Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Wang Ning An believed that nations should not be defined by bloodlines, as many ethnic groups formed through shared experiences and threats over time. He used historical examples, such as the Jurchens and the Han people, to illustrate that cultural identity, rather than physical traits, defines one's nationality. Wang Ning An aimed to create a nation through belief, despite the impracticality of his idea, and achieved promising results. Su Shi, a spirited individual, learned two methods to train a fierce warhorse: nurturing a bond from a young age or using a combination of reward and punishment. The branding of the Da brothers symbolized their commitment to expelling the Liao invaders and restoring Bohai, garnering support from the community. Despite skepticism from some, the branding was seen as a mark of true identity and resistance against oppression. An old man, recently branded, expressed his identity as a Bohai person, fueled by a desire for revenge against the Liao. .

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