There are countless reasons to encircle and suppress the rebels, but Shi Siming did not expect that Gu Qing was actually making money.

It was so disillusioned, just like Zhang Yide shouting loudly in front of Dangyang Bridge, but he ended up drinking "双双双". Xiahou Jie died of a heart attack on the spot...

He was naturally full of hatred for Gu Qing and wished he could not get rid of it. But no matter how much he hated him, at least in Shi Siming's eyes, Gu Qing was a hero of the times. In his eyes, he only had the country and the hegemony of thousands of years.

A hero with only a thousand-year-old hegemony sent troops to siege and suppress the rebels, with the purpose of making money...

Please forgive Shi Siming for not accepting this answer.

"Make money?" Shi Siming asked with difficulty, his eyes rarely showing shock.

Feng Yu sighed: "Yes, make money. Originally, Gu Qing didn't dare to believe it, so he asked carefully several times. Gu Qing answered very affirmatively. He wanted money. To be precise, he wanted the general to save money for many years in the Northland."

Shi Siming frowned: "The accumulation of years of business in the Northland..."

This is a bit reliable, because after Shi Siming killed An Qingxu, he took over all the property of the An family. Only he knew how much wealth the An family had left. It is not an exaggeration to say that it was rich enough to rival a country, because although the Great Yan Kingdom was a little cowardly, it was indeed a "country".

Feng Yu's wording is quite gentle, and he only said that he was "managing the northern land". In fact, the rebels gained from the rebels for many years. In the past few years, all the wealth of the people has been repatriated to the rebels. All the rebels should not be taken. The landlords and powerful families in the north suffered disaster, but the only ones were rich in An Lushan and his son.

If you think about it roughly, this wealth is about the year of the prosperous period during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. This amount is quite large and is indeed worth a trip to the Anxi Army.

Shi Siming didn't want to hand over the money at all. He didn't want to hand it over to the Emperor of Tang or Gu Qing.

Money is also a kind of strength. No one is too stupid to give up his strength. If the rebels lose too much in the future, Shi Siming will soon make a comeback with this money and find a world again in this troubled world.

"Are Anxi Army... very poor?" Shi Siming murmured: "Not that, he has taken control of Chang'an, and the treasury will ask for it, and the emperor dare not say anything. How could he be short of money?"

Feng Yu whispered: "The treasury is not allowed to be withdrawn at will. Gu Qing doesn't care about the emperor, but he has made great plans and has to worry about the world's widespread words. It is a bad reputation to withdraw the treasury at will..."

Shi Siming nodded, his face getting ugly: "From Chang'an, he mobilized all the troops to come, just to ask for money?"

Feng Yu sighed and said, "The Xiaguan chatted with Gu Qing for an incense stick. During this period, he repeatedly asked whether the Anxi Army wanted to encircle and suppress our Yan army. Gu Qing never answered positively. He only mentioned how the money he had distributed over the years after our Great Yan surrendered to the Tang Dynasty... "

Shi Siming gradually gained some clarity: "He wants to take over our money before the court?"

Feng Yu whispered: "Gu Qing didn't say it clearly, but that's probably what it meant. Later, the Xiaguan was kicked out of the commander's tent by Gu Qing's personal guard general. The general also said that we were full, but Anxijun was still hungry..."

Shi Siming nodded: "From their words, they are indeed for money, but... is it possible?"

Shi Siming showed suspicion. Although money was a reason that could not be questioned, Shi Siming always felt that things were not that simple.

Seeing that Shi Siming didn't believe it, Feng Yu said again: "The official later asked tactfully, if I, Dayan, don't want to give money, what will Anxi Army do to be? Gu Qing said very firmly, let Anxi Army take it by himself."

Shi Siming said with a gloomy face: "What a domineering tone, it's really Gu Qing's style, it's too rampant!"

Feng Yu sighed: "The lower-ranking officials have reported all their views and hearings to the general. How to decide the decision and seize it, the general will consider it."

Shi Siming nodded and said, "Thank you brother Feng, thank you for your hard work. The court has already dispatched troops from various vassal states to support the king. In addition to the Dayan Army under my command, Gu Qing's Anxi Army will sooner or later be destroyed. When Gu Qing becomes a prisoner, I will let you go to the prison to punish him hard to avenge the humiliation of the camp."

Feng Yu said with gratitude: "Thank you, General. All the humiliation you suffered from is the general who helped me revenge."

After pausing, Feng Yu said again: "Gu Qing said he wanted money, otherwise he would send troops to encircle us. How can the general decide?"

Shi Siming's cheeks twitched violently and said viciously: "Blassip! This is blackmail! Gu Qing doesn't want any face. He is a dignified prince, and he looks so ugly. Are you not afraid of being ridiculed for thousands of years?"

Feng Yu uh, saying, "The official thinks that Gu Qing shouldn't care..."

Shi Siming pondered for a moment and said, "Behind us, there is a cavalry of the Anxi Army that is far away, right?"

