Gu Qing has never commanded a war, or even seen a war.

At present, he has the highest official position in Kucha City, and he is the undisputed and only supreme commander. Even though he has no experience, he has to take command personally.

There is a lot of pressure because the responsibility is great.

After the arrangements were made, the generals retired. Gu Qing sat in front of the map and stared at it for a long time. His heart felt like a heavy boulder was pressing down on him, and he felt like his breathing was blocked.

If this war fails, and the reason for the failure is because of his improper command, the enemy invades Kucha City, sets fire to, loots and loots everywhere. The peaceful and peaceful Kucha City falls into a hell-like tragic scene. Men are killed and women are killed.

They were raped, their property was robbed, their houses were burned down...

There may only be a few lines in the memorial reported to Chang'an, but who can give them an explanation for the tragic experiences of these ordinary people?

All responsibilities rested on Gu Qing's shoulders.

He had tricked people in his previous life, and even crippled them when he was young and frivolous, but when the lives of tens of thousands of people in the city were put into his hands, Gu Qing was frightened and felt guilty.

How can it be so glorious to direct a war? Sitting in the commander's tent, strategizing and scolding Fang Qiu, waving his big hand, I will hit here and there, and ordering arrows to be thrown, thousands of people will follow the order.

The blood and fire in the war, the screams and cries, the mourning of the civilians' families being destroyed, the tragic desperate efforts of the soldiers, all these are destined to their fate in the commander's orders.

Compassion does not control soldiers. As long as those who hold the seal of commander are on the battlefield, human lives are no longer human lives. Whether the enemy's or our own, they are just a series of cold numbers. These numbers do not mean anything. Win or lose is.

The only meaning.

Gu Qing tried hard to convince himself that he would definitely win.

A breeze like a heat wave blew in, and the gauze curtain swayed. In front of the coach's seat, he sat alone. When no one was around, he took off his strong shell, and his slightly trembling shoulders exposed his uneasiness and vulnerability.

When did kindness and kindness start to become his weakness? His uneasiness and vulnerability actually came from his compassion and concern for thousands of living creatures.

We have not reconciled with the previous world, but we have been changed by this world.

He reached into his arms and found a brocade bag. Inside the brocade bag was a Big Dipper coin that Zhang Huaijin had asked for for him.

Gu Qing unconsciously grasped the coin, clenching it tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the force.

"I hope that all the Buddhas and gods will protect me. I don't want any living beings to betray me, and I don't want to betray any living beings. I will definitely win this battle!"

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It had been two days since he entered the city, and Gu Qing had barely slept.

The huge pressure kept him awake at night. Even when he was lying in bed, a certain loophole in the city's defense suddenly came to his mind. He immediately got up, led his guards to patrol the city, and did not go back until the arrangements were made.

"After daybreak, the civilians were recruited. Five hundred steps outside the city wall, two long and deep ditches were dug outside the range of bows and arrows. If the enemy was not fooled, they would be the last line of active defense in the city. Points were inserted into the ditches.

Blade and dry firewood, soak the dry firewood with kerosene, and then smooth out the ditch to make a trap. Once the enemy approaches and falls into the ditch, he will immediately light it..." Gu Qing stood at the top of the city, pointing to a flat tunnel far outside the city.

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Han Jie took note of Gu Qing's words and ordered his bodyguard to find officials to handle the matter.

Seeing that Gu Qing's eyes were red, he had been in bed for an unknown amount of time, his hair and clothes were all disheveled, and his expression was haggard and downcast, Han Jie couldn't help but persuade him: "Master Marquis, you have made a lot of arrangements in the past two days. With General Mo's many years of military experience, the city defense

It is enough for the Marquis to be so careful and unique, so the Marquis should go back to his residence and rest."

Gu Qing shook his head and walked down the city in silence.

When he was about to return to the Jiedushi Mansion, Gu Qing suddenly had a thought in his mind, turned around and walked towards the newly built market.

The market is located in the south of the city. The demolished city wall was extended for ten miles to the south and then surrounded. It looked very rough, and the city wall was covered with dirt.

The market has begun to take shape. Countless shops are arranged on both sides of the road in an orderly manner according to the plan. Many shops have been gradually occupied by merchants. There are more horses and camels on the road, and their backs are loaded with goods. The streets are full of people.

An unpleasant smell of horse dung and camel dung.

It smells bad, but it is also the smoke of human smoke.

Gu Qing's arrival caused a small excitement in the market, and many merchants gathered around to salute and greet him.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air. News of the impending war had spread. Gu Qing had ordered the city to be closed yesterday. No one was allowed to enter or exit. The businessmen from various countries staying in the city were a little panicked.

"Master Marquis, is the Tang Dynasty at war with Tubo? Can the Tang Dynasty win?" A businessman from an unknown small country wearing strange clothes asked in a blunt and difficult-to-understand Guanzhong dialect of the Tang Dynasty.

Gu Qing said with a smile: "Datang can win."

The businessmen were talking a lot, and one businessman said worriedly: "Master, please don't lie to us. I heard that the city of Khotan has been conquered by the Tibetans. The market merchants of Kucha City have invested thousands of dollars in it, and there are countless more."

The goods are almost the villain's entire wealth. If the city is defeated and the enemy invades, all the villain's hard work in this life will be lost..."

