Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An despises those who cannot evaluate their own strength, exemplified by the Cui family, who overestimate their importance and attempt to manipulate the Xixia troops against the Song Dynasty. They forget that Wang Ning An had previously negotiated with Xixia, leading to an agreement on Qingyan salt, and that the Xixia envoy was still waiting in Luo Yang. The Song Dynasty and Xixia have their own complex issues to handle, making it unlikely that they would engage in a war solely for the Cui family's benefit. As the Cui family faces betrayal, Mei Cang He of Xixia exploits the situation to seize their assets, leaving behind three imperial consorts. The Cui family's downfall is marked by their internal strife and the ruthless ambitions of Li Liang Zuo, who seeks absolute power. Meanwhile, Wang Ning An confronts the Zhong brothers, who are embarrassed by their connections to the Cui family but ultimately agree to pursue the Xixia hostage army with Wang Ning An's assistance. With the Cui family's morale shattered, they surrender to Wang Ning An's forces as the angry citizens gather to encircle Kaolao Fortress. Cui Zhi, realizing the extent of their betrayal, jumps from the wall in despair, leading to his death.

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