Only older people will understand how important the word "peace" is.

From the honor of the country to the food, rice, oil and salt, everything is closely related to the word "peace". Young people don't understand because they don't have enough experience. They always think that the chaos in the country has nothing to do with them. As long as they can still eat every meal, even if the sword is drawn

Don't worry when it reaches the tip of your nose.

If you don't have a heartbreaking and painful experience, you won't feel the value of peace.

After decades of the prosperous Kaiyuan era and the increasingly chaotic Tianbao year, most people in the world now understand how important the word "taiping" is.

It is related to whether the family can live together every day, whether there is food for every meal, and whether the peaceful home will be destroyed by the sudden intrusion of the rebel army.

I would rather be a peace dog than a person in troubled times.

Although it is a bit humble, most people really think so.

The army was moving forward, and it was so vast that there was no beginning or end in sight. Gu Qing rode in the middle of the army, and the words of the old man in Xiangzhou kept echoing in his mind.

In any case, this troubled world must be ended as soon as possible. As a person who came from a different world, he has now completely integrated into this world. His breathing rhythm has become one with this world, and every common people is closely related to him.

Not only does he want to end the troubled times, but he also wants to restore the prosperity of the past in his lifetime, so that every common person can enjoy peace and tranquility, no longer need to be reduced to a peace dog, but an upright man of peace.

God arranged for him to come to this world, perhaps just to allow him to complete this mission.

On the bumpy horseback, Gu Qing was silent for a long time. Han Jie next to him looked at him carefully, wondering what important matter his father-in-law was thinking about.

After a long time, Gu Qing suddenly said: "Han Jie, do you have faith?"

Han Jie was stunned: "Master, what is 'faith'?"

"It is a desire that has nothing to do with interests. You are willing to make no money but are willing to die for it. You will never compromise or give up for any external interests."

Han Jie suddenly realized: “Can Confucius’ ‘benevolence’ and Mencius’ ‘righteousness’ be regarded as faith?”

Gu Qing thought for a while and said: "It can be said that throughout the ages, there have indeed been many people who sacrificed their lives for righteousness and sacrificed their lives for righteousness. Those who can sacrifice their lives for them can be called 'faith'."

Han Jie scratched his head and said: "My lord, the last general is not that great. I just want to wait for the rebellion to be put down, take back my parents, wife and children, and live a good life for the whole family. Maybe the last general can also take advantage of the lord and be promoted to an official position."

, receiving more salary, this...should not be regarded as faith, right?"

Gu Qing smiled: "For that matter, your belief is to live a good life. Every sword you swing on the battlefield is solid. You know who you are fighting for. What you want to eliminate is the person who will not let you and your family live a good life.

Those people deserve to die, this is also a belief."

Han Jie smiled and said: "If you put it this way, the general also has faith. The enemies on the battlefield are those who block my faith. I just want to cut them into pieces."

Gu Qing thought thoughtfully: "What about the soldiers? Do they have the same idea?"

Han Jie said: "Of course the soldiers also want to kill the enemy quickly, disarm and return to the fields to live a peaceful life. If they can farm and harvest food in the fields, who would want to live a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife?"

Gu Qing's eyes flashed: "The bounty for killing enemies on the battlefield is also high. As long as you risk your life and decapitate a few heads in one battle, it will be enough to work in the fields for a year."

Han Jie sighed: "My lord, no one is born to like to kill people desperately. The enemy is not a pig or a dog. You cannot stand still and let them kill you. When you go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, you must be prepared to die in battle. Every battle

All wars end once and for all. If your life is gone, what's the point of asking for a bounty? Even if you live a poorer life, as long as it's a peaceful day, the robes would rather throw down their weapons and farm the land."

Gu Qing was silent for a moment and said slowly: "If... one day I no longer pay bounties, will the soldiers still risk their lives to kill the enemy?"

Han Jie was surprised and said: "My father-in-law means..."

"An army must have its own beliefs. If they can clearly understand why they are fighting, then this will be a truly elite army. Among many motivations, fighting for interests is the lowest. I can continue to develop

I don’t want their only motivation to be money, and I don’t expect them to have family and country in their hearts, but they should have family in their hearts and have the desire for peace for generations..."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Do you think they are willing to fight for world peace?"

Han Jie hesitated and said: "Maybe... they are all willing."

Gu Qing said firmly: "At least I am fighting for the peace of the world. This is my belief. If the coach is the soul of an army, then I hope that my belief can infect the entire army. When one day, they will no longer be for profit.

When they can die generously, the Anxi Army will be truly invincible."

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The words of the old man in Xiangzhou deeply touched Gu Qing, and he gradually realized that some changes should be made.

No matter how heroic the army is, if it has no faith, it is just a bunch of tigers and wolves. It is true that they are brave in killing the enemy, but they are just for eating meat.

If the rebellion is put down, tigers and wolves will have no meat to eat, which will eventually lead to disaster.

Therefore, the officers and soldiers of the Anxi Army need faith. An army with faith can maintain peace forever.

Two days later, the army marched outside Tongguan and met with the 30,000 Shu army in Xianyu Zhongtong.

On the march, there were constant reports from scouts. According to Guo Qing's advance arrangements, Xianyu Zhongtong's Shu army deliberately retreated after approaching Tongguan, marched eastward, and made a gesture of attacking Luoyang. As expected, the defenders at Tongguan were fooled and headed toward Luoyang.

