Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The passage discusses Wang Ning An's cautious approach to attacking the Li clan, a rare opportunity that could greatly expand the Great Song's territory. However, the dire economic situation and court constraints mean Wang Ning An must be prudent to achieve the greatest rewards with the least investment. . Wang Ning An proposes not attacking the Li clan, but instead informing them so they can prepare. This shocks Zhao Zhen, who initially sees it as unethical, but then realizes betraying the Li clan would not benefit the Great Song. Wang Ning An argues that cutting off the Li clan's copper supply could destroy their country. . Zhao Zhen is relieved and delighted by Wang Ning An's warrior spirit, in contrast to the timid civil officials. He decides to visit his nephew Zhao Zong Jing, who has given up his title to be with his wife Lan Er, whom Zhao Zhen now wishes to acknowledge.

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