Silver Fox.

Summary

Cao Qi, a military officer, feels disdain from scholars like Tie Xin Yuan, who, despite their low rank, hold significant influence over national policy in the Great Song Dynasty. This tension arises as scholars propose policies that military officials struggle to contest. Tie Xin Yuan, however, uses this dynamic to his advantage, engaging in a transaction involving warhorses and herdsmen with Cao Qi. The deal is sealed with "flying money," a secure form of currency, allowing Tie Xin Yuan to leverage his position further. Despite the transaction's success, Cao Qi remains uneasy, sensing underlying schemes. His suspicions are confirmed when Tie Xin Yuan and his entourage vanish, leaving behind bound sentries, indicating a deeper plot at play. The chapter ends with Cao Qi sending a report to Tokyo, highlighting the ongoing power struggle and intrigue within the Great Song Dynasty.

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