"Loyalty", "pledge to death", anyway, lies come out as soon as you open your mouth.

The prince has acting skills, and Gu Qing's acting skills are not bad either. Life is like a drama, and you are in the court drama within the drama.

Li Heng smiled faintly: "There is no need to talk about these scenes. I am not a stupid person, but I also admire Gu Qing's talent and learning. If I get Gu Qing's help, it is a blessing for me. If I can't get help, it is because of my character and virtue."

It's not enough. I don't blame you. I just hope that you and I can form a good relationship and never become enemies with Gu Gu anytime in the future."

Gu Qing said hurriedly: "Your Highness has betrayed me, how dare I be an enemy of His Highness? In fact, I came here today to really have something to say. If Your Highness is willing to talk to me heart to heart, I will tell His Highness what is on my mind."

Li Heng said with a cheerful expression: "I like the word 'confidence', and I am willing to confide with you. No matter now or in the future, I don't care about you as a monarch or a minister, but as a friend first. If you think you can identify with me as a friend, then you might as well consider the future."

How about you help me?"

Li Heng's art of speaking was very good, and he changed his name without realizing it, from "Gu" to "I", which invisibly brought him closer to each other.

Gu Qing quickly rated Li Heng in his mind.

Not to mention his acting skills, nor his true character, at least what he said was sincere.

Gu Qing organized his words and said slowly: "Your Highness, what I said to you today are some taboo words. I hope Your Highness will not blame you."

Li Heng said with a smile: "I said, at this moment, you and I are friends. Friendships are based on heart-to-heart communication, so how can we offend others with our words? Don't worry, I will keep my mouth shut no matter how treasonous or disrespectful I say, and I won't blame you."

"Your Highness must have heard that I will be transferred to the Anxi Protectorate. Before leaving, I have some advice..."

Li Heng sat up straight and said with a dignified attitude: "I am all ears."

"What do you think of... An Lushan, Your Highness?"

Li Heng's eyes flickered and he smiled and said: "Although he is a barbarian, his loyalty is commendable."

Gu Qing looked at him with a smile: "If His Highness really thinks so, I have nothing to say and can only say goodbye."

Li Heng held him back and said with a wry smile: "You have such a temperament... When you are in the court, you cannot say whatever you want, especially my status... Oh, you might as well just say what you want to say."

Gu Qing said slowly: "Your Highness, do you know how many soldiers and horses An Lushan holds in his hands?"

Li Heng thought for a while and said: "The three towns have 150,000 elite soldiers. I heard that there are also some foreign troops, numbering 50,000."

"Your Highness, does he know where the three towns of Anlu Mountain are located?"

"The barrier to the north of the Tang Dynasty, the strategic location."

"The three towns east of Fanyangping Luhe have a vast plain, which is very suitable for raising horses. There are many iron mines in the north. Does your highness know how many prime-year war horses are produced in the three towns of Anlu Mountain in a year, and how many weapons are made?"

After asking three questions in a row, Li Heng's expression couldn't help but change, and his expression suddenly became solemn.

"War horses and weapons... I'm sorry I don't know." Li Heng shook his head.

Gu Qing stared into his eyes and said seriously: "Your Highness is the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, and the future of the Tang Dynasty will be yours. You should know these things, you must know them."

Li Heng's body tensed unconsciously, and he whispered: "What do you mean by these words?"

Gu Qing sighed: "I just said that I will always be a Tang Dynasty minister. In my eyes, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty can only be named Li... Your Highness, what I am worried about now is that someone will rob the Tang Dynasty that should belong to you...

"

Li Heng's body was shocked and he looked at him in shock.

Gu Qing suddenly laughed: "Does Your Highness think that I am sowing discord and talking alarmistly?"

Unexpectedly, Li Heng slowly shook his head and said solemnly: "I won't hide it from you. Regarding Anlu Mountain, I have discussed it countless times with the advisors and advisors under the East Palace Gate. This person is not of my race, and he has a heavy army. What's more,

How can I not take such an important person to my heart when I have the utmost favor from my father?"

