The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

The passage depicts a tense confrontation in an imposing hall involving Chen Ping An, Ji Cang, Fu Xuan, and Jiang Lai. The interaction centers on scholarly and social hierarchies, with Ji Cang displaying arrogance and disconnection from social graces. Chen Ping An challenges Ji Cang's views on sages and education, ultimately demonstrating his superior status as a first-rank official. Fu Xuan seeks opportunities for his student and potentially himself, with Chen Ping An strategically offering a position as a Crown Prince's attendant and inviting Fu Xuan to serve as a military advisor, revealing complex political maneuvering and power dynamics.

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