In the battle to annihilate the rebels, the generals of the Anxi Army were highly motivated.

Several battles with the rebels have consumed a lot of the rebels. Today's rebels are a mixed bag of good and bad. Many of the young men who were temporarily forced into the army are actually just farmers' children who have picked up weapons. How can their combat effectiveness be compared to those who have experienced it for a long time?

Anxi military competition on the battlefield?

After An Lushan's death, the balance of victory was actually slowly tilting towards the Anxi Army. Even in a head-on battle, the Anxi Army could be sure to defeat 200,000 rebels in Guanzhong with one against two.

What Gu Qing has to consider is not the outcome, but the political game behind the outcome.

The enemy of the Anxi Army is not only the rebels, but also the eyeing Li Heng. It is not difficult to annihilate the rebels. What is difficult is how to deal with the relationship between the monarch and his ministers after the rebellion is suppressed, and how to protect themselves in the treacherous court while still being able to survive.

Have the power to govern the world.

"Where is Chang Zhong?"

Chang Zhong stepped out of the queue: "The last general is here."

Gu Qing pointed to the city on the sand table and said: "I order you to lead 20,000 cavalry in the direction of Shangzhou, detour southward after a hundred miles, and finally point your troops at Chang'an and launch an attack on the rebel camp outside Chang'an City. Give full play to the cavalry's strength.

The advantage is that it can penetrate the rebel camp once and then leave the battlefield immediately. If the rebels leave the camp to pursue them, they can be led east and lured into the ambush circle of Shen Tian's headquarters in the direction of Tongguan."

Chang Zhong asked again: "What if the rebels don't pursue us?"

"If the rebels do not pursue, you will lead the army north and launch a surprise attack to the south of the rebel camp outside Tongguan. Cooperate with our main force to complete the annihilation of the 100,000 rebels outside Tongguan."

"yes!"

Li Siye couldn't help but said: "Master, where is my Mo Dao camp?"

Gu Qing looked at him deeply, pointed to a small road on the sand table about thirty miles away from Tongguan, and said: "Li Siye, Modao Camp has an important mission, and that is here."

Everyone looked at the path intently.

Gu Qingdao: "This road is called 'Jingou Pass'. It is a natural danger, similar to the road outside Hangu Pass. This is the original site of Tongguan in the previous dynasty. During the Daye Period of the Sui Dynasty, the pass was built at the entrance of the Jingou Pass until the Tianshou Year of the Tang Dynasty.

Tongguan was relocated here, which shows how dangerous the geographical location of Jingou Pass is. Li Siye, what you have to do is to lead the soldiers of Modao Camp to guard the entrance of Jingou. If the rebels are defeated, they will flee from the entrance of Jingou. Modao Camp

Our task is to block the mouth of the forbidden ditch to prevent the rebels from escaping, and the main force of the Anxi Army will annihilate the rebels from the rear."

Li Siye grinned, clasped his fists and said heavily: "Just be optimistic, sir. I will use the head on my neck as a guarantee. Not even a bird can fly through the entrance of the forbidden ditch."

Gu Qing asked again: "Where is Qu Huan?"

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Qu Huan came out: "The end will be here."

"The 10,000 Hexi Army is the right-wing army and will be ready to support Modao Camp upon orders."

"yes!"

"Right Army" refers to the configuration of the Tang Army during combat. When the Tang Army fought, it was divided into two armies: the left and right armies. In layman's terms, the Right Army was what later generations called the "reserve".

After the combat missions were assigned, Gu Qing looked around at the generals and said slowly: "Everyone, this battle is related to the fate of the Tang Dynasty. If the 100,000 rebels outside Tongguan are gathered and wiped out, Chang'an will be recovered easily. Therefore, this battle is very important. You should

We work together with one heart and one mind and cooperate with each other to annihilate the rebel army outside Tongguan in the middle of Guanzhong and welcome the emperor back to the capital."

The generals raised their arms excitedly and shouted: "Kill——!"

