Liangyi Hall, in the imperial study room of the side hall.

Pei Yue arrived here calmly, glanced calmly at Emperor Kaiping who was leaning on the couch, bowed and said, "See you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Kaiping waved his hand and said: "Pingshen."

Then he said to the eunuch who was standing respectfully next to him: "Give me a seat for the Marquis of Zhongshan."

Although the inner prison moved only a round stool, this is already the highest treatment that a minister can enjoy. Looking at the ministers in the court, the only ministers who can sit in the imperial study room for a long time are only Mo Haoli, Wang Pingzhang and the emperor.

Dr. Shi Huang Rentai is just a handful of people.

Pei Yue had never been an official before and was not very familiar with many rules, but he also knew that such courtesy was rare.

His thoughts raced, and then he showed a hint of gratitude at the right time and declined: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I can just stand."

Emperor Kaiping smiled faintly and said gently: "The great victory in the Western Region is all due to you. I know this very well, so you don't have to be humble. Just sit down."

Pei Yue sat down after hearing this, his spine straightened.

The eunuchs and palace people nearby looked at their noses and hearts, and there seemed to be nothing unusual, but they were all very surprised. They accompanied the emperor and knew his temper well, even if Mo Haoli or Wang Pingzhang appeared.

When discussing state affairs here, Emperor Kaiping was rarely so approachable.

The majesty of the Tian family lies in the rules and the strict hierarchy of words and deeds. Only in this way can we intimidate those heroes who are highly respected.

The palace people had almost never seen Emperor Kaiping leaning on the couch with a smile on his face like this.

Pei Yue was not sensitive to this, but he also knew that the emperor had a better attitude towards him.

Emperor Kaiping looked at his young but calm face and asked with a smile: "Which one is stronger, Xie Lin or Zhang Qingbai?"

Of course, Pei Yue understood that the emperor wanted to ask him about the details of the war in the west, so he was not surprised. After thinking for a while, he replied: "Both are very strong, and Xie Lin has a good overall view, even on the northern front."

The war is extremely tense

He was able to assist Zhang Qingbai whenever possible, and at the same time he had to keep an eye on the Hucheng defenders. Zhang Qingbai had a strong grasp of opportunities, and was also very good at commanding on the spot. His decisiveness in killing was what impressed me. But they have a common weakness.

, that’s overconfidence.”

Emperor Kaiping nodded and said, "It's no wonder they are the same. Zhang Qingbai defeated your grandfather back then, and Xie Lin became a general from a domestic servant. They are both extremely proud people."

Pei Yue sneered in his heart, this person who knows so much about the situation in Xiwu, how could he still not know what is going on in the other country? Assembling hundreds of thousands of troops to mobilize is not a child's play. How could Emperor Kaiping wait until the border troops ask for help?

Only after receiving the news, and coupled with the immobility of the Hucheng defenders, all of Silent Cloud's original conclusions have been verified.

Of course, his face remained calm and there was no emotion at all.

Emperor Kaiping said again: "If Daliang sends out heavy troops, how sure do you think we can win the Gaoyang Plain?"

Pei Yue was stunned and said in a daze: "Your Majesty, I am just a small commander. How dare you make false statements on such a major military matter?"

From the moment Emperor Kaiping changed his name to the Yuan Dynasty five years ago, all the important ministers in the DPRK were mentally prepared, knowing that a protracted national war that would cost the people and money was inevitable. Starting from the seventh year of Jianping of Zhongzong, the national power of Daliang has been firmly occupied by the three dynasties.

He has held the position of leader for thirty years now, and the money in the treasury is getting richer. Everyone knows that a big war will come soon.

If Xiwu hadn't suddenly provoked this national war, which seriously affected Emperor Kaiping's plan, I am afraid that Gu Liang would have been reorganizing the army at this time, and the troops were heading towards the northern counties of Nanzhou.

Even so, the emperor's thoughts remained firm.

Faced with Pei Yue's caution, Emperor Kaiping said gently: "Just tell me your opinion. I won't blame you."

Pei Yue knew that he could not escape. The opponent was obviously not someone who could be fooled at will. He calmly thought for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, the main force of the Xiwu cavalry has not been damaged."

Even though it was just a simple sentence, Emperor Kaiping already understood his point of view.

The victory in the Western Border War is not only due to Pei Yue alone, but also to the military camp system in Daliang. In addition, it is much easier to defend than to attack. If the battlefield is moved to the flat Gaoyang Plain, facing

The Xiwu cavalry that still had strength, Daliang had no ability to attack at all.

Emperor Kaiping sighed in a complicated tone, realizing that the basic national policy of first Zhou and then Wu could not be changed. It was a pity that Lu Min's death caused his previous layout to collapse, and it would take some time to stabilize the court situation.

Although he is only forty years old this year, he feels more and more that time is passing very quickly.

Glancing at the eighteen-year-old Pei Yue, the emperor's mind was flooded with thoughts, and he still said calmly: "Do you know why I will make you a second-class prince this time?"

This question is difficult to answer, and it is even more impossible to answer it silently. Pei Yue carefully considered: "Your Majesty wants me to train more hidden front guards."

The answer seemed irrelevant, and Emperor Kaiping did not approve or refute it. He just said calmly: "In fact, based on your contribution, it is not an exaggeration to make you a first-class prince, but after all, you are still too much."

It is not a good thing to be young and touch the threshold early. Of course I can tolerate you, but when I am a hundred years from now, how will the new king treat a powerful minister in the military who is full-fledged and even younger than himself?"

Pei Yue subconsciously met Emperor Kaiping's eyes.

His eyes were slender and his gaze was deep, like a bottomless pool.

The reason why Pei Yue looked so gloomy was partly because he was pretending to be moved, and partly because he was too shocked.

If he hadn't been born in two lifetimes and had a lot of experience, if he hadn't been surrounded by people like Gu Liang and Mr. Xi in the past few years, if he hadn't heard Pei Zhen tell those bloody past events, if he hadn't learned about the Western Region from Silent Cloud's mouth,

The truth of the battle, I am afraid that at this moment, Emperor Kaiping has shed tears of gratitude and loyalty.

From the moment he entered the royal study, the emperor used gentle attitudes and details such as offering a seat to gradually win over the young minister's heart. The last words could be said to fully reveal his respect and magnanimity.

For any young man who is inexperienced in the world and is poisoned by the idea of ​​​​loyalty to the king, facing such a sincere and appreciative attitude from the king, there is no other possibility except to give up.

It's just that Pei Yue was different from what Emperor Kaiping imagined.

Of course, on the surface, there was no difference between him and those young people. He quickly stood up and saluted: "I have received such great love from your majesty, and I will definitely die for the beams. Your majesty, my father has not shown mercy to my aunt since I was a child, because of some trivial things."

By chance, the matter caught His Majesty's eye. I never imagined that I would be in such a situation today. I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"

Emperor Kaiping looked at him with satisfaction, raised his hand and said, "Sit down, you and I are the only two people here, so there is no need to be so excited."

He paused and said meaningfully: "Dedicate yourself to death and die. These eight words are very good."

Pei Yue said with a slight embarrassment: "I forgot when and where I heard it, but apart from these eight words, I really don't know how to express my thoughts."
Chapter completed!