Numerous scouts were sent to inquire for information.

Later, after Chang Zhong Quhuan led his army to capture Luoyang, countless scouts quickly spread the news back to Tongguan.

The Shu army blocking the road very skillfully and deliberately let the enemy scouts pass, ensuring that the Tongguan defenders received the news that Luoyang had been lost. In the end, the Shu army immediately blocked the main road between Tongguan and Luoyang and would not let them go again.

Enemy scout.

At this time, the news received by the Tongguan garrison was about four days ago. It was only that Luoyang City was captured by the Anxi Army. No new news came from then on.

This is what Gu Qing wants to achieve, to outwit Tongguan, and the key to his strategy lies in the time difference between the news from the two places.

It was already late at night when they met up with Xian Yu Zhongtong's Shu army. The 50,000 Anxi army was encamped next to the Shu army camp. As soon as Gu Qing got off his horse, his bodyguard reported that Xian Yu Zhongtong asked to see him.

Gu Qing summoned the generals to discuss matters in the handsome tent that had just been set up. Xian Yu Zhongtong hurried in.

"Mr. Gu, the Shu army under my command has been prepared for a long time. In this battle to recapture Tongguan, I would like to ask Mr. Gu to give the Shu army a chance to make meritorious deeds. With 30,000 soldiers leaving Shu, we cannot take advantage of the Anxi Army in everything."

, they also want to make a contribution and go home to be their wives and children." Xianyu Zhongtong said sincerely.

Gu Qing thought for a while and said with a smile: "When the war breaks out, the officers and soldiers of the Shu army can be among the first batch to attack the key points, how about that?"

Xianyu Zhongtong said happily: "Thank you very much, Mr. Gu, for making this happen."

Gu Qing shook his head and looked at Wang Gui in the commander's tent. Wang Gui had just arrived at the Shu army camp. According to Gu Qing's plan, Wang Gui should have ordered his troops to set off at this time.

Looking at Wang Gui's eager face, Gu Qing pondered for a long time and said: "Tongguan is not as good as Luoyang. The rebels stationed in Tongguan are all elite soldiers and horses, so the soldiers and horses I give you must also be elite, otherwise you will not be able to hold on to me.

The army breaks through."

Wang Gui bowed and said: "I will listen to my father-in-law's arrangements."

Gu Qing looked around the generals, his eyes fell on Li Siye, and said with a smile: "Li Siye, the opportunity for Mo Daoying to make meritorious deeds has come again, do you dare to risk your life again?"

Li Siye was overjoyed. He stood up and patted his chest and said: "The last general is waiting for your father's words. He has not made any meritorious service for many days. The brothers in Modao camp are all waiting to receive the reward."

Gu Qing muttered: "Modao camp has recruited nearly a thousand new people, and these days of training have been enough. There are more than 2,500 people, which is exactly the number of people who were deceived. This time, Wang Gui still led the troops and successfully sneaked in.

After Tongguan, when the battle begins to seize the gate, the command will be handed over to Li Siye. Your task is to open the gate of Tongguan inside and let the Shu army soldiers enter."

Li Siye and Wang Gui clasped their fists and said solemnly: "Follow the general's order."

Gu Qing added: "Thirty thousand Shu troops are the first echelon to attack the key point. If the Shu army fails, the Anxi army will be on top. Tongguan will be captured before dawn. The generals will return to camp and tell the soldiers that this battle is particularly important. Everyone should use all their strength.

I am determined that whoever makes the first contribution in this battle will be summoned to the emperor, and he will be granted a title of marquis and land, and he will be promoted to three levels. The reward for his merits will be double the usual reward. I will treat the Shu army, the Hexi army, and the Anxi army equally, and I will never break my promise."

The generals were overjoyed and eager to fight.

Gu Qing looked around the crowd and said slowly: "Everyone, Tongguan is the key to the battle against rebellion. If Tongguan is broken, Chang'an City will be recovered soon. The rebels in Guanzhong will have no foothold and will have to retreat to the north of the Yellow River. From now on,

I have high hopes for you all, and I hope you will not disappoint me. This is the first time that the Anxi Army will use all its strength to attack a great pass. It is only allowed to win, not lose. If defeated, the Anxi Army will make the world laugh. Me and you, as well as tens of thousands of soldiers.

I can’t even lift my head.”

"Think of those fathers and fellow countrymen who bid farewell to us. The world is as humble as mud. All we want in life is 'peace'. We have fought bloody battles and sacrificed our lives to become benevolent. Besides gaining fame and fortune, we might as well do something for the people of the world. People must

If there is peace, we will give them peace... Unless hell is empty, we will never become a Buddha. We will never stop fighting until the rebels are gone!"

The generals stood up excitedly, and a fierce fighting spirit rose into the sky. Everyone raised their right arms and shouted in unison.

"kill--!"

Xianyu Zhongtong was so frightened that he sat down on the horse, his face pale and wiping cold sweat.

The Anxi Army, which usually looks kind and friendly, did not reveal their ferocious side until before the battle. It is like a sword hidden in a sheath. Once it is taken out of its sheath, its sharpness is formidable.

At midnight, Wang Gui led more than two thousand soldiers and fled to Tongguan in embarrassment.

The soldiers were all in rebel uniforms, and the flags they held were crooked and horizontal. From a distance, you could tell that this was a defeated army.
Chapter completed!