Chapter 546 Counterinsurgency Strategy
Gu Qing's words were spoken from the coach's position, which was a very serious strategic direction. All the generals in the commander's tent were moved and listened respectfully.
Xian Yu Zhongtong bowed and said, "The nephew is worthy of being a handsome talent who is famous all over the world. His far-sighted vision is admirable. How dare you ask what is the third stage?"
"The third stage is still early, but it's okay to talk about it. In the second stage of the counterattack, the result of my expectation was that the rebels were driven back to Hebei, and most of their living forces were wiped out. An Qingxu and Shi Siming withdrew from Guanzhong in a panic, fled back to the north, and returned to the thief's nest that they had run for many years, such as Taiyuan, Youzhou, Fanyang, etc...."
"At that time, our royal army had already taken the initiative in this war, so I controlled the third stage of "clearance", which was the last step to suppress the rebellion. The royal army went north and wiped out the rebels' remaining forces and occupied cities one by one. This war was settled."
Gu Qing looked around the generals and smiled and said, "I have fully revealed the strategic direction with you. When you lead the army in the future, you might as well make decisions from a strategic height. Every battle will be consistent with my strategy. Don't care about the gains and losses of a city and a corner. The important thing is to eliminate the rebel generals. Suppress the rebellion can achieve twice the result with half the effort."
All the generals took the order solemnly.
After the generals dispersed, Du Hongjian walked to Gu Qing and smiled and said, "Mr. Gu admires his noble views. Can you write down your words without missing a word to tell His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"Of course, this battle requires the cooperation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Anxi Army. The strategy of attacking from north to south remains unchanged, so that His Royal Highness understands that the strategic intention of our Anxi Army is necessary. I hope His Royal Highness will not blame me for usurping."
Du Hongjian smiled and said, "The commander of the army is determined to kill and fight. They are all for the court to quell the rebellion. Moreover, the officials personally think that the prince's plan to quell the rebellion is very reasonable. If His Highness knows, he should also praise him."
Then Du Hongjian said again: "The news came from Lingzhou that the Crown Prince had agreed to the request of the grandfather. The taxes of the southern states could be taken by the grandfather in the autumn of last year. The Anxi army suppressed the rebellion for the court. Your Highness pity the soldiers and should not make the soldiers lack food and clothing."
Gu Qing was moved to the ground and bowed to the north, saying, "Your Highness is polite to his ministers, loves soldiers like his sons, and has the spirit of a wise ruler. I am grateful to you."
Turning around and holding Du Hongjian's hand, Gu Qing said affectionately: "Please also tell the Crown Prince that Gu Qing invites His Highness to ascend the throne as soon as possible and face the north and be the king. I and the soldiers of Anxi Army are willing to support His Highness as the new king of the Tang Dynasty and swear allegiance to Your Highness."
Du Hongjian said happily: "Your Highness must be very happy if Mr. Gu said this."
Gu Qing said again: "I will write a memorial to persuade you later. Please send someone to Lingzhou together."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
This political transaction was completed. According to the agreement, the prince lent taxes to Gu Qing in the south to support the army. Gu Qing wrote a memorial and took the lead in persuading the advance.
Given Gu Qing's current reputation among the people of the Tang Dynasty, he personally wrote memorials and persuaded him to advance, which was equivalent to giving all the subjects of the Tang Dynasty a very clear direction. With Gu Qing's lead, other court officials would soon follow. When the snow-filled comments piled up on Li Heng's table, Li Heng's ascension to the throne and become emperor was justified.
The most important thing is that Gu Qing's support is equivalent to the support of the Anxi Army. Whether the support is sincere or hypocritical, it is ultimately a statement in front of the subjects. With the support of the army, Li Heng, the new king, was able to take it with steadfast.
After their respective performances, Du Hongjian bowed and bowed with a smile.
Duan Wuji stayed in the commander's tent, watched Du Hongjian walk away, and said softly: "Mr., the prince should also prepare early for the matter of the prince's reign as emperor, so he should not let him become a big shot..."
Gu Qing narrowed his eyes and looked at Du Hongjian's back and smiled, "Didn't you hear the strategy I just arranged? The prince led his army east to feint attack the rebels' lair, which was the preparation I made in advance."
Duan Wuji said in confusion: "Is the Duke who made preparations in advance by Shuofang's army going east?"
"The Shuofang Army advanced eastward and recovered Guanzhong and Chang'an City, and the focus was on conquering Chang'an City. Whether it was Taiji Palace, Daming Palace, Xingqing Palace, or Jingji Defense, all of them were taken over by the Anxi Army. From now on, the imperial guards in the Chang'an Palace will be borne by the Anxi Army."
Duan Wuji thought about it and said excitedly: "Mr. The new king has not returned to the capital yet. The old man has taken control of the palace first. The new king has returned to Chang'an and is unable to change the situation. Just like when the Chu and Han dynasties were fighting, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu agreed to enter Xianyang first and rule the world..."
Gu Qing shook his head and said, "After quelling the rebellion, there will be no more chaos in the world. Even if I want to do something, the bottom line will only disrupt the palace and not the world. His Royal Highness is a smart person. After returning to Chang'an, he must know what to do."
"After the chaos, there will be great rule. This chaos broke the inherent structure of the Tang Dynasty, including royal relatives, powerful people, landlords, etc. Their power, wealth and land were all blank. I had to do too many things when it was broken but not established. In this regard, An Lushan helped me a lot and became a villain for me. He washed a card on my behalf. From then on, the Tang Dynasty was another piece of snow-white paper, let me smear and smear green."
Duan Wuji said sincerely: "The prince is like a Buddha, and can see infinite distance."
Gu Qing laughed and said, "I am just an ordinary person who wants to live a peaceful life."
Ordinary people are also human beings, and they also have seven emotions and six desires.
When the soldiers of the camp packed their luggage and were busy, Wanchun came to the coach's tent.
This time, Wanchun became well-behaved and actually let his personal guards communicate very politely.
Gu Qing had a headache when he heard Wan Chun's name, and waved his hand to his guard and said, "Just say I'm not here."
As soon as the words were finished, Wanchun's voice floated in coldly: "I have heard it."
Gu Qing was immediately embarrassed and tried hard to lie through the curtain of the handsome tent: "Your Highness, I'm just bathing, I'm naked, it's not convenient to see guests..."
Who knew that as soon as he finished speaking, the door curtain was opened. Wan Chun rushed in and saw Gu Qing dressed in neatly and looked at her with a dull expression. Wan Chun was so angry that he gritted his teeth and said, "Liar, you are a liar! You are obviously lying to me on purpose and not wanting to see me."
Chapter completed!