The Cold Door Hero

Summary

As winter sets in, the atmosphere in Kaifeng changes, with fewer refugees fleeing southward. The Bao Yan soup kitchen, managed by steward Zhang Jie, serves warm porridge and meat buns to the remaining refugees. A troop of Song cavalry, led by Li Yan Qing and Li Gang, arrives to assess the frozen Yellow River, indicating potential danger from the Jin army. While Li Yan Qing remains calm, Li Gang expresses concern about the inadequacy of the local militia to defend the city. They discuss the possibility of the Emperor fleeing south if the Jin soldiers advance, with Li Yan Qing suggesting that leadership will shift during a crisis. Li Gang hopes for the best as they prepare for the looming threat.

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