Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

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The chapter describes a conflict between Su Xun, an experienced civil official, and Wang Ning An, a young military envoy. Su Xun initially dismisses Wang Ning An as a "little brat" but is surprised when Wang Ning An challenges his authority and questions the actions of another official, Xu Yong, regarding a criminal case. The situation escalates when Wang Ning An invokes his powers as an imperial envoy to re-examine the case, much to the dismay of Sun Mian. The chapter ends with the arrival of General Di Qing, who supports Wang Ning An's actions, further complicating the power dynamics between the civil and military officials.

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