Things should be done in order, first establish peace and then seek prosperity.

Gu Qing already had a clear idea, and he even set a timetable for his plans for the next few decades.

The war is cruel, but it is also the easiest to solve. Its cycle will not be too long. After Shi Siming was wiped out, the only thing left was the army of the Qin King of each vassal summoned by Li Heng. This was Li Heng's last card.

The trump card is also the last war in Datang.

After this battle, what Gu Qing has to do is to consolidate the court, stabilize the local area, and inject fresh blood into the states and counties all over the world to rejuvenate them and pave the way for a prosperous age from the root.

As for how long it will take for the prosperous age to arrive, Gu Qing is not blindly optimistic about this.

There are too many things that need to be solved in this life, such as the corruption of officials, the extravagance of the powerful, the power of aristocratic families, the collapse of the land system, etc. Everything is a very difficult matter, and Gu Qing even feels that he may not be able to do it throughout his life.

If we do it thoroughly, some root problems may need to be left to the next generation.

There is no way, Gu Qing is only a mortal, not a god. What he can do is to use the knowledge of his previous life as much as possible to help Datang avoid detours and make stupid mistakes.

What Gu Qing wants to solve now is to use a war to completely determine the situation and exhaust the last trump card in Li Heng's hand.

In the afternoon, batches of war horses stopped in front of the county prince's palace, and the generals of the Anxi Army came to the door with their own guards.

Gu Qing personally stood in front of the palace to greet the generals. When he saw that the generals were led by their own guards, while they walked honestly, Gu Qing couldn't help but smile.

When the generals saw Gu Qing standing in front of the door, they hurriedly came forward to salute. Gu Qing looked around the generals and said with a smile: "You didn't ride your horses to cause chaos in Chang'an City, did you?"

Chang Zhong shook his head and said: "The general and others strictly abide by the rules set by the prince and do not dare to be domineering in the city and ruin the reputation of the Anxi Army. They walked all the way from the moment they entered the city gate."

The other generals agreed one after another.

Gu Qing smiled happily and said: "Okay, only if we have respect for the people in our hearts can we go a long way, win the hearts of the people, and be invincible."

After speaking, Gu Qing waved to everyone and said, "Let's go into the house and talk in detail."

He led the generals into the front hall of the mansion. After the generals waited for Gu Qing to take a seat, they sat down individually.

The maids in the palace quickly served various snacks and Gu Qing's original fried tea. The generals curiously looked at the tea leaves floating up and down in the boiling water, and then looked at each other in confusion, wondering what kind of novelty this was.

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Just drink the tea in it. The steeped tea leaves depend on personal preference. If this thing spreads to the barbarian countries in the West, the nobles will often pour out the tea and take out the soaked tea leaves to eat as snacks.

Well, it can be considered a plate of tiger dish, it tastes crunchy."

The generals laughed, then carefully picked up the cup and took a sip of the hot tea, grinning from the heat.

After tasting the tea, the generals had different expressions. They were not used to the taste of something novel. They smacked their lips and felt that it was bitter water with a slightly sweet and refreshing fragrance.

Gu Qing shook his head, feeling regretful. For these vulgar generals, drinking swill may taste better than drinking tea. Next time, he will serve them with swill.

"As we gather today, I would like to congratulate you all first..." Gu Qing looked around everyone with a smile.

The generals were sitting at attention.

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Congratulations everyone, yesterday I asked the emperor to report the military achievements of the generals of the Anxi Army in recent years, and asked for knighthoods for each of you. The emperor has approved it."

The generals were overjoyed when they heard the words, and their expressions immediately cheered up.

For generals, promotion and knighthood are the driving force for their lifelong fighting on the battlefield. In the 14th year of Tianbao, the Anxi army entered Yumen Pass to quell the rebellion. It took more than three years. Now they have achieved success and fame. Everyone has been knighted. A true man will live up to his life.

The generals were ecstatic for a long time, and then they stood up and bowed to Gu Qing, saying in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Gu Qing said with a smile: "Thank you very much, the Emperor, for your permission."

