The reason is very reasonable, and Gu Qing was sincere when he said it. Since your family is so poor that you have nothing, don't think about developing the economy. It would be more convenient to just sell people.

The Anxi army has no shortage of generals, but it is difficult to select qualified generals for some special arms. Gu Qing has to look beyond Anxi.

The Three Thousand Modao Battalion is not yet full, and the Marksman Battalion is even more mixed. Today, Gu Qing is extremely thirsty for qualified soldiers. Since the Hexi Army has been sold once, there will be two after one, just like the clothes of a good woman, since they are taken off

If you did it the first time, then the second time will definitely be smoother than the first time. The third time you may become passive and become active. As for the fourth time... well, boys should protect themselves outside.

"No! The commander-in-chief said that this is just an example and will never happen again!" Ge Shuhan flatly refused, with a look of displeasure on his face. It seemed that Gu Qing's suggestion made him a little angry.

Gu Qing was not angry, and shrugged nonchalantly, saying: "Well, since Ge Shujieshuai doesn't want to, I will send someone to the Beiting Protector's Mansion to ask. Modao camp does not have the full number of people, so I have trouble sleeping and eating.

The Hexi Army is unwilling to accept this deal, and I believe the Beiting Protectorate will not refuse. I heard that they are even poorer than the Hexi Army..."

Ge Shuhan's eyes widened, and Gu Qing hurriedly laughed and said: "Don't be surprised at the slip of the tongue, the Hexi Army is not poor at all, haha, Commander-in-Chief invites you to drink, drink this cup to the full, and you will win!"

Ge Shuhan snorted and drank the cup angrily.

"Three thousand Mo Dao battalion, can you use so many Mo Dao soldiers? Last year you defeated the 30,000 Tibetan invaders, which has already wounded the Tubo's bones. In three or two years, they may not have enough energy to invade the Anxi border again. You have raised three soldiers in vain.

Qianmo Swordsman, no matter how short of money he is, he can't waste money like this." Ge Shuhan said angrily.

Gu Qing took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Ge Shu Jieshuai's style is really touching. Do you think my Three Thousand Modao Battalion is for defense against Tibet?"

Ge Shuhan was stunned: "Otherwise? Is it for the Geluolu tribe in the north?"

Gu Qing laughed again: "Using Mo Dao Camp to the civilians of the Ge Luo Lu tribe is killing a chicken with a sledgehammer? They are not worthy."

"For whom?" Ge Shuhan's curiosity was aroused.

Gu Qing fell silent. After hesitating for a long time, he suddenly asked a completely unrelated question: "Does Shu Jieshuai feel that your Hexi Jiefu Supervisory Army has become more and more strict on Jieshuai and the Hexi Army recently?"

Ge Shuhan was stunned? He nodded subconsciously and asked curiously: "How did you know?"

Gu Qing smiled: "My Anxi Festival House is actually the same? Not only that, His Majesty also sent an additional supervisory censor to supervise every move of the Anxi Army."

Ge Shuhan said in confusion: "It turns out that your Anxi Jiefu also... Gu Jieshuai, does he know why the supervisors of your family and mine are becoming more and more strict with us? In the past, they were relatively peaceful. They rarely interfered in military affairs until

It was only last year that I gradually realized that something was wrong. My supervisor seemed to have changed. He wanted to interfere in everything. He often argued with me over trivial matters. I had unpleasant quarrels with him several times."

Gu Qing sighed: "To put it bluntly, the emperor is already suspicious of the generals who hold military power..."

Ge Shuhan was startled and couldn't help but sit up straight and said: "Why is the emperor like this?"

Gu Qing looked directly into his eyes and said slowly: "Because of the military governor of the three towns in the north? He has too much military power. There were rumors in Chang'an two years ago that he had a disobedient heart.

Although His Majesty suppressed it, His Majesty actually felt uneasy in his heart. However, the military power of the three towns is very strong. If it is reduced, there is a risk of mutiny. The emperor had to temporarily divert his attention and focus on other generals to restrain our military power in advance.

