Fortunately or unfortunately, Gu Qing traveled to this era where prosperous times and troubled times are about to alternate.

It has the heritage and style of a prosperous age, its treasury is relatively full, its subjects are still full of confidence, and its military strength is not bad.

Gu Qing had the courage to raise conditions with Li Longji, but he also wanted to retreat. Firstly, he knew that Datang was not short of money, and secondly, he wanted Li Longji to dispel his doubts more thoroughly, so that Li Longji would feel that he was unwilling and unintentional about power.

, intentionally bargaining with conditions.

Food and grass is a problem. Anxi's army has tens of thousands of people, and there are tens of thousands of war horses. People eat what the horses chew. The existing food and grass in Kucha City is definitely not enough, and it is impossible for Chang'an City to provide more food when it is in crisis.

You can search for more war horses and weapons. Gu Qing knew very well that this was the last time he asked for things from the court. In a short time, An Lushan troops came to the city, and Li Longji fled to Shu in panic. Everything in the court was in chaos. What the army needed

Any substance can only find its own way.

"Your Majesty, I would like to bring more war horses and weapons, so that every soldier of the Anxi Army can have a war horse. The Anxi Army is ordered to serve the king, and most of the places where it fights against the Anxi thieves are the Guanzhong Plain, which is suitable for cavalry operations. I want more war horses.

, a little more certain.”

Li Longji thought for a while and said: "The twelve guards of Chang'an need about 40,000 war horses. The tribes in the north and the three towns in Anlu Mountain pay me about 10,000 war horses every year. Chang'an City currently has about 80,000 war horses.

I will give you 20,000 war horses, and the remaining 20,000 war horses will be given to the two major armies of Hexi and Longyou."

Gu Qing said seriously: "I have a close relationship with Ge Shuhan, the military governor of Hexi Province. We are like brothers in life and death. I am willing to help hand over the war horse that your Majesty gave to Ge Shuhan to him."

Li Longji glanced at him and said calmly: "Last year, you started a provocation without permission and almost merged with Ge Shuhan's Hexi Arms. Today, you have become friends with each other. Gu Qing, don't think that I don't know what you are planning. In this critical situation of life and death,

At this time, if you ruin my major task of suppressing the rebellion, I will kill you."

Gu Qing had no choice but to lower his head in agreement.

It's a pity that the deception failed...

Li Longji stared at his face and said slowly: "Tomorrow you will return to Anxi. First of all, you must rectify the morale of the army. The roar of the camp has dealt a great blow to the Anxi army. You must immediately restore the morale of the Anxi army and become a reliable army."

Conquer a warworthy army."

Gu Qing hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, the roar of the Anxi army camp is because Pei Zhounan and his thousand cavalry suppressed the Anxi army too much, causing dissatisfaction among the soldiers. I would like to ask your majesty to withdraw Pei Zhounan and the thousand cavalry.

, otherwise the Anxi Army will inevitably clash with them. At this time when the rebellion is being suppressed, if something happens to the Anxi Army again, I will have betrayed His Majesty's great trust, and I will be responsible for my death."

Li Longji was silent.

In peacetime, the Anxi Army really needed someone to supervise the army, but now the Tang Dynasty is no longer peaceful. If they still have such distrust of the troops loyal to them, the situation will be even worse.

At this critical moment, it is better to temporarily withdraw Pei Zhounan and the thousand-man cavalry, and wait until the war is calmed down or the situation is reversed before sending the supervisory troops into the Anxi Army. In short, there must be no shortage of supervisory troops.

So Li Longji nodded and said: "Okay, I promise you, Pei Zhounan and the thousand-man cavalry will withdraw to Chang'an, but... Bian Lingcheng still needs to be in the Anxi army, the Wang division must not have an unsupervised army, and Gu Qing, you are a troublemaker.

, without the supervisors by your side, you will become even more lawless."

Gu Qing smiled bitterly and thanked him, but he was still relieved.