Gu Qing's smile gradually faded, and his expression became serious: "Datang can win, believe me."

After all, the businessmen were seriously insecure. Another businessman asked without giving up: "What if Kucha City cannot be defended?"

Gu Qing said coldly: "I'll say it one last time, Datang can win! The soldiers are fighting for your wealth at the front. You can't doubt the bravery and determination of my athletes of the Tang Dynasty."

"The Tang Dynasty is a great country, not a small country. It has no habit of abandoning its territory and cities casually. As long as there is still a soldier alive, the enemy will not be able to enter my city of the Tang Dynasty!"

As soon as the loud words came out, there was a silence all around.

Then, a Qiuci businessman took off his hat, put his chest on his chest, bowed, and said respectfully: "The Marquis's words will make us feel at ease. The gods bless the Tang Dynasty for a long time, and bless the Marquis for a long life."

Another businessman then said: "The brave soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are fighting hard at the front. Although we are merchants and untouchables, we still want to do our best for the soldiers. I am willing to donate three hundred stones of food and grass to reward the army."

The surrounding businessmen immediately agreed upon hearing this.

"The villain is willing to donate a hundred dollars!"

"The villain is willing to send all the shop assistants to the top of the city to help the soldiers carry the utensils to defend the city."

"I would like to offer you two hundred catties of coarse salt and two thousand catties of pig iron."

Businessmen who enthusiastically donated money and materials gathered around Gu Qing in the center. Gu Qing was not expecting the businessmen's enthusiasm, so he could only accept the businessmen's donations with a smile.

After walking out of the businessmen, Gu Qing felt much more relaxed.

The morale of the army and the people are both available, and those who are enlightened will get more help, so what else do you have to worry about?

After leaving the market, and just as he was about to return to Jiedushi's mansion, a familiar female voice stopped him.

"Master Hou, are you sure you can fight against Tibet?"

A faint scent of fragrance came, and Huangfu Sisi stood in front of him charmingly in a lake green palace dress.

Gu Qing took two tactical steps back and said, "Are you sure...?"

Huangfu Sisi chuckled, showing a familiar charm, which made people's hearts stir.

"Is the Marquis personally commanding this battle?"

"Yes..." Gu Qing just uttered a word, and then he immediately woke up from her charming appearance: "...is it something you should ask? What does it have to do with you?"

Huangfu Sisi covered his mouth and smiled, and said: "Okay, I am too talkative. Lord Marquis has been away from the city for many days. Don't you miss me? I miss you very much."

Gu Qing's eyes narrowed quickly, and his voice was hoarse and full of aggression: "Woman, you are playing with fire..."

Huangfu Sisi's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, he lowered his head and said shyly: "I really like to play with fire..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Qing suddenly said sternly: "Someone, put her into the furnace and train her. Let her have fun!"

Two personal guards, one on the left and one on the right, stood expressionlessly on both sides of Huangfu Sisi. Huangfu Sisi was so frightened that her face turned pale: "Master Marquis, I am..."

Gu Qing suddenly burst out laughing, laughing so hard that he couldn't stand up straight: "Haha, I'm scaring you. I was just joking. Haha, isn't it funny?"

He couldn't help but laugh. Gu Qing really thought his joke was funny. Women like humorous men. It was obvious that his emotional intelligence and charm had improved qualitatively.

Huangfu Sisi looked at Gu Qing with dumbfounded laughter, feeling very complicated.

She wanted to round her arms and give her a slap, but was afraid of being charged with beating a court official. Maybe the Marquis would actually stuff her into a furnace in anger.

She wanted to laugh a few times with him, but Huangfu Sisi really couldn't laugh. The sound just now scared her so much that her heart was still pounding.

So, the dignitaries in Chang'an now like to make such jokes? I can't understand it, it feels like the world has changed.

"Master Hou, Master Hou is so...funny." Huangfu Sisi's face turned pale and she tried her best to squeeze out a smile.

"Nonsense! What do you need to say?" Gu Qing glanced at her and walked away.

Huangfu Sisi was stunned again. Is this the end of the topic and they left?

That's it?

"Master Hou!" Huangfu Sisi reacted and stamped his feet.

Gu Qing stopped, suddenly remembered something, turned around and said: "By the way, ask the cook of your shabby shop to cook some dishes and send a takeaway to the Jiedushi Mansion. The taste should be better. If it fails, I will destroy your shabby shop.

shop."

"Takeaway?" Huangfu Sisi was stunned.

Seeing that Gu Qing was about to leave again, Huangfu Sisi stamped her feet again and shouted: "Master Hou, stay!"

Gu Qing sighed and turned around: "Are you a snot? You can't shake it off. If you have something to say, finish it in one breath. Hurry up."

Huangfu Sisi pursed his lips in grievance: "How can the Marquis be so cruel? I helped the Marquis to some extent the day before, but you are still cold to me after you return to the city..."

"Where is the coldness? Didn't I just play a very funny joke on you?"

"You...well, that's all. I just want to ask the Marquis. We have known each other for so long. Does the Marquis know my name?" Huangfu Sisi looked at him with resentment in his eyes.

Gu Qing understood that if he had been in his previous life, this would have been a young lady who took the initiative to strike up a conversation and asked for WeChat.

"What's your name?"
Chapter completed!