It is indeed taboo to expand troops privately.

But Gu Qing also had his reasons. When he first took office in Anxi, Li Longji wrote in black and yellow letters in the imperial edict, "make decisions at the spur of the moment and act expediently." These eight words are almost the same as those of ennobling princes. It means that if you are in Anxi

You can do anything the way you think is right.

The emperor's mind was very complicated. He had to trust his ministers but also be wary. He agreed to give you the power to do things conveniently, and finally sent a censor to restrain your power. Gu Qing had to live between Li Longji's trust and suspicion.

In the cracks.

Pei Zhounan didn't care about that much. He knew his mission to Anxi very well. For him, all ministers in the world should perform their duties and report everything no matter how big or small, especially such a sensitive matter as the expansion of troops.

It is even more appropriate to submit a memorial to Chang'an for instructions as early as possible.

"The troops and horses have been expanded. You can't let me order to kill all those united soldiers, right?" Gu Qing felt impatient. What people waste the most in this life is often not money, but endless people with different channels.

The debate is right or wrong.

Seeing that Gu Qing was a little angry, Pei Zhounan twitched his lips again and showed a smile, and then said: "Master Hou, please calm down. I don't have to fight with Master Hou to win or lose. It's just that the matter of expanding the army is too sensitive. So is I.

I'm worried that if the courtiers in Chang'an find out about it, it could be used as a source of information, no matter how big or small, which would be extremely detrimental to the Marquis. I have no ill intentions and am just kindly reminding the Marquis."

Gu Qing also showed a smile: "Haha, Gu was a bit rude just now. Don't blame Pei Yushi. I was in a hurry and forgot to ask Chang'an for a memorial. I will write a memorial and send it to Chang'an later.

The emperor apologizes."

Pei Zhounan smiled: "Master Hou understands righteousness, and I admire him."

Gu Qing smiled happily and said: "The emperor transferred Yushi Pei to Anxi at the right time. I have Yushi Pei to assist and supervise me. You can help me correct the omissions that Gu has thought poorly about. Gu will have no worries from now on."

"

Pei Zhounan saluted and said: "Master Hou has given me the reward, so I don't dare to accept the post. But please don't blame me for meddling in other people's business."

"No, no, no, Yushi Pei, you and I are colleagues. We should get close to each other when we have nothing to do. After getting to know each other, we won't have misunderstandings caused by different words in the future, right?"

"What the Marquis said is true. If I have some free time, I will definitely come and treat the Marquis to a banquet."

Pei Zhounan resigned and left. Gu Qing's smiling expression gradually faded, and a gloomy look appeared in his eyes.

Today was the first confrontation between the two. When the argument was about to come to an end, they both took a step back with a tacit understanding and managed to make the situation harmonious again.

Gu Qing couldn't help but feel very lucky that he had made the decision to expand his troops before Pei Zhounan came to Anxi. Otherwise, if he had not made this decision until he arrived, he and Pei Zhounan would have definitely fought.

But now, regarding the facts that have been caused, Pei Zhounan has no choice but to compromise so that Gu Qing's layout for Anxi can continue.

"I don't take soft and hard, and I don't take kindness or power. He is really a powerful character." Gu Qing frowned and muttered to himself, and couldn't help but start to worry about the future.

From the overall situation, Gu Qing is very reluctant to regard Pei Zhounan as his enemy. He has a lot to do and does not want to waste his energy on internal fighting. However, seeing Pei Zhounan's fault-finding style, the conflict between the two in the future

I'm afraid there will be a lot of conflicts, which is a bit nerve-wracking.

The emperor personally dispatched him to keep an eye on him. Gu Qing's current power is not big enough to dare to kill the emperor's imperial envoys. He can only endure it temporarily until his wings are strong. However, some conflicts cannot be compromised no matter what, such as the expansion of troops.

The matter of horses is very necessary for Gu Qing, but it is taboo for Pei Zhounan.

The curtain of the handsome tent opened, Duan Wuji walked in, and said softly: "Master Hou, this censor hangs around the camp all day long, chatting with the soldiers about domestic affairs and current affairs. It seems that he wants to win over the morale of the army."

Gu Qing smiled: "If he thinks that chatting with the soldiers can win over the morale of the army, he is taking the army too simply. Don't worry about him, time will give him the answer."

Duan Wuji said worriedly: "Students always feel that this Censor Pei is confident and has bad intentions. Could it be that the emperor of Chang'an is suspicious of Mr. Hou?"

Gu Qing glared at him and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Talking too much will bring disaster."

Duan Wuji smiled bitterly and said: "Students don't understand the official affairs of the court. I'm just a little uneasy. The Marquis has governed Anxi so prosperously. Both the army and the people are grateful to the Marquis. The good situation is hard-won. The students are worried that they will be sent by the imperial court."

The officials who came ruined it."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "It can't be ruined, don't worry. I am the lord of Anxi. As long as I can bear it, I might as well let it go. If one day I feel that I can't bear it anymore, I will just get rid of him."

Duan Wuji was startled. He looked at Gu Qing's face and realized that he was serious about what he said. His expression changed involuntarily.

Gu Qing saw his change and said with a smile: "Not used to it? Wuji, this is what those who achieve great things should say and do. Holding benevolence, righteousness and morality in one hand, and holding a sharp sword in the other, those who can persuade can

Persuade, and get rid of those who cannot be persuaded. The reason why literati make the world too messy and complicated is because they only know how to persuade others with benevolence, justice and morality, but some people are naturally stubborn and stubborn, what should we do? Just kill them

.”

"When you sit in the position of the Lord of Anxi, you can't just talk about benevolence, justice and morality. Don't forget that you also hold a sharp sword in your other hand. Wuji, have I taught you this in the book?"

