A few days later, Guangping Houfu.

Mrs. Zhao looked at Pei Yue with a smile and asked kindly: "Brother Yue, don't think it's troublesome for Auntie to ask you to bring so many extra things. It's just that your two brothers haven't been back to Kyoto for a long time, and they must be worried about the scenery at home."

I miss you very much, so I have to make you work harder."

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Why did Auntie say this? I am not going south alone this time. In addition to the mission, there are a thousand soldiers accompanying me, and there are countless chariots and horses. You can bring dozens more boxes of specialties without any problem.

Anyway, I don’t need to carry it myself.”

Zhao covered her mouth and said: "What a good boy, much better than your Uncle Gu. In previous years, when he went to the south, I wanted him to bring some food to Jie'er and Cang'er, but he refused every time.

, just saying that the journey was far away and it was inconvenient to carry it, as if he was traveling alone."

It was difficult for Pei Yue to answer this, after all, Gu Liang was right beside him.

The things Zhao asked him to bring were very ordinary, but they were all Kyoto specialties that she personally selected and sent to her two uncles who had never met in the south.

Gu Liang said calmly: "Okay, Brother Yue has been too busy lately, so don't always drag him to talk about family matters."

Pei Yue quickly said: "Uncle, let aunt talk more, I like to hear it."

Zhao was surprised when she heard this, and then she understood. Her eyes towards Pei Yue became more kind, while Gu Zhen, who was sitting quietly next to her, felt a little more pity in her heart.

After chatting for a while, Mrs. Zhao warned again: "Brother Yue, your sister Zhen'er has never left Kyoto since she was a child. She has a weak temperament. You should be more prepared for this trip."

Pei Yue looked at Gu Zhen, who had a calm expression and a hint of shyness in his eyes, and responded seriously: "Don't worry, aunt, I will always be with sister Zhen'er. After Dingzhou, I will personally send her to my two brothers.

In front of you. Once the matters in Southern Zhou are settled, I will pick up Sister Zhen'er on my return trip."

"That's very good." Mrs. Zhao's expression was full of reluctance. After all, Gu Liang and her four sons were used to wandering around, but Gu Zhen had stayed by her side for so many years. The relationship between mother and daughter was extremely deep. If it hadn't been for Pei this time.

Yue took the initiative to bring it up, but Gu Liang had no objection, and Gu Zhen herself nodded. She would not let Gu Zhen leave no matter what.

Gu Zhen said gently: "Mom, I'm just going south to visit my two brothers this time, please don't worry."

Mrs. Zhao smiled, then glanced at Pei Yue without any trace, thinking that you are the flesh that fell from my body, don't you know what you are thinking?

But this was a good thing after all. She was naturally overjoyed that Pei Yue could keep Gu Zhen at the forefront of her heart. And through Gu Liang, she knew that Pei Yue was very well-behaved in some aspects, so she hid those worries in her heart and said kindly: "You Yue

My brother is protecting you, so my mother can’t rest assured.”

Gu Liang said: "Madam, please help Zhen'er check and fill in the gaps to see if there is anything missing. I have something to discuss with Brother Yue."

Mrs. Zhao then stood up and said, "I understand, Master."

After a while, Gu Liang and Pei Yue came to the side hall. After taking their seats, he asked calmly: "Have you made all arrangements?"

Pei Yue cleared his throat and said slowly: "The operation of the Xiangyun is on the right track. I don't need to worry too much here. Wang Yong is now enough to take charge of his own business. The grain reserves of various branches in Kyoto have been transported to Qin through secret channels.

After the grain purchase in Qinzhou and Lizhou is completed, I will transport it to Qinzhou according to the opportunity and assist Han to participate in politics to solve the problems there."...

Gu Liang nodded slightly and asked: "Where is Qinyuan?"

Pei Yue pondered: "Chengjing Qinyuan is just a cover. The people I sent there are mainly to make preparations in advance, and lastly to find out the situation in various places in Qinzhou. As for Qinyuan in Kyoto, Qi Min and others

It is enough to cope with daily situations, and I will leave two hundred soldiers in the garden. Unless the palace wants to take action, there will be no danger."

Gu Liang said gently: "That's okay. Who is left in the house?"

This question was a bit sharp, and Pei Yue said cautiously: "Shu Yue is in charge of the house, and Ye Qi and Tao Hua will go south with me. In fact, I am not worried about the house. Although Shu Yue had a rough life, it was this experience that made her

Being able to not panic when something happens, plus having my uncle to help take care of me..."

