There is indeed Gu Qing's spy in Tai Chi Palace, and there are people who help him with some shady things in the court. The person responsible for buying Gu Qing's spy is Duan Wuji.

Shuofang's army was in charge of the garrison of Taiji Palace, but the eunuchs in the palace were all snobs who only valued money. Duan Wuji spent money, and the eunuchs would provide him with information at any time, so Li Heng intended to borrow He Bing's

Just after discussing the matter with Li Mi and Guo Ziyi, the news had already spread out of the palace.

Of course Li Heng was aware of it, but emperors from ancient times to the present have been unable to solve the problem of palace people's loyalty, and Li Heng had no choice.

Gu Qing was very calm. It was just a basic operation. Why would it be strange to bribe a few eunuchs to pass on the news? If you have the ability, you can also bribe maids in my house.

"Your Majesty, there is no airtight wall in the world, especially in this deep palace. News will always get out, and I only heard it accidentally." Gu Qing said calmly.

Li Heng narrowed his eyes and said: "Gu Qing means that you don't want me to borrow troops from Huihe?"

Gu Qing nodded: "Yes, I believe that borrowing troops from Huihe will do more harm than good. The rebels have already declined. After next spring, I can order the Anxi army to cross north to attack the enemy. Your Majesty does not need to borrow troops from foreign countries."

Li Hengpi smiled and said: "Last time at the court meeting, we discussed sending troops to the north. Gu Qing was pushing back and forth and was unwilling to send troops. Why did he change his tune today?"

Gu Qing emphasized his tone: "Last time, the ministers were recorded in the register. I said at that time that the soldiers suffered serious losses and the whole army needed to rest. We will not send troops until the spring of next year. I have never said that I am not willing to send troops. Please, Your Majesty

Mingjian.”

"Wouldn't it be better to lend Huihe's power to quell the rebellion for me?"

"Foreign soldiers and horses entered our Central Plains and committed all kinds of evil things, burning, killing, looting, and the harm was no less than that of the rebels. This was to lure the wolf into the house. What the Uighur soldiers did to the people of the Tang Dynasty, the people will all blame it on Your Majesty. At that time, the people will be blamed

The Imperial Majesty of the Heavenly Family is also greatly damaged, Your Majesty, please think twice."

Li Heng remained silent, but his expression was disapproving.

Gu Qing secretly sighed. In fact, the emperor and his ministers knew in their hearts that the so-called "borrowing troops to quell the rebellion" was just a lie. The real purpose of Li Heng's borrowing troops was to contain the Anxi Army. After the Huihe soldiers went south, they might start a war with the Anxi Army. Only

After destroying the Anxi army, Li Heng could sleep peacefully on the dragon couch.

It was Li Heng's strategic purpose to destroy the Anxi Army. For this purpose, what was the point of sacrificing the lives and interests of some people? Once the throne was stable, the sacrifices of the people would be valuable.

This is the only window paper left between Gu Qing and Li Heng, and no one wants to break it.

Once exposed, the seemingly harmonious relationship between the monarch and his ministers will be completely ended, and the two sides will be like fire and water from now on.

Li Heng did not dare to go to this step, he was worried that he would be overthrown by Gu Qingheng.

Gu Qing doesn't want to come to this point. The rebellion is not over yet, and the world is not at peace yet. He doesn't want to cause war in the world anymore. The current situation that can be maintained is the best balance. If the balance is broken, everything will become uncontrollable.

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Both sides knew this well, but they could only use "counterinsurgency" as a superficial reason, and they fought extremely seriously.

"I will carefully consider Gu Qing's intention..." Li Heng squeezed out a smile and said: "I have just ascended the throne, the rebellion has not been put down, and the world is in ruins, and Gu Qing's assistance is still needed. I will try my best to be a leader.

A wise king whose advice flows like a stream."

Gu Qing's heart gradually sank.

He said he would "follow his advice like a stream", but in fact he was dealing with it perfunctorily. Li Heng still did not change his mind, and it was a foregone conclusion that the Uighur troops would march south.

