Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu's impassioned poem ignited a fervor among scholars in the Tang Dynasty, challenging the traditional notion that only reading is noble. Students, inspired by his call to action, abandoned their studies, questioning which scholar had ever been honored as a marquis. This disruption in the national academy sparked a wave of enlistment, with young scholars eager to fight for their country rather than remain idle. The poem resonated deeply, leading even families to encourage their sons to join the military. Amidst the chaos, the Empress Dowager decided to reward Du Yu with a title, acknowledging his influence on the people’s patriotic spirit.

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