The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing, after organizing affairs in Kaifeng, visits Crown Prince Zhao Huan to discuss military preparations and the upcoming Enke examination. The ministers react to Li Yan Qing's recent bold actions against the Emperor, leading to mixed opinions about him in the court. In the Crown Prince's study, they discuss the Enke examination arrangements and military training plans. Li Yan Qing reveals that General Gao has agreed to train thirty thousand troops for city defense, with Li Yan Qing as the instructor. He presents a sword from General Gao to the Crown Prince and requests the title of Commander of the Kaifeng Prefecture Militia to legitimize his role in the training. Zhao Huan agrees to appoint him. The next day, Li Yan Qing meets with Gao Qiu and other officials to finalize the training details. Gao Qiu expresses his reluctance to hand over command of the troops but ultimately agrees to Li Yan Qing's plan to integrate his elite guards into the army. They name the new force the New Beiya Army. Li Gang informs Li Yan Qing about the command structure, suggesting that he should oversee the training, but Li Yan Qing proposes General Cao Yan as a compromise, pending official approval.

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