Bian Lingcheng doesn't matter. As long as he doesn't go against him, everyone will be safe. If he still dares to point fingers, he can die in many ways during the war.

"I've given everything I can give you. Gu Qing, what else do you want?" Li Longji asked in a deep voice.

Gu Qing blinked his eyes and said: "I...well, when I returned to Chang'an this time, I originally planned to spend my whole life as an idle and powerful man in Chang'an. I even wanted to buy a bigger house and more fields on the outskirts of Chang'an.

In the future, when I retire and become an official, I will be a rich man who has no worries about food and clothing. I never thought that the traitor An Lushan would dare to betray His Majesty, which really surprises me..."

The twisted words made Li Longji frown impatiently.

He heard the meaning of Gu Qing's words, so he interrupted: "Jingyang County on the outskirts of Chang'an, I will give you a thousand acres of fertile land, and Qinrenfang in Chang'an City, I will give you a mansion..."

Leaning down, Li Longji said with a half-smile: "It is reasonable for a young man to be lustful and admire Shao Ai. I will give you ten kabuki performers from Taichang Temple, including music troupe instructors, etc., and they will be sent to your house immediately.

superior."

Gu Qing was overjoyed and hurriedly fell to the ground and said loudly: "I am willing to go through fire and water for your majesty, to put down the rebellion and cleanse the inner world for your majesty."

Li Longji said slowly: "Gu Qing, since you entered Chang'an as an official, I have always valued you very much and have never treated you badly. The noble concubine also treats you as a brother and a son. You should know how to treat you in your heart. This time

If you want to clear up the rebellion for me, it is best to kill the traitors in Anlu Mountain immediately. If you have made great achievements, I will not begrudge you a prince or a prince, even if I grant you the title of a prince with a different surname, do you understand?"

Gu Qing straightened his clothes and said solemnly: "I will do my best to kill the rebels and die for Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, after I go on an expedition, please take care of your dragon body and don't work too hard. In times of peace and prosperity, thieves are just a problem of scabies. After the rebellion is put down, the world will still be bright and prosperous."

Li Longji showed a warm smile: "Thank you for your good words, I hope the world will still be bright."

"My lord, please retire."

"Go, Gu Qing, I wish you a triumphant return."

…………

When he walked out of Xingqing Palace, he met Gao Lishi. Gu Qing hurriedly saluted, but Gao Lishi didn't dare to show off, so he immediately returned the salute.

"General Gao, it's been a long time." Gu Qing said with a smile.

Gao Lishi's smile was mixed with a little sadness, but he still managed to smile and said: "Master Gu is becoming more and more charming and enviable. It's great to be young."

"The wind and sand have been blowing outside the Great Wall for three years, but I feel a lot older. General Gao is too polite."

Gao Lishi pointed behind him. Behind him stood a group of kabuki dancers with excellent figures. More than ten women stood side by side, lowering their heads slightly awkwardly, raising their eyes uneasily, and after a quick glance, they looked up again.

Like a frightened rabbit, it quickly lowers its head.

"According to His Majesty's decree, these kabuki operas are given to Lord Gu. They are all from Taichang Temple. Regardless of their beauty, figure, singing voice and dancing skills, they are all the best in the world. Your Majesty is so kind as to give them to Lord Gu. You will be honored by your Majesty."

Treat them well."

Gu Qing hurriedly faced the direction of Xingqing Palace and bowed in the distance, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness."

Gao Lishi smiled with satisfaction, then with a solemn expression, he bowed to Gu Qing solemnly and said: "Master Gu, a young hero, was only seen by the old slave in his life. Five years ago, he suddenly appeared out of nowhere, surprising and admiring the world.

, Now when the country is in danger, I ask Lord Gu, for the sake of how well your Majesty and the concubine have treated you over the years, to clean up the rebellion for your majesty, Lord Marquis, please do everything."

