A chicken is rare in life.

On the premise that their respective interests are not infringed, Gu Qing feels that he and Ge Shuhan can become close friends and share blessings and hardships.

However, Ge Shuhan obviously didn't think so. It could be seen from his expression that he seemed to be quite resistant, especially to interlocking with Gu Qing.

After struggling hard, he couldn't break free. Ge Shuhan had no choice but to cough twice and look at Gu Qing.

"Gu Jieshuai, you can retreat, you can drink, but you don't have to play "High Mountains and Flowing Waters"..."

Gu Qing took advantage of the situation and said: "It's okay not to play. Gu actually doesn't know the music. With Ge Shujieshuai's rough temperament, he probably won't understand it either, haha, that's all."

Turning to look at Li Siye, Gu Qing waved his hand and said: "Quickly retreat, don't let my friendship with Ge Shujieshuai cast an unclean shadow."

Li Siye looked at his brother Shu Han again, reluctantly clasped his fists and said, "Follow the general's order."

Riding his horse back to the front line, Li Siye conveyed Gu Qing's order, and the soldiers of the Anxi Army immediately retreated like a tide.

The Hexi Army on the opposite side breathed a sigh of relief.

They are all frontier soldiers who have experienced bloody battles on the battlefield. When the two armies confront each other, both sides can predict the outcome. They have to admit that today's Hexi Army cannot be the opponent of the Anxi Army in any case.

The Anxi Army's multi-service configuration, strict military discipline, and momentum like a rainbow piercing the sun are far superior to the Hexi Army.

Not to mention anything else, the mere 3,000 Modao soldiers in the Anxi Army's forward line are frightening. Once the Modao Battalion is activated and moves forward with Modao battalions, the number of casualties suffered by the Hexi Army in front of the Modao Camp is unimaginable.

Fortunately, we are all soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. Fortunately, the coaches of both sides are willing to sit down and have a chat. Otherwise, it would be really out of control. Once the two sides start fighting, today will be the day when the Anxi Army will bloodbath the Hexi Army.

The Anxi Army had withdrawn, and Ge Shuhan was naturally not a ungrateful person, so he ordered the Hexi Army to withdraw as well, and returned to Yumen Pass, leaving only some personal guards to guard him from a distance.

The two armies withdrew their troops, and there was no one outside Yumen Pass. Only a pavilion and a long stretch of yellow sand were left. The desolate and timeless picture was like a totem carved on a stone tablet, leaving a clue for future generations to trace the past and cherish the memory.

In the pergola, two Jiedu envoys who were in charge of half of the northwest half of the Tang Dynasty sat opposite each other. In this desolate picture, they gathered together to discuss business furtively.

"The Anxi Army provides money and food, and our Hexi Army provides men. This..." Ge Shuhan touched the messy beard under his chin and said hesitantly: "Isn't this a human trafficker's business? And the people being sold are the soldiers of my Hexi Army? I'm old man.

It always feels like something that is not done by humans..."

"Be more confident and remove the word 'like'..." Gu Qing subconsciously said something mean, and then hurriedly changed his words: "Commander Jie is worrying too much? Can you give me some unfaithful advice? Your layout should be bigger? Anxi and Hexi are both important towns of the imperial court?

Every year, the military department of the imperial court is replaced with troops and horses? What we do is just to replace hundreds or thousands of people privately? Moreover, Gu will inform His Majesty and explain the matter clearly. His Majesty will not refuse to agree to this small matter.

.”

"The Hexi Army has money and food, which can stabilize the morale of the army. The commander-in-chief is the one who leads the troops? You should know what the consequences will be if there is a lack of food in the army? How to exchange a few hundred people for the morale of tens of thousands of Hexi Army? Isn't this a good deal?"

Gu Qing's voice was full of confusion. Ge Shuhan frowned and thought for a long time, then slowly said: "It's appropriate, I'm just afraid of the emperor of Chang'an..."

