Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu's clever critique of An Lu Shan's national poem led to a collapse in the morale of An Lu Shan's troops. By interpreting the poem as a mockery rather than praise, Du Yu turned the tables, showcasing An Lu Shan's ignorance of culture and literature. The Wenyuan Pavilion announced the downgrade of the poem from a national to a county poem, humiliating An Lu Shan and causing chaos among his ranks. Despite An Lu Shan's belief that the poem celebrated his military prowess, Du Yu's argument revealed its true nature as a curse. This shift in perception struck a significant blow to An Lu Shan's ambitions, leaving him furious and bewildered.

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