Chapter 563 Pei Shangling is shaken
That year, the aunt of the Luo family and Mrs. Song went outside the city to burn incense, but they encountered robbers.
Song was lucky enough to survive, but Luo's aunt lost two lives.
Pei Shangling investigated for a long time, and although he felt that it was related to the Song family, he could not find any evidence, and therefore he no longer had any contact with the Luo family.
Even when the Luo family was exiled, he watched coldly and only asked his student Liang He to look after them, as long as they arrived at the Guancheng safely.
And now, for the future of Nanxia, after more than forty years, I took the initiative to contact the Luo family for the first time.
"I just want to ask one question: Is Emperor Kaiyuan really still alive?"
Pei Shangling stared at the other party closely. He knew the Luo family and knew that any news without evidence must not be released.
Therefore, it is 90% likely that Emperor Kaiyuan is still alive.
But he needed a definitive answer.
Luo Tingshan pondered for a moment, his eyes dark. "The Southern Xia Dynasty is already on its last legs. Does it matter whether he survives or not?"
Pei Shangling suddenly said: "Of course it is important!"
The voice was so excited that it disturbed the servant on night watch outside, who knocked on the door hurriedly: "Master, has something happened?"
He didn't want anyone to know about his meeting with Luo Tingshan today, so he just said that he had a nightmare and asked everyone to go back to their rooms to rest. No one could disturb them without his permission.
The surroundings were quiet again.
Pei Shangling took a deep breath: "The Luo family's current behavior is treason, you know!"
If Emperor Kaiyuan were still alive, he would consider assisting the Luo family in ousting the Liang family and then welcoming back Emperor Kaiyuan.
But if the news is false, he will never retreat and will live and die with Nanxia.
Luo Tingshan said indifferently, "You must be aware of what Emperor Kaiyuan did. Even so, do you think he can continue the Southern Xia dynasty? As a king and a son, how could he be worth your risking your life?"
Pei Shangling was educated in loyalty to the emperor and patriotism since childhood. Although he felt sorry for what happened to the Luo family, he could never experience it personally because the knife did not fall on him.
The speech also becomes a little lighter.
"If the ruler wants his subject to die, he must die!"
Hearing this, Luo Tingshan suddenly laughed, his smile mocking: "Master Pei, since I have appeared in the capital today, do you think the future of Nanxia can be changed by a few words?"
"I'm not afraid to tell you that Emperor Kaiyuan is indeed still alive."
"But..." Pei Shangling became visibly nervous upon hearing this turn of events. Luo Tingshan added, "He saved him from the clutches of Hades. Plus, his health was already very weak. Oh, right, there's one more thing Master Pei might not know."
Seeing his playful smile, Pei Shangling felt even more uneasy.
"Emperor Kaiyuan will never be able to have children. Now most of the clan members are on Liang Zhongling's side. What do you think is better, is it for him to control the world, or for my Luo family to control it?"
Leaving behind a lighthearted choice, Luo Tingshan stood up and left an address: "If Master Pei has made up his mind, you can come here to find me."
A black shadow flashed before my eyes and disappeared.
Pei Shangling was left sitting alone in the dark room, unable to calm down for a long time.
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Midsummer has passed, and there has been no flood this summer, but in some places not a drop of rain has fallen.
Because of Zhu Mingqing's strong intervention, food in Jizhou and other places has been replaced with drought-resistant sweet potatoes. Although they are not full, at least the scene of cannibalism will not happen again.
But this time, the entire Guanzhong region suffered.
As September was approaching, the crops in the fields were withering. In order to prevent half a year's labor from going to waste, Liang Zhongling directly ordered everyone to harvest the rice immediately and start collecting taxes.
The people in the areas surrounding the capital were suffering terribly.
But in Guanzhong, the area occupied by the Luo family, the people's mood had obviously improved. They could go to the government to collect food every day. In addition, the Luo family distributed grain seeds in a timely manner, so the chaos was quelled before it happened.
When the news reached the capital, Liang Zhongling's face turned pale.
At this moment, Prince Ren, a clan member over eighty years old, suddenly appeared in the court.
"A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. To ensure the longevity of Nanxia, I hope Lord Liang will preside over the government and establish a wise ruler!"
"Please, Lord Liang, order the establishment of a wise ruler!"
The Liang faction had already prepared and knelt down and kowtowed.
Pei Shangling's face changed drastically, thinking that the other party would not be able to hold back, this day had finally come.
Prince Ren quickly added, "Our clan's descendants have dwindled, leaving us with no one to rely on. Prince Huai is far away in Youzhou, captured by the Luo family. Water from afar cannot quench a nearby fire. Southern Xia is in imminent danger, and we must employ extraordinary methods. I believe our ancestors will support us even in the afterlife. I ask Lord Liang to ascend the throne and help us weather this disaster."
“No!”
As soon as Pei Shangling finished speaking, he was drowned out by the shouts of "Please, Lord Liang, ascend the throne" from all around.
When he was about to speak, he noticed something strange behind him and his expression suddenly became dejected.
Liang Zhongling actually sent people to threaten in the court.
He really has evil intentions!
Liang Zhongling glanced at him casually, his eyes full of smiles, but they disappeared in an instant, and he showed an embarrassment: "This..."
"Sir, this is the last way to save my Nanxia from crisis. I hope Sir Liang will sacrifice his life for the country and agree to it." Prince Ren said the pleading words, and in his heart he almost wanted to kill this man with a knife.
He is the sinner of the Zhou family for personally giving away the ancestral foundation.
I just hope that Prince Huai can continue to make efforts and take back the Zhou Dynasty!
Of course, Liang Zhongling did not agree on the spot, but when he was called upon to ascend the throne again at the third court session, he had no choice but to agree.
Pei Shangling was so angry at her hypocritical and pretentious appearance that he became sick.
Luo Tingshan came again late at night.
"Your Excellency seems to have aged a lot."
Although Pei Shangling was worried before, at least he had a fighting spirit.
But now, this breath seems to have dissipated.
Pei Shangling coughed continuously, his eyes widening as he looked over: "What exactly do you want me to do?"
Luo Tingshan slowly stepped forward and helped him tuck in the quilt that had fallen off. He suddenly smiled and said, "I didn't expect that adults would also use cotton."
"It's a great heating tool, a blessing for the people, why can't I use it?" Pei Shangling's face was indifferent.
Luo Tingshan smiled and said, "Of course it can be used. Your Excellency is also one of the people, so why not consider it from their perspective? Wherever the Luo family army goes, the people line the streets to welcome them. The people support us. Doesn't this speak for itself?"
Pei Shangling remained silent.
"So, you still keep Emperor Kaiyuan around just to have a legitimate reason?"
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