Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Lü Huai visits Song Xiang, revealing that he has been sent to supervise policies amid increasing court chaos, contrary to expectations of peace after the expulsion of the Qiying Society members. Tensions rise as various factions debate the Qiying Society's case and recent political changes, leading to anger from Song Xiang, who feels targeted and used as a pawn in political games. Lü Huai urges Song Xiang to take action, citing the emergence of new laws under Wang An Shi, who is now unopposed in the court. Song Xiang, initially skeptical, realizes Lü Huai's potential impact despite his youth and inexperience. They discuss the troubling financial situation along Qin Feng Road, where loans for Aoi seedlings have surged despite recent war and economic decline. Lü Huai suspects corruption involving Jia Changchao and Wang Ning An, leading Song Xiang to agree to investigate further. Their journey leads them to Ma Tao, who praises the new Aoi seedling law and shares his own financial gains from it, highlighting the ongoing political maneuvering and corruption in the Song dynasty.

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