A native dog appeared among the tigers. Not only was it different from the other species, it was also completely incompatible with it.

The two countries were at war. It was such a serious occasion. Why did a woman appear?

"Mr. Marquis, that female shopkeeper is an amazing person. We can get this important military information only because of her help." Wang Gui was full of praise for Huangfu Sisi, and she kept her promise. She really did it in front of Gu Qing.

Huangfu Sisi added kind words.

"The female shopkeeper of Fuzhi Inn?" Gu Qing recalled for a moment and said, "I have an impression. She looks good."

Wang Gui seemed to have met a close friend and said hurriedly: "Yes, he looks really good. That face, that figure..."

"Stop, let's get to the point. What does this matter have to do with the female shopkeeper?"

Wang Gui then told in detail the story of Huangfu Sisi's help in obtaining information from Tibetan businessmen from beginning to end.

Gu Qing was extremely moved: "This is indeed a favor to her. When I drive away the Tibetan thieves and return to Qiuci, I will smash her shop a few more times to express my gratitude."

Wang Gui was stunned and looked at him strangely.

You helped someone, but you destroyed her shop. Do you call this "thank you"?

Seeing Wang Gui's strange eyes, Gu Qing smiled and said: "You don't understand, smashing her shop is a genuine expression of gratitude. If you don't believe it, just wait and see her shed tears of emotion."

"Without further delay, go to Commander Anxi's tent immediately to discuss with Commander Gao Jie."

After speaking, Gu Qing loudly ordered the horses to be prepared.

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At midnight, when the soldiers were sleeping, the lights were brightly lit in the commander's tent of Gao Xianzhi of the Anxi Army. Gu Qing and several generals were standing in the commander's tent, studying a map intently, while Bian Lingcheng sat yawning.

From a distance, he looked angry.

"Tibetan merchants sold a large amount of grain and grass to the Tibetan army in Tuyuhun... Is this true?" Gao Xianzhi asked in a deep voice.

Gu Qing whispered: "According to the information my personal guards found in Kucha City, it should be correct."

Gao Xianzhi looked hesitant: "Isn't it too much to just rely on the opinions of a few Tibetan businessmen? Mr. Gu, my Wang Shi's travel not only consumes food and grass, but also puts tens of thousands of lives on the gambling table. You should think twice before doing this."

Gu Qing heard what Gao Xianzhi meant. He didn't believe the intelligence obtained by Gu Qing's personal guards, let alone the source of the intelligence. When the two countries were at war, how credible could the words spoken by the Tibetan businessmen be?

"What Commander Jie said is true, so we need to verify this information carefully. After all, it can be regarded as a direction. It is better than us currently stationed in the desert doing nothing, right?" Gu Qing said with a smile.

Gao Xianzhi nodded: "Yes, verify it first before making a decision. In fact, this information has its reasonableness. Thirty thousand Tubo disappeared without a trace after entering the desert. I thought they would attack Boxian Town, but it seems that this is not the case now. Picture

There are only a few cities around the Lunqi Desert. Now that our army is all concentrated in the desert, the four towns are empty of troops. If the Tubo traitors take the opportunity to attack, it is very likely."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "The general also made the same judgment, so he thinks this information is valuable and worth trusting."

Gao Xianzhi pondered for a long time and then said slowly: "It seems... impossible to say that these 30,000 Tibetan troops are not the main force, but to contain our forces in Anxi and Beiting. They went into the desert and no one could find them.

The Tibetan thieves' always rampant behavior is indeed abnormal. In fact, in order to find them, our Anxi army had no choice but to station itself by the Red River, unable to move. Invisibly, they have achieved their goal and have indeed restrained our military strength..."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "It is precisely because the intelligence is credible that the last general woke up Commander Ji and other generals late at night to discuss it. Commander Commander, please make your decision on how to act."

Gao Xianzhi looked struggling.

He was under a lot of pressure. The outcome of this war would determine his personal future, as well as the life and death of the more than 20,000 soldiers of the Anxi Army. His actions in the past were contrary to Li Longji's strategy, which had already attracted Li Longji's hatred of him.

I am very dissatisfied. If this war fails again, then Li Longji may completely lose patience with him. What awaits him then may no longer be transferred back to Chang'an as a senior official, but directly beheaded.

Seeing Gao Xianzhi struggling, Gu Qing understood his concerns, so he said softly: "Jie Commander, if you want to verify whether this information is credible, it is better to send a horse to tell the two Jiedushi envoys in Longyou, Hexi, and ask them to quickly send spies in-depth.

Tuyuhun, find out if the Tibetan army in Tuyuhun has any signs of mobilization..."

"If the intelligence is true, then the two military governors of Hexi and Longyou are the main force in this battle. The commander-in-chief gave advance warning. It is already a great kindness to the two military governors. Your Majesty will also praise the commander-in-chief...

"

"Even if the intelligence is false, the military governor of Longyou in Hexi Province has the responsibility of assisting in defense. It is reasonable to help us find out the military situation in Tubo. If we can't find out anything, it doesn't matter. It doesn't count as a crime."

Gao Xianzhi curled up his lips and forced a smile. He knew that Gu Qing was trying to reassure him. Regardless of whether he won or lost, with the advance warning, Li Longji would have to carefully consider Gao Xianzhi's future.

