Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Cao Yi, despite his efforts to help the disaster-stricken people of Chen Zhou, realizes the overwhelming number of victims leads to chaos during food distribution, resulting in injuries and deaths. He expresses frustration over the lack of adequate porridge stalls, questioning the authorities' decisions. Ou Yang Xiu explains that the local authorities are aware of the situation but are constrained by the sheer number of affected individuals, fearing rebellion if they do not provide any food. Cao Yi's anger intensifies as he understands that the authorities intentionally limit food distribution, allowing the strong to survive while the vulnerable perish. Meanwhile, Jia Chang Chao reports on grain transportation efforts, and Fu Bi discusses the potential increase in soldiers for disaster relief. Zhao Zhen challenges Fu Bi's approach, recalling a previous successful relief effort led by Wang Ning An, and decides to summon Wang Qing back to the capital for a new strategy. .

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