It is the duty and duty of a minister to give advice and admonish him to stop his foolish behavior.

Gu Qingshang's memorial was actually quite restrained in terms of words, but the strong tone in the memorial still made Li Heng feel uncomfortable.

The Tang Dynasty's request to borrow troops from the Uighurs was a major strategic matter. Li Heng and his former advisers in the East Palace discussed it for many days before deciding on it.

Although Li Heng was the new emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he knew very well that his strength was not strong enough. He only had more than 30,000 Shuo Fang troops under his control, and the only one left was An Chongzhang, who was fighting guerrillas without knowing where.

The Anxi army in Gu Qing's hands was strong, but they clearly showed signs of self-respect. From the memorial sent by Du Hongjian, Li Heng knew that the Anxi army was completely controlled by Gu Qing. Today, the officers and soldiers of the Anxi army only know Mr. Gu.

, but unknown to the Emperor of Tang Dynasty, Li Heng could not mobilize this army and did not dare to offend him.

Li Heng also discussed the conditions for borrowing troops from Huihe many times with the courtiers. Some people were indeed opposed and some were in favor. Those who opposed had the same reason as Gu Qing. This was not the way of a wise king, while those who agreed were more utilitarian. They believed

The task of counterinsurgency is extremely important. As long as the rebellion can be put down quickly, any price can be paid.

Later, Li Heng also asked Guo Ziyi, Gao Xianzhi and other military generals face to face. Guo Ziyi did not express his objection clearly. He is a member of the army and sees the problem very realistically. If everything is explained from a military standpoint, the world is like a chess game, and it is nothing more than changing with pieces.

Son, what matters is victory or defeat.

The powerful are people who do great things, but people who do great things often lack a bit of humanity. They have become accustomed to the thinking of a chess game. The chess pieces placed on the chessboard are meant for offense, defense or sacrifice. As long as the sacrifice is valuable,

This chess piece is useless.

Including the women, children, people and property of Chang'an, they are also pawns.

When a government decree is discussed in the court, some people oppose it and some agree with it. This is normal.

However, Li Heng was very dissatisfied with Gu Qing's opposition memorial.

Because the person who raised the objection was Gu Qing, it's that simple.

Gu Qing and the Anxi Army under his command were people that Li Heng could not control, and Gu Qing's support for the army was becoming more and more obvious. When Li Heng thought that he had ascended the throne, he actually sent people to ask for his opinion, and even had to pay southern taxes.

In exchange for Gu Qing's verbal support, Li Heng felt humiliated. He had clearly obtained the rightful position, but he had to lower his status to ask a courtier's opinion. When did the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty become so miserable?

A lot of dissatisfaction and deep fear were accumulated together, coupled with Gu Qing's tough-toned opposition memorial, so Gu Qing's remonstrance memorial to the emperor and the court was infinitely amplified, and Li Heng also regarded his memorial in his heart.

Defined as malicious.

How could Li Heng tolerate a minister who held military power and was full of malice?

But the current situation cannot be tolerated. Even Li Heng did not dare to say a harsh word. He was afraid that he would overwhelm Gu Qing and force him to rebel. If the Anxi army rebelled like An Lushan, the Tang Dynasty would really

The opportunity is gone, and the country must have changed its owner.

In the spacious and luxurious golden tent, Li Heng closed Gu Qing's memorial, snorted softly in his nostrils, turned to look at Li Mi next to him, and said, "Li Qing, what do you think of Gu Qing's memorial?"

Li Bi lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the Uighur people's conditions should not be agreed to in line with what Gu Qing said, as it would be detrimental to your majesty's holy name."

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Li Heng became more and more dissatisfied when he heard this and hummed: "I only have 30,000 Shuofang troops in my hands. How can we quell the rebellion with these few troops? Borrowing troops from the Uighurs is also a helpless move. As for the conditions of the Uighurs... we can talk about it.

Doesn’t Gu Qing think it’s disrespectful to a courtier to strongly object without even talking about it?”

