Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

. Wang Ze, a minor official, struggles with inexperience amidst chaos as his followers are scattered and communication breaks down. He attempts to rally his aides to continue attacking. Meanwhile, Wang Ning An uses deception, displaying fake heads to instill fear in the Mani cult followers, leading to their hesitation. Yang Huai Yu, driven by bloodlust, charges into battle, defeating two guardians and causing the cult’s forces to flee. After the battle, Jia Chang Chao, relieved and curious about the fake head, learns of the clever trick from Wang Ning An, who plans to exploit the chaos within the Mani sect. Yang Huai Yu rushes to quell the rebellion while Wang Ning An seeks to gain credit for his actions. Jia Chang Chao, regaining authority, considers recommending Wang Ning An’s father for a military position, aiming for advancement through political maneuvering. Wang Ning An expresses disdain for minor ranks, leading to a discussion about the importance of positions and promotions in the military. Jia Chang Chao worries about the ramifications of the Mani cult's uprising and seeks Wang Ning An’s help for a letter of recommendation to the court, indicating a budding alliance. .

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