The generals were startled and repeated again: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Gu Qing's smile gradually faded, and he looked around at everyone with deep eyes. After a long time, he smiled freely and said: "That's it, everyone, please sit down."

The generals sat down obediently.

In just two sentences of dialogue, Gu Qing and the other generals had talked and laughed about many unspeakable things.

The Anxi Army only recognized Gu Qing as their commander-in-chief, and only recognized Gu Qing's promotion and title to them. The generals never mentioned the emperor's grace. This was everyone's stance.

Gu Qing's process of convening the generals to discuss matters was very pragmatic. There was no empty talk. Each item on the agenda came one after another. After one item was said, the next item was mentioned immediately.

"The second thing is that the Anxi Army plans to add a deputy envoy to Jiedu. None of you here have a share. I prefer Feng Yu to be the deputy envoy to Jiedu. Today I ask you in person, is it possible for Feng Yu to convince everyone?"

The generals were stunned again.

Gu Qing explained: "Feng Yu and I are from the same hometown and village, but my suggestion that this person be the deputy envoy of Jiedu is not a nepotism on my part. Everyone must have heard of Feng Yu's deeds over the years. Before An Lushan's rebellion,

Feng Yu has sneaked into the enemy camp under my orders. Over the years, he has endured humiliation and endured heavy burdens in the enemy camp and secretly conveyed many important military information to the Anxi Army..."

"An Lushan was stabbed to death under Feng Yu's plan, and Shi Siming was held back by Feng Yu with his life. He was just killed by my friend Li Bai. Everything Feng Yu did, in terms of military merit, should be no less than everyone here."

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Chang Zhong stood up and took the lead and said: "I am convinced. Feng Xiandi is a good man. His achievements are better than ours in fighting on the battlefield with real swords and guns. Let Feng Xiandi be appointed as the deputy envoy of Jiedu. I will be convinced."

All the generals also echoed: "Every general will be convinced."

Li Siye grinned and said: "Brother Feng Xian is indeed qualified. Although the things he did are not known to everyone, every one of them was earth-shattering and changed the situation of the entire world. The deaths of An Lushan and Shi Siming were both caused by him. Young Hero

, If he is indeed extraordinary, I will recognize him as someone who is better than me. He will be appointed deputy envoy of Jiedu, and Li will be convinced."

Gu Qing looked around everyone with a smile and said: "We are all brothers from Paoze. If you have any objections, raise them in person. If you are not convinced, you can argue with me. I have always been fair in my work and don't want to ruin my reputation."

All the generals said in unison: "I am convinced and have no objections."

Gu Qing hummed, looked out of the hall and said loudly: "Feng Yu, come in and greet the generals."

A thin figure flashed outside the hall, and Feng Yu walked in with a smile on his face.

The generals stood up hurriedly and took the initiative to bow to Feng Yu. Everyone looked solemn and saluted Zhouzheng. From the bottom of their hearts, they all respected Feng Yu's efforts behind enemy lines over the years.

Feng Yu returned the gift with a smile and said: "Brothers, if I am not talented, I am flattered. If you have any inconsiderate things in the future, just say it to my face. If I do something that makes everyone dissatisfied, it doesn't matter if I point my nose and scold you. Haha, anyway,

I'm thick-skinned."

The generals laughed, and the atmosphere in the palace suddenly became more harmonious. Feng Yu integrated into the group of generals of the Anxi Army in just one sentence.

Li Siye stepped forward and hooked his thin shoulder, patted him hard, and said: "He is a little thinner and not very heavy, but he is a good man. Come, sit here."

As he spoke, Li Siye dragged Feng Yu staggeringly to Gu Qing's lower position, as if he was in second place, and forced him down.

Li Siye took two steps back, looked at Feng Yu for a while, nodded with satisfaction and said: "Yes, it's okay to sit here. From now on, Li will recognize you as the deputy envoy of Jiedu, and he won't dare to deduct my salary and military pay, otherwise

I really cursed my mother."

The generals laughed again.

After everyone laughed for a while, Gu Qing's face gradually darkened, and he said slowly: "The third thing is that the Anxi Army will reorganize its troops and horses from now on, and the soldiers will be ready for war."

