Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. The chapter begins with Zhao Zhen announcing a new era name, "Huang You," marking a shift from the hopes of the past during the "Qing Li" period of the Song Dynasty. Despite optimism for strengthening the nation, dreams have faded, and the era has changed. Ou Yang Xiu wallows in drunkenness, reflecting on his lost youth as he grapples with the new generation's emergence. As New Year approaches, the Wang family reunites, including Uncle Wang Liang Gui, who has aged due to hard labor and recent flooding that destroyed his crops. Wang Ning An advocates for sorghum cultivation, essential for survival amid disasters, and plans to expand their business by producing sugar and liquor, considering selling excess sugar to the Liao kingdom. The family discusses their military strength and plans to train soldiers effectively while maintaining a low profile. Wang Ning An strategizes to conceal their true military capabilities by distinguishing between regular troops and auxiliary forces. The focus for the coming year will be on training and refining their military, with Wang Liang Jing taking the lead. .

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