"Your Majesty, I would like to say once again that Uighur troops cannot be borrowed. If foreigners enter the Central Plains, it will be a huge disaster for the people. Guanzhong has just been recovered and the people have not had time to take a breath. If Your Majesty brings them new harm and

Robbery, the people are so innocent, they are all His Majesty's subjects..."

Li Heng was already a little impatient. He was especially disgusted with Gu Qing's reprimands. It was absolutely unacceptable for Li Heng, a majestic emperor, to be humiliated by powerful ministers. After waiting for dozens of hard days,

Having become emperor just a year ago, do you still have to listen to the reprimands of your ministers like a grandson?

"Gu Qing, I told you that I will carefully review your advice. You are too meddlesome." Li Heng's tone was a little cold.

Gu Qing also turned cold, stared at Li Heng and said: "For the sake of the country and the hundreds of millions of people, I would like to ask for a decree from your majesty today. Please promise to take back your life and give up the idea of ​​borrowing troops from Huihe."

Li Heng said with a gloomy face: "Do you want to use your power to force the palace?"

"I don't dare. I am just asking for orders for the people. Please give the people a peaceful life." Gu Qing said tit for tat.

"What if I insist on borrowing troops from Huihe? Gu Qing, if what I do is not to your liking, are you going to rush into the palace to remonstrate with troops?" Li Heng said with a frosty face: "Do you want to be the emperor?"

"I have no such intention. I am a minister of the Tang Dynasty, and I have no intention of giving military advice." Gu Qing lowered his head and gritted his teeth.

Li Heng raised his head and for the first time showed the domineering attitude of an emperor in front of Gu Qing. He stared at him condescendingly and said coldly: "Gu Qing, although you have a hundred thousand string control people under your command, the Tang Dynasty is the Tang Dynasty of the Li family after all.

The governors of various prefectures, counties and vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty are still loyal to the emperor. Even if you control Chang'an City, you may not be able to replace me."

Gu Qing still lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have no intention of doing so. What I am admonishing is to ask Your Majesty to implement benevolent government and spread benevolence throughout the world. The people have been in war for a long time. They should not be tortured anymore and borrow troops from foreign tigers and wolves to kill and plunder themselves."

The people of your country have never heard of it from ancient times to the present, and your majesty’s actions are extremely foolish, and I have no choice but to offend Yan’s advice.”

Li Heng was furious: "Gu Qing, do you dare to say that I am stupid?"

Gu Qing raised his eyes and looked directly into his eyes, saying: "Yes, that's what I just said. If your Majesty didn't hear clearly, I can say it again. Your Majesty's behavior is extremely foolish, and I must stop it."

Li Heng was so angry that he trembled all over and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay! You are really a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty. Today I know what a loyal minister looks like. Gu Qing, if I insist on borrowing troops, what will happen to you?"

Gu Qing suddenly stood up, and a murderous intent suddenly rose into the sky in the hall. Li Heng was shocked and turned pale. He couldn't help but take a step back and said in a voiceless voice: "What are you going to do?"

Gu Qing's expression was cold, and his words were as cold as frost: "I dare not disobey the emperor. If your majesty insists on borrowing troops, please forgive me for being rude. If the Huihe soldiers dare to go south, I will regard them as intruders and should lead the troops to resist them."

"You, you dare!" Li Heng said angrily.

Gu Qing suddenly smiled: "Your Majesty will wait and see whether I dare to do it or not."

After adjusting his clothes, Gu Qing bowed to Li Heng and said, "I'm leaving."

After saying that, Gu Qing turned around and left, leaving Li Heng with a decisive look on his back.

Li Heng stared at his back, his expression full of resentment, his teeth chattering, and for a long time, he suddenly roared: "Here comes someone!"

Li Fuguo, dressed in purple robe, hurriedly entered the palace.

Li Heng looked at him and said harshly: "Immediately send people into Huihe and tell Khan Gele of Huihe to send troops south quickly. I...agree to the conditions he wants!"

