The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter details the downfall of Xin Xing Zong following Tong Guan's defeat at Da Fang Mountain. After fleeing to Baozhou, Tong Guan left Xin Xing Zong to face the consequences, which included the panic of the 70,000 Song troops in Yi County upon learning of their army's annihilation. The atrocities committed against the Khitan people by the Song army had already sown seeds of hatred among the local Han population, leading to chaos when Ye Lu Da Shi's forces arrived. The Song army crumbled under the pressure, resulting in a massacre as they attempted to flee. Meanwhile, Zhong Shi Dao and his generals strategized in Liangxiang County, aware of Ye Lu Da Shi's movements. They debated whether to attack Ye Lu Da Shi or Xiao Gan, ultimately agreeing to focus on capturing Yanjing City as a surprise attack to disrupt their enemies. Zhong Shi Dao revealed that Tong Guan had secretly requested Jin troops to seize Yanjing, showing his betrayal of the Song Dynasty. The chapter ends with plans to reinforce Yanjing under the command of Zhang Gong and Wang Yuan.

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