Li Fuguo smacked his lips. He always felt that there was something in Gu Qing's saying "the fish bites the hook", but he couldn't explain what it meant.

The fish hung on the fishing line and kept flapping. Li Fuguo pretended to be surprised and praised a few words, and diligently helped Gu Qing get the fish off the hook and put it into the fish basket.

"Master, I have gained a lot today, I admire you."

Gu Qing seemed to be in a good mood. Hearing this, he said politely: "Are you hungry? I'll feed you some... Oh, I'll make fish for you."

Li Fuguo was surprised and said: "My father-in-law can actually cook? This servant is really lucky."

Gu Qing suddenly laughed.

He suddenly remembered a naughty joke from his previous life. A girl asked, what should I do if I want to fall in love but not have a relationship? In reply, a master said, then you will be in luck...

The more Gu Qing thought about it, the more funny he found it, and his laughter could not be suppressed. Li Fuguo looked at him with confusion. He didn't know what he said that made the prince laugh, and he couldn't stop as if he had stepped on a high-voltage wire.

After laughing for an unknown amount of time, Gu Qing finally stopped, wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes, and said with a smile: "Li Sima, don't blame me, I just suddenly remembered a happy thing, um, it has something to do with good luck."

Li Fuguo also laughed a few times along with him.

"The Anxi Army has defeated the rebels several times. Seeing that the rebels are declining, the Anxi Army is about to march north to Guanzhong. My father-in-law does not have many free days like this." Li Fuguo sighed.

"After the rebellion is suppressed and the chaos is completely ended, I will have a lot of free time in the future."

Li Fuguo's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "After the rebellion is suppressed, the prince will definitely be entrusted with important responsibilities by the emperor. With his outstanding military exploits, it is not impossible for him to be crowned the king of the county and become the right minister."

Gu Qing raised his eyebrows and said: "Will the Emperor trust me so much?"

Li Fuguoruo said with profound meaning: "It depends on what kind of emperor he is. Once the emperor has his ministers, perhaps other emperors will cherish their talents and be more sage."

Gu Qing smiled.

At this point, Li Fuguo's intention was clearly revealed, and Gu Qing naturally heard it.

"Li Sima, we have already said this, why don't we speak frankly? There is no point in hiding it any more."

Li Fuguo suddenly sat up straight, stared into Gu Qing's eyes seriously, and asked slowly: "Mr. Gu, if the rebellion is quelled and the world is at peace, have you ever thought about what changes will happen to the Tang Dynasty in the future?"

Gu Qing said calmly: "It's just to restore the prosperity of the past. If there are changes, it can only be done in the palace, not among the people. The people of the world can no longer afford turmoil."

Li Fuguo smiled and said: "My lord, what you said is very clear. If there is a change in the palace, I wonder which side my lord would like to stand on?"

Gu Qing glanced at him and said, "Are you asking me this question yourself, or is it His Highness the Crown Prince who is asking me this question?"

Li Fuguo stood up, bowed to Gu Qing and said, "I am asking this question on behalf of the Crown Prince. Please don't blame me for being abrupt."

Gu Qing suddenly smiled and said: "His Royal Highness, you can't wait any longer and want to proclaim yourself emperor in Lingzhou?"

Li Fuguo was surprised. He didn't expect Gu Qing to react so quickly and accurately, and to get the matter straight out of his mouth.

"Your Majesty has a keen eye, and I admire you greatly." Li Fuguo saluted sincerely.

Gu Qing added: "The real purpose of Li Sima coming to the Anxi Army is probably not to be ordered to go north or to take over the military power of the Anxi Army. What you really want, or what His Highness the Crown Prince really wants, is what I, Gu Qing, say,

Is it right?"

At this moment, Li Fuguo admired Gu Qing sincerely. He was a high-ranking official at a young age, and he had done so many great things. He was really not a simple character, and there was no false person under his great reputation.

