Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter describes the aftermath of the collapse of copper prices, where Zhao Zhen has been issuing sales restrictions and promoting officials like Bao Zheng. This has caused widespread anger and fear among the court officials, who are worried about Zhao Zhen's next move and the potential destruction of evidence. The officials are summoned by Zhao Zhen, where they find the Inspector General Ouyang Xiu and the newly appointed Hanlin Scholar Wang Ning An already present. Zhao Zhen then delivers a speech, expressing his regret for not being able to improve the lives of the common people despite his efforts, and acknowledging his failure as a sovereign.

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