Country is the most important

Early the next morning, Gao Yan bid farewell to Gao Jing and set off to return to Pingyang.

Although Gao Jing was puzzled, she didn't think about it too much, she just thought that Gao Yan might think that once the emperor knew about the long wait, it would have an impact on him, so he left in such a hurry.This time, Gao Yan was able to come to the banquet, which was enough to give himself face, and he couldn't force others.In addition, he was busy rescuing Li Dingzhong, and had no time to take care of Gao Yan.So Gao Jing simply stayed a few words, and then let Gao Yan leave.

On the other hand, Gao Yan didn't return last night, Liu Quan already guessed in his heart who he was seeing.This morning Gao Yan returned to his room at dawn, and as soon as he opened the door, he told Liu Quan to pack his luggage and return to Pingyang immediately.This time when I came to Dingyuan, I only stayed for another night. Liu Quan couldn't figure out Gao Yan's mind for a while, only thinking that he and General Tanzhen might have some unpleasantness, so he didn't dare to ask any more questions, and packed his luggage. , followed Gao Yan out of Dingyuan Palace.

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In the imperial study room, Gao Xian was about to lie down.

"Your Majesty! Something is wrong!" Zhao Zhen ran to the bedroom panting.

"Why so panic?"

"The Nanban in the southwest rebelled!"

"Didn't the envoys from the Nanman just leave with the reconciliation documents between the two countries! How could they go back on their promises?"

"The envoy died accidentally on the way back! Now Nanman is very angry. The urgent report just received shows that Nanman has already killed the envoy sent by us in a fit of anger! Now both sides are facing each other with swords and swords. The state is the boundary, and we are in a confrontation with our army!"

After Gao Xian heard this, he immediately got up and put on his clothes, "Now the imperial court is planning for the major general. The Tatars in the northwest have just been flattened, and there are disputes in the southwest. Who should we send?"

"The Southwest was originally garrisoned by General Li Dingzhong. His [-] Dingyuan iron cavalry are still there. There are only [-] iron cavalry. Without the commander, the situation is worrying."

Gao Xian frowned, gritted his teeth and said, "I won't let Li Dingzhong out!"

"Li Dingzhong dispatched troops without regard to the imperial decree. If I spare him this time, where is my imperial prestige? Besides, with Li Dingzhong in hand, I can also restrain Yuan Wang."

"But the current situation~~~ Except for General Li Dingzhong, the imperial court has no other choice."

Gao Xian was silent for a long time, and finally said word by word, "There is one more person!"

Zhao Zhen looked suspiciously at Gao Yan who had an extremely depressed expression in front of him, and then heard a name that he never expected.

"Gao Yan!"

Zhao Zhen immediately opened her mouth wide, looking at Gao Xian with a pale face in surprise.

"emperor!"

Gao Xian raised his hand, signaling that he didn't need to say anything. "Immediately order that Gao Yan immediately lead troops to the southwest to quell the chaos."

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Two days later, Gao Yan arrived in Pingyang.

Tan Yu inquired about the news early in the morning, dressed up carefully, and waited outside the gate of the palace.It was not easy for Gao Yan's motorcade to stop at the gate of the palace, but to Tan Yu's surprise, Gao Yan just glanced at him, then quickly walked towards the study with his soldiers, not paying much attention to Tan Yu.Tan Yu felt bored and embarrassed, so he went back to the house alone.

As soon as Gao Yan returned to Pingyang, he immediately summoned Ge Cheng.I asked Ge Cheng if there was anything unusual in Pingyang City during the few days he left.Inquired in more detail about the training of the soldiers and the stockpiling of food, grass and weapons.After getting an affirmative answer from Ge Cheng, Gao Yan suddenly issued an order that surprised Ge Cheng.

He ordered Ge Cheng to let the [-] elite Pingyang cavalry take off their armor and return to their hometowns to farm, and recall them when they are needed in the future.Then he continued to tell him to be careful about the soldiers and food in Pingyang City.Once there is any situation, it should be reported to him in time.

Ge Cheng was very puzzled. His Highness came back from Dingyuan and made some adjustments to some of the previous arrangements, and these actions seemed to indicate that something was going to happen in Pingyang... After thinking about it for a while, Ge Cheng couldn't help but feel a little bit more. very restless.But he didn't get confused for a long time before he understood, because the second day after Gao Yan arrived in Pingyang, he received an imperial edict from the capital: the envoy from the southwest was killed, and there was a rebellion in the southwest.

