The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing expresses his lack of confidence regarding their mission due to limited knowledge about the Xixia forces, but believes in their strategy. Liu Qi shares insights about the Xixia army's tenacity in battle, emphasizing the need for complete annihilation rather than capturing prisoners. Upon reaching Siwu Zhai, they meet village chief Ding Yuan, who provides timely intelligence about the Xixia building a dam. Ding Yuan suggests releasing water from the dam to facilitate troop movement, while Liu Qi mentions the perilous Yin Chuan City as a potential obstacle. A scout, Wang Ping, returns with valuable information about a hidden path leading to the Hu Xiao Gorge dam. The Song army, under Li Yan Qing and Liu Qi's leadership, prepares to embark on their mission under the cover of night, with a plan to split their forces for stealth. Tension arises as concerns about the reliability of Liu Qi’s deputy, Du Yong, surface among Li Yan Qing's men.

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