Up to Emperor Kaiping, there had been five emperors in Daliang. Apart from the late emperor Renzong, who only reigned for one year, the other four could all be regarded as promising emperors. After four generations of nearly a hundred years of expansion,

Daliang expanded from Kyoto, which it initially occupied, to the land of five states, and then went through countless disputes and killings, finally forming the vast territory it has today.

The dynasty is still on the rise and has not reached its peak, so unless the Tianjia itself encounters a huge problem, the people below will not be able to successfully rebel no matter how powerful they are.

The reason is that the Liu family has always been very tolerant to the common people. Although those ordinary people with their backs to the sky are far from being rich and powerful, they can at least support themselves.

As long as they have enough to eat, who is willing to follow the powerful in rebellion?

If it really comes to the end of the dynasty when public dissatisfaction boils over, the people who cannot survive will naturally rise up without the need for the powerful to instigate them, just like the Wei Dynasty a hundred years ago.

This is the fundamental reason why the emperor can always occupy an absolutely dominant position.

Pei Yue reviewed the situation Pei Zhen faced more than once, and finally had to admit that the other party's choice was very wise.

Even Pei Zhen could only give up glory and wealth by feigning death in order to preserve herself and her family. Why would the others rebel?

Emperor Kaiping rarely left the palace. He was protected by the double protection of imperial guards and imperial guards. There were also 15,000 elite imperial guards guarding the palace, not to mention the overt and covert defenses of Taishitai Pavilion and another force. Assassinating the emperor was a

It was an impossible task. Even if Pei Yue suddenly launched an attack when he met Emperor Kaiping, he might not be able to succeed, because any inconspicuous eunuch around the emperor might be a martial arts master.

Assassination will not work, and open rebellion is a sure way to death.

In addition to the imperial army and the Kyoto garrison division, careerists must control at least two of the three battalions of the Kyoto army. Only then can they be caught off guard and capture Kyoto, and then threaten the imperial palace with an absolute superior force.

Pei Yue suddenly felt that he was having a whim. Even Pei Zhen didn't have such an ability. Who else could do it? Wang Pingzhanggui is the leader of martial arts, and Xiying is the confidant force he has cultivated for so many years. If he

If we really raise the flag for rebellion, how many people from Changxing Hou Qujiang on down will follow?

Of course, compared to the rebellion in the prosperous times, Pei Yue was even more surprised and confused when the news came out of Leng Ning's mouth.

After thinking for a long time, Pei Yue asked: "How did you know about this?"

Leng Ning replied: "Master Hou, this incident is purely accidental. I learned about it from an elder in my hometown. He has very deep connections in the Zhou Dynasty army and often knows some secrets. I don't know the specific details. I only heard what he said.

There is someone plotting in Kyoto in the north

Instead, after the uprising, you first deal with the marquis, and then use means to force the emperor to abdicate. The elder also said that if the marquis is killed, there will be chaos in the Beiliang army. It will be difficult for your emperor to abdicate or not, and he will not be able to deal with the Zhou Dynasty again.

Use troops."

Pei Yue observed her expression, and after a long time he said slowly: "Thank you for telling me, I will deal with it carefully."

Leng Ning sighed softly: "Actually, according to my status, I shouldn't tell Lord Hou about this, because if someone really rebels, it will be the best result for the Zhou Dynasty. But I have lived in Kyoto for nearly forty years.

, I often think that I am a Liang person, but now even I can’t tell clearly, am I a Liang person or a Zhou person?”

There are always many dilemmas when people live in this world.

A trace of softness appeared in Pei Yue's hard heart, and he said warmly: "Do you still have many relatives in the south?"

Leng Ning shook his head and said: "Except for the elder mentioned just now, I have no other relatives."

Pei Yue didn't ask her why she appeared next to Chen Qingchen. Everyone has their own painful past, and talking about it will only increase the sadness.

He changed the topic and said: "You live here for the time being, and I will ask someone to solve your identity problem as soon as possible. Now Taohua also has her own small courtyard in the Hou Mansion. When the time comes, you mother and daughter will reunite and live together, which can be regarded as

A little bit of my thoughts.”

Leng Ning quickly stood up and saluted: "Thank you, Lord Marquis."

Pei Yue nodded in greeting, then turned and left.

After returning to the Hou Mansion, Pei Yue let go of Taohua's wrist, which he had been holding, and asked her to go play with the maids. He went straight to Ye Qi's courtyard.

This place is called Qingya Xiaozhu, which was named by Ye Qi himself.

After signing the marriage contract, Ye Qi's identity in the mansion no longer needs to be avoided. The maids and servants all call her Madam. However, Ye Qi doesn't like this title and still lets those people call her Miss Ye.

When Pei Yue walked into the flower hall, Ye Qi was leaning on the couch, holding a volume of words in his hand, with his eyes slightly closed.

"It seems that this thing really helps sleep." Pei Yue chuckled.

Ye Qi slowly opened his eyes and asked curiously: "Didn't you go to see Aunt Leng? The conversation was over so quickly?"

Pei Yue sat down on the other end of the couch, subconsciously glanced at the socks on Ye Qi's feet, coughed lightly and said, "I don't have much to talk about. I asked you to go with me this morning, why didn't you go?"

?The relationship between you and her is relatively close."

Ye Qi put her feet under her skirt and said softly: "I will inevitably embarrass you if I'm there. Besides, you won't embarrass Aunt Leng even for Peach Blossom's sake."

The two dilemmas have different meanings, but they express the same attitude.

Pei Yue smiled, then sat down next to Ye Qi, and sighed: "She traveled all the way here, so of course I won't embarrass her. It's just that this time she brought me a very strange news, which made me very confused.

"

Seeing him suddenly approaching, Ye Qi was about to put some distance away. Hearing these words, he couldn't help but was startled and asked: "What news?"

Pei Yue briefly said what Leng Ning said, and then said solemnly: "Regardless of whether the rebellion is true or not, why do people in the south deliberately let Leng Ning know? There is only one purpose for doing this, and that is to let me know this.

It’s something, but so what if I know?”

Ye Qi said softly: "Could it be that he wants to provoke a fight between you and other important figures in the army? If it can cause civil strife in Daliang, then the matter of defeating Zhou will definitely be affected."

"wrong."

Pei Yue shook his head decisively and said in a deep voice: "Without real evidence, I cannot falsely accuse others at will. What's more, this matter is news from the south. Do you want me to tell the emperor that Southern Zhou discovered that there is a rebellion in our area?

Is it possible? Leng Ning didn’t just hear it, someone came to her specifically to tell her about it.”

"But who would do something as stupid as treason?"

"There are three possibilities. One is, as you said, this incident itself is false. The south just wants to cause us panic. The second is that someone really wants to rebel. The key is that he still has a certain amount of strength. Even if he fails,

It can also severely damage the vitality of Daliang. The third type is when someone has a whim and tries to——"

Having said this, Pei Yue suddenly stopped talking and looked at Ye Qi steadily.

Ye Qi asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Pei Yue was silent for a moment, then suddenly frowned and said, "This matter is probably true."

He paused and said in a strange tone: "Do you remember that assassination?"

Ye Qi thought for a while and asked uncertainly: "Which time?"

"The strong man on Yulong Street."

As Pei Yue spoke word by word, he felt a bright light shine into his mind, and he suddenly felt enlightened.
Chapter completed!