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In the heart of the capital, within the court, the surface appears calm as water, but in reality, there are hidden undercurrents. Since An Lushan successfully recaptured Fanyang and defeated the rebel army, his position in the court has soared, but this has also stirred up jealousy and unease among many.
One day, during a court assembly, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, his gaze sharp as he surveyed the civil and military officials below. An Lushan and Li Bai stood side by side, exuding an imposing presence that drew countless eyes.
Suddenly, a censor stepped forward, holding a memorial, and loudly declared, "Your Majesty, I have a matter to report. In recent days, there has been a rumor circulating in the capital that General An Lushan harbors seditious intentions and is plotting rebellion." With these words, the court erupted into an uproar.
An Lushan heard this without changing his expression, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. He turned to the censor and asked in a calm tone, "Your Excellency, do you know the crime of slandering a high-ranking court official?" The censor was intimidated by An Lushan's gaze, but still tried to remain composed and continued, "I did not make this up out of thin air. Many people in the capital have already heard about this matter. For the safety of the court, I had no choice but to report this to Your Majesty." The Emperor furrowed his brow, his gaze shifting between An Lushan and the censor. In a solemn voice, he said, " An Lushan, what do you have to say?"
An Lushan took a step forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I am loyal and devoted to the court, with no ulterior motives. The rumors are spread by malicious individuals with ill intentions to slander me. I am willing to stake my life on it, and if there is any falsehood, I am willing to endure severe punishment." The Emperor nodded and said, "I believe in your loyalty. However, the rumors still exist, and you must provide evidence to prove your innocence." An Lushan took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to undergo any investigation. At the same time, I request permission to personally uncover the source of the rumors and expose those who spread them."
The emperor nodded slightly and said, "Very well, I will give you this opportunity. However, you must remember to act with caution and not harm the innocent."
An Lushan thanked the emperor and left the court. He knew that the storm was far from over, and the undercurrents in the court had only just begun.
Back at his residence, An Lushan summoned Li Bai and several trusted generals to discuss countermeasures. After a moment of contemplation, Li Bai said, "Brother Lushan, this matter is of great significance. We must handle it with care. Those who spread the rumors must be individuals within the court who are dissatisfied with you. They want to use this opportunity to undermine your prestige, and may even seek to put you in a perilous position."
An Lushan nodded and said, "Taibai is absolutely right. However, we still cannot determine their identity and purpose at the moment. But I believe that as long as we proceed cautiously and step by step, they will naturally not succeed."
So, An Lushan began to secretly investigate the source of those rumors. He sent out spies to infiltrate the major mansions in the capital city to gather intelligence. At the same time, he also strengthened the security of the mansions to prevent any secret assassination attempts.
After a period of investigation, An Lushan finally uncovered the source of those rumors. It turned out that all of this was orchestrated by a powerful statesman in the court. This powerful statesman, out of jealousy for An Lushan's prestige and position, secretly spread rumors in an attempt to frame An Lushan.
An Lushan was furious upon learning the truth. However, he knew that it was not yet the time to take action. He had to find the right opportunity to bring down the powerful statesman in one fell swoop.
Just then, an opportunity finally arose. The emperor decreed a grand banquet, inviting all the civil and military officials to attend. An Lushan knew that this was a rare opportunity. He decided to use this banquet to bring down the powerful statesman.
On the night of the banquet, the palace was brightly lit and bustling with excitement. An Lushan sat side by side with Li Bai, and the two of them chatted and laughed, drawing frequent glances from the surrounding crowd. However, beneath the merriment, a hidden undercurrent flowed.
Suddenly, a palace maid hurriedly came to An Lushan and whispered, "General, that powerful statesman is plotting against you. They plan to make a move on you after the banquet."
Upon hearing this, An Lushan felt a chill in his heart. He immediately stood up and said to Li Bai, "Brother Taibai, I have urgent matters to attend to. Please watch over the situation here and don't let them succeed."
Li Bai nodded and said, "Brother Lushan, go with peace of mind. I will take care of things here."
An Lushan quickly left the banquet hall and secretly gathered a group of elite soldiers, ambushing them in the dark corners of the palace. At the same time, he also sent someone to secretly inform the emperor and the commander of the imperial guards, requesting their support.
Not long after, the banquet ended. The powerful statesman indeed led a group of followers towards An Lushan's location. However, as they just stepped out of the banquet hall, they suddenly encountered the ambush set by An Lushan. For a moment, the sound of battle shook the heavens, and the powerful statesman and his followers fell into chaos.
An Lushan wielded a long sword and personally charged into the battle. His figure was like lightning, and his swordsmanship was like a rainbow, as he successively killed several enemies. The powerful statesman was shocked and panicked, trying to escape. But An Lushan had already seen through his intentions and struck him down with a sword.
At this time, the commander of the imperial guards arrived at the scene with a team of guards. They quickly subdued the remaining enemies and escorted them away. An Lushan walked up to the powerful statesman and coldly said, "You, as a senior court official, conspired against your colleagues and harbored treacherous intentions. If I do not kill you today, how can I uphold the laws of the court!" The powerful statesman was terrified and begged for mercy, but An Lushan remained unmoved. With a swift stroke of his sword, he beheaded the powerful statesman, causing blood to gush and stain the entire ground red.
Upon learning of this incident, the emperor was greatly angered. He ordered the complete extermination of the powerful statesman's family and declared An Lushan a loyal and heroic servant of the court. At the same time, the emperor granted An Lushan even more power and status, making him a pivotal figure in the court.
However, An Lushan did not become complacent because of this. He knew that this victory was only temporary, and there were still hidden currents in the court. He had to remain vigilant at all times to ensure his own safety and that of the court. From then on, An Lushan became more cautious and calm. He no longer easily trusted anyone or revealed his true thoughts easily. With his wisdom and courage, he faced various challenges and difficulties in the court, becoming a famous politician and military strategist in history.
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