Core of the Sage.

Summary

Sun Bin, a strategic sage, discusses Du Yu's rumored might after he allegedly killed four grand ministers to protect his wife. Cao Pi and Jiang Xiao Bai express skepticism, but Sun Bin proposes they ally with Wu and Shu to pressure the Tang Dynasty into ceding territory. He highlights Du Yu's vulnerabilities, particularly his lack of official military status and the Tang court's distrust. Sun Bin's insights suggest that the court may tacitly support their plans to eliminate Du Yu in exchange for recovering lost territories. This cunning strategy aims to exploit Du Yu's strengths and weaknesses, potentially leading to his downfall.

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