Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An proposes a merit-based reward system for soldiers, linking their performance in battle to financial incentives, which impresses everyone. The plan involves accumulating rewards in the Royal Bank with high interest, benefiting soldiers and their families while easing the court's financial burden. Despite concerns about potential mismanagement of the bank, Han Qi suggests oversight measures, which Wang Ning An agrees to implement. The strategy is finalized, leading to generous rewards for meritorious soldiers and promotions for key figures in the military. Amidst his busy schedule, Wang Ning An spends time with his pregnant wife, Yang Xi, who expresses worries about his safety. They visit the Yang family ancestral grave, where Wang Ning An encounters Yang Yi Bin, a man seeking to enlist in the army despite his family's disgrace due to a traitorous cousin. Yang Yi Bin desires to serve the country and atone for his family's shame.

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