Core of the Sage.

Summary

In a tense court scene, Fan Xiang confronts the young emperor about the successes of Du Yu against An Lushan, highlighting the emperor's incompetence. The emperor's anger escalates as he struggles with jealousy towards Du Yu, a scholar who achieved what he could not. The Empress Dowager acknowledges Du Yu's contributions, but the emperor's insecurity leads him to underestimate the ongoing threat of the rebels. Despite warnings from loyal minister Tian Hongfeng, the emperor's pride blinds him to the precarious situation, risking the Tang Dynasty's stability. The internal power dynamics and rivalry between the emperor and Du Yu create an atmosphere of tension and danger for the kingdom.

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