Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

In this chapter, Wen Yan Bo faces the Emperor's disappointment and contemplates his precarious position as Chancellor. While he recognizes the Emperor's ambition for significant change, he struggles to understand the underlying intentions behind Zhao Zhen's decisions. After a failed attempt to gauge the political landscape through Wang Ning An, Wen Yan Bo proposes the establishment of the Longyou Protectorate to manage Qing Tang, suggesting a candidate for leadership. Wang Ning An and Wen Yan Bo engage in a political chess match, with Wang recommending Wang Shao for the position of Protector. Wen Yan Bo, sensing the threat from Jia Zhang, proposes him as Deputy Protector to counter Wang's influence. Jia Zhang, ambitious and eager to impress, boldly declares his willingness to serve, gaining the Emperor's favor. Zhao Zhen appoints Jia Zhang as Deputy Protector and rewards his father, Jia Chang Chao, with a high-ranking title, signaling a shift in power dynamics. Wen Yan Bo realizes that alliances are forming against him, particularly between Wang Ning An and Jia Chang Chao, as they aim to solidify their positions. The chapter concludes with Wen Yan Bo discovering a humiliating incident involving a captured messenger, prompting him to instruct Jia Zhang to address the situation in Anlong Village.

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