"My lord has seen you for thousands of miles, and this servant has nothing to say except admiration." Li Fuguo said sincerely.

Gu Qing said slowly: "Actually, when the Anxi Army captured Luoyang, Li Bi, the adviser of His Highness the Crown Prince, came to see me in the camp. I have told Li Mi that I would like to ask the Crown Prince to stay in Guanzhong to fight against the enemy. When the time is right, I can represent His Majesty the King."

The world."

Li Fuguo lowered his head and said, "Yes, Li Mi conveyed the Duke's words intact to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Gu Qing said leisurely: "Now, does His Highness the Crown Prince think the time is ripe?"

Li Fuguo hesitated for a moment, as if he was trying to stop his words, and then said softly after a while: "The time has come. The premise is that Mr. Gu is willing to support the crown prince's accession to the throne. If Mr. Gu says a word, there will be no obstacles for His Royal Highness to ascend the throne in Lingzhou.

All the people in the world follow him."

Gu Qing said calmly: "If I still serve the old master and do not want to serve the new master, what will your highness do?"

Li Fuguo was startled, and his expression suddenly changed: "This... Your Highness didn't say that, this slave is just a messenger. I don't dare to speculate on the thoughts of important people."

After a pause, Li Fuguo smiled bitterly and said: "My lord's Anxi Army is the most brave and powerful force in the world to counter the rebellion. If Lord Gu is unwilling to serve His Highness as the leader, His Highness's idea may be in vain."

Gu Qing suddenly felt a sense of pride and pride in his heart.

If the prince wants to be the emperor today, he must first ask him what he wants. If he doesn't agree, the prince will always be a prince and he will not dare to take a step beyond his reach.

There is no other reason, because Gu Qing has an invincible army in his hands. These soldiers can be loyal and obedient kings, or they can be rebels who destroy the world. Anyone who wants to be an emperor must be careful.

Look at the faces of these soldiers and horses, otherwise the name will not be justified and the emperor's position will not be stable.

It has been six or seven years since he came to this world, and he has come step by step to this day. Gu Qing has finally become a powerful official that no one dares to look down upon, as a man should be.

Standing with his hands behind his hands, looking at the calm lake surface and the green mountains and white clouds in the distance, Gu Qing tried his best to suppress his turbulent emotions, and his expression remained as calm as water.

If you get too carried away when you are proud in life, you will fall even more miserably later. This is the life experience Gu Qing summed up in his previous life.

So Gu Qing quickly calmed down, pondered for a while, and said, "If Li Sima has anything else to say, you might as well continue."

Li Fuguo lowered his head and looked respectful when facing Gu Qing.

It was only today that he officially came into contact with Gu Qing. After a few words of conversation, he was deeply in awe of Gu Qing's wisdom and calmness and did not dare to play tricks in front of Gu Qing.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also said that if Mr. Gu is willing to accept him as the master, His Highness can make Mr. Gu a county king with a different surname, and he will be the right minister for generations to come. He will also be worshiped as the right prime minister and be in charge of the center of the three provinces."

Gu Qing laughed again.

Li Fuguo did not dare to play tricks in front of him, but the prince did play tricks on him.

The official worships the right prime minister, and he has a very powerful position. Although his power is not small, the right prime minister is a civilian official. The implication is that the military power of the Anxi Army must be taken away.

However, how long can a highly respected civil servant be prosperous? Once he loses his military power, the fate that awaits Gu Qing may not be promotion, but a glass of poisonous wine.

"How does Your Highness want to arrange for his father?" Gu Qing suddenly changed the question and asked.

Li Fuguo said without hesitation: "Of course I respect him as the Supreme Emperor, who lives the same life as heaven and shares the same concerns with the country."

Gu Qing suddenly wanted to laugh again.

From ancient times to the present, emperors for thousands of years seem to have been virtuous. They talk about being bright and great, but in fact they are capable of doing all kinds of morally corrupt things.

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If Li Longji becomes the Supreme Emperor, his life will be very miserable. He himself will know in the future.