Li Mi looked at Li Heng's face, hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, the strategy of Anxi Army and Shuofang Army to attack from the north and south has been completed. If it takes more time, Guanzhong will be recovered. In fact, Huihe can't help but

Soldiers are not important, it is enough to have General Guo and Gu Qing to lead the troops to put down the rebellion."

Li Heng said coldly: "It's just General Guo. Can I trust Gu Qing's Anxi Army? After the rebellion is suppressed in the future, who knows that Gu Qing will not become the second Anlu Mountain. If he is really loyal to the Tang Dynasty, he will be loyal to the Tang Dynasty."

My ministers, when I sent Du Hongjian and Li Fuguo to the Anxi army camp, they should have sensibly handed over the military power, but he had no intention of handing over the military power. Oh, Xianyu Zhongtong and Ge Shuhan were also willing to submit.

In total, the Anxi Army already has 100,000 string-controllers. With so many soldiers and horses, what does he want to do?"

Li Mi actually had suspicions in his heart, but he had no choice. The soldiers and horses in Gu Qing's hands were too powerful. Anyone who saw them would not feel at ease. With such a powerful army and horses that refused to obey the announcement, who could sleep next to the bed?

Li Bi thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to put down the rebellion. After the rebellion was put down, Your Majesty returned the government to Chang'an. I thought that Your Majesty could reward the ministers, especially Gu Qing, and entrust him with important tasks to achieve his goals."

The top of human ministers is just..."

"Just what?"

"At the top of a minister, the civil service is naturally the most respected one. Gu Qing can be appointed as the Right Chancellor and be in charge of the affairs of the government. He can be given a higher title or a county prince, but military posts such as Jiedushi can be removed. At the same time,

, the generals in the Anxi Army should also be rewarded, and they should be assigned to different prefectures and counties to serve as generals. The officers and soldiers of the Anxi Army were scattered and scattered, some guarding the border, some guarding the palace, and some serving as local prefecture and county garrisons. In this way, Your Majesty's

Worry can be relieved."

Li Heng thought for a moment, couldn't help but feel happy, and said with a smile: "Li Qing is indeed my humerus minister and has helped me a lot. If Gu Qing is a hero in troubled times, I will cut off the hero's wings and trap him in a small area."

On earth, fierce beasts are imprisoned in cages, how can they move their claws and open their eyes?"

Li Mi also smiled, but couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He had a good impression of Gu Qing. The two had met at the Chongyang Palace Banquet and both had a good impression of each other. If they had not had official positions and positions, they must have been lifelong confidants.

However, Li Mi was Li Heng's minister after all, and he was destined to stand on Li Heng's side and decide between friends and foes.

…………

At sunset.

More than two thousand soldiers and horses stumbled along the road outside Luoyang City. More than ten miles away behind them, the banners of the Anxi Army could be vaguely seen flying, and the shouts of killing could be heard.

Wang Gui was riding on a horse, with bruises and black spots on his face covered with dust stains. His helmet had been thrown away, his hair was disheveled, and his armor was not neat. His shoulder armor and breastplate were missing. He was swaying on the horse.

He looked at the pursuers behind him with a look of fear.

A sergeant next to him was carrying a rebel banner with the words "Dayan Hedong Jiedu Envoy An" embroidered on it.

The name on the banner is not An Lushan, but a general under An Lushan, named An Shouzhong. His original surname was Wang. Later, he was adopted by An Lushan as his adopted son, so he changed his surname to An. He was both wise and brave.

, which is highly used by Anlushan.

After An Lushan's death, An Shouzhong was ordered to guard Tongguan. He is now the guard of Tongguan.

It is appropriate for Wang Gui to use the banner of An Shouzhong.

Outside Luoyang City, Wang Gui and his party of more than 2,000 men marched toward Luoyang in panic, looking like defeated troops. Behind them, there were soldiers and horses shouting to kill and pursue them under the banner of the Anxi Army. There were already rebels stationed outside Luoyang City on the road.

