Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Zhao Zhen rewarded Wang Jia with three thousand guan and fifty female horses, a generosity typically reserved for high-ranking officials. Wang Ning An, however, was dissatisfied, feeling his losses were not covered. He approached Gong Sun Ce for help establishing a bookstore to publish the *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, expecting significant profits. Gong Sun Ce laughed at his ambition, explaining that after imperial approval, the printing would require the Imperial Publishing House, and Wang would not receive royalties. Frustrated with his financial situation, Wang assessed a suitable location for a horse farm in Wild Wolf Valley, purchasing additional land, which depleted his rewards. Bao Zheng, meanwhile, dealt decisively with the disgraced Cui family, executing key figures and punishing others, increasing his popularity and potential promotion. Wang Ning An’s family engaged in several profitable ventures, including the successful Haifeng Restaurant, which thrived on hearty local dishes. A noodle shop was opened to support the community, even at a loss, providing jobs and helping local farmers sell grain. The family also invested in pork and soybean oil businesses, projecting substantial monthly earnings. Despite high expenses, including feeding horses, Wang was determined to expand their enterprises and remembered his grandfather’s unclaimed teahouse. .

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