The generals were startled for a moment, and then showed signs of understanding.

Chang Zhong said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, but the soldiers and horses of King Qin from various vassal towns are coming soon?"

Gu Qing nodded: "Currently there are three groups of troops. Longyou Jiedushi Pugu Huai'en has led 30,000 Longyou troops to Longzhou. Jiannan Road's new Jiedushi Gao Xianzhi has led 50,000 Shu troops to Liangzhou. Hexi Jie

Du Shi Qu Huan led 30,000 Hexi troops out of Liangzhou and delayed their march. He seemed to be waiting and hesitating. Coupled with the 30,000 Shuofang troops in the palace, it can be said to be internal and external troubles. I have decided that this time, the Anxi army will face the Quartet troops alone.

The horse will complete its service in this battle."

The expressions of the generals became solemn. Chang Zhong stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Please give the order, Your Majesty."

All the generals stood up together and shouted: "Please give the order, Your Majesty!"

The sky-high fighting spirit filled the hall without warning, and a fierce murderous aura filled the air. The generals who were chatting and laughing just now instantly turned into murderous demon kings, licking the bloody knife edges.

Gu Qing looked at everyone's high-spirited fighting spirit with satisfaction, nodded, and said: "This time you will have some hardships. The general strategy I have set is to defeat them one by one. Before the armies of King Qin from all directions have gathered, we will take the initiative to send troops from all directions.

The road defeated them."

Leading the generals to the sand table, Gu Qing pointed to three places on the sand table where small flags had been planted, and said: "Liangzhou, Longzhou, and the vicinity of Ganzhou where Qu Huan's Hexi Army was marching in a delayed manner.

Each location has its own purpose, mainly for sniping at the 50,000-strong Shu army. Gao Xianzhi was a famous general in the world. Looking at his military tactics in Anxi Jiefu, it can be seen that this person used troops quite fiercely and was used to using

The army crushes the enemy in a straight and fierce way..."

Gu Qing raised his head as he spoke, looked at Sun Jiushi and Ma Lin and said, "With the 5,000 soldiers and horses of the Shenshe Battalion and the 30,000 horsemen of Ma Lin, we are going to attack the 50,000 soldiers and horses of the Shu Army. Are you sure?"

Sun Jiushi and Ma Lin were stunned and said in unison: "I'm sure!"

Gu Qing nodded and said: "The five thousand soldiers and horses of the Sharpshooter Battalion occupy the main formation, attack the enemy head-on, and advance step by step. Ma Lin holds 20,000 soldiers and horses on the left and right flanks, supporting the advance of the Sharpshooter Battalion, and the remaining 10,000

The soldiers and horses act as an ambush and detour to the rear of the Shu army. When the battle is raging, they launch a surprise attack from the rear. This is the general tactic. If the situation on the battlefield changes, you two can act accordingly. I will not interfere. As long as

News of victory."

Sun Jiushi and Ma Lin raised their chests and shouted: "The last general takes orders!"

Looking at Chang Zhong again, Gu Qing said: "The 30,000 soldiers and horses of the Longyou Army will be handed over to you. If I give you 20,000 cavalry, can you win?"

Chang Zhong patted his chest and said, "If we don't win, I will kill myself in front of the battle to apologize."

Gu Qing smiled gently and said: "If you don't win, you must try your best to save your strength and come back to see me. Keep the green hills and don't worry about running out of firewood. We have more than one chance, so don't talk about life, death, and apology. Each of you

To me, it is more important than winning."

The generals pursed their lips in emotion, but their expressions became more determined.

Gu Qing stared at the sand table and said: "I am not very familiar with Pugu Huai'en, but I have inquired about his origins and the combat methods of the Longyou Army. The original intention of the Longyou Jiedu Envoy when he established his government was to

Resisting the Tibetans in the west was a top priority for the border towns of the Tang Dynasty. The imperial court had always attached great importance to Longyou. It had set up an army for decades and fought with the Tubos no less than a hundred times, with both victories and defeats. In the past twenty years, the losses

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To be continued...