The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In the Taiyuan prison camp, Li Yan Qing visits the underground cell for death row inmates, where he meets Zhao Yuan, a former enemy. Li Yan Qing offers Zhao Yuan a deal: he can choose his method of execution and ensure his family is spared if he provides valuable secrets about the Xixia. Zhao Yuan reluctantly agrees, desperate to protect his wife and children. After a tense negotiation, Li Yan Qing leaves him with a three-day deadline to write down the secrets. Upon returning to the military office, Li Yan Qing meets with three newly promoted officers and outlines their roles. He also establishes a confidentiality system to prevent future leaks, requiring all officials to move to the military camp and sign guarantees regarding information security. The officials express concerns about the logistics of moving, and Li Yan Qing instructs them to start packing immediately.

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