All this does not have much impact on Gu Qing. No matter who becomes the emperor, he will be very afraid of him, a warlord with a lot of troops, and he can't wait to get rid of him quickly. Therefore, Li Heng becomes the emperor and Li Longji becomes the emperor.

, there is no difference to Gu Qing, they will all become enemies in the future.

Li Fuguo saw that Gu Qing was silent, so he continued to add: "Your Highness also said that after the rebellion is suppressed, a land in the country can be used as a settlement for Duke Gu, and all the people in the fiefdom, regardless of the financial and tax payers, will be the private property of Duke Gu.

The imperial court will not ask."

Gu Qing suddenly said: "Where is the Anxi Army? The Anxi Army is also my private property?"

Li Fuguo was shocked when he heard this, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

This question of Gu Qing's was very serious and taboo. It was originally a tacit agreement between the two parties but should not be said openly, but it was suddenly brought to the forefront by Gu Qing. Li Fuguo felt that he was in a state of chaos.

Of course Anxi Army can't give it to you. Are you crazy?

I'll give you a land in a country, let you be the king of the county, be the prime minister, and your descendants will be extremely wealthy. What else do you want? Do you want to go to heaven?

"My lord, uh, I'm just a messenger. Don't embarrass me. His Highness the Crown Prince didn't mention the matter of the Anxi Army. I don't dare to talk nonsense even if I die. The next time I see His Highness the Prince, I might as well come face to face with you."

Ask your Highness, how are you?" Li Fuguo wiped the cold sweat from his head and said with a bitter smile.

Seeing that Li Fuguo was so frightened that his face turned pale, Gu Qing laughed and said: "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. To be serious, Li Sima went back and told His Highness the Crown Prince that I don't want the county king, it's too troublesome. As for the fiefdom, the food

The rebellion has not ended yet, so it is too early to say this."

Li Fuguo nodded repeatedly: "Yes, after I return to Lingzhou, I will definitely convey the Lord's words to His Highness intact."

Gu Qing said slowly: "I can give him what the prince wants. The 80,000 officers and soldiers of the Anxi Army are willing to accept the prince as the new king. On the day he ascends the throne, I am willing to lead the entire army to bow to the north and wish the great success of the Tang Dynasty.

For thousands of generations, the new king will live for thousands of years. No matter who is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, my minister Gu Qing will always be a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Fuguo was overjoyed and hurriedly saluted and said: "Mr. Gu understands the great righteousness, so I will thank you on behalf of the Crown Prince."

Gu Qing shook his head and said: "Li Sima, please don't thank me in a hurry, I have one more condition..."

Li Fuguo said respectfully: "My lord, just say it, if I can make the decision, I will immediately agree."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment and said: "I don't want to be granted the title of a county king or a land, but before the rebellion is over, I want the taxes from the cities in the southern states. In other words, after His Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, please give me an imperial edict to allow it.

I will allocate and use the taxes of any city in the south at any time and at any time to support the Anxi Army's military expenses. When the rebellion is suppressed, I will return the taxation rights of the cities in the south to the court and the emperor with both hands. How about that?"

Li Fuguo was shocked again. This prince has such a big appetite. Although the war between the north and the south is blocked, and the taxes of the southern states cannot be handed over to the court, it still doesn't make sense to give them all to your Anxi Army, right? Aren't you afraid of being choked to death?

After thinking about it, Li Fuguo hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I'm sorry that I can't make the decision on this matter. I will send someone back to Lingzhou immediately to ask His Highness the Crown Prince what he wants. If His Highness the Crown Prince agrees, I will tell the Lord."

Gu Qing hummed, patted Li Fuguo on the shoulder, and said: "The Anxi Army cannot make ends meet and its expenses are huge. Please make a decision quickly, Your Highness. Otherwise, I can only choose the best men in the army to go out to pick up the guests. At that time, I will beat the prince."
Chapter completed!