Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

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The chapter summarizes a discussion between several officials, including Bao Zheng, Ou Yang Xiu, and Wang Ning An, regarding a grain shortage crisis in the Song Dynasty. Bao Zheng admits his incompetence in managing the disaster relief efforts, which have led to the grain running out earlier than expected. Wang Ning An offers to help solve the livelihood of 100,000 people, but notes it requires full cooperation from the court. Ou Yang Xiu suggests a way to ensure factional struggles do not interfere with the disaster relief efforts, which Wang Ning An agrees to wait and see.

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