The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing rushes to report to Lord Warrior Zhong Shi Dao, presenting a newly discovered map that reveals a secret route used by Western Xia cavalry to infiltrate Song territory. They discuss the need for a staff office to better detect such vulnerabilities and counter espionage. Li Yan Qing offers to assist in establishing the office and suggests appointing several capable military advisors, including Zhang Qu and Yan Jiu Ling. They agree to recruit new advisors through an examination at the Taiyuan Prefectural Academy, aiming to find talented scholars and martial artists. Zhong Shi Dao expresses his trust in Li Yan Qing and assigns him to lead the establishment of the staff office with a command to select elite soldiers. They also discuss the potential appointment of the talented but overlooked general Zong Ze to strengthen their military efforts. The chapter concludes with Li Yan Qing seeking Zhong Shi Dao's decision on handling the traitor Zhao Yuan.

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