Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An admired soldiers with merit, particularly Zhou Feng, who had killed seven Xixia soldiers but chose to return home to farm. Despite his honorable intentions, Zhou Feng's violent actions revealed deep resentment, likely stemming from a land dispute involving corrupt officials. Xiao Guan Yin suggested investigating the wrongful case, leading Wang Ning An to send Su Shi to Liang County. Su Shi discovered that the accused county magistrate, Lv Yan, was actually a diligent and incorruptible official, contrary to local accusations. However, Zhou Feng harbored intense hatred towards Lv Yan, which puzzled Su Shi. Further investigation revealed that the land seizure decision by Lv Yan had resulted in the death of Zhou Feng's fiancée, adding complexity to the case. Su Shi learned that local financial struggles were exacerbated by a mass migration to the capital, impacting tax collection. The conflict over land for a cement workshop escalated, leading to Zhou Feng's fiancée being kidnapped by colluding constables.

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