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The bustling streets of the capital city are filled with the worries of the people. An Lushan and Li Bai walk side by side, observing the hardships of life all around them.
"Brother Taibai, look at these common people, their faces show the hardships of life," An Lushan points to an old man in tattered clothes by the roadside, his eyes filled with concern.
"Yes, although some corrupt officials have been removed from the court, the suffering of the people still remains unresolved," Li Bai sighs deeply, feeling a sense of inexplicable sadness.
"We, as important officials of the court, cannot sit idly by," An Lushan paused, looking firmly at Li Bai.
"You speak the truth," Li Bai nodded, "but the suffering of the people cannot be resolved overnight; it requires careful consideration over the long term."
"Perhaps we should start with reducing or exempting taxes, allowing the people to breathe easier," An Lushan suggested.
"This method is excellent," Li Bai nodded in agreement, "Reducing the burden on the people is the only way to allow them to live a stable life."
So, An Lushan and Li Bai jointly submitted a memorial, requesting the emperor to reduce or exempt taxes in order to alleviate the suffering of the folk. Upon hearing the memorial, the emperor deeply felt the concern of the two men for the country and the people, and issued an edict to reduce some taxes.
After the news spread, the people of the capital rejoiced and praised An Lushan and Li Bai for their benevolent governance. Those who had suffered under harsh policies were especially grateful, and the names of the two men were sung in the streets and alleys.
However, just as the people of the capital were celebrating, a hidden undercurrent was quietly surging. The remnants of the corrupt officials who had been eliminated by An Lushan and Li Bai had begun to secretly plot their revenge. One day, as An Lushan and Li Bai were discussing state affairs in the study, they suddenly heard a commotion outside. Alarmed, they hurried out to investigate. They saw a group of burly men wielding clubs attacking a raggedy-dressed commoner. "Stop!" An Lushan shouted, rushing forward to intervene. The men, upon seeing An Lushan, scattered in fear.
"Thank you, sir, for saving my life!" The commoner knelt on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing in gratitude.
"Why were you being besieged by them?" An Lushan helped the commoner up and asked with concern.
"My name is Zhang San, a farmer from outside the city. Because of poverty at home, I couldn't afford to pay taxes, so those officials arrested me and brought me to the capital. They said I owed money to the court and wanted to use me to pay off the debt," Zhang San lamented.
"This is outrageous!" An Lushan was furious, "I have already petitioned the emperor to reduce taxes, how could you be brought to the capital to pay off debts?"
"I don't know either," Zhang San shook his head, "They just said that I owe money to the court and want to take me to pay off the debt."
"There must be something fishy about this," Li Bai said in a deep voice, "We must thoroughly investigate this matter."
So, An Lushan and Li Bai began to investigate the matter. They discovered that those government officials were actually remnants of the evil forces. They abused their power, wantonly exploiting the common people for their own gain.
An Lushan and Li Bai were furious and immediately ordered the arrest of those officials. After a fierce battle, the officials were captured. An Lushan and Li Bai exposed their crimes to the public and punished them severely.
When the news spread, the people of the capital city all applauded. They were grateful for the kindness of An Lushan and Li Bai, and engraved their names in their hearts. The people who had been oppressed by the officials came to express their gratitude with tears in their eyes.
"Taibai brother, look at the folk suffering. Although it has been alleviated to some extent, there are still many problems that need to be solved," An Lushan looked at the people in front of him, full of emotion.
"Yes," Li Bai nodded, "We must continue to work hard to improve the lives of the people."
In the days that followed, An Lushan and Li Bai delved into the folk, understanding the needs and suffering of the people. They found that besides tax issues, there were many other problems that needed to be addressed. For example, there were many deficiencies in areas such as agricultural water conservancy, education, and healthcare.
So, An Lushan and Li Bai began to tackle these issues. They improved water conservancy, developed agriculture, established schools, and built hospitals... A series of measures gradually improved the lives of the people in the capital.
However, just when they thought everything was moving in a positive direction, a new force quietly rose. The figures behind this force were even more cunning and sinister, using their power to create a bloody storm within the court.
Facing this new force, An Lushan and Li Bai did not back down. They knew that the struggle had only just begun, and they would continue to stand together to face the challenges of the future.
"Taibai brother, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead in the future, we must remain steadfast in our beliefs and move forward bravely." An Lushan clenched his fist, his eyes shining with determination.
"Yes, no matter how rough the road ahead, we must fight side by side until we achieve ultimate victory," Li Bai nodded in agreement.
In this way, An Lushan and Li Bai shuttled back and forth between the hardships of the people and the struggles of the court, using their wisdom and courage to protect this land and its people. Although the road ahead is unknown and full of challenges, their beliefs and determination are as unshakable as a rock. Because they know that as long as they persist, they will surely overcome all difficulties and allow this land to regain its past prosperity and peace.
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