The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su's conversation with the Wang brothers about joining the imperial army reveals their youthful ambitions and Li Su's reservations about the dangers of war. The Wang brothers want to gain merit and rewards, but Li Su knows that war is cruel and terrifying. He decides to secretly talk to their father about their ambitions, planning to let them get punished. However, Li Su later attends a banquet at the residence of Grand General Cheng Yaojin, who is celebrating his promotion to National Duke of Lu. The banquet is filled with renowned military leaders and civil officials, and Cheng Yaojin's boisterous celebrations are a stark contrast to the refinement of the civil officials.

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