Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Wang Ning An, after sending off Ou Yang Xiu, focused on recruiting soldiers to strengthen his power, believing that peace would be temporary. He recalled the failing state of the Liao Kingdom under Emperor Ye Lu Zong Zhen, who had squandered its legacy. Wang Ning An gathered 2,000 sailors and acquired 500 warriors from Japan, building an army of 10,000 on paper. He ordered the seizure of Jeju Island, but the Gao Li Ren showed little interest in it, preferring to trade with the Great Song. . In a discussion about military strategy, Wang Ning An and Liang Da Gang considered the effectiveness of mounted archery, realizing that a two-to-one casualty rate could still yield significant results. Liang Da Gang found humor in the situation, recognizing the elite nature of cavalry training. Wang Ning An emphasized the value of practical wisdom over grandiose plans, highlighting the importance of basic armament in overcoming elite forces. .

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