western Region, at least I will not give up halfway. But after returning to Kyoto, I plan to resign and go into seclusion. Please help me, please say a few nice words."

Even though the two of them were discussing extremely serious topics, Silent Cloud couldn't help but be amused by him and scolded him with a smile: "You are not even twenty years old, why are you begging for bones? If Luo Ting hears this, be careful. I will take my servants to Zhongshanzi Mansion and beat you up."

Pei Yue did not answer. Although the cooperation between him and Luo Ting might not be hidden from the spy leader, some things should never be admitted openly. He thought of those people in Kyoto and couldn't help but ask with a complicated expression: " Mr. Shen, is everything okay in Beijing?"

Silent Cloud said with deep meaning: "Don't you know? If I remember correctly, Xiangyun Company now has certain intelligence gathering capabilities."

Pei Yue frowned and said: "Master Shen, is this boring? You are such a big shot in the heart of the emperor. You have tens of thousands of elite spies under your command. You have to keep an eye on the two capitals, one palace and thirteen states in Daliang, and you also have to look after the civil and military affairs for the emperor. Baiguan, why waste your energy on my small business when you are busy all day long?"

Silent Cloud smiled and said: "Small business? Xiangyun Company is located in the natural coal mine of Shouyang Mountain, has exclusive control of the supply of briquettes in Kyoto, and has taken nearly half of the share that originally belonged to Qibao Pavilion, and has transformed into one of the top companies in Daliang. In your opinion Just a small business? Pei Yue, if I don't keep an eye on you, do you think His Majesty will be relieved?"

As if a wisp of gloom hung over his heart, Pei Yue tried to calm his mind and said calmly: "Since the emperor suspects that I am Chen Qingchen's son, does he dare to let me get involved in the military power? The relationship between Chen Qingchen and the late emperor is self-evident. In other words, am I not the late emperor’s son? Isn’t he too confident in doing this?”

Silent Cloud hesitated for a moment, and finally said frankly: "At first, only Mrs. Pei and Gu Liang should know that you are not of the Pei family. Later, I guessed that you have nothing to do with the Pei family. Your Majesty should also have known about it at that time. I understand, so I took advantage of your meritorious service in suppressing bandits to confer you the title of Zhongshanzi. When you let Chen Xizhi go, His Majesty naturally thought that this was a bitter trick staged by the two of you. He allowed you to take charge of the hidden front guards, and even gave you military power again and again, saying After all, it’s still the same method as dealing with Lu Min.”

Pei Yue took a breath of cold air.

Seeing that he understood, Silent Cloud smiled bitterly and said: "I have said before that His Majesty has extremely high vision and magnificent methods. Even if he suspects that you are the blood of the late emperor, he will not directly let people kill you. Instead, he will continue to give you weight. Until you can’t help but jump out.”

Pei Yue said in a deep voice: "Then follow the clues and catch all the courtiers in the court who are related to the events of that year?"

Silent Cloud nodded and said: "That's it."

Pei Yue only felt that he was simply unreasonable and would do anything to achieve his goals. He didn't care at all how many people would die in the process. All he wanted was the final victory.

Silent Cloud said again: "Before I left the capital this time, His Majesty finally gave up his suspicion on you and ordered me not to keep an eye on you. Although he is still not sure which of Mr. Pei's old friends you are the descendant of, as long as you are with The Chen family has nothing to do with the late emperor, so he will not give up the seeds of a capable and young famous general like you."

Pei Yue reacted very quickly and said in a complicated tone: "Because I killed Chen Xizhi."

Silent Cloud nodded and said: "Yes, you killed Chen Xizhi and helped Tang Youzhi defeat Xie Lin on the northern front. Only then did His Majesty truly trust you."

Pei Yue sneered: "It's really difficult to gain this trust. Mr. Shen, I want to ask Lu Min's story."

Silent Cloud looked at him puzzled and asked: "Lu Min's story?"

Pei Yue suppressed his surging heart and said calmly: "He is a first-class prince and a right-wing military commander in the West Prefecture. He is only one step away from being one person below ten thousand people. I don't understand why he has to go here." step."
Chapter completed!