Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter discusses the immense pressure and remarkable contributions of Fan Zhongyan during the war between Song and Liao. Despite his desire to resign, Fan Zhongyan's prestige was too high, and many hoped he would return to lead reforms. However, his influence worried the bureaucrats, and even the emperor Zhao Zhen found himself in a difficult position. Ultimately, Fan Zhongyan chose to resign to focus on teaching and enjoy his old age. The chapter also describes the rapid promotion of Wang Ning An, who was appointed as Dali Judge and county governor despite never participating in the imperial examination, causing envy among many.

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