Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter summarizes the events surrounding the decision to send a royal emissary to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom, a rare occurrence since the Treaty of Chanyuan. Prime Minister Wen Yan Bo takes swift action to manage the situation, allocating funds for military supplies and ordering enhanced battle readiness to prevent the Liao Kingdom from extorting the Song Dynasty. He also sends a message to Prince Zhao Yun Rang, hoping his son Zhao Zong Shi can be sent as the emissary to secure the title of prince and become the heir to the throne. Meanwhile, Zhao Zong Jing, the thirteenth prince, decides to volunteer as the emissary, hoping to earn the title of prince and make his lover, Lan Er, a princess. However, Lan Er is concerned about the dangers of the mission and does not want Zhao Zong Jing to risk his life for a title. Ultimately, Zhao Zong Jing decides to go to the Liao Kingdom, determined to become a man who stands tall.

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