Vol 2 Chapter 1106: Guilty conscience (three shifts)

Knowing that the imperial court intends to send troops to the Western Regions, Gu Ling tried every means to gain this opportunity.
He told Pei Man, "I have lived in the Northwest for many years. The climate in the Western Regions is similar to that in the Northwest. You don't have to suffer from inconsistent water and soil. Fighting in the Western Regions will benefit you in the present and future generations. In any case, I cannot miss this opportunity."
"Fighting in the Western Regions is just a rumor. Your Majesty and Niang Niang have not made a decision." Pei Man looked sad.
She didn't want to leave Gu Ling, and she didn't want Gu Ling to work hard for a long time.
Gu Ling said to her: "You don't understand! This kind of military affairs is just a rumor and has not been confirmed. Generally, it means that your majesty and the empress have already had plans in this area, and similar rumors will come out. The queen empress made a formal decision, and I went to fight for it, the day lily was cold.
I have to act early to grab this opportunity. You know, there must be many people competing for this opportunity. Now everyone knows that His Majesty has the ambition to open up the territory and has ambitions and burdens no less than the founding emperor. Follow your Majesty, fame and fortune are just waiting. "
Pei Man said eagerly: "I don't need you to earn fame and fortune. I just hope you can stay in the capital and we are together as a family. You are already an earl, aren't you satisfied?"
Gu Ling sighed, "Manman, I want to fight, not for fame and fortune, but I like the battlefield, I like to fight. Staying in the capital, I feel like an old man who is dedicated to the care of the elderly, and my energy is gone. . I am in the prime of life, and I don’t want to start retirement so early."
Pei Man cried silently, "Have you ever thought about me and the children? And you are still in the period of filial piety, how do you go out to fight?"
"Sending troops to the Western Regions is not a matter of overnight. It is estimated that we will not send troops until next year. By then I have already sent filial piety, just in time for this rare opportunity. Manman, will you support me?"
Pei Man's tears hung in the corner of her eyes, and her heart was cold, "Niang Niang will not agree with you to lead troops to attack the Western Regions, Niang Niang will definitely not agree."
Gu Ling asked her, "If the mother agrees, will you support me?"
Pei Man took a deep breath, "Is the capital really unable to keep you?"
"I……"
Gu Ling was suddenly dumb.
He looked at Pei Man's eyes, full of sadness and despair.
He suddenly realized that he had brought too much suffering and hurt to his wife and children.
He hugged Pei Man and said softly, "I'm sorry!"
Pei Man cried and laughed and said: "Needless to say I'm sorry. The Gu Yu I like was born on the battlefield and loyal to the battlefield. If you can convince the empress, I will support you to go to the Western Regions."
"Thank you!"
Gu Ling hugged her tightly, reluctant to let go.
He is suffering inside.
One side is the family, and the other is the war he longs for.
He must make a choice.
He said countless sorry in his heart, but he was still loyal to his inner ambition and chose war.
He just wants to fight!
Even if he died on the battlefield, he had no regrets.
Taking advantage of your majesty and empress empress to cultivate in Xiaozhu, Gu Ling drove to Xiaozhu.
Encountered His Royal Highness Qi Wang on the way.
Uncle and nephew, chatted happily on the side of the road.
Qi Wang Liu Yu said: "It might be more difficult for uncle to lead troops to attack the Western Regions. To be honest, my father and mother want to use younger generals, and they want to take the opportunity to take the military academy students out to practice."
Gu Ling frowned, "Younger generals? Such an important battle, you are not afraid of leaks? It still needs an experienced veteran general."
Wang Qi smiled, "Anxi Wang Pei Meng is the most experienced veteran."
"No, no! How can Da Zhou's army be led by Pei Meng! There must be a general who can hold the ground to go to the Western Regions to check and balance Pei Meng. The young general is in front of Pei Meng, afraid that he will not be able to leave for a round , Will be defeated."
"Uncle makes sense. You might as well try to persuade the father and the queen from this perspective."
Huh?
Gu Ling looked surprised.
Was King Qi reminding him round the corners?
"The king is busy with official duties, let's take a step away. Goodbye, uncle!"
Looking at the carriage going away, and recalling Qi Wang's unpredictable smile, Gu Ling instantly felt more confident.
King Qi's suggestion will definitely come in handy.
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"My brother wants to lead troops to attack the Western Regions, does my sister-in-law agree?"
When the brothers and sisters met, Gu Yu directly stated his intention.
Gu Jiu didn't say agree or disagree, but first understand Pei Man's attitude.
Gu Yu said: "Your sister-in-law means that as long as you agree, she will support me."
Gu Jiu picked up the teacup and shook his head slightly.
"My brother doesn't understand women's thoughts! My sister-in-law said that, in fact, she didn't want you to go to the Western Regions. Before that, my brother had gone south for a few years, until the old man passed away and my brother had to return to Beijing to stay filial. Besides, it’s very hard work. My brother is getting older, so why not settle down."
"Born on the battlefield, loyal to the battlefield, and died on the battlefield. It is more uncomfortable for me not to fight than to kill me. I am in the prime of life, and I can fight and fight. Moreover, to go to the Western Regions, I need a weighty person with Pei Meng Wrestle. I think my uncle of the country is still qualified."
