Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Zhao Zhen, the emperor, discusses with Ou Yang Xiu the possibility of relocating the capital to a coastal area, citing the benefits of maritime trade and the difficulties of land transportation. Ou Yang Xiu suggests that Youzhou would be an ideal location, with its access to the ocean and diverse climate. Zhao Zhen agrees and plans to make a northern tour to assess the situation. Meanwhile, Zhao Zhen reveals to Wang Ning An that he suspects someone in the palace of poisoning his son, the crown prince, with lead. Wang Ning An suspects Zhao Yun Rang, the emperor's brother, who has a history of ruthless methods and has been trying to stop the relocation of the capital. Zhao Zhen reveals that he has been playing a game of cat and mouse with Zhao Yun Rang, using Tian Fang as a pawn to uncover the truth. Zhao Zhen tasks Wang Ning An with interrogating Tian Fang to uncover evidence of Zhao Yun Rang's involvement in the poisoning. Wang Ning An agrees, knowing that Zhao Zhen is determined to abolish Zhao Yun Rang and avenge his son's death.

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