The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing and his deputy commander, Zhang Wei, observe a Qiang village nestled in a valley, noting its strategic weaknesses. They anticipate a signal for help from the village, which soon arrives as Han Shi Zhong ambushes and annihilates a Qiang cavalry unit in a gorge. As smoke signals the success of their attack, Li Yan Qing orders a charge into the valley. Meanwhile, in the Western Xia palace, Li Qian Shun worries about the situation with the Liao state, which has fallen to the Song dynasty. With the Jin emperor dead, he sees an opportunity to expand Western Xia's territory and instructs Li Cha Ge to plan an offensive. They discuss the weakened state of the Jin army and internal conflicts within Ye Lu Yan Xi's forces. Li Cha Ge proposes using Ye Lu Yan Xi as bait to lure his troops south for a decisive attack. Li Qian Shun supports the plan, feeling emboldened by recent military advancements, particularly the development of thunder and lightning devices. He resolves to take risks for the future of Western Xia.

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