At the break of dawn, the morning glow dyed the horizon red, and the capital city, after a night of fierce battle, was once again filled with vitality. People took to the streets, discussing the previous night's combat, their hearts filled with gratitude and admiration for An Lushan and Li Bai.
In a secluded hall within the imperial palace, An Lushan and Li Bai were seated around a map, carefully studying the situation around Fanyang. Fanyang, as an important barrier for the capital, directly affected the stability of the entire country.
"Brother Taibai, the terrain of Fanyang is rugged and easily defensible. But now, after a major battle, our forces are exhausted. How can we quickly stabilize the defenses of Fanyang?" An Lushan furrowed his brow, his tone filled with concern.
Li Bai With a slight smile, he gently slid his finger across the map: "Lushan brother, the art of war says: 'The highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans; the next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy's forces; the next in order is to attack the enemy's army in the field; and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities.' Although we are weary in strength, our wisdom is still intact. Why not take advantage of the terrain in Fanyang, set up an ambush, lure the enemy deep, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop?"
An Lushan heard this and a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "Taibai brother, you truly have both wisdom and bravery! This plan is ingenious! I will arrange it immediately!"
So, An Lushan immediately assembled an elite force and went to Fanyang to set up defenses. At the same time, he also secretly dispatched a group of spies to infiltrate the enemy's ranks, spreading false information to lull the enemy into a false sense of security.
Before long, the enemy outside Fanyang City fell into the trap as expected. They thought the capital was weak in military strength and launched a massive attack. However, when they entered the territory of Fanyang, they suddenly encountered ambushes all around them. For a moment, the sound of battle shook the heavens and the earth, and the enemy fell into chaos.
An Lushan stood on the city wall, looking out at the chaotic battlefield in the distance, a satisfied smile on his face. He turned to Li Bai beside him and said, "Brother Taibai, your strategy has indeed worked! It seems that the siege of Fanyang has been lifted!"
Li Bai nodded, his eyes shining with wisdom. "Brother Lushan, this is just the beginning. We still need to continue to consolidate our defenses, strengthen the training of soldiers, and improve their combat capabilities. Only in this way can we ensure the safety of Fanyang."
An Lushan deeply agreed with this and immediately ordered the strengthening of the defenses in Fanyang, personally inspecting the city's defenses to ensure that every detail was flawless. At the same time, he selected a group of young people with potential from the folk to join the army and undergo rigorous training.
With the joint efforts of An Lushan and Li Bai, the defense line of Fanyang gradually became stable. The enemy no longer dared to attack easily, and the people began to live a peaceful and tranquil life.
However, at this time, astonishing news spread - the defender of Fanyang had actually colluded with the enemy and attempted to betray the court! This news was like a bombshell, causing a great uproar in the capital.
An Lushan was furious upon hearing this news. He immediately summoned all his generals and Strategist to discuss countermeasures. Upon receiving various suggestions, An Lushan decided to personally go to Fanyang to capture the traitor and set things right.
On the way to Fanyang, An Lushan was filled with anger and worry. However, he knew he couldn't panic and had to remain calm. He pondered on how to outsmart the traitor without harming innocent civilians.
Finally, at dusk, An Lushan led his elite troops to arrive at Fanyang City. Instead of launching an immediate attack, he sent envoys into the city to negotiate with the traitor.
The traitor had thought that he could resist An Lushan with the troops at his disposal, but when he saw the elite soldiers brought by An Lushan, he couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat. He knew that he was in a desperate situation and could only surrender.
An Lushan watched as the traitor was escorted out and felt a surge of victorious joy. He walked up to the traitor and coldly said, "You, as a high-ranking official of the court, have betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy, committing heinous crimes! Today, I spare your life, but you must immediately surrender all your troops and wealth, and confess to the court!"
The traitor nodded hastily upon hearing this. He knew that he had no room for resistance and could only obediently follow An Lushan's arrangements.
An Lushan successfully recaptured Fanyang City and exposed the traitor's crimes to the world. Upon hearing this news, the people all rejoiced and cheered. They praised An Lushan for his wisdom, bravery, and benevolent governance.
After this battle, An Lushan's prestige in the court rose even higher. He successfully defended the country's security and upheld the people's interests with his intelligence and courage. Li Bai also received praise and promotion from the court for his outstanding performance in this battle.
From then on, An Lushan and Li Bai stood side by side, facing future challenges and difficulties together. They used their wisdom and courage to write legendary stories, becoming famous heroes in history.
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