A piece of sincerity was ultimately wrongly paid.

To be honest, when Gu Qing was commanding his men to annihilate the Tibetan army, he didn't think of Bian Lingcheng at all. He didn't expect that Bian Lingcheng would drag him all the way, just like enclosing territory in the vast desert, and then change directions halfway.

Looking for Gao Xianzhi, it's hard to imagine how Gao Xianzhi felt when he saw Bian Lingcheng, who was tired of traveling and had diarrhea.

It is true that Gu Qing does not object to the supervisor. The premise is that the supervisor should be more knowledgeable in his own army and understand the principles of life. It is best not to stab someone in the back and accuse him. Otherwise, he will not be tolerated.

.

Bian Lingcheng started talking, and Gu Qing stopped hiding it.

"Border Supervisor, I told you when we first met that I came to Anxi to live a life. If I live there for a year and a half, Your Majesty will call me back to Chang'an to serve as an official. So I hope to live a stable life in Anxi.

, don’t let any accident happen, do the border supervisors understand what I mean?”

Bian Lingcheng became even more angry: "The words of the Marquis are so unreasonable. I have always been very polite to you and have never had any grudges with you. Whether your life in Anxi is stable or not, what does it have to do with my servant?"

"

Gu Qing asked coldly: "Border Supervisor, has the emperor given you a secret order?"

Bian Lingcheng was startled and looked at him with a shocked expression.

Gu Qing smiled: "You and I know the content of the secret decree, so there is no need to say it directly. It is your duty to supervise the army in Anxi. I will not contradict you, but it is best not to make things out of thin air, otherwise, you are likely to have

big trouble……"

"What does the Marquis mean by these words? This servant doesn't understand..." Bian Lingcheng said with a blush on his face.

Gu Qing smiled leisurely and said: "Border Supervisor, guess again, did the Emperor give me a secret order?"

Bian Lingcheng was so frightened that a layer of white sweat broke out on his back, and he looked at him in fear.

Gu Qing laughed loudly: "Border Supervisor Army, God's power is unpredictable and God's will is unpredictable. Don't you think that His Majesty gave you a secret decree as an unconditional trust in you? To put it bluntly, you rely on a person like this.

A guy who dares to run rampant in Anxi just for the sake of an imperial edict is a good fortune teller if he survives to this day, but good luck will eventually run out, so it is better to keep a low profile."

"Border Supervisor, I am actually a very easy person to get along with. If you have any opinions or resentments towards me, you can tell them directly to your face. No matter how harsh the words are, I will accept them. But please don't make excuses behind your back. I have a bad temper. I am really bad."

No, well, don’t say you didn’t predict what you said.”

Seeing Lingcheng's frightened expression, Gu Qing smiled brightly.

For some people, there is really no need to be subtle. It is more effective to speak openly, especially for those fools who think they have great power.

Among the three top positions in the Anxi Jiedushi Mansion, Gao Xianzhi ranks first, a veritable leader, Gu Qing ranks second, he can be the second best at any time and can squeeze out the first, and Bian Lingcheng is only third at best.

The third-ranked person jumped up and down to make his presence felt. As the second-in-command, Gu Qing still had to slap him occasionally to make him sober up.

The guests and hosts chatted happily, and Bian Lingcheng was on pins and needles. He stood up and left soon after. He was originally in an aggressive manner and asked the troops to accuse him, but when he left, he was a little more frightened and suspicious. He was still thinking about what the "secret edict" Gu Qing said was.

True or false.

Gu Qing personally sent him out of the handsome tent and enthusiastically persuaded him to stay.

"It's still early, why don't the border guards have a meal in the camp before leaving? It is said that the food in the camp is very rich today..."

Bian Lingcheng suddenly staggered in his steps. He didn't even say a polite rejection and left as if running for his life without looking back.

…………

Chang'an City.

It took half a month for the horse to deliver the good news to Xingqing Palace.

At the same time, news of the great victory in Anxi had spread throughout Chang'an City. Officials and people in the streets and alleys were talking about it, and a long-lost sense of pride was found on their faces.

At that time, the Tang Dynasty conquered foreign countries and suffered more and more defeats. Since the time of Wu Zetian, the Tang Dynasty has gradually adopted a strategic defensive attitude towards the outside world. At that time, Taizong and Gaozong occupied many lands from the Western Regions and the Turkic Xue Yantuo Nanzhao. During the Wu Zetian period, the Tang Dynasty gradually

Encroached and annexed by neighboring countries.

The good news like Gu Qing's annihilation of more than 20,000 Tibetan enemy troops is indeed a rare good news in recent years. The subjects of the Tang Dynasty have not experienced such joy in many years.

So when the good news spread, Gu Qing's name was also known to everyone in Chang'an.

The boy who could write poems, dared to rob the county prison, dared to kill the governor, and squatted in Dali Temple twice, now transformed into a hero who guarded the border and fought against more than 20,000 enemies. Under the command of Gu Qing, the Tang Dynasty achieved great success.