"Will I report to the emperor? Anxi is facing Dashi and Tubo directly. The pressure is greater than that of the Hexi army, and it needs better sources of troops. After I analyze the pros and cons in detail in the memorial, Your Majesty will agree."

Ge Shuhan was finally moved: "One person can exchange ten guan of money and ten shi of grain?"

"That's right."

Ge Shuhan gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, let's make this deal. This is just this one time, please don't make it a habit for Gu Jieshuai."

Gu Qing was so happy that he raised his wine cup and saluted his brother Shu Han: "In this way, you and I have made an agreement."

"A gentleman's words are hard to chase." Ge Shuhan said boldly, holding up the wine jar.

Gu Qingqian took a sip of wine and said, "Then, let's talk about another thing."

"What's the matter?"

"You and I are both responsible for the unpleasantness this time. In comparison, your responsibility is greater...Commander Jie, please don't glare. I'm telling the truth. If you don't stop my horse, I won't raise an army to hold you accountable."

Let’s get down to business. The two armies have withdrawn their troops today, and we have to deal with the aftermath. Otherwise, if the emperor punishes us, you and I will not be able to escape.”

Ge Shuhan snorted coldly and said, "What do you think we should do?"

"Fortunately, the two armies did not actually go to war, let alone cause any casualties. There is still room for change, so you and I need to discuss a complete strategy and find an honest reason for you and me to send troops this time..."

Ge Shuhan frowned and said, "What's the reason?"

Gu Qing smiled mysteriously and said: "Are there any enemies of the Tang Dynasty near Yumen Pass? To the south is Tuyuhun of Tubo. Tubo is too powerful and should not be easily provoked, but to the north it is complicated. There are the Uighur Khanate and the Turks who have good relations with the Tang Dynasty.

For the remaining tribal forces, if we want to find a reason to send troops, we will look for it from the north..."

After all, Ge Shuhan was a famous general, and he could understand everything. He said in a deep voice: "What does Gu Jieshuai mean, is he going to make a fuss about the remaining Turkic tribes?"

"The duty of the Hexi Jiedu Envoy is to resist the Tibetans in the south and the Turks in the north. The Jiedu Envoy said he had received information that the remaining Turkic tribes in the north were invading the border. Since he was not sure whether the information was accurate, he wrote a secret letter to invite the Anxi Jiedushi Envoy to hunt.

Outside Yumen Pass, send troops to look for opportunities to advance northward and annihilate the Turkic tribes. As far as I know, the Qibi tribe closest to Hexi Jiefu has been a little dishonest recently..."

Ge Shuhan immediately understood: "It is indeed a legitimate reason for the two major Jiedu envoys to join forces and march north to cut off the remaining Turkic tribes. The two armies will hunt outside Yumen Pass, and the location is suitable..."

Gu Qing added: "Of course, you can't hide things that shouldn't be hidden. After all, you and I have supervisors sent by your Majesty in the two military governors' mansions. It's impossible for the supervisors to lie to Your Majesty. Let's just say that when the two armies met, it was because of

There was a misunderstanding between the generals on both sides, which resulted in a certain small conflict. Fortunately, you and I did not fight. It was just a small friction. A few explanations can explain it away. The important thing is that you and I must be consistent in our opinions. If the news is conveyed to His Majesty, the matter will be settled.

But the big thing turned into a trivial matter..."

Ge Shuhan nodded and said slowly: "What Gu Jieshuai said is quite reasonable..."

Gu Qing added: "Let's add another layer of insurance to ourselves... You and I have a very harmonious relationship with the Right Prime Minister Yang Guozhong. If you send someone back to Chang'an quickly to give Yang Prime Minister a lot of money, even if His Majesty wants to punish you and me severely, Yang Guozhong will

I will intercede for you and me in front of His Majesty. Your Majesty now has great favor and trust in Yang Guozhong. With his intercession, the matter will not get into trouble, and this conflict will be eliminated silently."

Ge Shuhan suddenly changed from hesitation to recognition, and the spring breeze between his eyebrows gradually relaxed.

"Gu Jieshuai, I think you look like a bad person..." Ge Shuhan glanced at him and said.