In the crowd, Du Hongjian and Li Fuguo looked at each other, and both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

What they were most afraid of was that Gu Qing would respect his own troops and not listen to the emperor's announcement. Seeing that Gu Qing had issued military orders and the Anxi Army had been mobilized, this battle would definitely be the largest fierce battle since An Lushan's rebellion. Gu Qing deployed

With this success, the morale of the army was boosted, and the two of them became more and more overjoyed.

After Guanzhong was pacified, the emperor returned to Chang'an. They had made great contributions in supervising the battle in Anxi, and they would inevitably be rewarded by the emperor. Great glory and wealth were about to happen in this battle.

The generals dispersed and dispatched their own troops. Du Hongjian and Li Fuguo gathered next to Gu Qing.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Gu, for understanding the righteousness and sending troops to quell the rebellion." Du Hongjian said with a long bow.

Gu Qing said sternly: "It is the duty of a minister to quell rebellions for the emperor and appease thieves and bandits for the Tang Dynasty. How can I be grateful to Shilang Du?"

The corners of Du Hongjian's eyes twitched. If he hadn't been afraid that Gu Qing would chop him up, he would have revealed a sarcastic sneer.

The duty of a minister? Do you have this thing? I forgot that yesterday you were still supporting the troops and respecting yourself. You also said that the emperor sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight, and had no respect for the emperor at all. At this time, you suddenly became responsible, haha...

Thinking about what kind of struggle there would be between the emperor and Gu Qing after the rebellion was put down, Du Hongjian couldn't help but secretly worry about it. He increasingly realized that the Tang Dynasty was already in turmoil and would continue to be in turmoil after the rebellion was put down.

A minister's power is really too small in this upcoming fierce battle between the king and his ministers in the court.

After watching Du Hongjian and Li Fuguo leave, Gu Qing turned around and saw Li Guangbi looking at him quietly behind him.

"Uncle Li." Gu Qing saluted.

Li Guangbi's eyes were very deep and he didn't know what he was thinking. His expression was complicated and he hesitated to speak.

After Li Guangbi led 8,000 soldiers and horses from Qinling to join the Anxi Army, Gu Qing felt sorry for Li Guangbi who had spent too many hard days in the mountains, so he asked him and Liu Hongbo to train the 8,000 soldiers and horses in the rear army, as well as the 10,000 recruited soldiers.

Many new recruits.

The uncle and nephew were in the camp together, but they hadn't seen each other for some days.

Li Guangbi looked at him and sighed: "Gu Qing, you have grown up and become more promising... You are more promising than your parents. Your parents have been knights all their lives and can defeat hundreds of people with their martial arts skills. But you, learn from

What is special is the art of slaying dragons. Although it is invincible to one person, it can defeat thousands of people."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "My nephew is just following the trend. Regardless of war or strength, he always conforms to the current situation. When there are certain things that should be owned, he will naturally have them."

Li Guangbi said in a deep voice: "You once said that you want to pave a new road for the world. I will always remember this sentence."

Gu Qing also said seriously: "My nephew has never forgotten this sentence. Everything I do today is paving the way."

Li Guangbi nodded: "Don't forget this sentence, otherwise, you will be a complete sycophant in the history books, the kind that will be reviled by future generations for thousands of years."

Gu Qing smiled: "Uncle Li, you don't believe me?"

Li Guangbi also smiled: "No matter what you have done, or whether I believe it or not, you just need to know that my eyes have been staring at you, and I am waiting for you to do something. In the coming year, you and I will carry a few jars of wine to your parents' grave."

Drink to your heart's content, if you still have a clear conscience while drinking on your parents' graves, I, Li Guangbi, will sacrifice my life for you in the rest of my life."

Gu Qing said seriously: "Is it settled?"

"That's a deal."

"Uncle Li, I may have regrets about my life in this life, but I will never do anything I feel guilty about. You have to work hard for me."

Li Guangbi laughed: "If it is for the welfare of the people of the world, it doesn't matter if I sacrifice my life for ten lifetimes!"

The conversation between the uncle and nephew today was a bit difficult to understand, because Li Guangbi was also very conflicted at this time.

