The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the dire situation of the Song army after the Xixia army cuts off their water supply. With only a small pond available, the Song soldiers dig wells in search of water but find none initially. Zhong Shi Dao, confident in their ability to find water, is approached by Lieutenant Li Yan Qing, who presents a new weapon—a powerful thunder cannon designed to breach Yinchuan City's walls. As the Song army prepares for a night assault, they salvage corpses from the moat as a ruse. During the operation, Li Yan Qing ignites the thunder cannons, causing massive explosions that shock both the enemy and the Song soldiers. The chapter ends with the Song army charging towards Yinchuan City, emboldened by the unexpected success of their weapon.

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