Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter describes Ping County, a region in Cangzhou that has a flat and open terrain suitable for cultivation. The scholar Cheng Hao believes the county can yield at least 3 million acres of arable land, which could provide the court with more land taxes and enrich the national treasury. However, Cheng Hao faces opposition from Wang Ning An and the students of the Six Arts. The chapter also introduces Lv Hui Qing, a young scholar who travels to the Six Arts Academy to seek the support of Ou Yang Xiu, hoping to advance his family's status. Meanwhile, Wang Ning An is training a large army of young men, transforming them into robust warriors. The women in the region are also actively participating in the economy, working in workshops and factories to produce whale-based products and earn a living.

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