On the one hand, he is the son of an old friend and a junior whom he admires very much. On the other hand, he is also a minister of the Tang Dynasty and must be loyal to the emperor.

Now that Gu Qing was showing signs of disobedience, he also heard clearly the rumors whispered by the soldiers in the Anxi Army camp. Li Guangbi was in a struggle whether to be loyal to the emperor or to stand silently behind Gu Qing.

In the end, Li Guangbi chose to believe in Gu Qing. He was still waiting for how Gu Qing would pave a road for the world.

Adults are calm and rational, but deep down in a dusty corner of their hearts, they still believe in fairy tales.

I hope that Gu Qing's dream is not a fairy tale. It should be warm and bright. You don't have to care about the future of the Tang Dynasty, but it is enough that the people of the world can enjoy the happiness within reach.

Gu Qing suddenly suppressed his smile and said in a deep voice: "Li Guangbi obeys the order!"

Li Guangbi was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that this was the camp of the Anxi Army, and Gu Qing was the commander-in-chief of the Anxi Army. At this time, the relationship between the two was no longer an uncle-nephew relationship, but a subordinate relationship.

"The end is here!"

"You and Liu Hongbo will march the 18,000 soldiers and horses you have trained to Luoyang and station them. If the rebels are driven out of Guanzhong by the Anxi Army, they will cross the Yellow River from Luoyang and flee to Hebei. You and Liu Hongbo can lead the troops to attack them."

"The general will obey the order!"

"Uncle Li, let's end this troubled world as soon as possible. Peace in the world is what people want."

…………

In Tongguan, the soldiers and horses of the Anxi Army camp were mobilized, the horses neighed, and the footsteps were hurried and chaotic. The generals waved their whips, spitted and cursed loudly and urged.

The soldiers were busy but excited. The war was about to begin, which meant another opportunity for the soldiers of the Anxi Army to be rewarded for their meritorious service. As the situation of victory and defeat slowly changed, the far-sighted soldiers realized that they could gain military merit for their descendants.

There are fewer and fewer opportunities to seal the throne. If the rebellion is put down, the lives of the soldiers will return to peace.

Opportunities like today to earn merit by fighting on the battlefield may be almost non-existent in the next few years. Everyone has a utilitarian heart that wants to transcend classes. The only thing ordinary soldiers can count on is these few

There are not many wars left.

Half an hour later, Chang Zhong and Shen Tian each led 20,000 troops out of the camp.

There are still 30,000 Xianyu Zhongtong's Shu troops, 20,000 Anxi troops, and 5,000 Shenshe camp soldiers left in the camp.

Gu Qing's entire family fortune was revealed this time.

The banner with gold letters on a black background was flying high, and the banner was embroidered with the words "Prince Shaobao Guanglu, Doctor Gu, Prince Shaobao of the Public Security Bureau of the Kingdom of Shu in the Tang Dynasty" was embroidered on the banner. This was a handsome flag, held high by the guards around Gu Qing, who was riding a horse

Standing under his own flag, watching the mighty soldiers coming out of the camp gate, he felt calm and indifferent.

When the blood of the soldiers is boiling, the commander must be calm in order to remain invincible.

The rebel camp was only ten miles away from Tongguan. After being taught a lesson by Sun Jiushi's Sharpshooting Battalion, the rebels were also afraid. An Shouzhong originally had an ambitious plan to avenge the fall of Tongguan, but after being attacked head-on by the Sharpshooting Battalion, An Shouzhong

The shameful knife is hard to sheath, and he can neither advance nor retreat. At this time, he has fallen into endless contradictions.

When the Anxi army left Tongguan, An Shouzhong, who was ten miles away, learned the news immediately and hurriedly ordered the entire army to meet the enemy and set up a formation outside the camp.

The Anxi Army's scouts and Pegasus came to report that the rebels had set up outside the camp. Xianyu Zhongtong and the generals of the Anxi Army were all staring at Gu Qing, waiting for his orders.

