The horizon had just begun to show a hint of light, and An Lushan and Li Bai inside the tent were already awake. They exchanged a smile, as if their disguised journey from yesterday was still vivid in their minds. An Lushan stood up, stretched, and said, "Taibai brother, today we need to organize what we saw and heard yesterday, so that the court can understand the true situation of the people."
Li Bai nodded and picked up the writing materials on the table, saying, "Then we will act separately. I will write today's plan into a memorial, and you will go to inspect the military camp to stabilize the morale of the troops."
"Good idea," An Lushan approved. He knew well that the hearts of the people and the morale of the army were equally important, and only when both were stable could the country be secure.
An Lushan put on his battle robe and walked out of the tent. He rode on his warhorse, patrolling through the military camp. When the soldiers saw him, they saluted one after another. He smiled, nodded in response, and occasionally stopped to chat with the soldiers, asking about their living conditions.
"General, why did you get up so early today?" a curious soldier asked.
An Lushan smiled and replied, "There are important matters to attend to today. You all must also train hard to protect our country."
The soldiers, upon hearing this, all expressed their determination to work even harder. An Lushan felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that as long as the military's morale remained stable, the country would have a strong army.
At the same time, Li Bai was also writing fervently in his tent. He recorded everything he had seen and heard yesterday, his words filled with sympathy for the suffering of the people and loyalty to the court. He wrote, "The suffering of the people is like a needle in my heart. As officials of the court, we should prioritize the people and strive to improve their welfare."
After finishing the memorial, Li Bai sealed it, ready to send it to the court. He knew deeply that this memorial played a crucial role in helping the court understand the people's situation and improve their lives.
At this moment, An Lushan also finished inspecting the military camp and returned to his tent. He saw that Li Bai had already written the memorial, so he asked, "Brother Taibai, is the memorial ready?"
Li Bai nodded and handed the memorial to An Lushan. After carefully reading it, An Lushan nodded and said, "This memorial is well written, recording all that we saw and heard yesterday. I believe that after the court reads this memorial, they will pay more attention to the people's sentiments and care for the people."
The two men smiled at each other, as if they had already seen the hope of the court improving the people's lives. They knew that this hope required their joint efforts to achieve.
Later, An Lushan and Li Bai decided to personally go to the folk to comfort the people. They put on ordinary clothes and walked out of the military camp. The streets were bustling with noise. They shuttled through the crowd, chatting with the people.
"Old man, what do you think of the court's taxation?" An Lushan asked an old man selling vegetables.
The old man sighed and said, "The taxation is indeed a bit high, but we common people also understand the court's difficulties. As long as the court can care for our livelihood, we will be content."
An Lushan heard this and was moved. He looked deeply at the old man and said, "Rest assured, the court will definitely care about the people's livelihood. We generals will also do our best to seek benefits for the people."
The old man, upon hearing this, showed a hint of surprise and gratitude in his eyes, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Thank you for your concern, sir. Although our lives are hard, we also understand the difficulties faced by the court."
An Lushan and Li Bai continued on their way, talking to the people as they walked through the streets. They explained to the people the court's challenges and their efforts, making the people understand that the court cares about their lives. At the same time, they also sought advice from the people, asking how they thought the court should improve the people's lives.
In a teahouse, they encountered a group of tea drinkers chatting. An Lushan stepped forward to engage in conversation with them. The tea drinkers, seeing that he was an official, welcomed him and freely expressed their opinions.
"I think the court should reduce taxes so that the people can have more income," one of the tea drinkers said.
"Yes, I agree," another tea drinker echoed. "And the court should also strengthen public security so that the people can live and work in peace."
An Lushan and Li Bai are attentively listening to the suggestions of the tea guests. They know that these suggestions are important for improving the lives of the people. They have expressed that they will bring these suggestions back to the court for consideration and implementation.
After leaving the teahouse, An Lushan and Li Bai continue on their way. They talk to the farmers working in the fields; they chat with the women washing clothes by the river; they communicate with the vendors in the bustling market...
Throughout this process, they constantly reassure the people, telling them that the court cares about their lives. At the same time, they also promote the court's policies and measures to help the people understand the intentions and efforts of the court.
When night fell, An Lushan and Li Bai returned to the military camp. Their faces bore weary but contented smiles. They knew that their efforts that day had deepened their understanding of the people's situation and strengthened their determination to serve the people and the country.
Inside the tent, the lights were on as An Lushan and Li Bai sat at the table, reviewing the day's experiences. They discussed how to improve the lives of the people based on their suggestions, how to enhance the army's combat effectiveness, and how to defend the country's borderlands.
"Brother Taibai, how do you feel about our efforts today?" An Lushan asked.
Li Bai nodded and said, "Our efforts today have been very meaningful. We have reassured the people and made them feel the care of the court; we have also collected valuable suggestions that will help the court improve the people's lives."
"Exactly," An Lushan agreed, "We must continue to work hard to seek benefits for the people and fulfill our duties to the country."
The two men smiled at each other as if they could already see the hope and beauty of the future. They knew that as long as they worked together and made joint efforts, they would definitely be able to create a better future for the people and the country.
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