Is Jerod back?

Emperor Liang's heart was inexplicably warmer, in the assassination of Yuwenyun, the horror of King Zhennan, and the assassin who was very suspicious of Murong Hammer, the unexpected return of Yelude, the son of the Yelu family, which to some extent represented the loyal choice of the Yelu family, as if in the cold wind and the dangerous dark field, someone suddenly lit a candle to warm the autumn at the end of the year.

Of course, he didn't show the slightest hint of these touches and joys, but just nodded calmly, and there seemed to be a little dissatisfaction in his expression, "In that case, Hu Quan, go and announce his audience, I have something to ask him." ”

The new palm seal eunuch Hu Quanzheng was about to agree, and Ling Huyan added, "He didn't even return to the Dingxi Palace, and came directly in the direction of the palace." ”

As soon as the words fell, the guards of the city gate sent messengers to her, saying that Jerod had asked to see him.

Emperor Liang was silent for a moment, opened his mouth to let him in, and then waved his hand at Ling Huyan, "Go and get busy with you, I need a truth about today's matter!" ”

Sitting in the empty hall, Emperor Liang pondered about Yerod's possible answers, what he could hear from those answers, and how to deal with them.

But when Yerod came to the main hall, the first sentence made Emperor Liang, who thought he was ready, confused.

"Weichen greets Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty on ascending the throne and reigning over the world. The minister is guilty, I hope Your Majesty will forgive! ”

Emperor Liang's brows furrowed slightly, so he had to follow his words and continue: "What are you guilty of? ”

Originally, with his status, it was enough for him to stand and salute, and Yerod knelt respectfully on the ground, "When the minister heard about the changes in Beijing that day, he was so frightened that he was so timid that he fled in timidity, losing his morality and damaging his family style." Fortunately, thanks to my father's teachings, I was able to get lost and beg His Majesty for forgiveness. Even if His Majesty surrendered, the minister did not dare to complain in the slightest. ”

Emperor Liang pondered for a moment, pretending not to know what to do, "You went to see the King of Dingxi?" ”

The minister didn't dare to enter Shangjing that day, but he didn't dare to control the crane army, for fear of provoking the tongue, so he had to go to Lieyang Pass to join his father and find a strategy. As soon as he arrived in Huaishuo City, he met them who had withdrawn from Lieyang Pass, so he met his father overnight. ”

Yelude looked up at Emperor Liang with a sincere gaze, "My father said, Yelu's family is a Liang minister, and he only needs to be loyal to the Emperor of the Xue family, so why bother thinking about so many twists and turns." The reason why he has been able to continue to be favored for more than 30 years is that he adheres to a principle, the honor and disgrace of the Yelu family is under the imperial power, as long as he is loyal to His Majesty and does not have distracting thoughts, there will be a lot less unnecessary troubles, and all choices will be very clear. Therefore, my father strictly ordered Weichen to return to Beijing immediately and ask His Majesty for his guilt, even if His Majesty blamed, there must be no complaints or even resistance. ”

Emperor Liang groaned, and the fingers blocked by the wide desk lightly knocked on his knees in turn, and the hall fell into a breathless silence.

Hu Quan, the new palm print eunuch on the side, who was not used to this state, couldn't help but twist his ass uneasily.

"Huh."

Emperor Liang chuckled, breaking the dead silence of this mad man, "King Dingxi's words are serious. As one of the seven surnames, the Yelu family is the pillar of the country. Aiqing was just human nature at that time, since she didn't make a big mistake, what kind of crime was there. Hurry up and flatten down. ”

He fixed his eyes on Jerod, ready to see how he would react next.

Jerod bowed his head and shouted, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

But he didn't get up, but continued: "Your Majesty, my father has a reluctant request, and I hope Your Majesty will grant it. ”

Emperor Liang was a little stunned again, and said with a little interest: "Let's hear it? ”

Jerod spoke: "Your Majesty's ascension to the Supreme and then the vacancy of the throne is not a long-term solution. The courtier's daughter, Yelu Caiqi, is at the age of marriage, if Your Majesty does not dislike it, my Yelu family hopes to marry Your Majesty. ”

Emperor Liang sat up straight all of a sudden, and his eyes lit up.

It didn't matter what Yeluzeqi was, he was mainly moved by the sincerity of the Yelu family.

have dedicated their precious granddaughter Prairie Pearl, this is not sincerity, what is sincerity?

