Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter summarizes a conversation between several characters about Wang Ning An's claims of catching a giant whale. Han Zong Wu is skeptical of these claims, while Ouyang, Su Lao Quan, and Han Wei discuss the potential benefits of whaling. When they arrive at the dock, they are amazed by the sight of the massive whale head. Wang Ning An then explains the usefulness of the whale's baleen, which can be used to make bowstrings. The chapter highlights the contrast between those who merely talk about grand plans and those who can actually put them into action, which is the core mission of the academy.

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