Core of the Sage.

Summary

The Empress Dowager wants Du Yu to return the two capitals, Chang'an and Luoyang, to the Tang court. She praises him as a model for all generations, but Lin Ru Hai sees this as flattery to control Du Yu. The Empress Dowager plans to grant Du Yu immunity and establish a decree stating his great contributions, but warns that too much merit can lead to downfall. She suggests temporarily halting military operations and recuperating, and sends Prince Li Bi to lead the main Tang army. Lin Ru Hai writes to Du Yu, detailing the court's changing attitude and suggesting he not return the capitals all at once. Du Yu understands the court's cautiousness and has no intention of establishing himself as a king. He pursues the path of sainthood and believes his ambitions do not conflict with the Tang court. Du Yu has made significant contributions to the Tang and is focused on establishing merit, virtue, and words to achieve sainthood. He is aware that humanity admires the strong and plans to maintain his strength to command respect from the court.

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