Core of the Sage.

Summary

The Empress Dowager expresses her displeasure at Zhou Yu's greed and emphasizes the Tang's dignity over Du Yu's execution. Li Bi argues that Du Yu's death would end the threat from Eastern Wu, and he skillfully manipulates the situation, quoting Du Yu’s own ideals to paint him as a hypocrite if he refuses to sacrifice himself for the nation. Lin Ru Hai struggles with the dilemma of his son-in-law's fate while the court debates the potential loss of Du Yu's talent against the backdrop of a national crisis. Despite the laughter at Lin Ru Hai's optimism about Du Yu’s chances in battle, a battle report arrives, revealing Du Yu's engagement against invading forces, raising hopes for a potential victory.

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