Grace of the Prosperous Tang.

Summary

Wang Ren Gong seized control of Ma Yi County, sidelining local military leaders and consolidating power among his trusted allies. Despite a brief period of meritocracy under the Kaihuang and Daye emperors, noble families regained dominance, making it difficult for commoners to rise. Wang Fan, a relative of the governor, led a cavalry unit despite lacking combat experience. As a fierce battle loomed, Ma Yi's seasoned soldiers, initially poised to fight, fled in disarray, abandoning their commander. Xu Le, observing the chaos, recognized the internal strife within Wang Ren Gong's forces and resolved to press forward, seeking to exploit their weakness and instill fear in their leader.

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