Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

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The chapter discusses the tensions surrounding Wang An Shi's reform methods, which are seen as too rigid by Zhao Zhen, who worries about public backlash and the potential harm to Wang An Shi. Wang Ning An believes Wang An Shi's aggressive approach is necessary to compel the scholar group to recognize the severity of the situation. However, there are significant challenges with the green seedlings policy, particularly regarding local officials' incompetence and corruption, which complicates loan recoveries. Zhao Zhen expresses frustration over the collapse of local governance and the collusion between officials that undermines reform efforts. Despite recognizing the need for strong leadership, he also acknowledges the importance of winning public support. Wang Ning An proposes the Performance Evaluation Law to ensure accountability and oversight in local offices, emphasizing that it should be enforced by Wang An Shi due to his determination. The chapter concludes with Wang Ning An preparing to send the Performance Evaluation Law to Wang An Shi, indicating a shift towards more structured governance to support the green seedlings policy.

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