And once he and Yeluzeqi get married, Yeluzeqi is the queen, and Yelu's family is a descendant, the interests of both parties are the same, and they share honor and disgrace, what will they do, do they still need to be suspicious?

Hearing this, to be honest, Emperor Liang no longer had any suspicions about Yelushi in his heart.

But he didn't agree directly, but said with a smile: "For the sake of the country's major affairs, the throne really can't be vacant, and I have heard the name of the noble daughter of Yelu for a long time, but this matter is best to wait for the return of the king of the west, and we will discuss it." ”

Yerod didn't say much when he heard this, and said very honestly: "What Your Majesty said is very true, but the minister is anxious. After my father returns, I will discuss the matter with His Majesty. ”

"Okay, the journey is tiring and hard, let's go home and report safety to my family."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the minister is leaving!"

Watching Yelude leave respectfully, Emperor Liang's heart also seemed to be a dark cloud dissipating.

Yerod used his net worth and life to show him the loyalty of the Yerod family.

His loyalty also basically represents Jerushi's attitude.

Whether it is to throw stones to ask for directions, or to show goodwill, at least it is clear that he has not chosen to stand on the opposite side of him.

It is nothing more than wanting a guarantee of continued trust in the Yelu family, and this guarantee is to make Yelu Caiqi the queen.

Of course, this request did not make Emperor Xue Rui of Liang feel embarrassed, and the appearance of the flowers and moons spread throughout the entire Liang with Yelu Caiqi, even if the top is unwilling, the bottom is also willing.

The only possible question is whether it is possible that Yerod is making an assertion and trying to preserve the Yerod family.

If it was indeed Jerushi's attitude, then he would be much more relaxed.

With the support of the 50,000 crane control army of the Yelu Eighth Division, plus the 60,000 snow dragon riding Zhenguo, when he already occupies a big position, who else can afford to make any waves?

Regardless of whether Murong Hammer really wants to eradicate dissidents and take charge of the government alone, he can also treat him with a very calm and calm attitude.

At that time, Uncle Wang of Zhennan will lead 60,000 snow dragon riders, and he will also be able to balance with Yelushi, who has 50,000 crane control troops, so that he can be safe and worry-free.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh that his father had been an emperor for decades, and this skill really needed him to learn hard.

Everyone understands some truths, such as dissenting theories, such as the way of checks and balances, but what kind of skin to put on these things and which suitable people to choose is the real thing.

Yelushi and Uncle Wang of Zhennan are indeed the best choices to assist his regime.

In comparison, the reckless and domineering Yu Wenyun lacks a little bit of bearing and calmness, and the scheming Murong Hammer lacks a little bit of fame and pattern, which is still inferior after all.

I hope there is no other inside story, so let this matter be settled like this.

Emperor Liang secretly prayed in his heart, at this time, the figure of a small eunuch appeared at the door of the palace, Hu Quan saw this and hurriedly walked over, and after a while, he returned to Emperor Liang's side, "Your Majesty, the Zhongshu Ling Yuan Xiantao and the military department Shangshu Pei Shisheng asked to see." ”

Emperor Liang's expression froze slightly, "Together?" ”

Hu Quan nodded, "Yes." ”

Emperor Liang took a deep breath, "Let them in." ”

Not long after, the other two of the seven surnames of the Northern Liang were the two most powerful in the court civil official system, and the Yuan family and the contemporary head of the Pei family entered the palace together.

"Chen Yuan Xiantao / Minister Pei Shisheng, meet Your Majesty!"

"Let's get flat!" Emperor Liang looked at these two people who were in the court today, and he was secretly vigilant against the people who were the most opposed to the peace discussion, which was obviously very conducive to stabilizing the court situation.

Warriors are arrogant and arrogant, and they, civil officials, have hidden evil intentions and kill people invisibly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The two straightened up, and Yuan Xiantao took out a fold from his arms, "Your Majesty, Huaishuo Thorn Shi handed over the secret fold, please read it for Your Majesty." ”

Hu Quan came over and took it and handed the fold to Emperor Liang.

The secret fold could only be opened by the emperor himself, so Emperor Liang carefully checked it and confirmed that the fire paint was intact before slowly opening it.

Yuan Xiantao waited silently, although the excerpt was intact, he knew the contents of the excerpt clearly.

