The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In a meeting at the Sanyuan Restaurant, Li Yan Qing discusses the military situation and the court's push for peace negotiations with the Jurchens with his aide Mo Jun and two academy students, Chen Dong and Jia Guan. Despite having the upper hand militarily, the Emperor is misled and favors peace talks, prompting Li Yan Qing to encourage the students to mobilize their peers for a protest against the negotiations. After the students leave, Li Yan Qing expresses skepticism about the success of their efforts, given the majority support for peace among officials. Meanwhile, pro-peace officials, including Bai Shi Zhong, discuss the upcoming negotiations with the Emperor, who is eager to lift the siege on the capital. They strategize on concessions to secure a withdrawal of Jurchen troops, with Zhao Huan prioritizing the restoration of his authority as emperor. The chapter ends with a sense of urgency and tension surrounding the negotiations.

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