Gu Liang smiled slightly, and did not care about him taking his family members south. He said calmly: "You have arranged it well, and I will naturally take care of it for you. However, what I want to tell you is that it will not be easy for you to go south to welcome your bride.

Don’t take it lightly.”

For some reason, Pei Yue suddenly remembered Miss Xu who had suffered a bad loss in Qinyuan. He knew that the other party must be angry in his heart, but he didn't pay too much attention. At this moment, listening to Gu Liang's reminder, he suddenly replied

After coming to his senses, he hesitated and said: "Uncle, Nan Zhou probably doesn't want to take the initiative to provoke disputes."

He went south this time to welcome the bride, and he represented the face of the Liang court. If the Zhou people took action against him, the consequences would undoubtedly be extremely serious.

As for other provocation methods, Pei Yue thought about it and found no way to resist them.

Being an official and a warrior is enough to save him from a lot of difficulties.

Gu Liang solemnly said: "The reason why the Southern Zhou Dynasty was in a weak position was because they were not monolithic and had serious differences and divisions. This was the fundamental reason why they had to bow their heads. After all, regardless of national strength or armaments, Southern Zhou could not

It's comparable to a big beam. But because of this, you have to be extra careful."

Pei Yue was startled, and then suddenly said: "Uncle, are you saying that I will become a chess piece in the hands of some people in the south?"

Gu Liang chuckled and shook his head: "It's not that serious. There are very few people in the world who are qualified to use you as a pawn, but there are definitely many people who want to take advantage of you. After entering the Southern Zhou Dynasty, you can't lose the beam.

The dignity of an envoy cannot be blindly domineering and fall into the trap of others. You need to carefully grasp the proportion."

Pei Yue nodded in agreement, and then asked curiously: "Uncle, what is the relationship between Fang Xiexiao and Xian Chunqiu?"

More than thirty years ago, Xian Chunqiu, who was still very young, defected to the Southern Zhou Dynasty because of the massacre in the Chu State. He was not reused at first. However, in the subsequent defensive battles against Wang Pingzhang and Gu Liang, this person gradually revealed his true potential.

His military ability, coupled with the fact that the late Emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty found out the truth about his defection, gradually increased the power in his hands.

To this day, Xian Chunqiu, who is the Marquis of Jubei, is one of the few people in the Southern Zhou army who can have the same status as Xie Xiao, the Duke of Zhenguo.

Gu Liang was silent for a moment and said in a complicated tone: "The relationship between the two is complicated and confusing. Not only can I not see through it, but it is also difficult for Silent Cloud to judge. Brother Yue, although Fang Xiexiao is a powerful person, but you and his identity are against each other, only

Just be careful

. But Xian Chunqiu is different. His past seems to be shrouded in a cloud of doubt. The truth of that incident has long been lost in the pile of old papers. I can only tell you that if you confront Xian Chunqiu on this trip, no matter what he says, you will

Don’t believe it.”…

At the end of the sentence, Gu Liang's expression became extremely serious.

Pei Yue couldn't help but think of the Xian family members in King Yan's rebellion case, the tyrannical assassin on Yulong Street, and Leng Ning who traveled thousands of miles to report the news.

He still can't figure out the doubts in that series of events. After hearing Gu Liang's words, Pei Yue nodded seriously and said: "Uncle, I know what to do."

Gu Liang added: "You will be escorted by thousands of cavalry on this trip. There will definitely be no danger on the road. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the changes that may occur after entering the Southern Zhou Dynasty. After all, the cavalry of the Tibetan Front Guard cannot cross the Tiancang River. I have sent people

Go to the camps in the south to deliver messages. If an accident does happen, they will rescue you as soon as possible."

Pei Yue was moved and stood up and saluted: "Thank you uncle for taking care of me."

Gu Liang waved his hand and chuckled: "There is no need for this. If something really happens to you, Zhen'er won't be able to blame me for the rest of your life?"

Pei Yue chuckled.

Gu Liang stood up and said with profound eyes: "Remember your own identity, remember that many people are waiting for your safe return, remember... His Majesty will always have a look on you."

"Yes." Pei Yue agreed.

…

Kaiping six years, July 13th.

Pei Yue led a delegation of more than 100 people from Daliang, several spacious and comfortable carriages, and more than 200 entourage. Under the escort of the elite Qianbei Wei camp, he bid farewell to Kyoto and headed south leisurely.
Chapter completed!