Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter discusses the relationship between the king and the scholars in ancient China. The king and the scholars share the world, but the scholars have more power and influence. The scholars are like the management of a company, and they are more concerned with their own interests than with the welfare of the people. The emperor, Zhao Zhen, realizes that the scholars are taking advantage of him and that he needs to take action to change the situation. He discusses this with his advisor, Wang Ning An, who suggests that they need to reform the education system, supervise the scholars, and reclaim the discourse power. The chapter also describes the battle between the Song dynasty and the Qing Tang army. The Qing Tang army is led by Dong Zhan, who is in a dire predicament after his army is defeated. He abandons his soldiers and flees with a small group of loyal men. Meanwhile, the Song dynasty army is victorious, and they are led by Zhe Ke Rou, who uses a clever strategy to defeat the enemy. The chapter ends with Dong Zhan's escape and his vow to return with a vengeance. The chapter also mentions the importance of the common people and the need for the emperor to prioritize their welfare. The emperor realizes that he needs to align his goals with those of the common people and to ensure that the scholars do not harm them or exploit them excessively.

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