"yes."

Shi Siming said coldly: "This front and back attack posture doesn't seem to be enough for money. Could it be that Gu Qing really dares to swallow us in one bite?"

Feng Yu was startled and said, "It's not true? We have surrendered to the court. If the Anxi army really encircled us, it would be a surrender and would be scolded to death by the people of the world. Even if Gu Qing ascended the throne and became emperor in the future, this matter would be a stain on his life. Just like Emperor Taizong launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident, it would be impossible to cover up the stains of the past. Gu Qing wouldn't do this, right?"

Shi Siming was extremely hesitant at this time. He also felt that Gu Qing did not dare to do such a big deal, but he did not dare to gamble. It was related to his wealth and life, and Shi Siming could not afford to gamble.

After pondering for a long time, Shi Siming said: "Send the whole army to camp and rest on the spot."

Feng Yu was shocked: "I set up camp so early?"

"It's not just camping, but our army will stop from now on, and we'll wait for the change of time."

"Also, hurry up and fly south to Chang'an, tell the emperor about the situation here, and ask the emperor to make the decision for our Dayan surrender army."

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Three days later, 10,000 vanguards of the Anxi Army suddenly crossed north, and the vanguard officer Ma Lin led his army across the Yellow River and set up camp on the north bank of the Yellow River.

At this time, the rebels were still more than 200 miles away from the north bank of the Yellow River, and the distance between the two armies was very close.

Another day later, the main force of the Anxi Army also set sail northward. At this point, the entire Anxi Army had all gathered on the north bank of the Yellow River. After the entire army crossed northward, the Anxi Army quickly divided its troops, and more than 40,000 Anxi Army advanced across the left and right wings. The left and right wings were led by Chang Zhong, and the right wings were led by Gu Qing himself. The left and right wings quickly moved in an arc near Jinzhou.

More than 10,000 cavalry and 5,000 Shenshe Battalions in the rear of the rebels also received military orders, accelerating their journey to quickly approach the rebels. There were signs of the Anxi army being mobilized on the east and north sides of the rebels, which vaguely formed a three-sided encirclement of the rebels. The only side without the soldiers was the south, and the other side was the Yellow River.

There was suddenly clouds over the north bank of the Yellow River, with lightning and thunder.

At the same time, the government and the people were fully aware of the upcoming conflict between the Anxi Army and the rebels. For a moment, the government and the people were shocked. Countless scouts explored horses and scouts went back and forth between Chang'an and the north bank of the Yellow River to inquire about military information.

Soon, the emperor's envoy set out from Chang'an and arrived at the right-wing camp of the Anxi Army on the north bank under the banner of the emperor to meet Gu Qing, and promulgated the imperial edict to Gu Qing, sternly and forcibly ordered the Anxi Army to withdraw immediately.

Gu Qingke politely sent away the envoy who announced the order, and then ordered the entire army to set up camp on the spot without moving.

Two hundred miles away, Shi Siming also heard about the emperor's envoy's edict. After the envoy announced the edict, the Anxi army stopped moving. Shi Siming couldn't help but believe Gu Qing's purpose of making money.

With Gu Qing's current ability, the emperor's will is actually listened to or disobeyed to him. Even if he refuses to obey the order, the emperor will have no choice but to do anything to him. However, after receiving the order, he still stopped moving.

It was not that the emperor's will was binding on him, maybe he was really just to make money and didn't plan to really attack the rebels, and the mobilization of troops was just to create momentum, otherwise he would have done it long ago.

No matter how speculation is, Shi Siming still dares not bet, he can't afford to bet.

The two armies confront each other two hundred miles apart.

Soon, the emperor sent an envoy to send a second decree, followed by a third decree...

Most of the content of the decree was to urge Gu Qing to withdraw his troops immediately, and it was also said that "killing and surrendering is not auspicious, and it is the point of thousands of men."

Gu Qing still held his troops and ignored the emperor's will.

At this time, public opinion was also hyped up. For some reason, Confucian scholars from major families came forward to publicly promote the Anxi Army's way of doing a big mistake and killing and surrendering without benevolence and righteousness.

The people were immediately promoted by the disciples of major families. For a time, the Anxi Army became a negative textbook for bullying the weak, while the rebels became victims.

Shi Siming was not stupid either. He immediately ordered people to go out to camp and spread rumors in the nearby villages, saying that Prince Gu relied on his military power to extort the surrendered army and threatened to encircle and suppress the surrendered army.

The victim's role became increasingly popular. When rumors spread, the Anxi Army remained unmoved, as if it was not resigned until it achieved its goal.

Shi Siming couldn't help but secretly admire Gu Qing's nature. He did not obey the emperor's will, and did not listen to the public's discussions. He surrounded the rebels and refused to leave.

Feng Yu's words came to his mind again.

This dead pig looks like he is not afraid of boiling water. Could it be that he is really just for money?

