Core of the Sage.

Summary

Zhao Gou, enraged yet speechless, faced Du Yu's relentless verbal assault, which revealed his shortcomings as a ruler. Du Yu criticized Zhao Gou for his indulgence, cowardice, and neglect of duty, highlighting the suffering of Zhao Gou's family during the Jingkang War. The citizens of the Great Song were shocked to learn the truth about their emperor, who, despite his cultured background, was weak and incompetent. Du Yu's poignant poetry captured the despair of the nation, lamenting its decline and the emperor's frivolous lifestyle amid chaos. The populace recognized their shame and yearned for a return to glory, as Zhao Gou's authority crumbled under the weight of truth.

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