Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. In this chapter, Ma Han congratulates Wang Liang Jing on Wang Ning An being granted the title of Ninth-Rank Scholar by Bi Xia. Although this title is an honor, Wang Ning An, only thirteen, is reluctant to accept it, believing that the recognition is undeserved and may stir jealousy. He worries that as a Scholar, he would not align with the family's martial legacy and that accepting the title could tarnish his reputation. Instead, he decides to decline the position, submitting a proposal to Bi Xia that includes the complete manuscript of his work, "San Guo Yan Yi." In his proposal, Wang Ning An highlights his family's history and expresses his desire to focus on honing his skills rather than pursuing official titles. Bao Zheng is impressed by the proposal, viewing it as a clever move that protects Wang Ning An's reputation while elevating his status through the book. Zhao Zhen reviews the manuscript, corrects errors, and writes a preface, leading to the book's publication, which generates excitement across the empire. .

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