Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An contemplates the necessity of keeping the unreliable Wen Yan Bo in court, recognizing that in critical moments, the wisdom of experienced seniors is invaluable. Wen Yan Bo, full of determination, prepares for a confrontation with the officials who have announced their grievances. As tensions rise in the Golden Hall, both sides are clearly divided, with Wen Yan Bo leading his supporters against the officials, including the prominent scholar Feng Jing. Feng Jing, despite his impressive background and connections, is dismissed during the reform, sparking outrage. He passionately defends his years of hard work and achievements, referencing a poem by the deceased Emperor Zhao Heng. However, Wang Ning An counters Feng Jing's claims by highlighting his own substantial contributions to the Song Dynasty, emphasizing that Feng's lack of real accomplishments led to his dismissal. Sima Guang supports Wang's argument, detailing Feng's neglect of duties and lack of meaningful achievements, ultimately reinforcing that Feng's failure as an official, despite his scholarly success, justified his removal from office.

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