Victory, 30,000 Tubo troops were annihilated, and Tubo was seriously injured. The guy who often caused trouble in Chang'an City had such amazing abilities. The people of Chang'an admired and admired Gu Qing more and more, and word spread in the streets and alleys.

Gu Qing's reputation is all over the place.

Naturally, the Bagua Newspaper created by Gu Qing could not fail to gain popularity. Under the urging of Hao Donglai and Shi Daxing, Bagua Newspaper wrote an article that night and printed it on the front page with the title: "Anecdotes about Gu Qing, deputy envoy of Anxi Jiedu"

As for the content inside, it was all about spreading rumors and distorting things. After being away from Gu Qing for many days, the two shopkeepers' desire to survive plummeted.

Zhang Fu, the minister of Honglu Temple.

Zhang Huaijin rushed into Zhang Huaiyu's boudoir with excitement, blushed and shouted: "Sister, Brother Gu has made a great contribution, it's so amazing!"

Zhang Huaiyu is reading quietly in her boudoir. She is reading "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" written by Gu Qing. She can't remember how many times she has read it. She always has a different experience every time she reads it. Zhang Huaiyu is even more interested in Gu Qing's talent.

I admire him, but this admiration is buried deep in my heart and I will never show it, let alone praise him in person.

A talented man can't let him be too confident. Being too confident is often a precursor to a beating, especially Gu Qing.

Closing the book, Zhang Huaiyu sighed helplessly: "Can't you change your temper? You often yell and yell, and you won't change no matter how many times you are taught by the second ancestor..."

Zhang Huaijin jumped up to her and said: "Oh, what can be changed will be changed, and it will be changed tomorrow. Sister, brother Gu has made a great contribution in Anxi, a great achievement! He led his troops to annihilate more than 20,000 Tibetan troops. The good news has arrived.

Chang'an."

Zhang Huaiyu's eyes showed a look of surprise: "Annihilated more than 20,000 people? He, a scholar who can't lift his hands, actually has the ability to lead troops in battle?"

Zhang Huaijin nodded vigorously: "Brother Gu is very capable. He can't do it without him. This time he was outnumbered. Brother Gu only had 15,000 men under his command. He defeated Tubo and an army that came out of nowhere.

The motley army that came out, totaling more than 20,000 people, captured the Tibetan commander and many enemy generals alive. The enemy commander has been escorted to Chang'an and will be offered as prisoners to the emperor soon."

Zhang Huaiyu showed a rare expression of joy and said with a smile: "It is indeed a rare victory. Gu Qing is so capable, and Datang can feel proud again."

Zhang Huaijin said excitedly: "Well! It's Brother Gu's ability that makes Datang proud!"

Zhang Huaiyu laughed out loud: "You, you are so devoted to your Brother Gu. Huaijin, Gu Qing is seeing his career getting higher and higher. You should also read more books and learn more skills. If you can help him in the future, he will

Only then will I pay more attention to you and leave a place for you in my heart, do you understand?"

Zhang Huaijin's smile froze, he thought for a while and said: "I will study more, and I will study tomorrow. Sister, you must also study more. We sisters must join hands. Don't forget that there is a princess coveted in the palace.

Brother Gu is eyeing her for her beauty, even if we can't compare to her in terms of status, at least we should surpass her in knowledge."

Zhang Huaiyu said with a smile: "What are you coveting for beauty, what are you staring at, what are you thinking about all day long, do your own thing well, princess and so on, it doesn't matter."

The breeze came into the room and opened the books on the table. He happened to turn to the page "Discussing Heroes over Drinking Wine". Zhang Huaiyu glanced at it inadvertently and only saw the sentence above, "A heroic husband has a great ambition and a good heart."

A plan is a person who has the opportunity to hide the universe and absorb the aspirations of the heaven and the earth."

Zhang Huaiyu was a little distracted for a moment.

The book was written by Gu Qing, so is this sentence actually borrowed from Cao Cao's mouth to describe his own life ambitions? "Containing the universe" and "vomiting heaven and earth", this man's ambitions are so lofty, and his next step will be in Anxi

What kind of great things can be done?

Zhang Huaijin sat in front of her with his hands on his chin, staring blankly at the blue sky outside the window. For a long time, he said quietly: "Sister, I miss him so much. I really want to sneak away to Anxi, stay by his side, and fight with him.

Accompany him to govern Anxi, see how majestic he is in front of the soldiers, and accompany him to experience all the joys, sorrows, and joys..."

Zhang Huaiyu shook his head and sighed: "Don't cause trouble to him. Be realistic. Several students from Shiqiao Village will come to Chang'an tomorrow. I have been waiting for them in Chang'an. Come with me to meet them tomorrow."

"A student from Shiqiao Village?"

"Yes." Zhang Huaiyu showed joy and said with a smile: "There are a few people who are quite talented in reading. They have studied for more than two years and have achieved some success. I wrote a letter asking them to come to Chang'an to have a look. It is considered a study tour. Gu Qing said

"Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles." This saying makes sense. Sometimes broadening one's horizons and increasing experience is more useful than reading."

