Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter summarizes a negotiation between Wang Ning An, a wealthy horse breeder, and Zhao Zhen, the emperor, over the price of warhorses. Wang Ning An argues that raising high-quality warhorses is an expensive and labor-intensive process, and the 15 million guan price he is asking for is fair. He also mentions that he has sold off other businesses to focus on the horse farm. The chapter also includes a brief interaction between Wang Ning An and a woman named Su Ba Niang, where he recommends an ointment to help heal her injury. Finally, Wang Ning An visits the Great Xiangguo Temple and expresses interest in building a racetrack there.

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