Before leaving, Gao Yan came to the room where Tan Yu lived in the palace, pushed open the door, and saw Tan Yu sitting on the bed in a daze, "How is your son living these few days?"

Tan Yu turned around to see Gao Yan after hearing the sound, and got up hurriedly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

Gao Jing walked directly in front of Tan Yu, "This king is going to go to the Southwest, so it's inconvenient to take you with me, I'm afraid I will wrong you."

Tan Yu looked at Gao Yan, who was calm and calm, and a trace of fear suddenly appeared in his heart, "That's natural, His Highness is important." After a while, "Then Tan Yu will go back to 'Tan Ji Zhai' first."

After finishing speaking, Tan Yu packed her luggage in front of Gao Yan, and Gao Yan didn't say a word during the whole process.Tan Yu suddenly felt that although he had been in close contact with Gao Yan during this period of time, he still hadn't understood Gao Yan's heart.Even Gao Yan is not sure if he ever liked him.Intuition that something is going to happen in the near future.So after returning, he ordered Ping An to write a letter to the capital, and reported the conversation between Gao Yan and himself to the emperor.

On the day he received the imperial decree, Gao Yan led an army of [-] troops from Pingyang to the southwest.Ge Cheng strongly demanded to go with the army, but was stopped by Gao Yan, who whispered in his ear, "This expedition to the southwest, this king must go, you just keep an eye on Pingyang, and continue to complete the task that this king gave. If you and If the king goes with me, who can guard Pingyang? If even a little bit of Pingyang’s secrets are leaked out, then the king’s plan for so many years will be in vain!” After a pause, “I don’t know whether the future will be good or bad if I go this time. If you return safely, you can plan big things. But if the situation changes, you must remember not to act rashly, and obey the king's orders in everything."

Hearing Gao Yan's tone, Ge Cheng had an intuition that it would not be that simple to pacify Annan this time, but he didn't want to ask too many questions due to his identity, but he was still worried about Gao Yan's safety during this trip, so he said, "Then Your Highness, bring more Let’s go, there are 20 generals in Pingyang, including those secretly recruited, there are nearly 3, why does His Highness only bring [-] troops this time?”

"Not too many. If you have too many soldiers, the emperor will be afraid. Even if you win the battle, you will cause trouble to your upper body. Besides, there is another purpose for this battle."

"what?"

"Thirty thousand Dingyuan cavalry in the southwest! If this king can use it, it will be an immeasurable weapon in the future!"

"Then Your Highness, be careful in everything!" Ge Cheng jumped off his horse and knelt down in front of Gao Yan's horse, "Ge Cheng will live up to His Highness's trust! Swear allegiance to Your Highness to the death!"

Gao Yan looked at Ge Cheng who had a firm face in front of the horse, "I have Li Zheng accompanying me, so don't worry, I'll send it here, go back."

For Ge Cheng, Gao Yan was at ease.When Ge Cheng and his mother were living on the streets and begging for a living, Gao Yan took Ge Cheng back to the palace in a moment of resignation, entrusted him to Liu Quan, and became a servant of the palace.Soon after, Ge Cheng's mother also passed away, and Ge Cheng had no money left to bury him. Gao Yan paid for the land for his mother. At that time, the young Ge Cheng knelt down in front of Gao Yan with red eyes, saying that he would take his life to work for Gao Yan from now on. Sworn to death.

A few years later, Ge Cheng joined the army and fought with Gao Yan on the battlefield.Unexpectedly, Ge Cheng is a general who practiced martial arts since he was a child. Before he came to the palace, he was already a master of martial arts. He saved Gao Yan's life in several battles and many times. Gao Yan's most valued confidant, often accompanies Gao Yan and participates in secret planning.

And Gao Yan is best at making use of, money is one means, 'people's hearts' is another means.Later, Gao Yan understood that although money can make others work for him, if others buy it at a higher price, he will be betrayed.But "feeling" is different, and Ge Chengcheng is the best example.

And Ge Cheng valued love, so he always kept in mind Gao Yan's affection for their mother and son back then.Therefore, Gao Yan was very sure that Ge Cheng's vow to swear allegiance to him was not just a sentence.

Pingyang made friends with Ge Cheng, no matter what happened after he left, Gao Yan was sure that Ge Cheng would not let him down.

Taking a satisfied look at Pingyang City behind him, Gao Yan threw off his whip and rode his horse towards the southwest.

Thirty thousand cavalrymen followed closely behind, a cloud of dust was flying, and no one was seen for a while.

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