Zhang Huaijin wondered: "Do a few students need to pay so much attention to it?"

Zhang Huaiyu said solemnly: "Everyone from Shiqiao Village is worthy of attention. They will be Gu Qing's trustworthy right-hand men in the future. Gu Qing will have brave and invincible generals under his command in the future, as well as literati and ministers with extraordinary strategies, whether civil or military, stone or stone."

Qiao Village can give it to him."

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Xingqing Palace.

Li Longji stroked his beard and smiled, holding Anxi's victory report and memorial in his hand.

Yang Guifei's face was radiant. Gu Qing's victory made her face even more radiant. Today, Yang Guifei's appearance was actually a bit more reserved and proud.

Gao Lishi bowed and stood beside him, laughing. Li Longji looked delighted, and Gao Lishi was also happy from the bottom of his heart.

"Old servant congratulates Your Majesty. Your Majesty has an unparalleled knowledge of people. He actually discovered Gu Qing, a peerless pearl among thousands of courtiers. I really didn't expect that this Gu Qing is capable of both literary and military skills. Not only is his poetry famous all over the world, but his handsomeness is also amazing.

, there are many famous generals in the Tang Dynasty, both old and new, all of whom are Your Majesty’s wise eyes and know people, and the prosperous age will last for thousands of years."

Li Longji laughed loudly, pointed at Gao Lishi and scolded: "You bitch slave, did you put honey on your mouth today? I must be a wise man. Gu Qing, this pearl, was discovered by my wife.

It’s all thanks to my wife, haha.”

Concubine Yang covered her mouth and giggled: "Your Majesty, how can I have any merits? When I first discovered Gu Qing, I didn't realize that he had such abilities. It was just because he was my fellow countryman. Both of my parents died when I was young.

It's pity, I just want to give him a fortune, but fortunately Gu Qing lived up to his expectations and never let down the grace of God, so I can feel the glory on my face."

Li Longji laughed and said: "Madam, please don't be modest. A thousand-mile horse also needs to meet a bole before it can travel a thousand miles. My lady is Gu Qing's bole. Let the historian record it, it will be a legend for the ages..."

"During the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing, the nephew of Emperor Wu and Empress Wei, was just a dandy. He got into trouble by virtue of his status as a maternal relative. Who would have thought that this dandy could actually defeat the Xiongnu royal court and seal the wolf as Xu to achieve unparalleled achievements? I'm sure

Tang Dynasty cannot let Huo Qubing be more beautiful than before, Gu Qing is my Huo Qubing, haha!"

Concubine Yang was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is an eternal wise king. With your majesty's mind and grace, Gu Qing will surely be a wolf and live in Xu."

"What you said is true. How can we celebrate today's victory without singing, dancing, drinking and banquet? Madam, please go to the flower calyx building to summon the musicians and perform kabuki. After a while, I will go to watch the dancing and drink together to congratulate you on the great victory in Anxi."

Concubine Yang quickly glanced at Gao Lishi with her beautiful eyes, and then excused herself.

There were only two people left in the hall, Li Longji and Gao Lishi. Li Longji's smile gradually faded, and his expression no longer held the same joy as before.

Gao Lishi reported softly: "Your Majesty, the supervisor of the military border has since told you that Gu Qing has controlled most of the power of the Anxi Protectorate. Gao Xianzhi has noticed something now, and his words and deeds are quite tolerant. It seems that your Majesty asked Gu Qing to restrain Gao Xianzhi. He

Already done.”

Li Longji hummed and said: "After letting Gu Qing gain a foothold in Anxi, let Gao Xianzhi return to Chang'an next year to take up a post. After this battle, it can be seen that Gu Qing has the ability to manage the Anxi Protectorate. I don't mind letting him do it."

A little bit of Anxi, the premise is not to do anything outrageous, I still trust Gu Qing more than Gao Xianzhi."

Gao Lishi smiled and said: "Yes, Gu Qing is young but very stable, especially since there is no clique between the government and the government. The mountain fire in Lishan can also show Gu Qing's loyalty to His Majesty. It is quite reassuring to hand over Anxi to Gu Qing."

Li Longji lowered his head and glanced at the victory memorial on the desk again, and said slowly: "Gu Qing's memorial also mentioned one thing. After this battle, the left guard soldiers and horses he brought also suffered a lot. Please

The imperial court allocated additional troops, but also needed horses, weapons, and food and fodder..."

Gao Lishi looked at Li Longji's face and said carefully: "Your Majesty means..."

Li Longji pondered for a long time and said: "Tell Yang Guozhong, give it to him, and allocate another 20,000 troops and horses to Gu Qing from the Jinwu Guards and Zuowei Guards. Since the Kaiyuan Year of the Anxi Protectorate, the permanent troops and horses have been between 40,000 and 50,000.
Chapter completed!