At the main table in the front hall, Gu Liang drank down the strong wine in the glass with great enthusiasm, raised his hand to wipe his mouth, and said to the Marquis opposite: "Have fun, come again!"

The man waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "What the hell, who doesn't know that you can't get drunk after a thousand cups of wine?"

Gu Liang didn't force him. After the maid poured the wine, he drank another glass himself, and then praised Pei Rong on the throne: "Xiao Pei, your wine is really good, strong enough!"

Pei Rong was a little helpless, but he just smiled and said: "If you like it, I will send someone to send a car there tomorrow."

He is probably the only one in Kyoto who calls Pei Rong this way.

Those with a low status should naturally be called "Uncle" respectfully. Those with a higher status than him, even for the sake of the golden name of Dingguo Palace, must be affectionately called "Xiandi". Only Gu Liang, because

He is older than Pei Rong, so he has always been called Xiao Pei, but no one finds it strange, because his experience and temperament are legendary.

Gu Liang was born in the Guangping Marquis Mansion and was one of the founding princes. Thirty-three years ago, Guangping Bo Guhao was involved in a major case. Emperor Zhongzong, who had only been on the throne for just one year, was angry and sentenced him to death.

, if Pei Yuan, the Duke of Dingguo, who was nearly eighty years old, had not personally entered the palace to dissuade him, the Gu family would have been confiscated and exterminated. Even if the title was retained, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the decline of the Guangping Marquis Mansion was inevitable, because it was

No one can live a stable life if a young and powerful emperor is worried about him.

Gu Liang has lived in this precarious environment since he was a child. He is also a concubine and is not accepted by the powerful circle. It is more difficult than Pei Yue today. However, he showed extremely high talent in martial arts when he was young. At the age of fifteen, he resolutely

To join the army, you start from a foot soldier and work your way up step by step with military merit. Fourteen years ago, Zhongzong died of illness, and Gu Liang, who was suppressed in the position of a small general, began to rise unstoppably. In the south, the Zhou army

He won a lot of military honors and was even called the "King of Hell" by the Zhou people. He was finally transferred back to Kyoto three years ago and took the post of commander of the South Camp of the Jingying Camp with the distinguished title of second-class Marquis of Guangping.

His personality is as fierce as fire, he dares to take action, and he will definitely take action if he encounters injustice. He is respected and hated by the powerful circles.

Today, the emperor loves his bravery and respects his loyalty, so he often gives him favors and rewards, but no one dares to touch this tiger's bad luck.

Although Pei Rong was not afraid of this person, he did not want to cause trouble, so he always treated Gu Liang with respect but a bit of alienation.

Hearing that Pei Rong wanted to send wine, Gu Liang laughed loudly and said: "You can tell me where to buy it. There is no need to send it. Today I am here to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Tai. We are only allowed to send gifts. How can we go home?"

What’s the point? Although Gu is vulgar, he still understands this rule.”

Pei Rong nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, I will ask Yongnian to take your housekeeper to buy it."

Gu Liang touched the back of his head with his big hand and said bluntly: "Although I don't need wine, I want to ask you for some time alone."

"oh?"

Pei Rong put down the wine glass he had just picked up and said calmly: "I wonder who Brother Gu wants?"

Gu Liang chuckled and said, "Your son, Pei Yue!"

Lu Min, who was sitting on the left side of Pei Rong, said calmly: "Lao Gu, what are you talking about?"

Gu Liang was not afraid of him, he frowned and said: "Lu Junji, I just want a private soldier, do you care about such small things?"

As Lu Min spoke, the atmosphere at the table unconsciously became a little solemn.

This is the reason for Lu Min's majesty as the second most powerful figure in the Liang Army, and also because of the complicated situation within the founding princes.

After Pei Zhen's death, Pei Rong was unable to carry up the Pei family's influence in the military. Even though Pei Zhen had high hopes for him, as can be seen from the name given to him, the Dingyuan uncle had become a member of the military when he was young.

How can you change things when you wander around in the flowers? Although everyone still respects the Dingguo Palace, even Pei Rong himself knows that these nobles will give face to them for ordinary trivial matters, but at critical moments, they don't have their turn.

He calls the shots.

As for Lu Min, he was born in the Chengguo Palace, one of the nine founding princes, and lived in Youjunji, Xifu. In the entire Liang Army, except for the eccentric Zuojunji, he had the most weight in speaking. However, because of some

Because of this, there are still many descendants of the founding prince who will not listen to his orders, such as Gu Liang during the banquet, and Qi Yunbo Yin Wei, the father of Yin Dao, who was stationed in Western Xinjiang.

If it is a trivial matter, Gu Liang will also give Lu Min some face, but as he said, as a general in the army, if you see a suitable junior and want to take him with you as a personal soldier, this kind of thing is not your turn.

Otherwise, do you think I am your domestic slave?

Although military aircraft are respectful, they should not stretch their hands too long.

