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

General Feng accepted the order, but hesitated for a moment before leaving.

After much deliberation, he whispered to An Lushan, "General, could we consider changing our strategy and temporarily withdrawing our troops to plan for the future?"

An Lushan was slightly taken aback, his gaze drifting towards the distant sky outside the tent.

“I will consider General Feng’s suggestion, but we must not back down easily at this time. I need a victory to stabilize the morale of the army.” An Lushan waved for General Feng to leave, his mind filled with many thoughts.

At the same time, Cheng Zhang's army moved through the enemy's rear positions as if they were nothing, launching a fierce offensive with great speed.

"Go all out and cut off the enemy's supply lines, seizing their lifeline!"

Cheng Zhang led from the front, knowing that once the enemy lost its supplies, it would soon collapse without a fight.

Against this backdrop, Li Heng, inside Chang'an, received the latest battle report, and his brows relaxed slightly.

"Commander Cheng Zhang is indeed a brilliant strategist; this attack has dealt a fatal blow to the enemy," Gao Shi exclaimed to Li Heng.

Li Heng nodded, a heavy feeling settling in his heart: "Indeed, there is no room for complacency on the battlefield, and our actions have a profound impact on the entire situation."

Just then, new intelligence reached Li Heng, saying that another military governor, Gao Xianzhi, who had been quietly supporting the court, had also led his troops to launch a surprise attack on An Lushan's rear. This startled Li Heng.

"Gao Xianzhi, the military governor, is the pillar of our Great Tang Dynasty. His arrival is crucial to restoring our morale," Li Heng said in a low voice, placing high hopes on Gao Xianzhi's arrival.

……

"My lords, before today, An Lushan had a large army and many generals, but it could not last long. Now that I have penetrated deep behind enemy lines, I will surely annihilate his army in one fell swoop!" Gao Xianzhi, on his warhorse, held his sword in one hand and raised his arm in a passionate shout.

"We swear to obey orders to the death and will never disgrace the General's name!" The soldiers' blood boiled, and their powerful voices resounded throughout the camp.

At this moment, upon learning of Gao Xianzhi's surprise attack plan, Li Mao's heart began to waver violently.

He knew that if the enemy was completely defeated, all his plans would likely fail.

"Your Highness, Gao Xianzhi is approaching Chang'an and seems to be providing support to the enemy," Xiao Zhuozi reported in a low voice, a hint of worry on his face.

Li Mao pondered silently. Although he knew that success or failure depended on this battle, he was still somewhat hesitant: "Continue to act according to the plan, but we must also pay attention to the changes in the battle situation. We must think twice before we win."

Outside Chang'an, Gao Xianzhi had led his troops into the enemy's position, quickly establishing a multi-pronged attack and coordinating with Cheng Zhang's army to inflict heavy losses on the enemy.

At this point, Feng was forced to withdraw from the front line and pondered his next move amidst the encirclement.

This might be his last chance to choose.

"General Feng, the Tang army's offensive is fierce, we can't delay any longer!" the deputy general reported urgently, his tone full of urgency.

Feng nodded and slowly said, "At such a time, only by seizing the moment can we preserve ourselves."

Just as Feng was deep in thought, he suddenly received a secret letter from Li Heng.

The letter stated, "Those who can recognize the times are heroes; I hope the general will act with self-respect."

Feng Jiang was stunned for a moment, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his heart.

Meanwhile, in the enemy camp, An Lushan felt the impact of this sudden change on the entire battle situation.

He felt a mixture of uncontrollable anger and a sense of powerlessness.

"The enemy's offensive is truly unexpected. It seems I need to re-evaluate our strategy," An Lushan muttered to himself, frowning.

Night falls.

In the palace.

"Your Highness, Gao Xianzhi is truly our trump card; the future course of the battle may very well change because of him." Gao Shi's tone was filled with undisguised excitement and hope.

Li Heng gazed at the rising sun and said softly, "Yes, no matter how difficult the situation may be, our Great Tang will eventually turn the tide."

