"After the rebellion in the Chu State, my grandfather was severely hit, and he was already old, so he gradually began to want to retire. From that time on, he did not allow me to continue to seek promotion in the army, because the Tian family's thoughts had already

It is very clear that the Pei family’s influence in the military will eventually be eliminated step by step.”

Pei Zhen finished speaking calmly, but Pei Yue saw a strong look of tiredness in his eyes.

He thought of his nominal father and couldn't help but sneer: "You did the same to Pei Rong, but it's a pity that he doesn't have as strong a will as you."

"My child, it was my fault that I handled this matter. Sidao told me what happened to you in the past few years. After all, it is the Pei family who cannot stand up to you."

After Pei Zhen finished saying this, she stood up and bowed to Pei Yue.

Pei Yue was startled and quickly stood up to avoid it, as did Ye Qi next to him.

In any case, it was Pei Zhen who rescued him and did not let him die in that bloody night in Kyoto. Although he hated Pei Rong and Li family deeply, he could not talk about hatred towards the old man in front of him.

The other party's status is completely different, so it is difficult for him to accept this gift with peace of mind.

Pei Zhen straightened up, waved her hands and said, "Sit down, don't be nervous, and listen to what I have to say next."

Everyone sat down again, and the middle-aged man who was standing in the corner came over and added a round of tea.

Pei Zhen said calmly: "Zhongzong worked hard to govern, worked diligently and loved the people. In fact, from the perspective of the people of Daliang, he was a good emperor. Perhaps because of this, the anger in my grandfather's heart gradually dissipated, and he no longer detained me.

At home, my grandfather who lived in Jianping for 20 years

After his death, Zhongzong was very sad and made me a second-class prince, which actually exceeded the standards of the imperial title. At the same time, he also asked me to control the third battalion of the Beijing Army and assist me who had just been established at that time.

The second prince Liu Xuan is the crown prince."

"The crown prince has only been in power for a year. No wonder he can't take charge of the government alone after he ascends the throne." Pei Yue said coldly.

Pei Zhen sighed: "The brothers Liu Xuan and Liu Zheng are both descendants of the queen. The former is generous and gentle, while the latter is calm and restrained. They are equally capable and each has a group of important ministers to support him in the court. Zhongzong used it.

Twenty years of weakening the military

Xun Xun's power was finally effective. He hoped that his successor could appease the ministers, so he chose Liu Xuan. In the 21st year of Jianping, Zhongzong died and Liu Xuan succeeded him. In that year, both Western Wu and Southern Zhou were provoking war on the border.

Start a war."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "I heard from my husband that the late emperor had to send the Marquis of Guangping and the Marquis of Cheng'an south, and at the same time let Xiao Jin's father come to the west."

Pei Zhen's expression suddenly became serious, and she said slowly: "I have always suspected this matter, it is too weird. Judging from the post-battle reports, both of them were thunderous and rainy, and it seemed that they would develop into a decision.

In the battle to determine the fate of the country, they were actually very restrained and only used the deployment of troops to act as a deterrent."

Pei Yue was stunned and asked with a surprised look on his face: "Are you trying to say that Liu Zheng is responsible for these things?"

Pei Zhen sighed softly.

Mr. Xi took over and said: "We did suspect this, but we didn't find any evidence. Moreover, Emperor Liang colluded with Western Wu and Southern Zhou Dynasty. No one would believe it if he told it. It can only be regarded as an unsolved case. But if we extrapolate from the results,

,Guliang

He and Lu Min were loyal to the late emperor. As long as they were in Kyoto and the Duke of Guo was at the center, those young people would never have a chance. Not to mention that later Wang Pingzhang took action against the Chen family in the name of slaying rebellion and solved the biggest problem for Liu Zheng's ascension to the throne.

of sorrow."

Pei Yuehan said: "Wang Pingzhang!"

Pei Zhen looked at him with a pleased expression and reminded: "Don't underestimate Wang Pingzhang. In this battle in the Western Region, Lu Min was apparently avenging that girl from the Chen family. Maybe Mo Yun told you that this was Liu Zheng's plan to kill three birds with one stone."

It’s a trick, but that old guy must be hiding something.”

Pei Yueleng said: "Is everything his conspiracy?"

Pei Zhen said noncommittally: "I have fought with him for decades, and I know his behavior very well. He and Lu Min are not the same person. If he wants to continue to control the military, Lu Min is the opponent he must get rid of. He

After working in the army for so many years, his roots are so deep that even Liu

Zheng is hard to find out. Do you think he really doesn’t know the relationship between Lu Min and the descendants of the Chen family? Do you think he can’t find out the purpose of Lu Min leading the Western Expedition? Liu Zheng wanted to kill three birds with one stone, but he was just following the trend, otherwise

Why send his precious grandson to the West?"

This is something Pei Yue has never understood.

Wang Jiuxuan's appearance was too sudden, and his qualifications were not enough to shoulder such a heavy responsibility, but he was chosen to take a share of the pie. Now it seems that there was a tacit cooperation between Emperor Kaiping and Wang Pingzhang.

Pei Zhen said lightly: "After Liu Xuan died, the war in the Western Region suddenly broke out, and Liu Zheng hinted at me several times. At that time, I knew that he could no longer tolerate me. After all, Rong'er didn't perform well enough. As long as I left Kyoto, he could take advantage of me.

Wang Pingzhang completely destroyed the influence of the Dukes in the army, and a delicate balance was achieved from then on."

"What balance?" Pei Yue asked.

"After all, Wang Pingzhang is a newly promoted martial artist who is not as well-established as the old wealthy families like us. If Liu Zheng uses him to take charge of the military, he will not be in a situation where he can't lose power in a short time. If it doesn't work, he can also divide the founding princes, such as Lu Min and Gu.

When Liang is promoted, he just needs to master the balance." Pei Zhen replied.

Pei Yue said with a complicated expression: "So you must die."

Pei Zhen smiled casually and said calmly: "It's just that Liu Zheng didn't expect that my fate would be so tough and my luck would be so good. Not only did I not die in the hands of the Xiwu people, but I captured Hucheng. It could be said that I was riding a tiger with difficulty."

Although what he said was funny, Pei Yue was a little sad.

Pei Zhen succeeded as a young man, and was forcibly suppressed by his most beloved grandfather for nearly twenty years. He led the army in the battle at the age of knowing his destiny, without even thinking about his personal grudges. He not only wanted to fulfill his ambition, but also wanted to serve Lingzhou and even Daliang.

The people lived a stable life for ten years.

In comparison, Lu Min seems to be a clown.

These were all things of the past, and the people of those days.

At this point, he finally understood why Pei Zhen faked his death to escape.

With the Pei family's prestige in the military, coupled with Pei Zhen's contribution, Liu Zheng would probably have trouble sleeping and eating if he returned to Kyoto with such a great victory. He was already in a bad position and was good at cunning tactics.

It will definitely cause nationwide turmoil.

Thinking of this, Pei Yue looked at the kind-looking old man and asked curiously: "Does the emperor know that you are still alive?"

Pei Zhen smiled softly, a child-like pride appeared on her old face, and asked: "Do you think this matter is important?"

Pei Yue scratched his head and realized that he had asked a very stupid question. He couldn't help but turned to look at Ye Qi in embarrassment.
Chapter completed!