A second Three-Town Jiedu Envoy will not be allowed to appear."

Ge Shuhan said in shock: "Could it be that the three-town Jiedu envoy you mentioned refers to... Anlushan?"

Gu Qing nodded: "The emperor has long had suspicions, but he couldn't make it known to the public. After all, the emperor has treated him with great honor and favor over the years, and he has unknowingly sat back and watched his power grow. Now that he can no longer reduce his power, the emperor can only focus on other things.

Jiedushi’s body..."

Ge Shuhan's eyebrows moved slightly and he whispered: "It is rumored that An Lushan has rebellious intentions. What is the truth about this rumor..."

Gu Qing said sternly: "There are rumors, but they may not be groundless. Ge Shujieshuai, why do you think I spent so much money on food and the thankless task of setting up the Three Thousand Modao Battalion? Do you think I did it for the Tubo and Geluolu tribes?"

"

Ge Shuhan was shocked and said in a daze: "He...really had counter-intentions? How did you know about it?"

"I have an informant lurking in Fan Yang. There is news from there that the three towns of Fan Yang are heavily armed and the soldiers are ready for war."

Ge Shuhan's mind was very confused and he seemed to have still not accepted this fact. In his eyes, the Tang Dynasty was still a prosperous age without any flaws. There might be small wars on the border, but they were all put down. Not to mention, the flowers in Yumen Pass were blooming.

The people have plenty of food and clothing, but there is no hint of trouble coming.

However, An Lushan held 150,000 elite frontier troops. If he rebelled, wouldn't the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty collapse suddenly?

"How dare this thief... How dare you!" Ge Shuhan gritted his teeth and said angrily.

"The Hu thief is too honored and pampered, which makes him prone to arrogance, failure to obey the king's will, and lack of loyalty and righteousness. Why wouldn't he dare?" Gu Qing said leisurely.

Ge Shuhan raised his head and stared at Gu Qing, his eyes bloodshot, and said coldly: "When did you know he would rebel?"

Gu Qing said with a smile: "I met him two years ago when we were in Chang'an. At that time, I knew that the late wise prime minister Zhang Jiuling's comment was very pertinent, 'Those who mess up Youzhou must be like this.'"

Ge Shuhan was silent for a long time and said softly: "I can't just believe one word. I want to investigate this matter secretly."

Gu Qing said nonchalantly: "It's up to you to be commander-in-chief, but I advise you to take advantage of the time of your inspection to prepare the Hexi Army's armament drills. As far as I know, the traitor rebelled and raised his army within this year and a half."

, the whole country was in chaos at that time, and if the Hexi Army in the hands of the commander-in-chief rushes into battle, there may be many casualties."

Ge Shuhan had a gloomy face and nodded silently.

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People who know about it are actually praying silently and waiting silently, waiting for something unexpected to happen suddenly.

Fanyang City.

There are many soldiers and generals coming and going in the city, but there are not as many civilians and businessmen on the streets as there are soldiers and generals. It looks like a veritable military town. It is a place for garrisoning troops outside the city, and the city has also become a leisure place for soldiers to come and go freely.

Feng Yu, dressed in green clothes and burping from wine, staggered out of a restaurant. His feet stumbled and he almost fell down.

A pair of strong hands stretched out from the side and held his arm. Feng Yu stood firm. Then he smiled at the man with drunken eyes, shook his body and saluted: "Man, thank you... General Shi, I'm just kidding.

Haha, what a joke..."

The general surnamed Shi smiled heartily, showed concern, patted Feng Yu's arm gently, and said: "Although Mr. Feng is young, his drinking capacity is far inferior to that of military men like us. Mr. Shi did not drink to his heart's content today.

Please make it up to me next time."

