"Boy from the Pei family, would you like to give me a helping hand?"

At the end of the court meeting, when all the ministers left the hall with their own thoughts, Mo Haoli's old voice rang out.

Pei Yue and Gu Liang looked at each other, and seeing the latter blinking calmly, he stepped forward with a smile and said, "This is the honor of this junior."

He held Mo Haoli's right wrist and walked out. The old man and the young man looked particularly harmonious. The ministers next to him all smiled on their faces, but in their hearts they found it difficult to understand. Even Wang Pingzhang, who was not far away, had a trace of anger.

Jealousy.

He knew Pei Yue's affairs very well, and probably knew the reason why those noble officials of the Qing Dynasty stood up to speak for Pei Yue today.

The Shitan Temple was established due to honeycomb coal, and Pei Yue helped Jian Rong when he impeached the eldest prince, so it is not surprising that he would support him today. As for Sheng Duanming, the Minister of Rites, this old scholar can be called the representative of Qingliu, and he is not that kind of person.

A hypocrite who seeks fame and reputation. He followed Pei Yue on his mission to the Southern Zhou Dynasty this year and experienced the war firsthand. After being moved by Pei Yue, it was in line with his character to be willing to use his wealth and life as a guarantee.

There are two reasons why Wang Pingzhang is puzzled.

The first is Luo Ting's unexpected persistence, which was very obvious when Pei Yue impeached Pei Yun. It seems that aside from the relationship between the ruler and Gu Liang back then, his relationship with Pei Yue himself is also intriguing. It is necessary to explain it afterwards

Let someone investigate it carefully.

The second is Mo Haoli's care for Pei Yue.

Wang Pingzhang considered everyone's reactions, but he never thought that Mo Haoli would drag his old body to participate in the Shuowang Dynasty, and he would also help Emperor Kaiping decide on his ideas at the most critical moment.

In fact, after a group of civil servants spoke up, Wang Pingzhang had already keenly realized that Pei Yue was now in a state of affairs, and Emperor Kaiping would most likely change his original intention and directly make Pei Yue the Duke of the country and then cut his flesh with a dull knife.

Despite all calculations, he didn't expect that Mo Haoli would suddenly take action. He still couldn't figure out how Pei Yue climbed up this big tree?

If he were allowed to go back to the beginning of this year, after Mo Haoli fell ill, and listen to the secret conversation between this veteran of the Four Dynasties and Pei Yue, perhaps he could be able to solve the doubts in his heart.

The end of the morning meeting is close to noon, which is the warmest time of the day. Especially today, the sun is shining brightly, driving away the chill in the air.

Mo Haoli remained silent along the way, and Pei Yue was naturally able to keep his composure. It wasn't until the two of them walked out of Chengtian Palace and strolled in the vast square in front of the palace, with no one approaching, that Mo Haoli slowly spoke.

, but the words spoken in a calm tone were like thunder.

"Boy from the Pei family, how sure do you think you will be if you rebel?"

Pei Yue was almost slapped on the wall by these words. Taking a look at the old man's gentle expression, he couldn't help but smiled bitterly and said: "Why do you want to scare the younger generation?"

"frighten?"

Mo Haoli smiled slightly and asked with great interest: "If you don't plan to rebel, why do you want to ruin Pei Yun's future? As far as I know, you and Dingguo's eldest daughter still have a brother-sister relationship, so you have never been against each other.

Those people in the Pei family have tried their best to kill Pei Yun. Because of this, you have been holding Pei Yun's hand but did not have an attack. If His Majesty had not wanted Pei Yun to enter Zhan Shifu, you would not have taken it out. In the final analysis, you just don't

Being willing to accept His Majesty's marriage arrangement doesn't prove that you want to rebel?"

Since coming to this world, Pei Yue has deceived many people with his superb acting skills and careful thinking, but there are a few people he has always been very afraid of. The old man next to him is one of them, and even the pressure on him is still with Emperor Kaiping.

above.

I still remember that when he counterattacked the eldest prince, Mo Haoli saw through his plan at a glance. Later, when the old man fell ill, he accurately calculated the situation in the southern border more than half a year later.

To this day, how can Pei Yue still dare to underestimate this 68-year-old man?

Fortunately, he is not Wu Xia Amen. After too many thunder bombings from Emperor Kaiping, Pei Yue has developed a will as hard as steel. He continued to say with a wry smile: "The boss is serious. Pei Yun has not only calculated

I also tried to use my eldest sister’s marriage as a way to advance my career. I can tolerate him studying in the Hanlin Academy, but I absolutely cannot accept him becoming a subordinate of the prince."

Mo Haoli was noncommittal and said calmly: "To put it bluntly, if I were in your position, I would probably not accept my fate. Rather than sit back and wait for death, it is better to take the risk."

