In the study, the lights were on, and An Lushan and Li Bai sat side by side. Spread out in front of them were reports on the hardships of the folk. Their faces were solemn, but their eyes shone with determination.
"Taibai, the things we have seen and heard during our visit to the folk are truly heart-wrenching," An Lushan said in a deep voice, tapping the table rhythmically with his fingers.
Li Bai nodded, his brow furrowed. "Indeed, sir. The people are living in dire straits, and as high-ranking officials of the court, we must do something for them."
"Not bad," An Lushan agreed, "but with just the two of us, our efforts will be limited. To truly change the current situation, we must broaden the selection of talents and work together for the court."
"You are absolutely right, sir," Li Bai nodded, "but how should we attract talented individuals?"
An Lushan pondered for a moment and then said slowly, "First, we need to establish integrity within the court, so that those with genuine talent and a broad vision can see hope. Second, we can establish a Recruitment Hall, post notices widely, and attract talents from all over the world to apply."
"Great idea!" Li Bai's eyes lit up. "This not only can attract talent, but also show the people the sincerity and determination of the court."
"Exactly," An Lushan nodded. "We should act without delay and start preparing immediately."
Not long after, news of the establishment of the Recruitment Hall spread throughout the court. The news caused a sensation across the country. Countless aspiring individuals flocked to the capital, hoping to showcase their talents at the Recruitment Hall.
Recruitment Hall is crowded with people, bustling with activity. Talented individuals come in a continuous stream to apply, some wielding their brushes and ink, composing poetry and essays, while others demonstrate their martial skills with swords and spears. An Lushan and Li Bai personally preside over the Recruitment Hall, carefully examining and selecting each applicant.
One day, a young talent arrived at the Recruitment Hall. He was tall and imposing, holding a long sword, with a heroic air about him. He approached An Lushan and respectfully said, "I am Yue Fei, here to answer the court's call for talents."
An Lushan carefully assessed Yue Fei and nodded in approval. He could see that Yue Fei not only possessed exceptional martial skills and extraordinary temperament, but also exuded a sense of righteousness and determination. Smiling, he asked, "General Yue Fei, why do you wish to join the court?"
Yue Fei lifted his head and said firmly, "Since childhood, I have been practicing martial arts and studying military strategy, only to protect the country and its people, and to eliminate harm. Now, with corrupt officials in power and the people suffering, I am willing to serve the court and work for the well-being of the people."
An Lushan was deeply moved after hearing this. He stood up, walked to Yue Fei, and tightly held his hand, saying, "Yue Fei, your noble spirit! On behalf of the court, I welcome your joining!"
And so, Yue Fei became an outstanding figure in the Recruitment Hall. Not only was he highly skilled in martial arts and well-versed in military strategy, but he also had a broad vision and ambitious goals. Under the careful guidance of An Lushan and Li Bai, he quickly grew into an important military leader within the court.
In addition to Yue Fei, the Recruitment Hall also recruited many other talented individuals. Some were eloquent literati, some were skilled martial artists, and others were proficient healers... All of them carried a heart to serve the court and seek the well-being of the people, contributing their efforts to the prosperity and stability of the court.
While Broaden the selection of talents, An Lushan and Li Bai did not forget their own self-cultivation and learning. They deeply understood that as senior officials of the court, they must possess profound cultural knowledge and outstanding leadership abilities. Therefore, they often studied classics together, discussed state affairs, and continuously improved their cultural literacy and political wisdom.
One night, the study was brightly lit. An Lushan and Li Bai sat facing each other, each holding a scroll. They would sometimes lower their heads in contemplation, and at other times engage in discussion, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
"Taibai brother, what do you think of this scroll of 'The Art of War'?" An Lushan asked, pointing to the book in his hand.
Li Bai looked up and smiled slightly, "The 'The Art of War' is a classic work of military strategy, containing profound wisdom of warfare. Although I am not talented, I have gained great benefits from studying it every time."
"Indeed," An Lushan nodded, "As high-ranking officials of the court, we must not only be proficient in martial arts and military strategy, but also possess a deep cultural background and broad knowledge. Only in this way can we better serve the court and seek the well-being of the people."
"The words of the adults are very true," Li Bai agreed, "Then why don't we continue to study the classics and discuss national affairs."
So the two of them immersed themselves in the sea of books again, pursuing higher wisdom and enlightenment together.
In the process of Broaden the selection of talents and continuous learning, An Lushan and Li Bai gradually established a new power in the court with them at its core. This new force not only had strong cohesion and combat effectiveness, but also had a global vision and aspirations. They contributed their strength to the prosperity and stability of the court, gradually becoming an indispensable pillar of the court.
However, they are well aware that the road ahead is still long and arduous. But as long as they stick to their original aspirations and work for the well-being of the people, they will definitely be able to achieve more victories and glory!
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