Gu Jiu still shook his head, "Brother don’t forget, you were Pei Meng’s subordinate in the Northwest in your early years. How dare you make sure that you are not guilty of meeting Pei Meng? Maybe you subconsciously have the self-consciousness of being a subordinate, directly Lowered his head. Just talk about the title, Pei Meng is a prince, and his brother is just an earl. You can't beat Pei Meng in any way."
Gu Yu was anxious, "Sister, this opportunity is very important to me! I dare not say that I can suppress Pei Meng, but I can guarantee that I can discard the consciousness of being a subordinate and show off the style of my uncle."
Gu Jiu still shook his head, "Brother didn't understand what I meant! To say something against your brother, you might as well Pei Meng!"
Gu Ling's complexion turned pale, "I'm really inferior to him? Even if I have been overseas for so many years?"
Gu Jiu put down his tea cup and asked solemnly: "In the eyes of my brother, how does Yang Ji? My brother is stronger than him?"
"Naturally, Yang Ji is stronger! He is all-rounder in civil and military, and quite strategic, I will convince him!" Gu Ling is very straightforward, the general is so direct.
Gu Jiu said softly: "In my eyes, Yang Ji can draw a tie with Pei Meng, but it is not enough to suppress Pei Meng. So, does my brother understand?"
"My sister means that Pei Meng can be compared with Yang Ji, even slightly better than Yang Ji?"
Gu Ling was surprised.
Gu Jiu said: "Brother don't be surprised! Pei Meng looks like a big boss on the surface, but he is as careful as he is, and the city is quite deep. In recent years, Pei Meng's military and civil affairs have grasped with both hands, and they have done well. There is no man in his heart. There is absolutely no way to do a good job in military and civil affairs. If he can do well, he is no ordinary person. Does my brother still think he is a big boss?"
Gu Ling's mind is a little confused.
"The Pei Meng my sister said is really the Pei Meng I know?"
"Yes, it's the Pei Meng you know. Brother think about it carefully. In addition to his rude words, has Pei Meng ever been stupid? Think about it carefully. During the years when his brother worked under Pei Meng, Pei Meng did anything. Has he ever made a wrong decision? Has he ever been defeated? Whenever he encounters an emergency, can he make a decision quickly? Brother, let's not judge people by their appearance. Pei Meng's rude appearance does not mean that his brain is also rude."
Pei Meng's face and his speaking style are too deceptive.
When he opened his mouth, he was regarded as a gangster, he could only fight wars and had no brains.
In fact, everyone's mind is hidden under a face, and no one can see it.
Pei Meng hides it deep enough compared to those who write all the shrewd calculations on their faces.
And Pei Meng never mind, others treat him like a second fool.
This is awesome!
Don't care about fictitious names, just talk about actual benefits. Don't want to impress Pei Meng without getting some real things out.
Gu Ling wiped his face, his mind was still a little confused, "Which general does my sister want to use? Who else is more suitable to go to the Western Regions than me?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "For example, Gu Rui!"
"He? He is the governor of the Northwest, how can he leave his post without authorization."
"Gu Rui can't do it, there is also the elder son of the government of Zhu Guo... The qualified honorable person is not only his brother. Compared with his brother, the biggest advantage is that they have never worked under Pei Meng, and they are worthy of Pei Meng. "
Gu Ling said weakly: "I am not vain."
"Brother is sure?" Gu Jiu asked solemnly.
Gu Ling opened his mouth and was dumbfounded, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.
Is he really worthwhile?
In fact, he doesn't have a bottom.
After all, he had served as a errand under Pei Meng for more than ten years, and he was used to following Pei Meng's command.
Gu Ling was very disappointed, "So I don't have a chance at all?"
"Yes! From the very beginning, His Majesty did not consider using Brother."
Gu Ling was full of frustration, "Then what can I do? I don't want to watch it, and I feel uncomfortable."
"Brother go to the military academy. Go there to feel the feeling and settle down. In the future, you will have the opportunity to lead soldiers on the expedition."
"Really have a chance?"
"There will be."
If the pace of opening up and expanding territory does not stop, the war will not stop.
Therefore, there will be a chance to go out again.
Gu Ling instantly became happy with a smile on his face.
"Then I will listen to my sister. It's just that I have filial piety. Is it appropriate to go to the military academy? Others will definitely be unlucky."
"A soldier who is on the battlefield and sees the dead every day, there is no bad luck. The military academy doesn't pay attention to this, brother just go."
"Thank you sister."
Gu Ling happily left Xiaozhu.
When he returned to the mansion, Pei Man looked at him with a cheerful expression, and his heart sank suddenly.
She asked nervously: "The empress agrees with you to lead troops out?"
"No!"
"No? So what are you happy about?" Pei Man was dumbfounded and confused.
Gu Ling said triumphantly: "The empress said, let this opportunity be given to others. Give me the opportunity in the future."
Pei Man was taken aback first, and then he laughed.
"The mother really said that?"
"Naturally it is true."
Haha...
Pei Manle is broken.
Gu Ling must not know that the people in Beijing all call the Empress Empress Big Flicker in private.