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Guo Ziyi was well aware of the importance of this mission, so he was extremely cautious when formulating the plan.

"The key to this operation is ensuring that our scout teams return safely and bring back accurate intelligence," Guo Ziyi said to Li Mao.

Li Mao nodded, his gaze resolute. "We have made thorough preparations. If we can successfully find that tribe, we will have a chance to completely dismantle An Lushan's military support."

“General Guo,” Li Jingqing stepped forward, his tone solemn, “our reconnaissance team has now penetrated deep into enemy territory, and we must ensure their safe return. We need to distract the enemy.”

Guo Ziyi pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "Indeed, we can send out some small and medium-sized troops to conduct probing attacks in different areas, forcing the Wolf Army to split up."

"Does anyone have any suggestions?" Li Mao asked, raising an eyebrow.

He always trusted the judgment of Guo Ziyi and Li Jingqing.

"We can ambush them along their possible attack routes and harass them so they have no time to spare," Guo Ziyi replied decisively.

Li Jingqing chimed in, "In this way, we can not only distract the enemy, but also induce them to expose more weaknesses."

Li Mao said firmly, "Let's do it this way. This is not only a harassment of the enemy, but also a test of our endurance."

The generals accepted their orders and returned to their posts.

Guo Ziyi and Li Mao stood on the high platform, watching the soldiers quickly tidy up their gear.

"Your Highness, your command has always been accurate and flawless," Guo Ziyi said sincerely.

Li Mao turned his head and smiled slightly. "It is all because of the good generals and soldiers who protect me. This trust is hard-won, and I will never let them down."

"Without Your Highness, it would be difficult to unite the people's hearts," Guo Ziyi said respectfully.

As night fell, the war drums sounded again, mingling with the deep sound of horns, echoing throughout the entire camp.

"We will take action at dawn tomorrow," Li Mao announced loudly, instantly boosting morale.

Guo Ziyi picked up the thread and added, "Everyone must be on high alert. No matter how the situation changes, we must be flexible in our response!"

Inside the tent, the night wind swept by.

Li Mao and Guo Ziyi were still meticulously checking every detail, from logistical supplies to the setting of each ambush point.

"Actually, I've been thinking a lot about why An Lushan is fighting," Guo Ziyi suddenly said.

Li Mao replied softly, "It's probably ambition. Some people will lose themselves because of power. But excessive ambition often leads to destruction."

"Our ambition is for the world, not for ourselves." Guo Ziyi nodded deeply, understanding that this was the difference between them.

“Yes.” Li Mao smiled, but immediately composed himself. “We all know that the situation can change at any time during a war. I hope this operation can completely reverse the situation for our army.”

"As long as we proceed cautiously step by step, An Lushan's bargaining chips will eventually come to nothing," Guo Ziyi said confidently.

The next day, the bugle call resounded through the sky once again.

Li Mao raised his arms and shouted, inspiring his soldiers, "If we win today, we will have nothing to worry about in the future! You will surely return in glory!"

"If we win, we will have no worries about the future!" Hundreds of soldiers responded in unison, their voices echoing across the fields.

Seeing the entire army ready to depart, Guo Ziyi looked confidently into the distance and said, "Your Highness, everyone is ready."

Li Mao nodded slightly and rode forward with Guo Ziyi. "This time, let us join hands to win a complete victory."

Just as the entire army was about to advance, a scout came on horseback with a report, looking anxious. Li Mao and Guo Ziyi exchanged a knowing glance.

"What new intelligence is there?" Guo Ziyi asked, slightly puzzled.

"Your Highness, we have discovered an unexpected enemy gathering ahead, and we must adjust our plans accordingly."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Mao said thoughtfully, "It seems we must be wary of all their unpredictable changes and adapt accordingly."

Guo Ziyi turned to his generals and said, “The plan has changed, but our goal remains the same. I urge all generals to quickly deploy new strategies and be prepared to deal with any possible emergencies.”

"Understood, General." Several generals protecting him responded firmly, their hearts gradually relaxing.

“We need to analyze the enemy’s new movements immediately,” Li Mao whispered to Guo Ziyi.

Li Mao then led them toward the central tent of the camp, during which the soldiers carried out preparations in a busy but orderly manner according to the established orders.

Inside the tent, several key generals had gathered, each pondering possible countermeasures.

Guo Ziyi looked around, unfolded a map on the table, and sharply locked onto several important locations one by one.

"The enemy is clearly trying to concentrate their forces for a quick victory, hoping to strike us before we can fully deploy our defenses." Guo Ziyi pointed to a strategic location with a solemn expression.

One of the younger generals suggested, "General, if we can seize the high ground before they launch their attack, we might be able to turn the tide of the battle."

After listening and pondering for a moment, Li Mao nodded and said, "That's right. Based on past experience, the enemy will definitely conduct reconnaissance before attempting an attack. We can set up an ambush at a high point to disrupt their rhythm."

Guo Ziyi nodded approvingly, "In this way, they will not only be unable to advance smoothly, but they may also expose their own weaknesses."

Li Jingqing added: "At the same time, we need to send out elite squads to harass the enemy's rear. If we can disrupt their logistics, even if the enemy has a large number of troops, their morale will be affected."

“Okay, let’s do it this way.” Li Mao made the decision decisively.

Guo Ziyi and Li Mao then continued to adjust their strategy in the camp.

“We need to have a comprehensive grasp of the enemy’s movements,” Li Mao said, gently stroking the marked point on the map with his thumb. “Their gathering area is close to the mountains. If we can cut them off here, we can not only weaken their offensive, but also possibly reverse the course of the battle.”

Guo Ziyi frowned in thought, "Therefore, we must intercept the enemy before they take shape."

“That’s right. Nighttime is when the enemy’s psychological defenses are weakest. Launching a night attack first is the best strategy to defeat them.” Li Mao made a decisive decision and pointed to a route that could be advanced under the cover of darkness.

A dozen or so generals gathered around the table, listening intently.

Guo Ziyi pulled out a small piece of wood and quickly marked the coordinates where each detachment should be stationed, and solemnly instructed, "No matter what, whether the enemy is attacked or not, you must not act on your own until the order is rescinded."

After the plan was finalized, Li Mao selected elite soldiers to form a night raiding team, which quietly infiltrated the enemy lines in several groups.

And at the same time.

Li Jingqing's squad also successfully infiltrated the Wolf Army's perimeter.

As time went on, all the teams had arrived at their designated positions.

Li Mao's expression was stern, his gaze fixed ahead. "There's no time to lose; it's time to strike."