Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Si Ma Guang admires Wang Ning An's intelligence and methods, particularly his introduction of blue salt, which benefits the people by lowering salt prices. Si Ma Guang feels a sense of awe as he realizes Wang Ning An's ideas form a coherent school of thought, contrasting with the Confucian doctrines. Wang Ning An's principles focus on labor and currency, advocating that rewards should match effort, thus legitimizing the study of money. He establishes the Royal Bank to address financial issues, and despite challenges in conveying his ideas, he gains widespread attention and respect. Wang Ning An's teachings inspire many, including students and influential families eager for their children to learn from him. However, he faces challenges in implementing the Green Seedling Law, originally designed to alleviate burdens on the common people. Wang An Shi, resistant to change, debates with Wang Ning An about the best approach to reform. While Wang Ning An proposes using banks to provide loans, Wang An Shi insists on using local granaries, leading to a conflict over the most effective method to support the common people.

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