Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wen Yan Bo views the surrender of 100,000 herdsmen as a minor gain, primarily adding workers but requiring resources. Di Qing sees this as an opportunity and seeks advice from Wang Ning An. They analyze the situation, noting that the surrender stems from local conflicts and the influence of Mu Zheng, who opposes Dong Zhan. Di Qing identifies Dong Zhan's 100,000 troops and Li Liang Zuo of Western Xia as the primary threats to their plans to conquer Qing Tang. They decide on a swift military strategy to lure Dong Zhan into battle, aiming for a decisive victory to clear the way for expansion. Wang Ning An arranges troop mobilization, with Di Qing planning to gather 38,000 soldiers. Meanwhile, Wang Shao receives an imperial decree recognizing the imposter Mu Zheng as the lord of Qingtang, which incites further tension with Dong Zhan. Mu Zheng publicly denounces Dong Zhan during his coronation, leading to a surge of support from tribal herdsmen. In response, Dong Zhan mobilizes his forces, setting the stage for an impending conflict.

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