The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Zhao Ji receives joyful news about Empress Dowager Xiao's escape and the Song army's victory in Yanjing, along with the capture of vast wealth from the Liao Kingdom. He celebrates by visiting the ancestral temple and later convenes his ministers to discuss rewards for the soldiers and strategies for Yanjing. Gao Qiu suggests conferring a baron title on Zhong Shi Dao, but Zhao Ji decides to promote him to Grand Protector instead. Li Yan Qing, a key figure in the victory, is also rewarded with a significant promotion and wealth. Meanwhile, Li Da Qi, Li Yan Qing's father, is honored by Zhao Ji for his son's achievements. Discussions among family members about Li Yan Qing's potential future titles reveal concerns about the ongoing threat from the Jin Kingdom, indicating that the situation in Youzhou remains precarious.

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