Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Zhang Fang Ping begins his career as a county magistrate, eventually rising through various prestigious positions, culminating in his promotion to Grand Scholar of the Imperial Academy by Zhao Zhen. This move is seen as a challenge to Wang Ning An, who is facing growing opposition due to his ruthless governance and exploitation of the common people in Bashu. Despite rumors of his impending downfall, Wang Ning An remains dismissive of the threats against him, while Xiao Guan Yin warns him of the dangers posed by the emperor's discontent with powerful ministers. As Zhang Fang Ping arrives in Shu, he is immediately confronted by complaints about Wang Ning An's misdeeds, including extortion and the introduction of a new currency that has caused suffering among the populace. Liu Ping, a local elder, kneels to plead for justice, revealing the extent of Wang Ning An's corruption. Zhang Fang Ping vows to investigate and uphold justice, rallying support from the gentry to gather evidence against Wang Ning An. The chapter concludes with Zhang Fang Ping and Wang Ning An meeting, where Wang Ning An expresses his intent to stabilize the new currency amidst the chaos, while Zhang Fang Ping is reluctant to take the lead in the troubled situation, fearing for his reputation.

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