"What's the result of the discussion?"

"If there is no dispute, everyone is loyal and traitorous. Some people say that An Lushan pays tribute on time every year and is loyal to his father. He enters Chang'an City with less than a thousand cavalry and gives gifts of no less than 10,000 cattle, horses and sheep. After entering the city, he bows to the ground with respect, and his words and deeds

There is no reverse.”

"Some people also say that great loyalty means great traitor. An Lushan holds 200,000 soldiers and horses. He was a good friend of Li Linfu when he was still alive. Over the years, An Lushan has been asking Li Linfu for food, weapons and money. Ten years ago, he also asked Li Linfu for food, weapons and money.

It was just that when the two towns were envoys, they had less than 100,000 troops and horses. In just ten years, they had already expanded to 200,000. For a border guard general to expand his troops and horses so quickly, one has to doubt his intentions."

Gu Qing whispered: "Your Highness, do you think An Lushan is loyal or traitorous?"

Li Heng was silent for a long time and said: "I like to think of the worst in everything, especially... Every time An Lushan comes to Chang'an, he doesn't behave courteously when he sees me, and he says that he only recognizes his father, Emperor Tang, in this life."

The emperor... did not bow to the prince when he saw him, and blatantly said that he only recognized the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. This is not the way of a minister, and his heart can be punished."

"So, I think An Lushan may have some objections. He showed his loyalty to the father with great respect, but in fact he was hiding his ambitions..." Li Heng suddenly smiled and said: "Actually, these words are not taboo, but they are very favored by the father.

An Lushan, I just don’t like to hear it. In the past two years, I have mentioned it to my father many times, openly and secretly, asking him to be wary of An Lushan, but my father always doesn’t take it to heart.”

Li Heng sighed sadly: "Looking at his father's favor for him, I think An Lushan is his father's biological son. If An Lushan's surname is Li, maybe his father will really pass the country on to him."

Gu Qing could see that An Lushan had become a worry for Li Heng, and he was almost driven into depression.

The Yun Danfengqing behavior just now was all an act, and Li Heng was not sure how much he hated An Lushan. Seeing the crown prince and not being polite as a courtier, this alone was enough for Li Heng to have murderous intentions towards him.

Gu Qing smacked his lips, suddenly feeling that tonight was in vain.

He originally planned to sow discord, but he didn't know that he didn't need to do so. Li Heng probably hated An Lushan as much as he did.

"If your Highness has some free time, you may wish to take a look at the archives of the transfer of officials and generals retained by the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War over the years."

Li Heng said doubtfully: "What do you mean..."

"Look at how many officials and generals have been transferred to the three towns in Anlushan over the years. More importantly, how many Han officials and generals have been transferred, and how many Hu officials and generals have been promoted...perhaps only two or three a year, three or four

But if you look at the whole, look at how many Hu people have been promoted in ten years, and where these Hu people have been placed in the three towns, your Highness may be able to understand something. What you and the counselors are discussing is the possibility of his rebellion.

, what I give you is the real evidence of An Lushan’s rebellion.”

Li Heng was shocked. He and his advisers had never thought of this.

"Tomorrow I will arrange for officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War to keep the file for review." Li Heng said seriously.

Gu Qing smiled and said softly: "Your Highness, Yang Guozhong seems to be quite dissatisfied with An Lushan..."

Li Heng raised his eyebrows: "Oh?"

Gu Qing knew that there was no confrontation between him and Yang Guozhong, but he still said calmly: "Jiangshan Sheji and the imperial court are fighting, which one is more serious, your highness should consider the choice. Sometimes enemies can temporarily cooperate for the common interests."

Yes, although Yang Guozhong is at odds with His Highness, he wants to get rid of the foreign enemies of the Tang Dynasty. Your Highness, the future of the Tang Dynasty is yours, and getting rid of the big troubles first is the first priority."

