Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Zhang Dun captures three groups involved in a conspiracy, including thugs impersonating officials linked to Kong Jia. He aims to expose Kong Jia's crime of hiring assassins, seeking justice for fallen officials. Meanwhile, students rally against the Wang family army, prepared to die for their beliefs, but are confronted by Gu Qin Feng, who reveals that Kong Jia's lineage is fraudulent. He presents evidence from an ancient genealogy book, claiming Kong Ren Yu is not a true descendant of the sage. Wang Ning'an and his subordinates investigate Kong Jia's history, discovering that the family has a legacy of disgrace, including past betrayals during invasions. The scholars from Bai Jia Academy uncover that Kong Mo, an imposter, usurped the Kong family's legacy, killing legitimate heirs. They suspect that Kong Ren Yu might actually be the grandson of the Zhang family, who may have orchestrated a scheme to reclaim power. As investigations unfold, doubts arise about Kong Ren Yu's lineage. Scholars piece together that the Zhang family might have used Zhang Lei to impersonate Kong Ren Yu, allowing them to manipulate the situation to their advantage. Kong Ren Yu's later actions suggest a closer bond with the Zhang family than with his supposed lineage, raising questions about his true identity and intentions.

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