Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

The chapter revolves around a conflict involving Hei Hu, a Kitan warrior, who finds himself in danger after discovering a plot against the Song Dynasty. As he is pursued by assassins from his own people, he seeks refuge with Wang Ning An, who learns of the Kitan delegation's intentions to assassinate officials in the Song. Hei Hu recounts his experience of being intoxicated with fellow Kitan warriors, where he overhears a plan for an assassination. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he escapes and warns Wang Ning An, who understands that the Kitan delegation poses a serious threat. Meanwhile, Mu Sa Wei, a Searle envoy, is plotting with Ye Lu Hua Ge to eliminate Wang Ning An, believing him to be a significant adversary. However, Ye Lu Hua Ge is skeptical about the feasibility of an assassination in the Song due to its strong defenses. After an initial disagreement, they form an alliance, with Ye Lu Hua Ge secretly gathering a force not to target Wang Ning An but to eliminate a woman named Xiao Guan Yin, who poses a threat to the Khitan. The chapter concludes with the backdrop of political intrigue and the brewing conflict involving multiple factions, including the Jurchens, who are also caught in the struggle against the Khitan.

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