The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter details the aftermath of the Jin army's retreat, with the capital transitioning from a wartime to a state of readiness. Li Yan Qing orders the opening of city gates, leading to a surge of refugees migrating southward, driven by fear and a lack of belonging. Despite Li Gang's efforts to persuade the refugees to stay, his words are drowned out by the crowd's eagerness to leave. The situation reveals the court's neglect in providing support for the refugees, exacerbated by rising rents that discourage them from remaining in the capital. Meanwhile, Li Yan Qing is preoccupied with various military and administrative tasks, including the implications of Yue Fei's successful campaigns. The chapter ends with Li Gang expressing frustration over the lack of cooperation from the Kaifeng government and the unexpected rise in rents for the refugees, highlighting the challenges faced in managing the aftermath of the conflict.

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