Core of the Sage.

Summary

Huang Chao, the rebel leader, taunts the citizens of Chang'an, revealing that the Tang emperor has fled, causing morale to plummet. The soldiers, questioning their fight, consider surrender. Tian Hongfeng, filled with despair, struggles to rally them without the emperor's support. Huang Chao exploits this chaos, asserting his power and ambition to overthrow the Tang Dynasty, driven by personal grievances against the elite. As the imperial star dims in the sky, signaling the emperor's abandonment, the citizens of Chang'an are left hopeless, leading to widespread panic and chaos as they question the purpose of their struggle. The rebel forces, emboldened by the emperor's flight, mock the defenders, urging them to surrender.

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