As the secretary of the central government, there are not many of his protégés, and this Huaishuo assassin Shi happens to be his person, and when he presented the secret fold, a copy was naturally sent to him.

What is written on this fold is precisely the matter of Yelushi, the king of Dingxi, meeting with his son Yelude in Huaishuo City.

Emperor Liang read it calmly, but he didn't react immediately, and then looked at Pei Shisheng, "What about Pei Aiqing, what's the matter with you?" ”

Pei Shisheng, the secretary of the Ministry of War, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Guanshan Road, Baihu Road, Shannan Road, and Shahai Road all have urgent military documents delivered, and there are rebellions in the four provinces, and the military situation is urgent. ”

After saying this, he raised his head and looked directly at Emperor Liang without much fear, waiting for his reaction.

Now, Yu Wenyun is seriously injured, and his life and death are uncertain;

The king of Zhennan was assassinated, and Murong Hammer, who was in charge of the Kyoto Guard, was suspected of being huge;

Pingbei Wang Wanyanda has only congratulated him so far, without the slightest substantive action;

Yelushi, the king of the West, stayed in Huaishuo City and did not return, and now he is conspiring with his son privately;

Seven surnames, it seems that there are four surnames plus half of the surname Xue is unreliable, and now there are beacons from all over the world.

Xinjun wants to stabilize his position, this ready-made Yuan and Pei two families, don't you think about it?

The two of them came together to use that momentum to teach the new monarch a lesson, and at the same time win him to rely on himself, and naturally there will be power that will follow.

Pei Shisheng was still afraid that Emperor Liang would not understand the words, or that he would not understand the situation, so he took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to mediate and let the king of Pingbei and the king of Dingxi try their best to quell the rebellion, so that it will not damage the overall situation of the world at this critical juncture." ”

But he didn't know that Emperor Liang's heart at the moment was not the slightest nervous and panicked, and some were just completely relieved.

Yerod had really seen the Jerodite, so those were indeed the meaning of the Jerodite.

The king of Dingxi really deserves to be the pillar of the country, so like this, with 50,000 crane control troops, plus 60,000 snow dragon riders, I have nothing to fear!

So, he gently put the fold in his hand on the table, and said with a smile: "Master Pei is willing to serve the country loyally, I am very relieved, the rebellion of the four fields is all a small trouble, and the current focus is still on the court situation." Today, Uncle Wang of Zhennan and General Huwei have been assassinated successively, which shows that in the capital, there are also evil criminals with bad intentions and good ability. ”

Pei Shisheng and Yuan Xiantao glanced at each other, and there was a little doubt in their eyes.

Yuan Xiantao was older after all, and he keenly sensed that something was wrong and kept silent.

Pei Shisheng still wanted to fight for it, "Your Majesty, at the beginning, the first emperor fought more than 100 battles, which lasted more than 20 years, before he subdued these twenty or thirty subject countries and included them in my Liang territory. ”

Emperor Liang smiled faintly, "Pei Aiqing is too worried, my Liang's confidence is the joint force of the seven surnames, as long as the imperial power is not chaotic and the seven surnames are not chaotic, this Liang will not be chaotic in the world!" But now, someone dares to attack the seven surnames, can I not break the corpse into thousands of pieces to protect the honor of the seven surnames? When the court arrives, the first emperor can subdue them again, can't I? Does Pei Aiqing have no confidence in me, or does he lose confidence in my Liang Warriors? ”

Pei Shisheng opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but Yuan Xiantao coughed low and stopped him from continuing.

When the two of them exited the hall with a little disappointment, Pei Shisheng couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Brother Yuan, why are you?" ”

Yuan Xiantao sighed lightly, "Knowing that it can't be done, it's not the choice of the wise." As far as His Majesty's reaction is concerned, there must be something inside that we do not know. At this time, trying to reverse His Majesty's mind is easy to reveal the details. ”

Pei Shisheng frowned, "Could it be that Yuwenyun is not dead?" Or did Murong Hammer reassure His Majesty? ”

Yuan Xiantao shook his head, "I just heard that Yelude is back, so I went directly to the palace to meet him, and now it seems that he fed that reassuring pill to His Majesty!" ”

Pei Shisheng snorted coldly, "What can he do?" His status in the Yelu family is not as good as Yeluxiu, and when he dies, he dies, and Yelushi doesn't feel distressed! What he said, how could His Majesty believe it! ”

Yuan Xiantao didn't answer, and said secretly in his heart: But Yelude came back after seeing Yelushi, and it is difficult to guarantee that Yelushi did not give anything to convince His Majesty.

