Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Bi Xia has returned, causing fear and despair among the Western Xia leaders. Liang Yi reveals that 500 Iron Hawks have been returned by the Song Dynasty, but they have been castrated, leaving them demoralized and ineffective. This act signifies a complete break between the two powers and is a severe blow to Western Xia's morale. Li Liang Zuo is furious and contemplates retaliating against the Song Dynasty, but Liang Yi realizes that the Song may be preparing for an immediate attack. Despite Li Liang Zuo's confidence in his strategies, he is aware of the dire situation as the Great Song has been building a formidable military force. The Great Song, under the leadership of Di Qing, has been preparing for war, significantly enhancing their military capabilities through fiscal and financial reforms. Meanwhile, the Western Xia is caught off guard, having misjudged the Song's intentions. As the Great Song launches a full-scale offensive, the Western Xia leaders realize their mistakes and the futility of their previous strategies. They are ill-equipped to confront the Song forces, and the situation becomes increasingly desperate. Wang Ning An, a key figure in the Great Song, emphasizes the importance of managing civil affairs in the Western Regions, advising his officials to take sides and form alliances rather than attempt to be neutral. He instructs them to align with the Khotan people and the Han, highlighting the harsh realities of governance in that region.

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