Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

In the imperial city, Ye Li Yuqi, desperate for a son, obsessively alters his diet, leading to his near collapse. Wang Ning An fears for Ye's health and realizes he must intervene. After a month of effort, Ye learns he is going to be a grandfather, leading him to celebrate wildly. However, in the chaos, he discovers his wife is missing, prompting a furious outburst. Wang Ning An reassures Ye, stating he has arranged care for his wife and suggests Ye mobilize troops to assist in military actions, leveraging Ye's desire for a stable future for his family. Ye reluctantly agrees to help, recognizing the opportunity it presents. As military preparations intensify in the northwest, Wang Shao rises in prominence, taking command of a small force. He opts for negotiation over force with the Tibetan leader Yu Long Ke, ultimately persuading him to surrender by promising official positions and rights for his sons. This strategic move secures the eastern territory of Didao for the Great Song. Meanwhile, Zhao Zhen expresses concern over forced loans affecting merchants in Jingzhao Prefecture, indicating underlying issues within the empire.

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