Feng Yu laughed and said: "General Shi didn't enjoy himself to the fullest. It's Feng's fault. Let's go! Let's drink again. If we don't drink General Shi down today, I will never drink alcohol again!"

The general surnamed Shi hurriedly stopped him and said with a smile: "That's all, you and I have a long way to go. It's really a pleasure to meet Mr. Feng today. I have made you a friend, Shi!"

Feng Yu chuckled, burped again, and said with a big tongue: "General Shi, we haven't had enough wine, but we can't forget what we talked about. I... we, that... food and grass..."

General Shi smiled and said: "I won't forget. You need to transport the first batch of grain and grass from the south for 5,000 dan first. I'll ask the grain officer to check the quality. If you are satisfied, I will add another 20,000 dan."

Feng Yu seemed to still have a sense of consciousness. Hearing this, he said: "It's settled, 20,000 shi. After this autumn, there will be a bumper wheat harvest in Huainan Road, Henan Province. I have some friendship with the local government. There will be no problem in gathering 20,000 shi of food and grass...

…”

General Shi smiled cheerfully and said: "If the grain and grass are shipped to Fanyang, I will settle the payment with you immediately and never default on it."

Feng Yu smiled and said: "That's... much, thank you General Shi. I haven't had enough wine today, so I'll make an appointment with you at the Red Sleeve Tower later."

Approaching General Shi mysteriously, Feng Yu smiled unceremoniously and said: "I heard that there are two new young ladies in Hongxiu Tower, but they are both young shepherds. I will ask General Shi to give them a start tonight."

How about meat?"

General Shi's eyebrows moved slightly and he laughed. All men understood the meaning of his smile.

Then Feng Yu said goodbye to General Shi. General Shi left surrounded by the cheers of his guards. Feng Yu also shook his body and staggered to the roadside. After deliberately walking around the city a few times, he ducked in.

Down a dark alley.

Li Jianjiu squatted in the corner of the dark alley, yawning boredly. Suddenly his eyesight dimmed. Li Jianjiu was startled. Before he could react, he heard Feng Yu laugh frivolously: "It's really a sin for a so-called beauty to squat on a wall and sleep.

.”

Li Jianjiu put down his guard, rolled his eyes at him angrily, and said, "You spend every day living and drinking while I eat and sleep outside. Why!"

Feng Yu stared at her affectionately, and said softly in a deep magnetic voice: "Just because you have me in your heart, you are worried about me, so you have to protect me. Thank you for your hard work, Ah Jiu."

Li Jianjiu's body trembled suddenly, and then he stamped his feet angrily: "Who, who told you to call me Ah Jiu? Don't scream!"

"If I don't call you Ajiu, why don't I call you Ajian? Xiaojian? Xiaojianjian?"

Suddenly there was a clang in the dark alley, which was the sound of a sword being unsheathed.

Feng Yu decisively gave up: "I was wrong, Miss Li, I'm just a child, please forgive me."

Li Jianjiu returned the sword to its sheath and unnaturally smoothed his hair, trying to hide his violent heartbeat.

This guy is really good at treating women. With just a few words, she can make her heart go crazy and almost lose control of herself.

"Tell me, what did you gain from drinking with those generals today?" Li Jianjiu said with a straight face.

Feng Yu said: "The general named Shi is named Shi Siming. He is the first general under Anlu Mountain. He serves as the governor of Beiping and the envoy of Lulong Army. Anlu Mountain relies heavily on him. I came through the general under An Lushan.

It took a lot of effort to get acquainted with him, and today I made a deal with him to win his trust..."

"What deal?"

"An Lushan is about to raise an army and is now hoarding food and grass everywhere. I will take this as an opportunity and agree to sell five thousand stones of food and grass to him in a few days."

Li Jianjiu stared at his face and whispered: "Can I help?"

Feng Yu's expression suddenly became solemn: "Send a message to Lord Gu for me. I have found out that An Lushan is determined to raise an army. In about two or three months, Lord Gu will be ready."
Chapter completed!