Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter describes the tensions surrounding the introduction of a new bill and the fluctuating copper prices in the capital city. The emperor, Zhao Zhen, tries to suppress copper prices by diverting copper materials from minting coins to crafting copper wares, but this faces strong opposition from the Zhengshi Hall. The conflict escalates as the emperor secretly allows Wang Ning An to melt down copper coins. Meanwhile, Zhao Zong Jing, the emperor's nephew, brings a large quantity of copper items to Wang Ning An, unintentionally complicating the situation further. The chapter ends with Wang Ning An's unexpected reaction, as he sees Zhao Zong Jing's actions as an opportunity rather than a problem.

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