Duan Wuji shook his head.

"Then study hard. If you can't agree with my ideas, just leave and become a pure scholar."

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After Pei Zhounan arrived in Anxi, the person who was most panicked was not Gu Qing, but Bian Lingcheng.

The arrival of Pei Zhounan made Bian Lingcheng realize more clearly that he had become an abandoned son. He knew that Pei Zhounan was the person to replace him.

Frightened, angry, and unwilling, after closing the door and smashing countless furnishings, he squatted alone in the corner and cried.

After crying for a long time, I wiped away my tears, cleaned up my desk, and began to write a memorial, self-examination and self-criticism to the emperor. Then I used a lot of gorgeous words to express my loyalty, begged in panic, begged, and begged the emperor to trust me again.

When he was about to finish writing, Bian Lingcheng felt extremely desperate, because he knew that even if his memorial was handed over to the emperor's desk, it would not have any effect. If the emperor was so easily changed by a memorial from a minister, the emperor would also

He is no longer worthy of being called emperor.

The real emperor is one who is moody and unpredictable and whose power is unpredictable.

So Bian Lingcheng suddenly went crazy and tore up the memorial he had almost finished writing, then squatted back in the corner and cried.

Bian Lingcheng knew very well what would happen to a eunuch who was regarded as an abandoned son by the emperor.

I don't know how long it took, but the attendants outside knocked on the door softly and reported in a low voice that the supervisory censor Pei Zhounan had come to visit.

Bian Lingcheng was startled, and hurriedly wiped away his tears, raised his sleeves and wiped his face vigorously, then straightened his clothes, tried his best to smile, and went out in person.

Pei Zhounan stood outside the door, greeting Bian Lingcheng with a smile. Bian Lingcheng was just about to invite Pei Zhounan to the front hall for a chat, but Pei Zhounan couldn't help but stepped into his study with a rather forceful attitude.

After entering the door, Pei Zhounan found that the house was in a mess. Just now, Bian Lingcheng had smashed the house to vent his anger and had no time to clean it up.

Seeing Pei Zhounan's surprised look, Bian Lingcheng laughed awkwardly: "Let Yushi Pei laugh. I always like to be messy and not good at cleaning up. Why don't you ask Yushi Pei to move to the front hall..."

Pei Zhounan smiled and said: "No need, this place is quite nice and has the atmosphere of a famous scholar, which suits me very well."

After saying that, Pei Zhounan went to find a place to sit down cross-legged. He was surrounded by a pile of messy garbage, but he felt content and calm.

Bian Lingcheng had no choice but to sit aside, the smile on his face becoming more and more embarrassing.

Pei Zhounan said slowly: "Border Supervisor, you and I are all ministers of the Emperor. I came to Anxi in compliance with the Emperor's will, but I have no intention of replacing you. Border Supervisor must not misunderstand."

Bian Lingcheng smiled and said: "Yes, I dare not misunderstand Pei Yushi."

"The border supervisors have worked hard in Anxi over the years and have made great achievements. In fact, the emperor has always remembered the contribution of the border supervisors. His Majesty has never forgotten everything you did in Anxi. Before I left, the emperor summoned me and talked about the border supervisors.

Army, Your Majesty especially praised the military supervisor's service, saying that you were ordered to guard the border for many years and did not return to Chang'an. The Tang Dynasty's governance of Anxi was able to achieve the current situation, and the military service of the border supervisor was incomparable."

Bian Lingcheng's eyes suddenly turned red, he faced Chang'an, cupped his hands and choked with sobs: "Your Majesty has not forgotten this slave. I will die hundreds of times to repay Your Majesty's kindness."

Seeing Bian Lingcheng kneeling to worship Chang'an, Pei Zhounan stroked his beard and smiled. There was a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold.

After Bian Lingcheng knelt down and worshiped, Pei Zhounan sighed again: "But Bian Supervisor, although you have made contributions to the country, you have also made mistakes. Otherwise, why do you think His Majesty transferred me to Anxi?"

This sentence pierced the depths of Bian Lingcheng's heart, and Bian Lingcheng choked up and said: "Yes, I was wrong. I didn't do a good enough job and failed to live up to His Majesty's grace..."

Pei Zhounan shook his head and said: "Border Inspector, you are too negligent. When Gao Xianzhi was in charge of Anxi, every report you made pointed out the internal shortcomings of the Anxi Army, allowing His Majesty, who was thousands of miles away, to know the Anxi Army well. But Gu Qing

What have you done since taking office?"

His face grew colder, and a sharp look appeared in Pei Zhounan's eyes: "You didn't do anything! I don't know if you accepted the benefits from Gu Qing, but you should be a person who understands the importance. If you forget your majesty's entrustment when it comes to money, you will forget.

If you have received the emperor's holy grace, don't blame the emperor for distrusting you and replacing you! The job you are holding was given by the emperor, not by Gu Qing, do you understand?"

By the end of the speech, Pei Zhounan was already speaking harshly and his words were extremely sharp.

Bian Lingcheng was sweating coldly. He knelt down facing Pei Zhounan and said in a trembling voice: "My slave... I don't know. No, I know the crime. I know the crime!"

After saying this, Bian Lingcheng collapsed and burst into tears in front of Pei Zhounan.

Pei Zhounan had a cold expression and allowed Bian Lingcheng to cry. After a long time, when Bian Lingcheng had gradually stopped crying, Pei Zhounan smoothed his beard and said slowly: "Bian Supervisory Army, Your Majesty is sending me to Anxi this time."

, but no punishment was imposed on you, do you know His Majesty’s intention?”

Bian Lingcheng's body trembled and he lowered his head and said, "Please give me some advice from Yushi Pei."
Chapter completed!