Core of the Sage.

Summary

Fan Xiang, a veteran minister, faces a dire situation as Emperor Tang Huang reprimands him for his failure to devise strategies against the Anshi Rebellion. Du Yu, a commoner, humorously manipulates the court, demanding entertainment from Empress Wang and Wu Meiniang in exchange for writing a critical decree. The emperor, recognizing Du Yu's importance in saving the Tang Dynasty, reluctantly complies. The empress initially resists but realizes the gravity of the situation and her previous mistakes against Du Yu. The tension escalates as the fate of the Tang rests on Du Yu's whims, highlighting the absurdity of court politics during a crisis.

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