After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

When Emperor Wei summoned him to the palace, it was already dusk. After thanking the chamberlain who delivered the message, Pei Jiaoran got on his horse and ran to Zhuque Gate. He happened to meet Li Xiujing on the way. The two of them entered the palace together and said goodbye in front of Chengtian Gate. One went to Shence's residence and the other went to Lizheng Hall.

Before entering the door, the two nodded and smiled tacitly.

Since it was already dinner time, Emperor Wei simply ordered the ministers who had been ordered to enter the palace to eat in the side hall first, rest their stomachs, and then go into the main hall to discuss matters.

Looking around, Pei Jiaoran met Cen Xi's gaze. The two nodded to each other. Cen Xi is already in his sixties, so he doesn't use it much. He put down his chopsticks and walked aside, picking up his pen and writing.

Not long after everyone had eaten in this room, Zhang Rang walked in with a solemn expression and whispered to Jia Gonglu. Looking at the expressions of the two of them, Jia Gonglu frowned and nodded again after a moment.

He turned around and waved to Shangshu's right servant, and the two whispered a few words. The right servant turned around and went out.

After Jia Gonglu put down his chopsticks, Zhang Rang called to the internal officials who came in with him and started to clear away the dishes and chopsticks. He then smiled and said: "Today's discussion, I don't know when it will end. I'll have someone heat up the food for you gentlemen. I'll return it later." I can eat again.”

"Zhang Jujuan has his heart. Government affairs are complicated and there is no need to be like this." Cen Xi said with a smile.

The minister and the chief officials of the two provinces put down their chopsticks one after another. When everyone saw this, they also put down their chopsticks and arranged their clothes and appearance. After Zhang Rang entered the hall to ask for instructions, they entered one after another.

The prince and the king of Wu were separated at the bottom of the stairs.

The crowd followed behind the chief officials of the two provinces and saluted Emperor Wei who was sitting on the throne. Take your seat according to the grade. Jia and Cen each led a province and sat opposite each other.

When it was Pei Jiaoran's turn, the atmosphere was a little subtle. Those participating in the imperial council tonight all have the title of prime minister. In the past, in the political hall, everyone sat at the same table and there was no sense of order. But when you arrive in front of the emperor, you have to sit in front of the emperor.

Needless to say about the rest of them, although some of them were not above her in official positions, they were adjutants of three provinces and had more seniority than her. Moreover, many of them were those who had performed the feat of following the dragon when Emperor Wei was in Qiandi. They are all the type who cannot cause conflicts over this matter.

Looking up at Emperor Wei who was standing above him, Pei Jiaoran sat down at the end of the table very consciously.

Emperor Wei's eyes paused on her for a moment and then looked away. His expression suddenly turned gloomy.

"Just now I received an urgent military report from eastern Zhejiang. The refugee leader Li Fu led three hundred people to capture Yan County." Emperor Wei's voice was slightly cold, "The treasury was opened and distributed to the people. In just a few hours, everything was done." The team has been gathered to more than 10,000 people."

Pei Jiaoran raised his head and looked at Emperor Wei quickly. At this time, Emperor Wei's eyes were cold and sharp.

Noticing Pei Jiaoran's gaze, Emperor Wei glared at him.

It has been a month since the incident occurred in eastern Zhejiang, but the news did not reach Chang'an until today. Now Li Fu and his rebel army actually blocked the encirclement and suppression of the Eastern Zhejiang Observation Envoy and fought several victorious battles. They even killed two generals sent by the Eastern Zhejiang Observation Envoy, which boosted their morale so much that they captured Shan County. It took a lot of effort to get Heshuo back, but this year eastern Zhejiang was in chaos again.

Jia Gonglu, who was at the bottom left, was the first to speak, "Now we are no longer investigating why the Eastern Zhejiang Observation Envoy did not report the knowledge. The top priority is to immediately exterminate the traitors to straighten the government. Li Fu is just a bunch of rabble, how can he resist the official army. Your Majesty should give way. The Shence Army immediately went to eastern Zhejiang to quell the chaos and appease the people."

Emperor Wei nodded, "Who do you think Duke Jia should send?"

When asked about it, Jia Gonglu bowed his head.