At the same time, Feng was in great inner turmoil.

He understood that no matter how the war ended, a defeated general had no value whatsoever.

At this moment, An Lushan was restless in his camp, feeling the threat of a surprise attack from behind enemy lines growing ever stronger.

He thought everything was under control, but he didn't expect the combined forces of Cheng Zhang and Gao Xianzhi to be so fierce.

"How is the situation with General Feng?" An Lushan asked, looking slightly tired, his narrowed eyes revealing deep vigilance.

"Reporting to the general, General Feng is still engaged in battle with the enemy, but has not made any breakthrough progress," the confidant reported in a low voice, a hint of unease in his heart.

"We must send more manpower to support them; we cannot afford any more mistakes." An Lushan nodded, a hint of doubt creeping into his mind about Feng Jiang's performance.

Meanwhile, Cheng Zhang and Gao Xianzhi worked together on the battlefield, relying on flexible tactics to gradually break down the enemy's defenses and force the enemy to retreat.

"Soldiers! The enemy has nowhere to escape. Press the attack and secure victory in one fell swoop!" Cheng Zhang shouted at the front of the battle, greatly boosting the morale of the soldiers.

Gao Xianzhi provided support from the side.

"Strike while the iron is hot!"

Gao Xianzhi ordered his troops to personally lead an attack on the enemy's flank.

Feng's internal deliberations grew even heavier, while his deputy was making plans beside him: "General, should we consider switching sides? The current situation is unfavorable to us."

Feng closed his eyes, pondering how to answer the question.

He knew what saying such things would mean, but he also understood that being prepared was the best course of action.

"The situation is still uncertain, so it's best to probe the facts first. Once things become clear, act accordingly and avoid doing anything deliberate." Feng's words revealed an ambiguous trust and a vague sense of responsibility.

Night falls.

Inside Chang'an, Li Heng learned that the battle strategy at the front had been a great success, and he felt a little happy for a moment, but he still dared not let his guard down.

"Your Highness, we have achieved a great victory at the front. Why don't we take this opportunity to strike the enemy even harder?" Gao Shi suggested.

“That is indeed the case. Defeat would be harmful, but caution is paramount,” Li Heng replied in a slightly cold tone.

……

Li Mao was deep in thought at this moment, and things were beginning to spiral out of his control.

"Your Highness, the situation is becoming clearer. I hope everything goes as you wish," Afu said softly from the side.

Li Mao lowered his head and remained silent, his inner turmoil showing no signs of abating: "I only hope that the situation will become clearer, and I will definitely re-evaluate the success or failure."

Meanwhile, north of Chang'an, Cheng Zhang and Gao Xianzhi were once again discussing their next course of action, and they dared not slacken their efforts despite having the upper hand.

"General Gao, can we join forces once again to deliver an even heavier blow to the enemy?" Cheng Zhang asked thoughtfully.

The victory we are seeing may only be temporary.

After a moment's thought, Gao Xianzhi slowly nodded: "Although our army is in a favorable position, we must be careful to avoid unnecessary losses caused by the enemy's desperate actions. It is best for our army to seek victory through stability."

In An Lushan's camp, anxiety affected everyone.

"General Feng!" An Lushan turned around and shouted, looking at General Feng.

"General, the situation is unfavorable, but our army still has the strength to turn the tide." General Feng stepped back slightly, his face full of meaning.

"We must make sure to negotiate a favorable situation so that we can plan for the future," An Lushan said in a heavy tone.

But at this moment, Feng Jiang already had another plan in mind.

Night gradually deepened.

In Chang'an, the torches still blazed brightly.

Standing atop the high watchtower, Li Heng's mind was filled with thoughts of Feng Jiang's changes and the secret letter whose words still echoed in his ears.

"Whether General Feng will make a decisive decision remains to be seen," Li Heng murmured.

Gao Shi, standing beside him, sighed softly, his tone revealing his worry: "Your Highness, in these chaotic times, General Feng's decisions may become a crucial driving force."