The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In this chapter, Lu Fei ambushes and kills the captain of the enemy forces, leading to a swift attack by his soldiers disguised as muleteers. They successfully seize the northern gate of Licheng, allowing a thousand cavalrymen to enter the city. Inside the enemy camp, the commanders are caught off guard during breakfast as the Liangshan soldiers invade. Wang Zhu, the leader, is killed in the chaos, and the battle concludes quickly with many enemy soldiers surrendering. Li Yan Qing decides to treat the prisoners well, aiming to recruit them as local soldiers to stabilize the area. He addresses the captured soldiers, offering them a chance to redeem themselves by joining the court’s army instead of facing execution or exile. Most prisoners agree to join, and the Liangshan army maintains order in Licheng. Li Yan Qing seeks to establish a new local government and learns of a retired official, Li Ge Lin, who could help restore order.

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