Chapter 859 858 [One-third of the world]

Mr. Xi smiled.

There is a bit of joy in the smile, but also a bit of sadness in recalling the past.

The previous discussion was just to confirm each other's thoughts, and if it continued, it would turn into endless resentment, so he said solemnly: "Although the emperor has become suspicious of you, it is not yet time for a direct confrontation, so you

Don’t be too anxious.”

Pei Yue said calmly: "Sir, don't worry, I know what I should do. The image I have always established in the court is that of a loyal minister with an upright temperament, and I am a bit rude because of my young age. In fact, I am not

I never imagined that we would be in the situation we are in today. The purpose of doing that was just to make it easier to gain a foothold in the court."

Mr. Xi said: "We still need to be patient for the time being."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "I understand, so this time the emperor took away the power of peace talks. I didn't show too much resistance from beginning to end. Not only did I do the finishing work conscientiously, I didn't lose my temper too much in front of Han Gongduan. I just

It’s just a slight expression of dissatisfaction. At the moment, I’m not strong enough to destroy the image I’ve worked so hard to establish.”

Mr. Xi suddenly shook his head and said, "You are wrong."

Pei Yue looked at him puzzled.

Mr. Xi recalled the years he spent in Green Willow Manor. The young man in front of him was like a blank piece of paper. In just a few years, it turned into a picture of a man swallowing mountains and rivers. Therefore, he said meaningfully: "You are more powerful than I imagined.

"

Pei Yue would only show the shyness of a young man in front of a very few people such as Mr. Xi. He immediately shook his head and said: "Sir, I don't think it's enough."

Mr. Xi smiled and said: "If you hadn't reached the point where your achievements are hard to reward, the emperor wouldn't be so eager to take action. Of course, there should be some deep-seated reasons for his change of favor and indulgence towards you this time.

."

Pei Yue's expression gradually became serious and he said in a deep voice: "Sir, please elaborate."

Mr. Xi said: "In my opinion, your going south to welcome your bride is a conspiracy in itself."

"conspiracy?"

"Yes. When the Duke of Guo passed away, I heard the news in the Western Region that you were appointed as the envoy to welcome the bride. I immediately noticed something was wrong. Although Liang Zhou signed a friendship alliance and reached an intention of marriage and marriage, the nature of the two parties was

The marriage is still a matter of life and death, and there will be no change in this. In other words, the journey to the wedding will not be peaceful, because both parties may change their minds at any time."

"In this way, the emperor had no good intentions from the beginning."

"At first I only had a vague idea, but when I hurried back to Kyoto, I learned from some old friends in the army that the emperor and Wang Pingzhang had mobilized some troops in the southern border. At that time, I confirmed that you were a bait."

Pei Yue fell into silence. After thinking for a long time, complex emotions appeared in his eyes, and he asked in a low voice: "Does Uncle Gu know these things?"

The answer to this question was obviously extremely important to him.

Mr. Xi felt pity in his heart. The pressure on Pei Yue came from all aspects, but what he cared about most was obviously the sincerity of the people around him, so he said sincerely: "I had the same worries as you at the beginning, but after meeting Gu

After Liang, I believe he did not know. Pei Yue, your Uncle Gu is not a god. If the emperor and Wang Pingzhang join forces, it will not be difficult to hide it from him. "

Pei Yue suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and showed a faint smile.

After putting aside his worries, he immediately returned to his usual calm state, his mind was racing at high speed, and he said slowly: "In other words, regardless of whether Fang Xiexiao takes action or not, the emperor and Wang Pingzhang will use this opportunity to launch a war on the border."

Mr. Xi nodded and said: "That's probably true. But I'm not sure now whether the emperor took you into account when he made this decision, or whether he was bewitched by Wang Pingzhang and gradually changed when the situation changed later.

What I think of you."

Pei Yue recalled the past events before going south and said calmly: "The emperor probably didn't want to kill me at the beginning, otherwise he wouldn't have handed over the military power in the south to me. But as the gentleman said, after I left the capital, Kyoto

Something must have happened. On the one hand, the emperor wanted to use me to achieve a great victory in the south, but on the other hand, he did not want me to establish too high a prestige among the border troops."

"This is the crux of the problem." Mr. Xi said solemnly, and then changed the topic: "Brother Yue, what step do you want to take in the future?"

This is the key to the secret conversation between master and disciple tonight.

No matter what happened in Kyoto, what Pei Yue must face next is the endless abyss. There are not many choices in front of him, either to survive under the emperor's constant suppression like Wang Pingzhang, or to find an opportunity like Pei Zhen

Escape and remain anonymous ever since, or simply agree to Xian Chunqiu's request and compete in the changing world?

Facing Mr. Xi's piercing gaze, Pei Yue gradually emerged with fierce momentum: "Sir, I want to take two steps."

Mr. Xi asked: "What two steps?"

Pei Yue said firmly: "The first step is, no matter who the emperor's name is, I don't want to put my fate in his hands again."

Looking at this young and handsome face and savoring his extremely determined and distinctive words, Mr. Xi couldn't help but laugh after a long silence, his laughter full of joy.

He didn't ask what the second step was, because it was no longer important.

After the laughter stopped, Mr. Xi said with excitement: "Okay, then I will help you analyze the general trend of the world and where our first move will be."

Pei Yue couldn't help but get excited. Compared with his previous layout in details, this time he obviously wanted to use the world as a chessboard, and every step was extremely important. No matter whether he wanted to dominate the world in the end, or be free from the world, the first

One step can almost determine his future.

At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the time when Mr. Xi analyzed and judged the situation in the court for him in Green Willow Manor. At that time, he could only listen quietly and follow his instructions step by step. But now he is a chess player in charge of one side.

Naturally, they are not the same.

Mr. Xi said calmly: "Now that the world is divided into three parts, Xiwu can be put aside for the time being, because he will not be able to cause trouble in the Central Plains in a short time. There will definitely be a battle between Liang and Zhou, whether Daliang goes south to regain the homeland of the former Wei Dynasty, or the Southern Zhou comes back to dominate the north.

Land, this is obviously not something that can be accomplished overnight, you can use this to steadily develop your own power."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "The overall situation is such that the emperor does not dare to force me too much for the time being."

Mr. Xi smiled and said: "That's right. Next, we will focus on the interior of Daliang. For you, the overall situation will also be divided into three areas, one is the west, the other is Kyoto, and the third is the south. If you want to continue to develop yourself

The most important thing about your strength is not to attract the attention of others too much, so that when things are right in the future, you will make thunder in a silent place."

An overview of the Daliang territory appeared in Pei Yue's mind, and he asked: "According to what Mr. Wang said, where should our first move be?"

Mr. Xi said loudly: "Five states in the south!"
Chapter completed!