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

After a night of hard work, the soldiers remained vigilant and ready to deal with any emergencies.

Inside the military tent at the camp, Li Mao, Guo Ziyi, and several key generals were sitting around a simple wooden table with a detailed map spread out on it.

“We need to develop a precise counter-offensive plan and ensure that every step we take does not deviate from our established objectives,” Li Mao said bluntly, his gaze sweeping among the generals.

"Your Highness," Guo Ziyi suggested, "I believe that intelligence work is of paramount importance during our rest period. We must thoroughly understand the enemy's movements."

At this moment, Chief of Staff Li Jingqing interjected, "Indeed, I recently obtained some intelligence about that tribe. They do have contact with An Lushan, providing not only supplies but also manpower support."

Li Mao frowned deeply. "This makes the situation even more complicated. If An Lushan joins forces with this tribe, their power will not be underestimated. We have to reconsider every step we take."

“To thwart the enemy’s plot, we may need to send out an elite squad to infiltrate enemy territory and investigate the passage between the tribe and An Lushan.” Guo Ziyi said gravely.

He understood the danger of this mission, but never considered backing down.

“Yes. This is not just about gathering intelligence, but also about knowing ourselves and our enemy,” Li Mao sighed.

After a moment of silence, Li Mao turned his gaze to the soldiers in the tent. "If we gather enough intelligence, we can gain the upper hand on the battlefield. We should try to avoid head-on confrontations with the enemy, but instead find their weaknesses and dismantle them from within."

“Your Highness is right. We must develop several different strategies simultaneously to deal with the ever-changing nature of the crisis,” Li Jingqing agreed.

"While conducting reconnaissance, I will strengthen the army's defenses. We cannot allow the enemy to seize the initiative," Guo Ziyi added.

After the meeting, several scout cavalrymen were quickly dispatched from the camp to stealthily head towards the rumored location of the tribe.

In the camp, the soldiers were busy resting and resupplying, while the young soldiers gathered in small groups to encourage each other.

"Hey, when do you think we'll be able to win this battle completely?" A soldier leaned against a tree, gazing up at the sky.

The veteran beside him patted his shoulder and smiled slightly, "Don't worry, one day we will return in triumph under the spotlight and drink celebratory wine together."

at this time.

The sound of galloping horses came from afar, and a scout rode up, bringing important news to Li Mao.

"Your Highness, we have discovered signs of a secret tribe and confirmed that they are making contact with An Lushan's army." The scout dismounted and reported respectfully.

Upon hearing this news, Li Mao sat up straight, a look of joy flashing across his face. "It seems the rumors are true. An Lushan is indeed secretly supporting the enemy. We cannot stand idly by."

Guo Ziyi nodded and took over the topic, "In that case, we must immediately adjust our battle plan and take targeted measures to strike at the enemy's vitals."

"Immediately summon all key generals to discuss the next steps in detail," Li Mao decided decisively.

With the arrival of new intelligence, the atmosphere in the military became tense again.

At the generals' meeting, Li Mao laid out the intelligence he had gathered to everyone.

"Now that we know about the relationship between An Lushan and the tribes, we must not allow them to continue cooperating. We must destroy the foundation of their cooperation." Guo Ziyi's gaze was resolute.

“Yes, this is a crucial opportunity.” Li Jingqing took over the conversation, his eyes shining brightly. “We need to strike at both of them swiftly and decisively, severing their connection.”

Guo Ziyi, his eyes fixed on the map, asked casually, "Your Highness, why do you think An Lushan would join forces with these tribes? What is his purpose?"

Li Mao pondered for a moment and replied softly, "Perhaps An Lushan is also looking for a fulcrum that can completely change the situation."

Inside the tent, Li Mao, Guo Ziyi, and the other generals leaned against the edge of a long table, contemplating their next move.

They knew in their hearts that, no matter what, the connection between An Lushan and the secret tribes had to be completely destroyed.

"Gentlemen, first of all, we must be clear about one thing: we cannot allow An Lushan's forces to cooperate further with these tribes," Li Mao said in a low voice.

Guo Ziyi took a deep breath and continued his analysis: "Once their cooperation takes shape, it will not only increase the difficulties we encounter on the battlefield, but may also jeopardize our stability in the heart of the Tang Dynasty."

At this point, Li Jingqing raised a crucial question: "This means we need a plan to strike both of these forces simultaneously. We must strike swiftly when they are most vulnerable."

“The problem is that we don’t yet have a complete grasp of the exact location of that tribe or the movements of An Lushan’s reinforcements,” Li Mao said, frowning.

The generals looked at each other for a moment, and then each explained their plans.

As the number of markings on the map gradually increased, the army's routes began to take shape.

“We need a strategy that is one step ahead, which means not only being ahead in terms of time and speed, but also surpassing An Lushan’s expectations in terms of deployment and tactics.” Guo Ziyi added a new stroke to the plan.

"Information transmission is very important," Li Jingqing reminded everyone. "Make sure that every general receives orders in a timely and accurate manner."

“I will personally take charge of this part,” Li Mao said softly.

After a night of discussion, a detailed plan gradually took shape.

Li Mao and his generals assigned tasks and ordered each unit to make preliminary preparations.

Meanwhile, the soldiers in the camp discussed the difficulty of the battle in small groups.

"Have you heard? There are rumors that we're going to directly confront An Lushan!" A young soldier looked visibly nervous when he mentioned An Lushan.

"Yes, hopefully it will be a decisive battle. Otherwise, it's too nerve-wracking to keep us stuck here for so long."

Hearing his comrade's words, the veteran understood that the longer the battle went on, the greater the chance of dying on the battlefield.

When one of the scouts hurried across the camp and headed straight for the command tent, everyone's eyes followed.

"Looks like there's something new going on. We need to be prepared," the veteran muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, several elite cavalry squads had already quietly set off, their mission to traverse the unknown terrain of the mountains and forests to find the location of the tribe.

"Be very careful," Li Mao whispered a warning.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, we will certainly live up to your expectations."

After saying this, the cavalry squads quickly departed under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

Li Mao watched the cavalrymen's retreating figures and muttered to himself, "An Lushan is indeed lucky."