Shi Siming had to believe it because when the government and the country were in full swing, under such great public pressure, the Anxi Army still had no intention of retreating. The more Shi Siming looked at it, the less he seemed to be trying to encircle him. Instead, Feng Yu's words became more credible.

Only when you want money, you will have this kind of hob face. Most other things are shameless.

After thinking deeply, Shi Siming decided to tentatively send silver cakes, gold, silk and other items worth 500,000 yuan to the right wing camp of the Anxi Army.

After the money arrived at the Anxi Army camp, Gu Qing accepted it and sent his personal guard to tell the person who gave the money that it was not enough, far from enough. How much did you, Shi Siming, swallowed over the years, and 80% of it was given to me, otherwise you would meet with weapons.

The person who gave the money returned to the rebel camp and conveyed Gu Qing's original words to Shi Siming, and Shi Siming felt relieved.

That's right, it's really for money.

It's so shameless. If you create such a big battle, the government and the people in the world are alarmed. You are really just for money...

Give it or not?

Shi Siming's teeth were broken. No matter how much his heart resisted, his body was more honest than his heart.

We cannot refuse to give it because we can't defeat it, especially now that the Anxi Army has encircled three sides.

The reason why Shi Siming held his troops was because he was gradually convinced that Gu Qing did not dare to take such a big fuss. There were imperial edicts from the emperor one after another, intervention from major families, and discussions from the people. It can be said that the eyes of the people in the world were all concentrated on Gu Qing. Under such great pressure, Gu Qing should not dare to attack the surrendered army.

Since it's money, it's easy to deal with.

Shi Siming immediately ordered that half of the money he had brought with him be sent to the Anxi Army camp.

Gu Qing said he wanted 80%, but Shi Siming would naturally not be so obedient, and 50% was his last bottom line.

The convoy of money was launched, and hundreds of vehicles flew back and forth between the two camps.

Two days later, when the money was given and the convoy left the Anxi Army camp, Gu Qing immediately ordered the drums to gather the generals.

In the commander's tent, the generals looked excited and their eyes shined. With just a few words from His Highness, Shi Siming had to send money, and this money was by no means a small amount. In the past few days, the generals watched the huge convoy loaded into the camp with money, one round after another. Although it was impossible to estimate how much the Anxi Army had gained, it was certain that the Anxi Army would be rich in the future, and the rewards for the soldiers to go to battle to kill the enemy may also increase.

Seeing the joyful atmosphere in the handsome tent, Gu Qing was not sad or happy. After coughing twice, the cold tent suddenly became silent.

Gu Qing said lightly: "The command to the left wing Chang Zhong's troops and the rear Shen Tian and Sun Jiushi's troops to launch an attack on the rebels at one moment today."

As soon as this said, everyone in the handsome tent looked at Gu Qing in shock.

Ma Lin tentatively said: "Uh, prince, you still want to fight the rebels?"

Gu Qing sneered: "How strange this is. I will take you all the way. Could it be that you are making money? Don't forget that our purpose is to encircle and wipe out the rebels."

Ma Lin smiled embarrassedly and said, "The general does not mean this. The general means that Shi Siming is still very fat. The money he sent is probably only a few percent of his wealth. Should we squeeze him out before taking action..."

Gu Qing praised with gratitude: "I am worthy of being a bandit who has gone up the mountain. As expected, I have economic vision. Not only can I make money, but I also have to kill my life. My conscience was eaten by a dog..."

Ma Lin smiled bitterly and said, "If you don't take money, you'll waste it..."

Gu Qing nodded and said, "Ma Lin, have you ever thought about something..."

"What's the matter?"

"I wiped out the rebels. Does the rebels' money still belong to me?"

The generals in the tent were shocked, then suddenly realized, and finally burst into laughter.

Thinking has entered a dead end. Everyone has always felt that passive riding is very good, but they forgot for a moment, and it is even more fun to push the cart on their own initiative...

Ma Lin scratched his head and said, "But, since you want to annihilate the rebels anyway, why did we still have to send money to Shi Siming before? Isn't it over to just do it? It also caused discussions between the government and the opposition, and the aristocratic families also joined in the fun and created momentum, which ruined the reputation of our Anxi Army..."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "This move is to paralyze Shi Siming. I want to artificially create various public opinion pressure for ourselves, so that Shi Siming can see with his own eyes, thinking that we dare not take action, and that he will not lead his army to flee north when forming a three-sided encirclement. Until yesterday, the three-sided encirclement had already been completed, so I don't have to worry about it. Shi Siming is dead."

All the generals suddenly realized.

Gu Qing suddenly became serious and said in a deep voice: "Let me, Chang Zhong and Sun Jiushi, the troops of Shen Tian and Sun Jingshi, will launch an attack on the rebels on time tonight. Our right-wing troops will also launch an attack at the moment of Zishi. With Ma Lin as the vanguard, after this battle, the universe can be settled!"
Chapter completed!