Pei Yue thought for a while and said calmly: "Sir, when you asked me why I insisted on going south, I still have the same answer today. If I can save some of my comrades from dying, then I am willing to lead the army in the battle, even if it means

This has aroused the suspicion of His Majesty and the criticism of the princes in the court."

This reply seemed to be way off topic, but Mo Haoli nodded, and then asked with a little curiosity: "Why don't you care about the casualties of those soldiers in the Southern Dynasty?"

Pei Yue was startled for a moment, and replied honestly: "Sir, the younger generation is not that fraternal. All the achievements and wealth that the younger generation has achieved today were given by His Majesty and the people of Daliang, so we must repay this favor as much as possible.

Of course, if the people of the Southern Dynasty also become the people of Daliang in the future, the younger generation will treat them equally."

Mo Haoli suddenly laughed softly, without concealing the joy and satisfaction in his heart.

After the laughter stopped, he said slowly: "If you want to rebel, the chance of winning is less than 10%. There are many people supporting you at the meeting today, but as long as you dare to raise a flag of rebellion, they will immediately become yours."

Enemy. Even if Luo Ting and Gu Liang are close friends, he will not be your help, let alone stubborn people like Jian Rong and Sheng Duanming. As for the army, except for the Zangfeng Guards under your command, and the Gongcheng of the Zhennan Camp in the southern border.

Hou Guoxing, plus the few children of the Gu family at most, it is impossible for there to be another soldier following you."

Although the old man's vision was extremely vicious, Pei Yue still said firmly: "Sir, this junior has never thought of doing this. I just hope to have the ability to protect myself."

Mo Haoli said softly: "The thunder and rain are all your kindness. How can you, as a human minister, have the power of self-determination?"

Pei Yue was silent for a moment and said sincerely: "So the juniors must learn from the elders."

A flash of surprise flashed in Mo Haoli's eyes, and he immediately raised his left hand and patted the back of Pei Yue's hand, sighing softly: "Pei Yue, whether you really think so, or you are just talking to me, a dying person, you will

You have to understand that everything must be done in accordance with the principles of justice. The king is the king and the ministers are the ministers. Don't go to the point of eternal destruction."

Pei Yue said slowly: "Junior, please remember your teachings."

Mo Haoli coughed several more times, his face turned slightly red, and he said sadly: "Back then, you told me that you wanted to be a useful person to Daliang, and I hope you can remember your promise. Because of your words, Old Man

I am determined to help you block it today, but..."

This time he was talking about Daliang, not His Majesty.

Pei Yue looked at his thin and old face, and couldn't help but feel sad in his heart.

After passing through the long doorway of Chengtian Gate, Mo Haoli stopped, with complicated emotions in his eyes. He looked at Pei Yue and continued: "You are only nineteen years old this year. There is still a long way to go, but I hope you can go well."

Steady, keep going. I am no longer of use to you, and I will no longer be able to protect you like I do today."

"Jun Xing Gong..."

Pei Yue's eyes were slightly red. He was not a fool. How could he not hear the advice, hope and protection in the old man's words?

Mo Haoli forced a smile, pulled away the hand that Pei Yue was holding, and said softly: "Take care of yourself."

Then he turned and left.

Pei Yue watched him board the carriage and leave with the help of his servants. After standing still for a long time, he walked towards the long-awaited soldiers on the street.

Feng Yi looked at his young master's gloomy face, stepped forward and asked, "Master, are you going back home?"

Pei Yue exhaled a breath of turbid air, raised his hands and rubbed his face vigorously, and said in a deep voice: "Go to the Guangping Marquis Mansion."

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Guangping Marquis Mansion, rear residence.

A maid came in with small steps and said happily: "Madam, Miss, Lord Pei is here!"

Gu Zhen stood up immediately, and then realized something was wrong. She turned to look at the smiling Zhao, and couldn't help but sit back shyly.

"Why are you so anxious, kid? We only have a little more than a month left, and you won't be able to see me every day by then?" Ms. Zhao joked.

Gu Zhen refused: "Mother..."

Mrs. Zhao patted her hand and said to the maid: "Go ahead and tell the master that you want Brother Yue to stay for dinner. I will cook for you today."

"Yes, madam." The maid stepped back with a smile.

Gu Zhen pretended not to hear anything, but the tenderness in her eyes could not be concealed, but if she saw the scene in the study outside at this moment, she would probably be shocked.

Gu Liang and Pei Yue sat opposite each other, and there was no one else in the study.

The atmosphere was solemn and cold, which was actually more frightening than the previous court meeting.

Gu Liang said in a deep voice: "Zuo Zuo is right. You have no chance of winning if you start a rebellion directly, but this does not mean that you have to appoint someone to strangle your throat. Brother Yue, there are some things you can prepare in advance.

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