The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing descends from the city wall to assess the aftermath of a brutal battle against the Jin army. The city, once ablaze, is now left with charred ground and scattered corpses, with estimated casualties exceeding 3,000 among both soldiers and auxiliary forces. As he tends to the wounded, he encounters Hu Qing Er, who expresses concern for his safety. The Emperor, Zhao Huan, arrives, and after a brief discussion about the battle's toll and compensation for the fallen, he expresses a desire to inspect the city wall. Li Yan Qing leads him through the bustling area where soldiers are recovering and preparations are underway. Zhao Huan reflects on the ongoing conflict and the need to reclaim lost territories. After the Emperor departs, Li Gang approaches Li Yan Qing to discuss the lack of progress with Jin spies and the court's dire financial situation, revealing they only have 700,000 guan left, insufficient for military expenses. Li Yan Qing is angered by the court's failure to support the army during such critical times and questions how they will explain this to the soldiers.

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