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

Since Guo Ziyi's triumphant return, a tense atmosphere has once again permeated the military camp.

Although the Wolf Army was defeated, the wolves behind them still have unclear intentions.

"General Guo, recent scout reports indicate that the Wolf Army's movements are unclear; they seem to be preparing a new counterattack," Li Mao said in a low voice, his brows slightly furrowed, clearly somewhat worried.

Guo Ziyi said, "Your Highness, their constant probing suggests they have ulterior motives. We must intensify our intelligence gathering and uncover their plans."

Just then, another scout entered the tent and reported nervously, "General Guo, we have discovered that a group of Wolf Army soldiers have been frequently entering and leaving the mountain area recently, seemingly intending to meet up with a certain group."

Li Mao was slightly surprised. Guo Ziyi pondered for a moment and said, "This means that there may be other forces supporting the Wolf Army. We must find out the true motives of this force as soon as possible."

"Your Highness, should we send a small team to investigate?" Li Jingqing asked, his bright eyes revealing determination.

Guo Ziyi nodded in agreement, "We must find out exactly who these people are. We also need an elite force, just in case."

"Afu, quickly select a group of agile elite soldiers and set off immediately tonight," Li Mao ordered his attendant Afu.

"Yes, Your Highness." Afuli landed and left in response.

As night fell, only a few core generals remained in the military tent.

Li Mao leaned against the table, looking intently at Guo Ziyi. "General Guo, what is your opinion on the Wolf Army's series of actions?"

Guo Ziyi stared at the map and slowly said, "The Wolf Army must have some hidden intentions for making such a big fuss. Perhaps they are waiting for some kind of aid, or perhaps they are just setting up a bigger conspiracy."

"General Guo, this probably requires careful consideration." Li Jingqing stared at Guo Ziyi.

"Based on my intuition alone, this is definitely not a simple troop movement," Guo Ziyi said with great certainty.

Based on past experience, the Wolf Lord would never admit defeat so easily.

After some deliberation, Li Mao made up his mind and said, "We cannot just passively defend. If the wolf army really has something in mind, we must strike first and seize the initiative."

"This subordinate agrees," Guo Ziyi replied, a resolute glint in his eyes.

The next day, a team of elite soldiers set off quietly as planned, heading towards the direction where the enemy might be hiding.

A few days later, the scout team returned to camp with important intelligence: the Wolf Army had been in frequent contact with a secret tribe, which posed a potential threat to the Tang army.

Li Mao listened to the report with a grave expression. He turned to Guo Ziyi and said, "If this intelligence is true, we need to readjust our defense strategy and try to dismantle this potential ally."

"Your Highness, why don't we use their connection with the Wolf Army to infiltrate them and uncover more secrets?" Guo Ziyi suggested, already meticulously planning in his mind.

"The plan is risky, but it suits my needs perfectly." After a moment's thought, Li Mao decided to give it a try.

Li Jingqing glanced at Guo Ziyi and said sarcastically, "General Guo, how do you plan to deal with this unknown tribe?"

"Be flexible and adaptable, responding to each move as it comes. If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move; if the enemy moves, I will move first." Guo Ziyi smiled calmly.

"I hope we can win this battle quickly," Li Mao said softly. Then, composing himself, he raised his voice and ordered, "Pass down the orders to all units to increase vigilance. We must prepare for battle as quickly as possible."

"Yes, Your Highness!" the surrounding guards responded loudly.

Night falls,

Li Mao and Guo Ziyi stood side by side on the high platform.

"The Wolf Army's actions are becoming increasingly unpredictable, which is a good thing," Li Mao suddenly said, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness.

Guo Ziyi nodded slightly, "Because the more unpredictable something is, the more likely we are to find its weaknesses and turn the tables."

“We speculate that this secret tribe may have a hidden alliance with the Wolf Army, and their presence in the world must have its reasons,” Li Mao said slowly.

Guo Ziyi frowned. "However, it will take some time for our spies to come back. If they can retrieve more intelligence, we will be able to know their true nature."

Li Mao smiled slightly, "I just hope that we can get what we want this time too."

Meanwhile, Guo Ziyi's elite squad was cautiously lying in ambush in the bushes near the enemy camp.

In the distance, the wolf army's stronghold could be vaguely seen, and the guards seemed to have relaxed their vigilance due to the long period of calm.

"Captain, the road ahead is unclear. Should we continue approaching?" a squad member asked in a low voice, his tone full of doubt.

The scout captain pondered for a moment and then made a decision: "Hold on and wait for the right opportunity. Our mission is to scout the enemy's situation; we cannot act rashly."

……

After the news reached the camp, Li Mao and Guo Ziyi summoned their generals again to urgently discuss countermeasures.

"Based on the current intelligence, the enemy has a dual advantage in terrain and troops. Our mission is to weaken their advantages and find a breakthrough to break the stalemate." Li Mao calmly directed the operation, making full use of the subsequent plans.

"We must launch a swift counterattack while reserving sufficient escape routes for ourselves in case of unforeseen circumstances." Guo Ziyi slid his finger across the map, indicating the attack route.

Li Jingqing demonstrated the latest defense plan and suggested, "Why don't we adopt a feint attack strategy, sending an elite squad to launch a feint attack while the other troops wait for the main force to strike?"

The next morning.

Guo Ziyi stood at the front of the line, gazing at each young face.

"Soldiers, this battle concerns the future of the Tang Dynasty, and also our own destiny. But we are not fighting alone; we have our brothers, our beliefs, and our unwavering courage." His voice resounded through the heavens, inspiring every soldier.

"Defend our homeland, uphold our dignity, the brave will prevail!" Li Mao took over the words, standing on the high platform, holding a long sword with its tip pointing straight to the sky.

The entire army was in high spirits and morale was high.

Every soldier gripped their weapon tightly.

The cavalry were fully prepared, the archers lay in ambush on the high ground, and the infantry stood in formation with high morale.

"This battle will determine our success or failure," Li Mao murmured, watching Guo Ziyi lead his elite troops off.

……

Guo Ziyi led his elite troops through the dense forest.

"Motion has been detected ahead. Proceed with caution." Guo Ziyi suddenly raised his hand to signal, and everyone immediately stood by.

A faint rustling sound came from the dense forest ahead, as if something was approaching.

The scouts quickly retreated and whispered, "General, an enemy reconnaissance team of about ten men has appeared about 100 meters ahead, and they are well-equipped."

Guo Ziyi narrowed his eyes slightly. "It seems the Wolf Army has noticed our intentions and has sent out a small team to investigate our movements."

Li Jingqing lowered his voice, "General, should we dismiss them to avoid alerting the enemy?"

"We cannot act rashly. If we act now, we will expose our presence," Guo Ziyi decisively judged. "The entire army should remain still and observe the situation."