Core of the Sage.

Summary

In a sweeping operation, the Great Tang government and its people successfully eliminated around fifteen thousand spies and traitors from five nations, disrupting their intelligence networks significantly. The Northern Chamber of Commerce and Bo Sa Man played crucial roles in exposing enemy agents, leading to public chaos and violence against them. The emperor, amidst this turmoil, fainted in frustration over the losses of his Qian Niu Wei spies, revealing internal strife and suspicion within the court. Meanwhile, a grace examination was announced in response to the An Shi Rebellion, aiming to replenish official ranks, drawing attention from various academies and nations, while Du Yu, already a celebrated figure, prepared diligently for the examination.

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