The scout saw it and quickly spread the news to Luoyang.

Wang Gui and his more than 2,000 soldiers were all dressed as rebels, and they were very involved in the performance. Not only were their costumes and flags correct, but they also disguised themselves as a defeated army.

What would a defeated army look like?

Throwing away helmets and armour, fleeing for one's life in panic, the army will not be formed, and the soldiers will not belong to them.

Wang Gui paid great attention to details when performing this scene. He arranged it for a long time before leaving. He also personally coached the soldiers on their acting skills. In particular, he was strictly forbidden to smile. An army fleeing in panic should not smile. Their faces were just

There can be full of panic and desire to survive.

Two thousand soldiers and horses stumbled to the west gate of Luoyang City. Looking at the high-hanging suspension bridge, Wang Gui took a few breaths on his horse, looked up at the tower and said loudly: "Paoze in the city, quickly lower the suspension bridge and let me wait."

Enter the city!"

A head popped out from the top of Luoyang City Tower and asked loudly: "Who are you?"

Wang Gui said in panic: "I am the captain of the Zhongziying camp under the command of Hedong Jiedu envoy An Shouzhong. My surname is Wang Minggui. Haven't you heard of me?"

The young general who was asking questions on the tower cast a questioning look at the robes beside him. The robes shook their heads one after another, indicating that they did not recognize this person.

"Shuai Anjie was ordered to guard Tongguan, why are you here?"

Wang Gui said bitterly: "Gu Qing's Anxi army was too powerful. On the second day of the attack, Tongguan... was lost."

All the soldiers on the tower were shocked.

The young general said in shock and anger: "Impossible! An Jieshuai is a famous general in our country, how could he lose Tongguan so easily!"

Wang Gui said bitterly: "We have just escaped from Tongguan. Don't we know whether Tongguan is missing or not? Don't say any more. Quickly lower the suspension bridge and let us in. There are pursuers from the Anxi Army behind us."

The young general still didn't believe it and sneered: "You say so? How to prove your identity? Where are your badges and official credentials?"

Wang Gui couldn't help but said angrily: "Are you talking human words? We fought hard for His Majesty and Dayan in Tongguan. Tongguan fell and we managed to escape with our lives. You still want our badges? Who was there when we were escaping?

Do you still care about those trivial matters?"

The young general shook his head and said: "If you don't have a waist card, I can't let you into the city. This is the rule."

Wang Gui was furious: "Bullshit rules! A living person is standing in front of you. Are you still afraid that I am a spy of the Tang army? What is the situation now? Our Dayan was defeated by the Tang army and lost several cities in Guanzhong. If it weren't for

My family, wife and children are all in Youyan, Hebei. I have already led my brothers to join the Tang Army. Why should I come back like a lost dog? If you don’t open the door, you bastard, I will really lead my brothers to join the Tang Army. We will be beaten by the Tang Army.

What's the point of working your life for Dayan when you flee to Luoyang and suffer the insults of a villain like you?"

After Wang Gui finished speaking, the more than 2,000 soldiers behind him pointed at the city and started to curse. Many simply threw down their weapons and flags, as if they were about to defect to the enemy.

This kind of behavior made the young general on the top of the city hesitate. He was full of complaints and threatened to defect to the enemy. It really seemed like the style of the rebels. If the two thousand people under the city were really brothers, they might not open the city gate.

Get yourself into trouble.

While hesitating, the sound of rumbling horse hooves was heard from several miles behind. Looking as far as the eye could see, a troop of thousands of soldiers and horses came to cover up the enemy. They were flying the banner of the Anxi Army, and the shouts of killing were like spring thunder.

People's hearts are filled with fear and fear.

When Wang Gui saw this, he was very anxious. He pointed at the city and shouted angrily: "The Anxi army is chasing us. I will ask you again if you can open the door. If you don't open the door, we will immediately put down our weapons and surrender! You are responsible for all the crimes. You are the one who harmed us."
Chapter completed!