Gu Qing pondered for a while and said: "Send scouts to bypass the rebel camp and go west to find out where Shuofang's army is. We will report back as soon as possible."

Then Gu Qing added: "Order the sharpshooting battalion to line up in front and be on guard. No shots can be fired without military orders."

The scouts galloped out, and Xianyu Zhongtong said hesitantly: "Nephew Gu Xian, do you want us to wait for Shuofang's army to launch an offensive against the rebels first before we attack?"

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Uncle Xianyu, snipe, clam, fisherman, what will you choose among the three?"

Xianyu Zhongtong paused for a moment, and he already understood what Gu Qing meant.

"My dear nephew, if my nephew is too aggressive towards the emperor on the battlefield today, the emperor may be unfavorable to my nephew after the rebellion is suppressed in the future." Xian Yu Zhongtong said worriedly.

Gu Qing sighed: "Uncle Xianyu, even if I am not aggressive, will the emperor let me go in the future? It is a sin for a man to carry a jade. In this case, it is better for me to take the initiative."

Half an hour later, the soldiers and horses of the Anxi Army were still motionless.

Du Hongjian and Li Fuguo hurriedly rode out from Tongguan and rushed to the banner of Gu Qing, the commander of the Chinese army. Looking at the expressionless Gu Qing on the horse, Du Hongjian said with an ugly face: "Mr. Gu, since the army has left the pass,

, why not order an attack? The rebels are only ten miles away, and the army will arrive in a moment..."

Gu Qing glanced at him coldly and said: "Shilang Du, please be careful with your tone. The army is going to war. I am the commander of the first army. No one can interfere with my decision-making, otherwise you will be punished according to military law."

Du Hongjian paused for a moment, then hurriedly softened his tone and said with a wry smile: "I was in a hurry just now and I lost my temper with my words. I just want to ask my father-in-law for advice. The Anxi army has come out of seclusion. When will we launch an attack on the rebels?"

Gu Qing smiled and said: "I'm waiting for Shuofang's army. According to the emperor's imperial edict, Shuofang's army and Anxi's army will attack from east to west. If I take the lead in attacking, it will disrupt the emperor's and my deployment."

Du Hongjian wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "It is inevitable that Shuofang's army will set off from Qingzhou..."

Li Fuguo hurriedly answered: "It is inevitable that there will be delays on the road, but the fighter plane disappears in an instant. Why don't you take the lead in ordering the attack? Shuofang's army will arrive in a short time."

Gu Qing shook his head: "No, Shuofang's army must attack first, otherwise, I will order a retreat."

Du Hongjian and Li Fuguo's expressions changed drastically. They looked at each other anxiously, and then sighed slumped.

This Gu Qing is really unwilling to suffer losses, and is extremely wary of the emperor. I really don't know what kind of conflicts there will be between the emperor and his ministers after the rebellion is suppressed.

The Anxi Army stood quietly outside Tongguan. The rebels did not dare to move unless Gu Qing ordered an attack.

After another hour, the scout finally arrived in a hurry.

"Report——, sir, Shuofang's army is already ten miles away to the west of the rebels. The forward line of about 10,000 troops has engaged the rebels' rear scouts."

Gu Qing curled up his lips and shouted a thousand times, Shuofang's army finally arrived.

That's right, if you want to secure the throne, you have to pay something. You can't just sit back and watch the fun. No one in this world is a fool.

As soon as the scout finished speaking, another scout came from the front and said urgently: "Sir, there is a commotion in the front line of the rebel army. There are signs of emergency mobilization of troops and horses in the Chinese army. Many soldiers and horses are turning around and rushing to the rear of the camp...

"

Gu Qing hummed, waved his hand and said, "Let's explore again!"

The scout left in a hurry.

Gu Qing coldly said with a cold face: "Order the whole army to advance and slow down. The Sharpshooter Battalion is still in the front line. Let Ma Sui lead 10,000 cavalry to prepare for the charge. Allocate 20,000 Shu army center troops to form a formation and approach from behind Ma Sui's headquarters. There are also
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