Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter describes the inner thoughts and actions of Emperor Zhao Zhen and his officials. Zhao Zhen laments that despite being the emperor, he feels penniless and powerless. However, his official Wang Qing argues that the emperor should have the power to mobilize the wealth of society to help the common people, such as during a recent flood. . The chapter then describes a power struggle, where Jia Xiang Gong maneuvers to have Song Xiang removed from his position as prime minister, and Jia Chang Chao is promoted to that role. Ouyang Xiu is also appointed as the new Deputy Censor-in-Chief. The chapter highlights the complex dynamics between the emperor, his officials, and the behind-the-scenes machinations for power and influence.

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