The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the aftermath of a fierce battle where the imperial army captured Xucheng, resulting in heavy losses for the Liangshan forces. Lin Chong and Dong Ping managed to escape with a thousand soldiers, while Song Jiang led two thousand elite troops to safety. Tong Guan, the commander, learns that the Liangshan army's food supply is nearly depleted, realizing he has made a grave mistake in allowing them to escape. In anger, he orders the execution of over ten thousand Liangshan prisoners, which leads to his infamy in Yuzhou. Despite his blunder, Tong Guan writes a misleading report to the emperor, claiming victory and receiving a promotion. Meanwhile, political maneuvers unfold in the court, with Wang Fu seeking to align with Li Yan against Liang Shi Cheng's diminishing power. Li Yan receives an impeachment report against Tong Guan from Wang Fu, indicating a shift in alliances, and sends it to Tong Guan as a "gift."

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