Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Zhao Zhen is conflicted about Wang Ning being tied down by a child, despite his affection for young Tai Zi Zhao Zonghao. Over a year, Zhao Zonghao matures significantly, gaining independence and improving academically. Wang Ning An establishes a royal primary school for royal children, but Zhao Zonghao is saddened by the prospect of leaving the Wang family, where he has formed close bonds. Wang Ning An comforts Zhao Zonghao, emphasizing the importance of independence and education. After persuading the young prince to accept his new path, Wang Ning An meets Lord Wen Yan Bo, who presents him with a potentially valuable sword as a gesture of goodwill, hinting at underlying motivations. They discuss the challenges of the cement industry, including worker health issues, and Wang Ning An suggests solutions that reflect his pragmatic approach to business. Later, Jia Chang Chao expresses concern about Wen Yan Bo's ambitions and the financial opportunities tied to the Qing Tang trade route. Wang Ning An outlines the potential profits from controlling this trade, and Jia Chang Chao reveals troubling political maneuverings involving Yu Long Ke's faction, where rewards are offered in jiaozi that are worth significantly less than their face value.

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