Li Heng pondered for a while, then nodded slowly and said, "I know what to do."

Looking up at Gu Qing, Li Heng smiled and sighed: "After talking to you, I realized that you are wise and far-reaching. I feel more and more that you are a rare assistant. Gu Qing, come and assist me. I am willing to share the good and bad times with you in this life."

I will definitely live up to you."

Gu Qing blinked his eyes and silently repeated several times, "We share misfortunes and blessings, and I will definitely live up to you in this life."

Good sentences, write them down, and use them when proposing in the future. Even the rain of petals can't impress her, so I can only say sweet words. Pay attention to collect them in your life in the future. If you don't believe it, it won't kill her.

"I thank Your Highness for your kindness in knowing me. However, I am about to go to Anxi. I am afraid that I will not be able to return to Chang'an in the next one or two years. If I come back from Anxi, I will do my best to assist Your Highness."

This was a very clever statement. Only Gu Qing knew that Anlushan would rebel in a year or two. At that time, Li Longji could not save himself and fled to Shuzhou in embarrassment. And Li Heng, who was stunned by the huge waves of the times, could not help but

If he did not take on the important task of suppressing the rebels, there would be nothing wrong with Gu Qing being loyal to him at that time. After all, Li Heng was the future emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Gu Qing was very careful about taking sides.

Li Heng was overjoyed to receive Gu Qing's promise. He didn't expect that there would be an unexpected surprise tonight. He originally thought that Gu Qing would not turn to him, but unexpectedly he did after just chatting for a while.

"Hahaha, today's great joy comes to light! Come on, serve the wine!" Li Heng laughed.

Gu Qing smiled and said: "I am willing to assist Your Highness, but please keep it quiet until I return from Anxi. Otherwise, if Your Majesty finds out..."

Li Heng was startled and said hurriedly: "I understand, and I will never mention it to anyone. If I have any problems in Chang'an, I will send someone to secretly send a letter for advice. Please don't hesitate to teach me."

"My minister, I will do my best to serve His Highness."

…………

Chang'an is still bustling under the moonlit night.

Since the curfew was abolished in Chang'an City during the Emperor Gaozong's reign, Chang'an has become a veritable city that never sleeps. Every night, various brothels, restaurants, and wealthy families sing, dance, and play silk and bamboo, bringing joy to Chang'an City.

The night adds a lot of stunning charm.

Princess Wanchun sat in the carriage and walked slowly towards the princess's residence. The Yulin Guards in front scolded her to clear the way, and the carriage swayed through the crowd of Chang'an Night Market.

Wan Chun rested his chin in one hand in frustration, and from time to time he slapped the soft cushions in the luxury carriage to vent his anger.

"How could Zhang Huaijin like a person who is as dull as a piece of wood? Is she blind?" Wan Chun said bitterly.

The carriage suddenly stopped, and a deacon maid outside the carriage said respectfully: "Your Highness, the maid has checked it out."

Wan Chun was stunned for a moment, then said coldly: "You get into the carriage and tell me."

The palace maid got on the carriage, knelt down in front of Wan Chun in an orderly manner, lowered her head and said, "Following the order of Your Majesty, my maid inquired about the recent events in Zhang Jiuzhang's house and reported to His Majesty."

"explain."

"Your Highness, Zhang Huaisheng is Zhang Jiuling's grandson, and he and Zhang Huaijin are cousins. The Gu County Hou Gang Zhang Huaisheng is not for Zhang Huaijin, but for Zhang Huaiyu, Zhang Huaisheng's half-sister..."

Wan Chun was stunned for a long time. He beat the cushion angrily and said angrily: "Zhang Huaiyu! Where did another Zhang Huaiyu appear from? Who is this Zhang Huaiyu? What is her relationship with Gu Qing?"
Chapter completed!