In today's Daliang court, apart from Emperor Kaiping, the only one who can really keep his word is Mo Haoli.

Gu Liang and Luo Ting both have a certain degree of influence, but they have been in the center for a relatively short time and have not yet built a complete and strong relationship network. Although Wang Pingzhang is the number one person in the military, all of his disciples are in the military.

And because what happened in the first year of Yongning has never been favored by the civil servants, it has always been impossible to suppress the officials at court meetings.

Only Mo Haoli has the ability to influence the situation of the government.

He was born in the second year of Taihe, Emperor Taizong, and was the top candidate in the imperial examination in the 19th year of Taihe. Since then, he had a prosperous official career. He served successively as Hanlin Compiler, Hanlin Examiner, Hanlin Bachelor and Minister of Rites, Minister of Rites, Minister of Officials and Minister of Industry, and Right Governor of Dongfu.

, after Emperor Kaiping ascended the throne, he was naturally promoted to the left government.

It has been sixteen years now.

During his forty years of ups and downs in officialdom, Mo Haoli served as the examiner for the joint examination four times and mentored countless officials. Today, 11 senior officials of the fourth rank or above in the court are his disciples or disciples. These people are spread throughout the six ministries and nine temples.

Among them. Logically speaking, such an official giant should be the target of the emperor's fear and suppression. How could he be allowed to stay in power for sixteen consecutive years?

Because Mo Haoli never took power, and many times stood up to intimidate the ministers when the emperor needed it. Although Emperor Kaiping also had the same suspicious instincts as other emperors, he was able to make Daliang's national power flourish and be able to stabilize it for more than ten years.

To adjust the situation of the dynasty, it is natural that he is not an emperor who only knows how to fight for power but does not know how to recognize people.

For example, he treated Mo Haoli with a trustworthy attitude, and the latter lived up to his trust.

Those courtiers who had been clamoring for Pei Yue to be granted the title of Duke actually only accounted for a small part of today's court meeting. Others never spoke up to express their opinions. The silent majority was the power of Mo Haoli. Although Daliang did not have a chief minister

name, but there is no doubt that this old man, who is nearing his twilight years, has the real ability to be the chief assistant.

Even if he is dying, as long as he can still stand clearly in the court, many ministers will consider his suggestions carefully.

So when the old minister spoke, Emperor Kaiping said gently: "Everyone is doing justice, but it doesn't matter what he says."

Mo Haoli slowly stood up, first looked at Wang Pingzhang and said: "Wei Guogong, I still remember that you led the army southward from Qinzhou to the Tiancang River, beheading 160,000 to 70,000 people, and wiped out nearly 100,000 people in the Southern Dynasty.

Half, okay?"

Wang Pingzhang's heart sank, and he said humbly: "Jun Xinggong is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, but I am far behind."

Mo Haoli smiled and said: "Although I am old and weak, I will never forget such an important event. Back then, the Duke of Wei regained thousands of miles of territory, nearly four states, and was able to be crowned the Duke of the State. Pei Yue... indeed

Extraordinary, but I heard you right just now. In the battle of the southern border, Bo Cai Qian of Baoding defended Jiangling, and Marquis of Puding Chen Huan captured Hanyang, right?"

Wang Pingzhang could only nod and said: "Yes."

Mo Haoli said leisurely: "It is indeed not easy to obtain the territory of a hundred miles on the south bank. However, compared with Wei Guogong's achievements back then, Pei Yue still fell short of being granted the title of Duke. What's more, the other generals of the Southern Army have contributed a lot, so it is difficult to attribute all of them to Wei Guogong.

He's all over him."

He turned to look at Xue Ji, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. His dim old eyes seemed to have no focus, and he asked calmly: "What do you think of Xue Shangshu?"

Xue Ji swallowed his saliva subconsciously and forced a smile: "What the ruler said is true."

Mo Haoli smiled and looked at the people who had jumped out earlier. All those who were caught by his gaze lowered their heads in fear. He only heard him sigh softly: "As for you...that's all, I don't want to watch the big show in the new year."

