The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yanqing focused on enhancing his military capabilities by recruiting key individuals, including Yan Qing, Cao Xing, and Cao Meng. He sought to bring Gao Chong into his ranks, with Cao Ping's assistance likely ensuring Gao Chong's agreement due to family ties. The arrival of five thousand troops from the Hedong Army marked a significant boost, prompting Li Yanqing to reorganize the military into ten battalions. He emphasized strict military discipline and merit-based rewards during a motivational speech, rallying the troops for the upcoming campaign against the Khitan people. Li Yanqing established an intelligence department, appointing Yan Qing and Yang Guang to lead. Meanwhile, Zhong Shi Dao informed him of troop movements and the urgency of marching north due to threats from the Jin Kingdom. Tensions brewed as Tong Guan, feeling undermined by Zhong Shi Dao's success, plotted to sabotage the northern expedition. As the camp filled with young scholars volunteering for civil positions, Li Yanqing welcomed them and set expectations for their roles, emphasizing the importance of discipline and military service. He appointed Zhang Hu as an intelligence advisor and tasked him with acquiring detailed maps to aid in their strategic planning.

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