The Cold Door Hero

Summary

He Nan and his subordinates left, while Tai Cang Cheng Yang Gao and Xu Ya Ren returned to Qingfeng Restaurant, where they met Zhang Hu, the intelligence officer. Zhang Hu suspected someone was probing into Tai Cang's grain reserves, likely an intelligence scout from the Jin Kingdom. Yang Gao revealed that the inquirer, a man named He, claimed to be a grain merchant but was unrecognized by Xu Ya Ren. Zhang Hu deduced the man's origins and planned to wait for further contact. Later, Zhang Hu reported to Li Yanqing, who was now directly overseeing intelligence matters. Li Yanqing emphasized the importance of verification without alerting the enemy. Zhang Hu agreed to confirm the identity of the inquirer without causing a commotion. Meanwhile, Li Yanqing was concerned about a pyramid being constructed by the Jin army, which could give them an advantage. He visited the Military Armory to oversee the production of massive catapults intended to counter this threat. He Fang, the Deputy Supervisor, informed him that they could complete three catapults by the next night, which excited Li Yanqing. The following morning, He Nan awaited news about his inquiries. His subordinate reported that Yang Gao was willing to meet for tea at Qingfeng Teahouse. He Nan prepared to meet Yang Gao, but upon entering the private room, he was confronted by Li Yanqing and his men, realizing he had walked into a trap.

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