The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing discusses his inspection task and plans to mobilize 300 local soldiers using a military silver medal, which Wang Gui questions. They are joined by Tang Yuan Er, who invites them to a clan festival, but Li Yan Qing declines due to his departure. Yue Fei arrives, looking different due to personal struggles, and they reminisce about their past. Yue Fei shares the heavy tax burdens affecting his family and his new role as a martial arts instructor at Lushan Academy, which will help support his family. Li Yan Qing offers Yue Fei a temporary bodyguard position for 300 taels of silver, which he considers. Wang Gui decides to join Li Yan Qing on his journey. The chapter also touches on the corrupt financial practices of local officials in the Song Dynasty, highlighting the complexities of governance and the shifting political landscape following the dismissal of Cai Jing. Liang Fang Ping, now in a position of power, faces scrutiny as military inspections reveal issues with military supplies.

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