Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter discusses Wang Ning An's plans to travel to Lingnan to address three key issues facing the Great Song - labor shortages, food supply, and copper mines. Wang Ning An believes that solving these problems will allow the Great Song to surpass the Liao state's military and economic capabilities. He plans to take the sea route to Lingnan, avoiding the overland journey with Zhao Zong Jing. The chapter also mentions that Ping County is well-prepared to engage in trade with the Liao kingdom, but faces rising labor costs and food prices. Wang Ning An sees the trip to Lingnan as a timely opportunity to address these challenges.

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