"If the Tibetan traitors really divide their forces to attack the two towns of Kucha and Yanqi, we must also be prepared to split our forces to attack..." Gao Xianzhi stared at the map and said slowly: "No matter what, let's defend Kucha and Yanqi first. As a matter of fact,

The Marquis said that no matter how the army moves, it will be much better than being stationed by the Red River and unable to move."

Gu Qing was about to say something when Bian Lingcheng, who was sitting far away, suddenly woke up and frowned: "Divide the troops? Marshal Gao Jie, please think clearly. If we encounter the 30,000 troops of the Tibetan traitors after dividing the troops, we have no chance of winning."

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Gu Qing looked at Bian Lingcheng with a smile.

Oh, it’s finally here. The legendary treacherous minister interfered in the military indiscriminately, suppressed the loyal generals, and ignored the fate of the country and soldiers for personal gain. His name is still nailed to the pillar of shame in history thousands of years after his death...

"What the border supervisors mean is that we are not allowed to divide our troops?" Gu Qing glanced at him with a smile.

Bian Lingcheng was stunned. The word "not allowed" is a bit serious. In front of many generals in the commander's tent, if he admitted it, then the failure to separate troops led to the defeat. Who should bear the blame?

"Well, it's not 'no', but I'm asking Commander-in-Chief and Marquis to think twice before acting. Haha, think twice before acting." Bian Lingcheng said with a smile.

Gu Qing said with a smile: "Everyone in the commander's tent is his own family. The border supervisors don't have to put it so euphemistically. If it's not allowed, it's not allowed. Since the border supervisors said they are not allowed to divide their troops, the commander-in-chief means that we are still stationed in Chihe.

We will then send out fast horses to inform the military governor of Longyou in Hexi Province and report the military situation. For other matters, we will go to Shu Chang'an and ask your Majesty to make a decision."

Bian Lingcheng's face changed drastically, and cold sweat poured down his face.

Gao Xianzhi seemed to have developed a tacit understanding with Gu Qing. After hearing this, he laughed and said: "What the Marquis said is very safe and in line with my wishes. You and I will jointly send troops to Chang'an. Bian Jianjun, will you send the troops yourself or do you want to go to Chang'an?"

Jointly sign with me?"

Bian Lingcheng's heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

Originally, the words he just said were just to refresh his presence, reminding Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing in the handsome tent not to forget his existence when making any decisions.

As for military judgment, formation of troops, and making plans, he didn't understand anything at all.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qing blocked him in the alley with just one word, unable to move.

If Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing jointly sent a letter to Chang'an and said that he ordered Cheng Cheng not to allow the army to be divided, I am afraid that given His Majesty's temperament, he would immediately issue an order to chop off his head.

On weekdays, it is the art of an emperor to check and balance generals and control forces. However, when the enemy is at hand, Li Longji still has a big picture view. At this time, all internal battles must be temporarily put on hold. If Bian Ling Chengruo dares to help the Anxi Army to suppress the thieves,

If he causes trouble, Li Longji will never be polite to him. He is just a eunuch. Do you really think he holds you in the palm of his hand as a treasure?

"I, I... I'm just talking casually, you can decide for yourself, I don't want to get involved." Bian Lingcheng snorted, turned around and sat down far away, pretending to close his eyes and rest.

Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing looked at each other and smiled, and then Gao Xianzhi said in a deep voice: "Then let's divide our troops and defend Qiuci and Yanqi first. If we lose one of the four towns in Anxi, we will really have no shame to see your majesty again."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "How to divide it?"

"The Marquis's 10,000 left guard troops and horses... seem to be a little short. I'll call you again..."

Gu Qing suddenly interrupted him and said with a smile: "It's quite a lot. I forgot to tell Commander-in-Chief that I have gathered the defeated Khotan defenders, a total of five thousand people, and they are temporarily under my command. We have ten thousand."

We have five thousand soldiers, all of them cavalry, and we have enough food, grass, weapons and weapons to fight."

Gao Xianzhi frowned and said: "But if these 30,000 Tibetan rebels do not divide their troops, but concentrate their forces to attack Qiuci or Yanqi, your 15,000 soldiers and horses will not be able to resist..."

"There is a high probability that the troops will be divided. The general believes in the accuracy of the intelligence. If they want to contain the strength of the Anxi army, they will never put their eggs in the same basket. Only by dividing the troops and attacking Qiuci and Yanqi at the same time can we defeat Anxi."

Both ends of the army were exhausted, and then they joined forces and went north to attack Xizhou and restrained the soldiers and horses of the Beiting Protectorate, which created a good opportunity for the main force of the Tuyuhun Tibetan army in the east."

Gao Xianzhi thought for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, soldiers are valuable and quick, so divide your troops immediately! Lord Gu, you lead your fifteen thousand soldiers and horses to Kucha City quickly, and I will lead the rest of the soldiers and horses to guard Yanqi City.

, the soldiers have been waiting for many days and can leave at any time."

Bian Lingcheng suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flicked back and forth between Gao Xianzhi and Gu Qing, and suddenly said: "Since you have decided to divide your troops, I will definitely go with one of them. From my point of view, it is better to follow Gu Hou

Let's go back to Kucha City with my army. I wonder if Lord Gu would like to let my slaves go with us?"

Gu Qing was startled. He didn't expect that Bian Lingcheng actually wanted to go with him. To be honest, Gu Qing refused in his heart. Not only did he refuse, but he also disliked it very much.
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