Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Zhao Zhen visits Wen Yan Bo, offering encouragement after leaving an imperial edict. Wang Ning An jokes about Wen becoming a trusted advisor, but Wen is overwhelmed and collapses in exhaustion. Wang Ning An warns Wen about the challenges he will face as a minister, highlighting the political struggles he has endured. Wen, a traditional literati official, grapples with the conflict between supporting the Emperor and betraying his scholarly peers. As Wang Ning An discusses the rising power of merchants and the need for reform, Wen begins to understand the changing political landscape. After a brief period of reflection, Wen resolves to embrace reform and leads a meeting on implementing changes in the official system. The chapter culminates with the sounding of the Drum of Reporting, signaling a significant event that requires all officials to gather, as Wen Yan Bo boldly declares his readiness to confront any challenges.

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