Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter depicts a critical moment as 20,000 Khitan troops threaten the Great Wall, causing high alert in Youzhou. Ou Yang Xiu, the transportation commissioner, is overwhelmed by the situation and suggests suspending land redistribution to focus on defense. However, Wang Ning An insists on continuing the redistribution to secure support from the poor against the Liao army. As tensions rise, landowners resist, leading to harsh measures by Wang Ning An's supporters, resulting in increased civilian backing for the court. Meanwhile, the construction of Shanhai Pass progresses rapidly due to the use of concrete, showcasing the Song Dynasty's engineering prowess. The pass becomes a symbol of hope and pride among the locals. The chapter concludes with the shocking news of Zhe Ji Min's death, a valiant general whose absence leaves a dangerous void in the northern defenses, heightening the sense of impending peril for the Song Dynasty as winter approaches.

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