Swearing at people, can it be that you really can't tolerate this kid Pei Yue? Do you have to use such clumsy means as flattery and death to deal with him? "

Everyone was startled and shook their heads in denial.

Mo Haoli stooped and coughed several times. Luo Ting stepped forward to help him with a concerned look on his face, but he firmly pushed him away. Then he said with a vicissitude: "I know why you are doing this. One of them is that you are jealous of Pei Yue being so young.

If you are full of merits, you will be granted the title of marquis and prime minister at the age of eighteen or nineteen. Jealousy is human nature, but you are not mere pawns, but high officials of the imperial court who are supported by the people. How can you act blindly based on your own likes and dislikes?

Of?"

He raised his hand to caress his chest and continued: "Secondly, it's just that Pei Yue has great power at a young age. You are worried that an uncontrolled powerful minister will appear and may even threaten the safety of the Tian family. I want to ask you

In a sentence, if Pei Yue was really disloyal, how could he dare to rush into the main formation of the 100,000 Southern Dynasty army with only 5,000 cavalry at the last moment of the Battle of Jiangling?"

The words left all the officials speechless.

The imperial strife can never be cut off, but most of the time it is just insinuations. Very few people can break it down and explain it clearly like Mo Haoli. Only his identity and status can not cause commotion, Lian Long

Emperor Kaiping listened quietly on his chair.

Mo Haoli sighed: "The court should act openly and honestly, so that the world can be convinced. If you are afraid that Pei Yue has an impure mind, then keep an eye on him to see if he is colluding with the party in the army. His name is

Whether the property violates the law and whether the people in his palace are acting improperly, this is what all the princes should do. The Holy Emperor, as long as Pei Yue is loyal to Daliang, how can you frame the pillar of the country for no reason? "

Finally, his eyes returned to Xue Ji's face, and a fierce look suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "If I find out that someone wants to do something unwarranted again, I will definitely report it to the Ming Sage and punish you all over the house!"

Xue Ji was horrified, trembling and unable to speak.

Mo Haoli withdrew his gaze, turned to Emperor Kaiping and said, "Your Majesty, I have finished speaking."

Emperor Kaiping looked at this veteran of the Four Dynasties quietly. He couldn't tell that the other party's words appeared to be reprimanding Xue Ji and others, but in fact they were admonishing himself.

He never doubted Mo Haoli's loyalty, and believed that this veteran was thinking about Daliang. However, Mo Haoli was getting old after all, and he no longer considered the problem as comprehensively and calmly as before.

People's hearts are fickle. Although Pei Yue is loyal today, as time goes by and his authority is consolidated, who knows that he won't have any evil thoughts? Even if he doesn't, will the people around him have it?

Emperor Kaiping certainly had the confidence to control Pei Yue, but he was already at the age of knowing his destiny. If he didn't make complete preparations in advance, how would his successors deal with the already full-fledged Pei Yue?

Of course, he would not reject Mo Haoli's suggestion at this time. It didn't matter to the other ministers, this veteran minister must be given face.

So he turned to look at Hou Yu, nodded slightly, and then heard the high eunuch's sharp voice: "Your Majesty has decreed that Pei Yue, the Marquis of Zhongshan, has outstanding military achievements and is loyal to the country. He will grant a special grant of food and seal to a thousand households, and grant him the title of official."

General Zhaowu of the first rank, promoted to the commander-in-chief of the Huwei Camp of the Beijing Army, with a bounty of 3,000 taels, 50,000 taels of silver, and an official residence in Taipingfang in the east city."

Pei Yue felt awe-struck in his heart. The emperor had obviously made up his mind a long time ago. He just wanted to see the attitude of the ministers towards this matter, which was in line with his long-standing habit.

He took a step forward and saluted: "Your Majesty Pei Yue, I accept the order and thank you for your kindness!"

At this point, the last synodic dynasty in the sixth year of Kaiping came to an end.

Emperor Kaiping stood up and walked towards the back of the palace. Hou Yu was so angry that he shouted in his Dantian: "Retreat from the court!"

This time, the emperor did not let Pei Yue stay alone to play the duel.
Chapter completed!