Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Wang Ning An expresses his lack of fear towards the Liao Kingdom, believing it to be weakened and overestimating its military strength. He criticizes the Song Dynasty's leadership for their cowardice and missed opportunities. Ou Yang Xiu warns him about his recklessness, reminding him of the dangers they faced. The Song army is struggling against the aggressive Liao forces, suffering heavy losses, and facing internal criticism for their military strategies. Despite this, Wang Ning An is confident that the Liao state is bluffing about its troop numbers. The two scholars realize they need someone to persuade the court to take a strong stance against the Liao, and they agree that Su Lao Quan would be the best candidate for this task. .

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