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Does Brother Shu Jieshuai mean to agree, or to agree?"

Ge Shuhan was extremely unwilling to do such deceiving things. He was an upright and upright man, but today in order to save his future, he had to collude with this guy in front of him who was definitely not a kind person.

It was obviously Gu Qing who sent out the troops first, and it was Gu Qing who almost gave the order to attack. Why did he have to be dragged into taking the blame in the end?

Ge Shuhan still hasn't figured out the logic of this matter, but... no matter whose fault it is, he must take it today.

"Promise!" Ge Shuhan said angrily: "This villain's behavior is only done once and will not be repeated again!"

"As long as Jieshuai doesn't steal my horse, there will be no next time." Gu Qing smiled and said: "Jieshuai and I hit it off, but brothers also want to settle accounts clearly. You and I will share the huge sum of money given to Yang Xiang.

How about half?”

Ge Shuhan was furious: "Our Hexi army is almost begging for food. Where can we get the money? No! No!"

After speaking, Ge Shuhan stood up and walked away quickly.

Gu Qing was stunned for a long time, and finally shouted to his back unwillingly: "This time I will help Jieshuai, and Jieshuai will pay me back another day!"

"Jie Shuai, how about writing an IOU?"

Ge Shuhan walked faster and faster, as if he didn't hear him.

Gu Qing sighed in disappointment and murmured: "There seems to be something wrong with this person's character..."

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Chang'an City.

It was already autumn. Every September, Li Longji would take Concubine Yang out of the palace for a visit and go to the Huaqing Palace in Lishan to escape the cold. He would not return to Chang'an until March next spring. This year was no exception, as the Double Ninth Festival had just passed.

Festival, Li Longji couldn't wait to come to Huaqing Palace.

Gao Lishi stood outside the Haitang Tang Gate of the Huaqing Palace, quietly waiting for Li Longji and Yang Guifei to finish playing in the water.

The bursts of laughter coming from the Haitang Tang made this bleak early autumn feel a little more springlike. Gao Lishi was a eunuch, so he just smiled faintly when he heard the sound.

The sound of soft footsteps came from the distant porch, and Yang Guozhong walked slowly with steady official steps.

When Li Longji went out to inspect the palace, many courtiers were also included in the emperor's honor guard. After all, the emperor is the center of power in the entire world. Where the emperor is, the government will be there. Therefore, the emperor must be accompanied by courtiers to handle the government affairs at any time.

Yang Guozhong also followed Li Longji to Huaqing Palace to escape the cold this year.

Said to be avoiding the cold, Yang Guozhong was still very busy every day, so busy that he rarely left the house. Today he finally had some free time, so he went out to see the emperor. Regardless of whether there was business or not, flattering him in front of the emperor was considered business.

Seeing Yang Guozhong approaching from a distance, Gao Lishi hurriedly took a few steps forward and stopped Yang Guozhong politely.

The emperor and his concubine were bathing and playing in the water. Yang Guozhong was a foreign minister, not an eunuch, so it would be inappropriate for him to hear some of the noise.

Yang Guozhong was also a knowledgeable person. He stood in the corridor and chatted with Gao Lishi from a distance. The two chatted in a tacit understanding while waiting for the emperor and the noble concubine to come out to their full enjoyment.

"Prime Minister Yang has been working hard for the country. Seeing that the weather is getting colder, you should take care of yourself." Gao Lishi chuckled.

Yang Guozhong also smiled and said: "It's because General Gao has troubled himself so much that since he is deprived of his salary, he has to share his worries for you. Hard work is nothing."

"Why did Yang Xiang come to see His Majesty today?" Gao Lishi turned to look at the closed door of Haitang Tang, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty and Concubine Taizhen have just taken a bath. I'm afraid Xiang Yang will have to wait for a while."

Yang Guozhong sighed and said: "It's nothing too important. It's just that something is not normal. I would like to ask your Majesty's opinion... The military governor who came to Fan Yang is becoming more and more outrageous. Yesterday
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