Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter summarizes the lives of several students at the Six Arts Academy, including Su Da, Su Er, Zeng Bu, Han Zong Wu, and Lv Hui Qing, who are exceptional students aiming to take the imperial examination. It also introduces the story of Zhang Dun, a young man with a peculiar temperament due to his unusual origins. Zhang Dun's uncle, Zhang De Xiang, was a prime minister who opposed the Qingli reforms. The chapter also discusses the drop in copper prices, which was a significant achievement for the current administration, as it reduced the burden on the Qian Jian and allowed newlyweds to afford copper mirrors more easily.

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