Silver Fox.

Summary

The chapter emphasizes self-reliance and preparation for future challenges, as expressed by Tie Xin Yuan, Xu Dong Sheng, and Meng Yuan Zhi. Ouyang Xiu reflects on the importance of being prepared for battle, especially in light of the severe northern situation. The narrative discusses the Great Song Dynasty's "Horse Policy" and the challenges of breeding warhorses. Tie Xin Yuan suggests selling wild horses to force the Song Dynasty to learn horse breeding, hoping for future military success. The chapter concludes with a poignant scene of a Mongol sacrificing himself for his cause, highlighting the looming threat of Mongol expansion and the potential impact on the Liao and Song Dynasties.

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