Chapter 902 901 [Pei Yue’s Power]

The people of Kyoto like to talk about the affairs of the court in mysterious ways. This seems to be the tradition of all emperors from ancient times to the present.

Officials in the court are in a whirlpool, and it is even more difficult to stay away from the temptation of power. However, the situation is always confusing and confusing, and most people cannot see clearly the thin thread hanging in front of their eyes.

I don’t know how many people crossed that line and stepped into the thunder pool, and then were involved in the storm of the imperial struggle, and ended up being shattered to pieces.

Even though there are countless bloody examples in front of us, there are still very few people who can advance and retreat with evidence. Those who can see the right time and act decisively will leave their names in the history books without exception.

Wang Pingzhang is one of the best.

No one doubts his military accomplishments, otherwise he would not have been able to rise to the top despite his weak family background. In the Zhongzong Dynasty, he became as famous as Pei Zhen.

But for him to reach this point, his ability to seize opportunities is even more important.

Among the many princes under Zhongzong, the second prince Liu Xuan and the fourth prince Liu Zheng both hoped to inherit the throne. In the end, he chose the kind-hearted Liu Xuan, but he failed to completely eliminate the power controlled by Liu Zheng.

After Liu Xuan ascended the throne, Wang Pingzhang persuaded Liu Zheng and completed another change of imperial power in just one year. As the first hero of Conglong, especially after Pei Zhen went to Xiguan to lead the army in the battle, no one could stop his rise.

From the first year of Renxuan to the first year of Kaiping, for eleven years, with the support of Emperor Kaiping, Wang Pingzhang successfully took the throne as the first person in the military, firmly suppressing the descendants of the founding princes.

.What followed was a five-year period of conflict between the emperor and his ministers. Facing the extremely powerful son-in-law Gu Liang and Pei Yue, he did not withstand the emperor's pressure, but behaved extremely submissively.

Because of this, he had the opportunity to regain the emperor's trust when Pei Yue's rise was beyond the control of Emperor Kaiping, and he planned a false marriage but actually sent troops to fight in the southern border. Although those in the Southern Dynasty had the same idea, in the end

Pei Yue gets the biggest credit, but Wang Pingzhang has achieved his goal, and the situation is better than he expected.

His timely statement at this moment is just a very simple compliment in his decades of struggle.

Emperor Kaiping on the dragon throne may not want to drive Pei Yue into dust, but he must make the emperor realize his existence and importance.

If you want to completely subdue Pei Yue's stubborn temperament, you can't do it without his checks and balances.

As expected, Emperor Kaiping fell into deep thought after listening to Wang Pingzhang's narration and did not become angry.

Everything in this world is relative. Emperor Kaiping knew Wang Pingzhang, so why wasn't he familiar with the emperor's temperament? If the emperor used him, he could naturally use the emperor. The difference was that the former could be unscrupulous, while he had to plan carefully.

Pei Yue was amazed in his heart, and secretly sighed that Wang Pingzhang's ability to secure his position as Zuojunji was not a fluke. The overt and covert confrontation between him and the emperor contained too many truths, and he could also learn some methods.

After all, Wang Pingzhang is not an ordinary person. After he expressed his stance, many martial artists also nodded in agreement.

At this time, Pei Yue was not in a hurry to argue. The statement he just made had already fully explained his attitude. If he repeated it in a hurry, he would easily fall into the trap of inferiority.

The right military aircraft, Hou Guliang of Guangping, finally stood up and said unhurriedly: "Wei Guogong is right. Pei Yue did make great contributions in the great victory in the south. He should be rewarded, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public. However, next

I would like to ask, does Wei Guogong also think that Pei Yue should be made a Duke?"

All the ministers were awe-inspiring.

In their impression, Gu Liang has changed from his previous rough and violent temper since he entered Xifu. Although his partnership with Wang Pingzhang is not a perfect match, there has been no obvious conflict.

At this point in the court meeting, the two chief officials of Xifu finally faced each other face to face. However, this did not exceed most people's expectations. After all, everyone knew about the relationship between Gu Liang and Pei Yue. It would be best if he remained silent until now.

Strange things.

Emperor Kaiping above narrowed his eyes slightly and seemed to be very satisfied with this situation. No emperor would want to see his military leaders as one.

Faced with Gu Liang's inquiry, Wang Pingzhang replied calmly: "Pei Yue is now a first-class prince. How do you think the reward should be awarded?"

Gu Liang smiled slightly and replied calmly: "How about sealing a thousand households with food?"