Seeing that the situation was a bit cold, Pei Rong had to suppress his anger towards Pei Yue and asked with a smile: "Brother Gu, my rebellious son is only thirteen years old and not in good health. I am afraid that I will be your personal soldier."

I can't even carry your weapons, you're just making people laugh."

Gu Liang shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, leave him in my personal barracks, and he will be able to recover in half a year at most."

Pei Rong hesitated slightly, and when he saw Gu Liang staring directly at him, he said in the name of Pei Taijun: "Brother Gu, I don't know, my mother has made arrangements for the future of my rebellious son, but I have no room to say anything. You

I want him to serve as a personal soldier, which is to support and care for the younger generation, but my mother will definitely not agree."

Gu Liang's face turned gloomy, but he had no choice but to say with some regret, "Forget it, let's talk about it later."

Lu Min looked at this tiger general with an indifferent expression, and doubts suddenly arose in his heart.

At his status, of course, he would not take Gu Liang's questioning to heart. Instead, he would think about this person's real plan. Because he knew that Gu Liang was thick on the outside and delicate on the inside. He was by no means a reckless man.

Otherwise, he would have died on the battlefield long ago.

Why would the dignified commander of the South Camp, a high-ranking and powerful man in the military, pay so much attention to Pei Rong's bastard? Even he, a superior officer, did not hesitate to force his way back.

Do you really think that you feel compassion for the same concubine? Or did you feel love for talents after hearing a few words from that young man?

No one in the world is a fool, and he, Lu Min, is neither.

…

The movement at the main table attracted the secret attention of many people, but not including Pei Cheng, who was determined to go to the army to make contributions this morning.

The eldest young master was standing next to the flower garden outside the hall and said to Yin Dao, who was standing with his hands behind his hands: "Brother Dao, I know what you mean, but the third child... shouldn't be the kind of person with bad intentions, or

Forget it, he will be leaving the house in a few days anyway, it’s not worth worrying about."

Yin Daoshi smiled and said: "Brother Cheng, are you trying to comfort me?"

Pei Cheng scratched his head and said with a silly smile: "I just heard Liu Ben say that you suffered a loss from the third child again."

Yin Dao suppressed his smile, looked at the picturesque scenery in the Duke's Mansion, and said in a deep voice: "How can I take it to heart after a few verbal disputes? But this Brother Yue is not simple."

Pei Cheng wondered: "What's not simple about it? I didn't see it."

Yin Dao looked at him and said seriously: "He said during the banquet that except for the land in Zhuangzi given by the Tai Furen, he would not take any of the wealth from the Duke's mansion, even if it was given to him."

Pei Cheng said with some embarrassment: "Brother Dao, you also know some things about my family. Although I don't care about those belongings, my mother... that's all. In short, the third child can't get it anyway."

Yin Dao said seriously: "I believe Brother Yue is telling the truth."

Pei Chengqi said: "Isn't this bad? Don't you all hope that he can keep his word?"

Yin Dao shook his head, stared closely into Pei Cheng's eyes and said, "He is only thirteen years old! And you also said that his life in the house was not easy. Didn't he feel resentful in his heart? But when I saw him today, I actually felt that he was

There is no hatred in his eyes, and he can still treat him like a piece of shit in the face of the enormous wealth of the Duke's mansion. How can a thirteen-year-old bastard do all these things?"

What he said gave him a headache, and Pei Cheng said in disbelief: "It's not as mysterious as you said, right?"

Yin Dao pointed to his own eyes and said: "Seeing is believing. You, my concubine, are either stubborn or have big intentions!"

After a pause, he continued: "Looking at what he did and said today, he knows how to advance and retreat in a measured way, is calm and steady when it is time to retreat, and is as sharp as a knife when it is time to step forward. How can such a person be stubborn?"

Pei Cheng was shaken after talking, but he was embarrassed when he thought of the promise he made to Pei Yue in the concierge in the morning. Although he was grumpy in the eyes of his servants and arrogant in the eyes of outsiders, Pei Cheng always felt that he was a real man.

.

If you don't keep your word, can you still call yourself a real man?

After a long time, he still shook his head and said: "Brother Dao, thank you for considering me, but I also believe in my own vision. Even though the third child has some scheming intentions, he will not harm me."

Yin Dao stared at him, suddenly chuckled a few times, patted his shoulder and said: "As expected of my eldest brother, don't worry, I will keep an eye on him for you, if nothing happens, if he really puts his mind to use,

In your case, I guarantee that he will regret it."

"Thanks!"

"We are brothers."

While the two were talking, they suddenly saw Pei Cheng's personal servant coming here and said anxiously: "Young Master, the old lady is looking for you."

"What's the matter?"

"I don't know, but the old lady also found the second young master and the third young master."

Pei Cheng nodded and said goodbye to Yin Dao. After turning around, he suddenly remembered what his mother said to him last night, and quickly said to the boy: "Go to my place and get a box. Put it on the table in the study outside.

The maid will be sent to Ding'an Hall."
Chapter completed!