Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Ouyang Xiu is astonished by the ease of resolving a seemingly difficult situation regarding grain transport for disaster relief. Discussions reveal that with a hundred thousand shi of grain, they could support eight hundred thousand refugees for three months. However, Wang Ning An criticizes the unrealistic notion of selling rare items like zithers and perfume to fund this effort, warning that exploiting the situation could anger the Emperor. He mentions a strategic decision to reserve whale baleen for military use, limiting the crafting of zithers. Su Shi challenges Han Zong Wu's belief in merely praying for blessings to prevent disasters, arguing that practical actions are necessary to address issues like flooding. The debate intensifies until Wang Ning An arrives with gifts for the students, symbolizing hope and practical support. .

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