Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Su Shi and his group sought out Wang Ning An but received a negative response regarding the soldiers' tattoos, which were meant to identify and punish deserters. Su Shi expressed disappointment, and Lv Hui Qing, a quiet observer, questioned why soldiers flee. He noted that societal views devalue soldiers, leading to a lack of interest in military service. Wang Ning An acknowledged the dangers of this philosophy but decided to keep the teachings of the two Chengs as a negative example. Su Shi then argued that Ping County should focus on commerce rather than agriculture, given its advantageous position in maritime trade. .

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