Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu's departure to the Great Song was a strategic retreat to evade the wrath of the Wang and Jia families after the deaths of Wang Dao and Jia Yu Cun, and the destruction of the Yangzhou Navy. He aimed to observe the power dynamics between the Great Tang's Emperor and the Empress Dowager, considering his options based on who gained the upper hand. Meanwhile, the Wang family faced devastation, losing their military power and prestige, prompting urgent discussions about pursuing Du Yu. Wang Yi advocated for a calm approach to stabilize their situation, even suggesting the potential sacrifice of Wang Dao for survival. In Chang'an, the Emperor saw the opportunity to reclaim control over the Yangzhou Navy but realized the financial burden it entailed, leading to strategic plans to leverage the Wang family's wealth for military reconstruction.

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