Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter describes a period of stalemate and conflict over the high price of copper, which had caused deep resentment among the common people. Someone, Wang Ning An, stepped in and drove the price of copper down significantly, earning the gratitude of the people. Initially, officials were critical of Wang Ning An's actions, but over time more voices began to support him. It was revealed that Wang Ning An had a large stockpile of copper and was able to manipulate the market, while his opponents tried to defeat him by borrowing a large sum of money from a group of cunning merchants called the Yi Ci Le Ye people. The chapter suggests that the battle over the copper prices had become a drawn-out struggle.

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