Tang Dynasty: To win Yang Guifei, they asked Emperor Xuanzong to die.

After Guo Ziyi and his soldiers finished their meal, they quickly set off to the front lines to garrison their posts.

In the morning mist, Guo Ziyi rode out, leading a thousand elite cavalrymen.

As evening fell, Guo Ziyi received news from scouts: four thousand wolf soldiers were encamped in the valley ahead, their defenses lax, seemingly unaware that the Tang army would approach at this time.

"General, this is a golden opportunity." A glimmer of hope ignited in the lieutenant's eyes.

Guo Ziyi was confident. He looked around and said in a deep voice, "Today is the day to confront them head-on. We can catch them off guard and make a quick victory, taking their head directly."

Guo Ziyi turned his warhorse around, drew his lance, and the cavalry silently surrounded him.

The thunderous sound of a thousand hooves thundered as they approached the wolf army camp at an incredible speed.

The wolf army camp was still relatively relaxed, with occasional bursts of laughter and conversation.

Suddenly, a loud roar arose in the distance, and the earth trembled.

Suddenly, flames erupted in the Wolf Army's central command tent, and Guo Ziyi swiftly broke through the enemy's defenses, as if entering an empty field.

The four thousand wolf soldiers were thrown into chaos by the sudden arrival of the massive army. Before they could react, they were overwhelmed by Guo Ziyi's cavalry.

Guo Ziyi charged ahead, his long spear gleaming. Behind him, a troop of iron cavalry swept across the battlefield, their battle cries shaking the heavens.

The wolf army was thrown into chaos. They launched a desperate counterattack, but without any clear direction, their defeat was inevitable.

Guo Ziyi raised his hand and waved, and the cavalry surged and split into different groups, taking advantage of the situation to encircle and block the wolf army's retreat.

"Kill!" Guo Ziyi shouted, and the cavalrymen roared like a flood, engulfing the wolf army.

The wolf army lost all morale and had no way to survive, eventually collapsing.

After the battle ended, Guo Ziyi calmly looked around; the former enemy camp had now become a victorious battlefield.

"General, a great victory!" the lieutenant reported excitedly, but Guo Ziyi only nodded calmly and quickly turned around, "Reorganize the troops and return to camp immediately."

At dawn, Guo Ziyi led his elite cavalry on the road back to camp.

Inside the camp, soldiers poured out in droves, their cheers echoing through the sky, welcoming the triumphant return of their comrades.

Li Mao stepped forward and looked at the young general.

"General Guo, you have made a great contribution in this battle."

Guo Ziyi dismounted, looking slightly tired but humble, and said, "Your Highness's praise is too high; it is the soldiers who have lived up to your expectations."

Li Jingqing walked over with a smile, also full of praise, "General Guo, you not only won victory for us, but also revitalized the morale of the Tang army."

Faced with the praise from his generals, Guo Ziyi smiled calmly and attributed the credit to each and every soldier.

Night falls.

Li Mao returned to his military tent, but his thoughts remained unsettled.

Although we won this battle, the Wolf King's intentions remain unclear. He turned to Li Jingqing and said, "Although we won a game, we must be wary of the Wolf King's next move."

"Your Highness, if the Wolf Lord attacks again, how should we respond?" Li Jingqing asked.

Li Mao said resolutely, "The only way is to go all out and fight without hesitation."

In the following days, Guo Ziyi's name quickly spread throughout the entire military camp.

At this moment, Guo Ziyi was organizing his weapons in his tent when a scout rushed in and said, "General Guo, we discovered the Wolf Army's movements while we were scouting."

Guo Ziyi put down his sword and stared at the scout. "Tell me clearly, what are they doing?"

"According to reconnaissance, the Wolf Army shows signs of reinforcements, seemingly gathering new forces behind the hills to the southeast," the scout reported, his tone tinged with tension.

Guo Ziyi made a decisive decision: "Immediately inform His Highness and summon all the generals to discuss this matter."

Soon after, Li Mao, Li Jingqing, and other generals gathered in Guo Ziyi's tent, where the new location of the Wolf Army was marked on the map.

Li Mao frowned and said, "It seems the Wolf Lord is preparing a new attack."

Guo Ziyi pointed to several key points on the map and said in a deep voice, "The wolf's intentions are very clear. They plan to launch a surprise attack in the southeast. There are several weak points in our territory's defenses, which need to be reinforced quickly."

Afu also came over, his tone grave, "If the wolf army launches a full-scale attack, how should we respond?"

“We need to divide our forces to contain them.” Guo Ziyi slid his finger across the map, drawing several lines. “We should focus on strengthening the defense of key passes, while sending out small groups of troops to harass and delay their offensive.”

Li Jingqing nodded in agreement, "We can defend while maintaining the initiative."

After a moment's thought, Li Mao said, "In this way, we have gained the initiative on the battlefield."

After making some arrangements, Li Mao dispatched infantry stationed nearby to provide reinforcements.

Guo Ziyi, meanwhile, led his elite cavalry to the flank, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Under the cover of night, Guo Ziyi and his troops had already encamped in a secluded valley to the southeast.

"General, the terrain here is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Although the enemy has many troops, our army has a great advantage due to its high ground position," an experienced veteran said to Guo Ziyi in a low voice.

“That’s right, we must use the terrain to hold off the enemy.” Guo Ziyi looked firmly into the distance.

Soon, the vanguard of the wolf army stopped at the foot of the hill, frequently looking up at the summit, clearly hesitant.

Each soldier felt a vague unease in their heart.

At that moment, Guo Ziyi gave the order to attack.

The Tang army, which had been lying in ambush for a long time, burst forth like a tightly compressed spring, unleashing a rain of arrows that transformed into countless arcs of death.

The wolf army quickly regrouped after a brief period of confusion, but faced with the Tang army's superior position, they struggled to mount an effective counterattack.

Guo Ziyi then commanded his cavalry to launch a flanking attack, penetrating the enemy ranks like a blade.

The earth shook violently, and iron hooves trampled the enemy's defenses. The wolf army was plunged into a fierce battle, and its entire formation collapsed under this sudden attack, leaving it leaderless.

The wolf army retreated in panic once again.

The next day, when Guo Ziyi brought back the news of the victory, Li Mao was overjoyed. "With General Guo around, we are indeed invincible. I will soon write a report on your achievements to inform His Majesty."

Guo Ziyi wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled slightly, "All of this is thanks to Your Highness's comprehensive planning and the bravery of the soldiers."

Li Jingqing remarked from the side, "No matter how strong the enemy is, they can't beat a general who is one step ahead."

"General Guo, you will hold a high position and great power in the future, and your responsibilities will be even greater," Li Mao said meaningfully.

Guo Ziyi immediately knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in thanks, and said, "This humble general thanks Your Highness Prince Shou for your guidance."

The words had been made so clearly that even a fool like Guo Ziyi could understand them.

Li Mao gently helped Guo Ziyi up and said with a faint smile, "General Guo, please rise."

Many generals around Guo Ziyi looked at him with envy, but no one was jealous.

This was a peerless general who could defeat a superior enemy with a smaller force, and a key commander in this battle.

The greater his achievements, the greater their chances of survival, so no one would be jealous of him...