Who to send? According to the current situation, it is naturally best to let Li Xiujing go, and the rebellion can be quickly suppressed, but His Majesty's heart will be knotted. But this General Youshence already had many merits, so he was sent to suppress the rebellion. It is still unknown whether the You Shence Army will listen to Lieutenant Shence.

Others may not have the ability to quickly put down the rebellion. More importantly, Emperor Wei did not want Li Xiujing to go again.

While Jia Gonglu was deep in thought, the King of Wu suddenly bowed his hands and said, "My father, the emperor, and my sons are willing to lead the Zuo Shence to the south to quell the chaos and share my father's worries."

When King Wu spoke, Pei Jiaoran subconsciously raised his head and looked at the prince. Meeting her gaze, the prince showed a slight smile in his eyes.

"Absolutely not!" Jia Gonglu said hurriedly.

"Jia Gong, His Royal Highness also led the army to quell the rebellion in Nanzhao in his early years. Why can't I, the king, lead the army to quell the rebellion." King Wu bowed down seriously, "Please allow me to grant my request."

"First listen to why Duke Jia disagrees with your going." Emperor Wei said calmly.

Jia Gonglu said: "Firstly, when the prince went on an expedition in the past, Zhou Sui was the commander-in-chief, and the prince only accompanied him in the name of supervising the army. Secondly, Nanzhao betrayed the alliance first, and our dynasty also has a reputation for fighting rebellions. Thirdly, Your Highness, you You are the prince, and the refugees have always been vicious. If they know your identity, I am afraid they will intensify their attack. Furthermore, your highness, you are not in good health and are not suitable for traveling for a long time."

"What Mr. Jia said is wrong. We have many talented people in our dynasty, and Zhou Sui is not the only fierce general. Furthermore, the whole world is not the royal land, and the refugees in eastern Zhejiang have gathered to rebel. As a prince, I am supported by all the people in the world. How can I care for him?" Avoid fighting by yourself. In the past, when our dynasty was founded, Emperor Taizong also led an army with King Xi and King Yin to meet the enemy. After I become Emperor Taizong, I should follow the example of my ancestors." King Wu looked excited, The tone was also impassioned, "As for my poor health? Chen Qingzhi of the Southern Dynasties is not in good health, so why not leave his name in history?"

As if he was speechless by King Wu's words, Jia Gonglu frowned and said nothing.

Suddenly, Emperor Wei spoke, "King Wu, who taught you this?"

"My son can't bear my father's worries." King Wu replied. He looked around and said, "I dare not deceive you. I hope your father will understand."

Looking at King Wu in front of him, who was wearing a purple robe with large flowers, Emperor Wei narrowed his eyes slightly. Although the prince was his most favored and proud heir, the King of Wu was the one closest to him. The prince lost his mother when he was young and was raised by himself. However, as he grew older, he gradually became independent. The two often get along as monarchs and ministers, not as father and son. On the contrary, King Wu had always been in his lap, and as his youngest son, he gradually won his favor.

The palms and backs of the hands are all flesh. He also knew that King Wu was absolutely unable to say these words, so someone must have taught him to say them. This kid is so eager to achieve great results, how can he tell the truth from lies in his words?

With his thoughts at this point, Emperor Wei sighed.

Xu Shi never got a response from Emperor Wei. King Wu raised his head and looked over, feeling uneasy in his heart. He thought about these words for a long time before saying them. As the king of Wu, he accompanied the army to conquer eastern Zhejiang, which would boost morale. Why can't we defeat the rebels in one fell swoop and relieve our father's worries? God knows, what is Father still hesitating about here?

Could it be that he felt that he was not as capable as the prince and could not take on such an important task. But the prince is already a prince, so what achievements are needed. On the contrary, he has not made any meritorious deeds in these years, so he is not going to compete with the prince.

If he wipes out the rebels in eastern Zhejiang this time, he can also suppress the prince's arrogance. When the imperial examination is over, we can use this as a basis to recruit many talents to become emperors. He consulted a fortune teller, who told him that he was destined to have crape myrtle in his destiny when he was born.

Just as King Wu was thinking about it, Emperor Wei suddenly spoke, "Pei Qing, what do you suggest?"