Of course, he knew that Yerod's reputation was not obvious, but he didn't dare to despise Yelushi, with Yelushi's great talent, Yerod turned back to face the saint after seeing him, and it was very likely that he came up with extremely credible conditions.

In this way, my trip is a bit self-defeating.

It seems that we are going to find out the information.

The two of them had their own thoughts, walked out of the palace gate, and bumped into a team head-on.

Murong Hammer, the king of Anton, rode a horse and stopped outside the palace gate with his guards.

The two sides saluted each other, and then Murong Hammer hurriedly entered the palace.

Looking at each other's backs, Yuan Xiantao and Pei Shisheng snorted lightly, only then did they think of entering the palace, I was afraid that it would be too late.

And when Murong Hammer stood in front of Emperor Liang, Emperor Liang's heart was almost the same thought.

If it weren't for the attitude brought by Yelude, the secret fold from Huaishuo's assassination, and the strong confidence brought by the return of the Yelu family, he was naturally very happy and even very grateful when he saw that Murong Hammer was willing to take the initiative to ask for guilt.

Just like a person who has been abandoned by his lover, when he is helpless and hesitating, if the other party is willing to turn back, he will naturally be full of joy, and even with gratitude and flattery.

But if there is a courtship from someone who has surpassed the previous partner in every way, then the return of the lover loses most of its meaning.

Murong Hammer didn't expect that he had just hesitated in the mansion for more than an hour, and so many things had happened in the middle.

He said respectfully: "Your Majesty, in the city today, the king of Zhennan and General Huwei were assassinated, and the ministers commanded the Kyoto Guard, and there was a dereliction of duty, please condemn Your Majesty!" ”

Emperor Liang's expression is still as gentle as since he ascended the throne, "King Anton doesn't need to be like this, the thieves are bold, and the Kyoto guards patrol everywhere to deal with the thieves who break out, it is inevitable that there will be a shortage of manpower, and it is understandable." ”

Murong Hammer hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, the minister will do his best to chase the murderer, give His Majesty and the court an explanation, and return Kyoto to a stable place." ”

This is also one of the reasons why Murong Hammer hesitated for a long time and did not enter the palace to ask for guilt, because this incident really made him feel like a dumb person eating Coptis chinensis.

If as soon as those two people were assassinated, they were busy entering the palace to plead guilty, in the eyes of His Majesty, did they feel like they were not confessing?

But if such a big thing happens, and he, the person in charge of the prevention and control of Kyoto City, doesn't say something, is it just a tacit acquiescence to this matter, and even a kind of pride in the merits, and does not take His Majesty in his eyes?

In the final analysis, it is because the trick of the unknown mastermind behind the scenes is a real conspiracy, and as the biggest beneficiary, as long as His Majesty's suspicion is together, what he says and does is problematic, and he can find the point of suspicion from it.

Even if the murderer is caught, His Majesty will still wonder if the person he is looking for is guilty, because he has the strength to do so.

This matter is almost incomprehensible.

Why don't you fucking assassinate me!

Murong Hammer couldn't help but give birth to this depressed roar in his heart, and secretly thought to himself: The only way out is for His Majesty to maintain trust in him and trust him not to do such a thing.

Therefore, he then knelt on his knees, knelt on the ground, and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, the minister takes the lives of the Murong family and the whole clan as a priority, and does his best to help the people in the clan, how can he do such a faint move when the overall situation is undecided, the minister is sincere, and please let Your Majesty know it!" ”

This sentence also touched Emperor Liang a little, he stepped down from the high platform and personally helped Murong Hammer up, "Between you and me, the monarch and the minister, we have experienced blood and fire together, how can this little thing be affected, you can rest assured, I believe in you." ”

Murong Hammer choked up, "Your Majesty."

"Well, peace of mind. Go back and rest. After I have dealt with the Yan family and the Yelu family, I will reward you and celebrate your achievements! ”

Looking at Murong Hammer's departing figure, the smile on Emperor Liang's face slowly disappeared and was replaced by solemnity.

