Core of the Sage.

Summary

The narrative unfolds in a military camp celebrating the Great Tang's territorial gains, where the atmosphere is lively yet tinged with melancholy as memories of fallen comrades resurface. In the shadows, conspirators from Songyang Academy, led by Shi Kai, plot to poison the Tang army with laced wine, intending to facilitate a Mongol attack. Meanwhile, the antagonist Guiguzi, driven by vengeance against Du Yu for past grievances, sends his disciple Li Si to eliminate him. As the celebration progresses, soldiers succumb to the intoxicating effects of the tainted wine, leaving the camp vulnerable. The rebels, under Zhong Hang Le's command, infiltrate the camp, targeting Du Yu's wife, exploiting the chaos to achieve their nefarious goals.

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