Li Fuguo's heart skipped a beat. Seeing Li Heng's face full of anger, he couldn't help but cautiously said: "Your Majesty, Gel Khan's condition is to enter the capital and plunder for three days..."

There was a crisp sound, and a delicate wine cup hit Li Fuguo's forehead. Blood flowed immediately, but Li Fuguo did not dare to wipe it away and hurriedly knelt down to apologize.

"Have you even come to teach me a lesson? I am the emperor, and I am the country! What I say is an imperial edict. Do you allow you rebellious officials and traitors to criticize and rebuke you? Sooner or later, one day, sooner or later, I will kill all these rebellious officials!"

Li Heng yelled, trembling all over.

Li Fuguo did not dare to say anything more. After kowtowing a few times, he stood up and wanted to leave.

Li Heng stopped him again: "Come back!"

Li Fuguo stood still.

Li Heng gritted his teeth and said: "Send a secret envoy to the north to see Shi Siming and tell him that if he is willing to surrender, I will grant him the title of King of the Split Earth and grant him the position of a supreme minister, as long as his subordinates can contain the Anxi Army for me."

Li Fuguo still didn't dare to say a word, so he lowered his eyebrows and looked down.

After the explanation, Li Fuguo withdrew, and Li Heng sat in the hall panting, his expression becoming increasingly gloomy.

Are the two decrees made in anger just now a random fate?

Li Heng is the supreme emperor, no matter how angry he is, he will never completely lose his mind.

Knowing that Gu Qing would lead his troops to attack the Uighurs, Li Heng still sent people to urge the Uighurs to go south. From his point of view, it was not a bad thing for the Uighurs to fight with the Anxi army. It might consume part of the Anxi army. Now as long as Anxi can be weakened

Army, Li Heng is willing to do anything.

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Gu Qing walked out of Tai Chi Palace with a heavy heart.

It was not his wish to turn against Li Heng today. According to his plan, he did not intend to turn against Li Heng before the rebellion was over. This would not be good for himself or the world.

However, people's calculations are not as good as God's calculations after all. Some things suddenly appeared and broke Gu Qing's bottom line, but Gu Qing was not prepared to compromise.

No matter whether a man is noble or humble, there should be at least a red line deep in his heart that cannot be touched.

The red line of the capable is the world, and the red line of the mediocre is the family. These should be defended to the death. Only when you have this red line in your heart can you be an upright person. If you even retreat from this red line again and again, choose again and again.

Compromise, no matter how successful such a man is, he will be a complete loser in his life.

The red line in Gu Qing's heart now is the world, and the world is the world for countless people. If Li Heng touches this red line today, then he will fall out.

After walking out of Tai Chi Palace, Duan Wuji and Han Jie were waiting for him outside Chengtian Gate. When they saw Gu Qing coming out, they hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"My lord, how was your talk with the Emperor?" Duan Wuji asked expectantly.

Gu Qing pointed to his face and said coldly: "Look at my face, what do you think?"

Duan Wuji's expression froze: "Did the Lord and the Emperor quarrel?"

Gu Qing did not answer. He pondered for a moment and said: "Han Jie, sent someone to pass on the order and ordered Chang Zhong to order 30,000 troops to prepare to leave the city. Sun Jiushi will lead the Marksman Battalion to accompany him..."

Duan Wuji asked: "My lord, you want to go north and refuse to return to He?"

"That's right, I want to intercept this foreign barbarian hozen and drive it out of Guanzhong." Gu Qing said coldly.

Duan Wuji looked at the majestic Tai Chi Palace in front of him and sighed.

"My lord, if we lead the troops and refuse to return to He, I am afraid that you and the emperor will completely turn against each other. In the future, my original layout in the court will be completely disrupted..."

Gu Qing interrupted him and said: "If I don't lead the army and refuse to return to He, I will not be able to see the people and elders in the future. This incident will become a stain on my life that cannot be washed away. Wuji, if it were you, it would be me.

What would you do?"

Duan Wuji smiled bitterly and said: "Students will also choose to send troops to refuse."
To be continued...