Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter describes a confrontation between Fan Zhen, a scholar, and Wang Ning An, who insists that the "wine" Fan Zhen has is actually a military secret. Fan Zhen orders a soldier to taste the wine, but the soldier reacts badly, suggesting it is indeed a potent liquor. Wang Ning An becomes enraged, accusing Fan Zhen of selfishness and bringing disaster. The chapter ends with a discussion of the power of scholars and the inability to execute them, even for severe crimes.

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