In addition to the nine titles ranging from baron to duke, the most commonly used rewards in Daliang for relatives and nobles of military honors are the reward of food and towns. Just like the list of rewards for the generals of the Southern Army drawn up by Wang Pingzhang before, there are several households in the food and town.

However, it should be noted that this kind of food fiefdom is a virtual entitlement. The imperial court allocates materials and money equivalent to a certain number of households. In fact, it is equivalent to the special allowance that Pei Yue heard about in his previous life.

This is not the case with the food-shifeng policy. One thousand households, including a certain amount of land, will be awarded to Pei Yue, and these assets can be inherited hereditary.

Very few military honors can receive this kind of reward, because it represents the absolute respect and trust of the emperor. Even Wang Pingzhang himself only had 2,000 households with real food, 1,500 of which were rewarded by Emperor Kaiping after he ascended the throne.

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Pei Yue himself was inconvenient to speak up on this kind of matter, and it would be inappropriate to refuse and even less accept it. He couldn't bargain in person. Fortunately, Gu Liang could deal with it for him.

Wang Pingzhang's gray eyebrows wrinkled slightly. Before he could refute, a clear voice sounded from the civil servant.

"Your Majesty, I also think that Gu Junji's suggestion is very appropriate."

Everyone looked around and saw Luo Ting, the right-hand ruler, speaking calmly.

Although Emperor Kaiping had disgraced the ruler before, everyone knew that Luo Ting would never be submissive because of this.

Pei Yue gradually calmed down. In his expectation, Gu Liang would definitely protect him from the danger of seizing power at the court meeting today, and Luo Ting would also help him at the critical moment.

On the premise that the emperor himself is not so resolute, isn't it enough to have a military commander and a governor to suppress the clamor?

He just didn't expect Sheng Duanming to be so determined.

At this moment, another person stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have a humble opinion. The court needs to reward the Marquis of Zhongshan, but not too much. The title of Duke is an important weapon of the country. How can it be granted easily?

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Emperor Kaiping finally frowned.

This person is Jian Rong, the supervisor of Shitan Temple.

Although Shitan Temple is a newly established yamen, its importance has gradually surpassed that of the original Jiu Qing, and Jian Rong's status has also risen, almost on the same level as the Six Ministers. In addition, he is known for his clear name, and he also served as the Yushi Zhongcheng

, Nowadays, what you say in the court has a lot of weight.

Emperor Kaiping's slender eyes glowed with indifference, looking at Pei Yue who stood with lowered eyebrows from a distance.

He expected Gu Liang to speak out, but he never expected that there would be so many noble and noble officials on the side of this young man!

Regardless of Sheng Duanming or Jian Rong, or even Luo Ting, there is no doubt about the loyalty of these people. He has always respected them and tolerated their stubborn tempers most of the time. This is why the Daliang Chaotang has always been stable and efficient.

the root of.

No matter how good the warriors are at fighting, without the support of the imperial court, they will become a tree without roots and water without a source.

Emperor Kaiping never worried about his own foundation, so he could confidently and boldly use the contradictions among various forces in the army to check and balance.

As long as there is no chaos in the DPRK, even Wang Pingzhang can only accept the suppression obediently.

However, he did not expect that Pei Yue could win the support of so many civil servants.

Do they really believe that Pei Yue will always be loyal to me?

Could it be...that I was really wrong?

Pei Yue's mood was extremely complicated at the moment. He was touched by the care these adults showed for him, but also vaguely aware that it seemed to be going too far. As he said to Ye Qi and the others when they were in the Hou Mansion, today's court meeting cannot be the final decisive battle.

Just take a look at your bottom line and capital.

I originally thought that Gu Liang and Luo Ting would be enough to solve the superficial troubles, but I didn't expect that Sheng Duanming, Jian Rong and others would also step forward.

There was silence in the palace, everyone was waiting for Emperor Kaiping's final decision.

Is there another young and weak duke in Daliang, or is it going to be another reward as Gu Liang said to prevent Pei Yue from having to return to his home for retirement at a young age?

Pei Yue was originally very confident, but after all, the people in the court were not pawns in his hands. It was impossible for everyone to act according to his ideas, especially the help of a group of civil servants, which actually made him stand directly on the opposite side of the emperor.

Just before Pei Yue was about to speak to ease the situation, an old voice rang out.

"Your Majesty, could you please allow me to say a few words?"

Mo Haoli, the leader of Liang's civil servants and a veteran of the Four Dynasties, finally opened his eyes.
Chapter completed!