Gu Qing hurriedly returned the greeting and said: "General Gao has spoken seriously. It is my duty to be loyal to the emperor and defend the country. I will do my best to quell the rebellion for your majesty. General Gao has served your majesty for many years. At this time of crisis, I also ask general Gao to take care of himself.

I have returned to the court in triumph, and I would like to have a drink with General Gao to repay General Gao for his love and care for me over the years."

Gao Lishi smiled, and after the two of them saluted solemnly, they parted ways.

Returning to the house with a group of kabuki and musicians, Butler Xu was stunned by the battle. Hearing that it was a gift from the emperor, Butler Xu's face suddenly lit up, and he excitedly directed his servants to clean the courtyard and prepare kabuki music.

Worker arranges accommodation.

Gu Qing stood alone in the front hall, his expression lost in thought. After a long time, he suddenly said: "Butler Xu, sent someone to invite Aunt Li, Li Guangbi, and Yan Zhenqing. Tell them that there is a banquet in the house and invite them to come."

Butler Xu responded hurriedly, and just as he was about to turn around, Gu Qing said again: "Let the kabuki dress up immediately, and we will entertain them with singing and dancing at the banquet in half an hour. Tonight, the house will have singing, dancing, and drinking all night long."

Butler Xu was stunned and didn't understand why Gu Qing suddenly behaved so abnormally. In the past, even if there were banquets in the mansion, there was no precedent of staying up all night. Could it be that after Kabuki appeared in the mansion, the Marquis planned to live a luxurious life like other dignitaries?

day?

Then I thought about it, the Marquis is a powerful person, so why not entertain him with singing and dancing?

So Butler Xu went down happily to make arrangements.

Gu Qing's face did not have the festive look of a banquet at all. Instead, he had a stern face and a very solemn expression. He pondered for a long time and asked Han Jie and other personal guards to prepare their horses. Gu Qing took his personal guards and went out and went to Guo Ziyi's house in person to invite Guo Ziyi.

The old general went to the mansion for a banquet.

Guo Ziyi has always admired Gu Qing. In addition, Gu Qing was once a Zuowei Zhonglang general and was considered one of his own in the army. After Gu Qing left the palace, the news that the emperor reinstated Gu Qingguan and returned to Anxi to lead the army quickly spread. Guo Ziyi

I happened to want to chat with Gu Qing, so I happily took a car with Gu Qing and came to Gu Qing's house.

Half an hour later, Li Twelve Niang, Li Guangbi, Yan Zhenqing and others all arrived.

Li Guangbi made a loud noise when he entered the door. Looking at the colorfully dressed kabuki performers in the corridor outside the front hall, Li Guangbi couldn't help but be startled. Then he rubbed his hands excitedly and laughed: "What a little bastard, I finally got the idea. Every time I come here

Your family has always felt very lonely, but I didn’t expect you to have the pleasure of entertaining people today. You have spent a lot of time in Anxi in the past few years, haha.”

Entering the front hall, he saw Guo Ziyi, Li Twelve Niang, Yan Zhenqing and others sitting inside with smiles. Li Guangbi hurriedly greeted Guo Ziyi.

Guo Ziyi didn't have a good face towards him, and snorted: "Before you call others a bastard, you should reflect on yourself more. If Gu Qing is a little bastard, you are a big bastard. You have caused no less trouble in Zuowei than Gu Qing over the years."

Li Guangbi smiled bitterly and said: "Yes, old general, please give me some face in front of the juniors."

Guo Ziyi ignored him, looked at Gu Qing and smiled kindly: "I took charge of a party in my early twenties, with a cloud of fierce generals and tens of thousands of elite soldiers. The young hero is well-deserved..."

Glancing at Li Guangbi indifferently, Guo Ziyi said with disdain: "Unlike some people, who have been living in Chang'an for half a lifetime and are still just a lieutenant general. His former younger nephew has already risen to prominence. He actually still has the nerve to pretend to be an elder. As long as he is slightly ashamed,

My heart will be crushed to death."

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