Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An, the powerful figure, wanted to eliminate some scholars to set an example. However, the Emperor Zhao Zhen appointed Han Qi, a tough scholar, as the new Minister of the Three Departments, which alarmed Wang Ning An. Han Qi's appointment was seen as a counterbalance to Wang Ning An's authority over finance. . Wang Ning An interpreted the Emperor's move positively, believing Zhao Zhen was trying to chain himself down and prevent causing too much trouble. Wang Ning An was confident the Royal Bank's solid foundation could withstand Han Qi's abilities. Later, Han Qi proposed a massive 200,000 troop reduction, a clever tactic to regain the initiative from the civil officials weakened by Wang Ning An's previous actions. Han Qi aimed to restore the civil officials' confidence and shift blame away from them by exposing the military's issues.

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