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

Inside the study of Prince Shou's residence, Li Mao sat close together with Afu, Xiaozhuozi, and others, a detailed map of Chang'an and its surrounding area spread out on the desk. The flickering candlelight illuminated Li Mao's thoughtful face.

"All factions are in turmoil, and for now, it's best to wait and see. But we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom," Li Mao finally spoke after closing his eyes in deep thought. His voice was low and firm.

"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince is facing internal and external troubles, and it is inevitable that his vital energy has been depleted. This is the perfect opportunity for us to launch a surprise attack," Afu suggested.

After a moment's thought and weighing the pros and cons, Li Mao ordered: "Pass on my order that troops in all regions assemble and await orders, and be ready to act at any opportune moment."

Just then, Xiao Zhuozi stepped forward and whispered a few words to Li Mao.

Li Mao frowned slightly, took the message handed to him by the small table, read it carefully, and then a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"It seems that General Feng has run into some problems. I can take this opportunity to gain more support." Li Mao thought to himself and quickly made a decision: "Immediately send an envoy to have a secret meeting with General Feng."

at the same time.

Inside the Eastern Palace, Li Heng was also pondering how to win in this chaotic situation.

He had intelligence at his disposal and was closely monitoring developments in various regions.

“General Feng wants to have a secret talk with us. This is the perfect opportunity to undermine the enemy’s internal structure,” Gao Shi said to Li Heng, his gaze fixed on the key areas on the map.

Li Heng nodded slightly: "Pass on my order to first contact General Feng to probe his true intentions, while continuing to strengthen defenses in various places and not give the enemy any chance to breathe."

Meanwhile, in An Lushan's army, General Feng found himself in a difficult situation.

"General Feng, should we really abandon General An? This is extremely dangerous," a trusted confidant asked in a low voice.

Feng Jiang pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "When faced with two evils, choose the lesser one. General An has long been wary of me, so we should take this opportunity to find another way out."

Outside Chang'an, after a heated discussion, Li Mao secretly dispatched a envoy to meet with General Feng.

"General Feng, His Highness Prince Shou admires your courage and strategy and wishes to cooperate closely to deal with the current situation." The envoy spoke respectfully as he handed over Li Mao's secret letter.

After carefully reading the secret letter, Feng Jiang's face showed a complicated expression: "Please tell your prince that the situation is currently unpredictable, and I, Feng Jiang, am willing to work with people of insight to plan important matters."

Meanwhile, everyone in the mansion was watching Li Mao's reaction closely, speculating about the next plan.

"Gentlemen, General Feng's actions will affect the entire situation. I have ordered close monitoring of his movements," Li Mao said calmly to his subordinates. "We must be careful and avoid any unforeseen complications at this critical moment."

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Gao Shi entered the East Palace and reported the new developments to Li Heng: "Your Highness, the cooperation between General Feng and Li Mao is a done deal, and they seem to be planning a new offensive against us."

Li Heng frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Since they have taken action, we also need to monitor them closely and make preparations in advance."

Meanwhile, the eunuch Gao Chen was in the imperial study, observing all the movements.

"The situation inside and outside Chang'an is complicated. Do you have any thoughts?" Consort Liu asked softly.

Gao Chen sighed slightly and said, "Your Majesty need not worry. His Highness the Crown Prince has been intelligent since childhood and will surely be able to resolve the crisis. We just need to wait for the situation to become clear."

Consort Liu nodded gently: "I hope so. Your Majesty only needs to rest and recuperate now, and should not overexert yourself."

War is imminent, and the various forces are like surging waves.

Inside Chang'an, Li Mao's mansion was brightly lit, and his desk was covered with the latest developments of various factions.

He looked around, and all his staff held their breath, waiting for his decision.

"Gentlemen, opportunities are fleeting. We must seize the moment when the situation is becoming increasingly tense and not give the enemy any chance to breathe," Li Mao said with a hint of urgency.

"Your Highness is indeed far-sighted; this is the perfect opportunity for us to make a name for ourselves," Afu flattered at the opportune moment.

Then, Li Mao turned and walked to the window, looking at the dark night sky outside.

"How's the plan going?" Li Mao asked, his gaze still fixed on the view outside the window.

Afu stepped forward and replied, "Everything is proceeding according to the Prince's instructions. General Feng has already expressed his willingness to cooperate with us."

Li Mao gave a soft "hmm," a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Good, we must consolidate our forces in the shortest possible time and capture Chang'an in one fell swoop."

Li Mao had already devised a grand plan in his mind...

Inside the Eastern Palace, Li Heng was nervously discussing the next steps with several trusted confidants, circling a map.

"Feng's movements are making the situation increasingly complicated, and a decision must be made as soon as possible," Gao Shi said.

Li Heng nodded silently and placed a flag in a key position on the map: "In that case, let's go with the flow."

Seeing this, Gao Shi felt somewhat relieved: "I'm afraid General Feng is very cunning and there are many variables. Your Highness still needs to be cautious in dealing with him."

"Please rest assured, General Gao, I will do my utmost and not let everyone down. Chang'an is impregnable and will not be shaken by a few traitors." Li Heng's tone was firm and full of confidence.

The next morning.

Many residents in Chang'an City have already begun to get busy.

Outside Chang'an, An Lushan's army was making intensive preparations to attack the city again.

He learned of Li Heng's troop deployment through spies, which further solidified the morale of his army.

"Gentlemen, our army has broken through the enemy's defenses. We must now finish this battle quickly." An Lushan climbed a high hill, overlooking the entire army, and encouraged his soldiers.

"We will live up to the General's trust and swear to serve General An!" The generals spurred their horses in response, their imposing presence and the air of determination to make a great contribution.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Li Mao's residence was extremely tense.

Secret messages were constantly being sent, bringing the latest developments of the enemy forces.

"Your Highness, the enemy seems determined to attack Chang'an and is intensifying their preparations," Afu said, his voice filled with worry.

"No problem, we are fully prepared. With General Feng's inside and outside support, we can achieve a decisive victory in a short time," Li Mao said calmly.

Just a quarter of an hour later, Feng's secret letter arrived in Li Mao's hands. The letter was concise and to the point, outlining the final details of the operation.

But he also knew in his heart that the battlefield was ever-changing, and any small detail could rewrite the whole situation.

On the walls of Chang'an, Li Heng's imposing figure inspired the soldiers' morale.

"Your Highness, the time has come. Shall we order the expedition?" Gao Shi asked, knowing that the war was urgent and that a slight mistake could lead to total defeat.

Li Heng solemnly replied, "Order the three armies to hold their positions firmly and wait for the enemy to show a weakness before launching a counterattack."

At this critical moment, a spear flew swiftly from the enemy camp, slicing through the air and heading straight for the city wall.

"It's a trap; this must be the enemy's strategy to lure us in." Li Heng immediately realized the unusual nature of the situation.

Li Heng raised his arms and shouted, "All generals, listen to my command! Hold your ground and do not allow the enemy to cross even a single step!"