Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter discusses the production and importance of bows, arrows, and crossbows in warfare. It highlights the high cost and difficulty in obtaining the necessary materials, such as cow tendons and horns, to make these weapons. The chapter also compares the value of whales to cows, noting that a single right whale can provide enough materials to match the output of hundreds of cows. The chapter then shifts to a story about missing salted whale meat, which leads to the discovery of a thief within the Wang family's organization.

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