Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

In the chapter, Wang Ning An delegates the implementation of the Green Seedling Law on Qin Feng Road to his disciples, with Sima Guang overseeing the transport. Wang An Guo is assigned to manage the Royal Bank's branch in the Northwest, despite being the brother of Wang An Shi, who is in competition with Wang Ning An. Sima Guang adopts a pragmatic approach to assess the dire conditions of the Northwest, realizing that simply providing loans could lead to bad debts. He collaborates with others to revise their strategy, targeting specific villages for loans and linking funds to infrastructure improvements like irrigation. This proposal is approved by Wang Ning An, leading to a tiered loan system aimed at various community needs. The implementation of the law revitalizes commerce along Qin Feng Road, attracting merchants and fostering economic growth. However, some officials, including Wen Yan Bo and Jia Chang Chao, express outrage at Wang Ning An's methods, fearing chaos and questioning his motives. Tang Jie, despite his declining health, defends the law's intentions, arguing for the welfare of the people and the importance of practical governance. The chapter concludes with tensions among officials regarding the law, leading to a summons from the Emperor for further discussion.

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