Of course, he was not stupid enough to cut off his arm because of this matter to deal with the Murong family, who had proved his loyalty, but he was inevitably a little vigilant in his heart.

This is just a matter of taking over some power, and I began to think that the family is dominant, so when the favor is still strong in the future, then what will it be?

Thinking about it, the Yelu family and Uncle Zhennan Wang are more reliable, after all, they have all stood at the top, and their conduct is still more reliable.

Together, this thought is like grass that breaks through the ground, and it is difficult to suppress it.

——

At the same time, in Qingchuan Guanzhong, Chen Fugui pushed the door and walked in, handing over the information urgently delivered by Zhongjing City to Xia Jingyun.

"Childe, this demonic wind in Zhongjing City is a bit big!"

Xia Jingyun read it silently, flicked it lightly, and smiled disappreciatively, "Didn't you stop!" Xu Boyi's mouth is really on par with Brother Le Xian, and it is difficult to distinguish between them! ”

Seeing that Gongzi still had the leisure to joke, Chen Fugui didn't say anything to refute, but said, "Then we have been waiting here?" I am afraid it will take some time for the overall situation of Beiliang to calm down. ”

Xia Jingyun shook his head, "Just wait until Yelushi leaves to return to Beijing." A person like him will never leave without the overall situation being decided. ”

Chen Fugui looked solemn, "What if it drags on for a year and a half?" ”

"No, it won't." Xia Jingyun smiled, "Not to mention his ability, even the court bureau will not allow him to delay for so long." He once told me that the direction was to enter Beijing as a protector, and then take control of the situation and abolish the establishment. If I am not bad, he will take three steps: the first step is to incite rebellion everywhere and create a general trend; The second step is to provoke the powerful of Liang to fight and be suspicious of each other, and he stays out of the matter; Step 3"

Speaking of this, Xia Jingyun paused, "You should have heard of the name of the Prairie Pearl, right?" ”

Chen Fugui was silent for a moment, "I've only heard of Dongting Pearl. ”

Xia Jingyun broke the defense in an instant, and punched him in a feigned anger, "I'm not Bai Lexian, do I need you to order me here?!" ”

Chen Fugui smiled innocently and did not dodge.

Xia Jingyun glared at him speechlessly, "Yelu Shi should marry his precious granddaughter Yelu Caiqi to Emperor Liang as the queen." ”

Chen Fugui was taken aback, "Is it so ruthless?" Even his own granddaughter is willing to give up? ”

Xia Jingyun shook his head, "Ordinary people still have to do a lot of things when they marry a wife, not to mention that the emperor is the queen." This process in the middle can give Yelushi enough time. ”

He looked at Chen Fugui, "This step can not only exchange for Emperor Liang's absolute trust, but also provoke the relationship between Emperor Liang and the rest of the families, if Yelu Shi can't even think of this step, I really have to doubt whether he can complete this cooperation with me to change the overall situation of the whole world." ”

"And what if he thought of it?" Chen Fugui tried to make himself think more, and said: "According to Gongzi, this kind of hero, ambitious, and powerful, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to control." ”

Xia Jingyun nodded, "That's good, I'll think about it." ”

Chen Fugui complained: "Son, you have to find a way back, right?" ”

Xia Jingyun touched his nose a little embarrassed, and forcibly pulled the topic back, "Lieyang Pass and Phoenix City are in hand, Yuyan Prefecture has been recovered, and there is chaos in Beiliang, even if Yelushi has different intentions, he will not be able to complete the preparation for going south in a few years." After a few years, our own strength will allow him to dispel that unrealistic idea. I will never put my hope in the goodness and mercy of my enemies. ”

"What's more, as I said to him at the beginning, as long as I can find a more cost-effective way than his southward invasion, he will take the wrong medicine to bother to go south to fight, as long as we use the interests to tie the seven surnames of Beiliang to our chariot, when Yelushi wants to fight, the rest of the families will not want to fight, this is my real confidence."

"Wait patiently, when the matter here is over, let's go to Swift Prefecture together, and we can go back to Beijing."

——

And just as Xia Jingyun expected, when Emperor Liang intended to set up Yelu Caiqi as the queen, I don't know what channel it came through, and it quickly spread throughout the entire Liang capital.

In the city of Liangdu, it was like an explosion in an instant. (End of chapter)