Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter summarizes a discussion between Wang Ning An and Ye Lu Hong Ji regarding trade between the Song and Liao dynasties. Wang Ning An proposes establishing a trade bank to facilitate financial transactions and improve efficiency. He explains the three essential parts of mature trade: exchange of goods, financial transactions, and a supervision mechanism. Wang Ning An's proposal to set up a trade bank in Liao is seen as a lucrative opportunity by Zhao Zong Jing, who recognizes the power and wealth of the Buddhist monasteries in the Liao kingdom. Zhao Zong Jing realizes that by controlling the trade bank, the Buddhist monks could become the financial overlords of the Liao empire.

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