Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. In this chapter, Emperor Zhao Zhen is informed by Song Xiang and Jia Chang Chao about a critical situation in Lingnan, where Di Qing has imprisoned the pacification envoy, Lord Sun Mian. The news causes alarm as it suggests a breakdown of order and authority. Song Xiang insists the report is reliable, revealing that Di Qing has turned hostile, leading to panic in Lingnan. Zhao Zhen expresses his frustration over the misinformation regarding the rebellion, accusing officials of distorting the truth and failing to provide accurate reports. He is particularly enraged by the loss of soldiers and the potential for rebellion among the troops due to the actions of corrupt officials. The chapter ends with Ouyang Xiu arriving with new interrogation results, indicating the situation is escalating. .

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