Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning'an, holding a grudge from past wrongs, seizes an opportunity by acquiring six purebred Northern warhorses. Understanding the strategic value of these intact horses, he avoids handing them to the court, knowing they would be mismanaged. Instead, Wang plans to establish a thousand-strong cavalry in ten years, realizing the Song Dynasty's weakness in horse breeding. He secures a hidden valley for the horses, intending to breed them carefully and build a strong military force to protect the region. Meanwhile, Bao Zheng, aware of Wang’s actions, decides not to interfere, recognizing Wang's dedication and strategic insight. Though Bao could claim the horses for personal gain, he chooses to let Wang manage them, hoping to benefit from Wang’s eventual success. . Emperor Zhao Zhen, depicted as a hardworking ruler who empathizes with his people, is intrigued by a new opera called "The Locked Silk Pouch," written by a young prodigy. Zhao, though skeptical of the boy's ability to grasp complex emotions, is curious about the work, reflecting the Song Dynasty's admiration for prodigies.

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