The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter takes place in the bustling side hall of the Ziwei Palace, where various ministers and military commanders gather for a tense court meeting regarding the Jin Kingdom's demands. Li Yan Qing expresses his anger over the Jin's request to prohibit rewards for soldiers who resist them, accusing the court of being ungrateful. A heated exchange occurs between Li Yan Qing and Bai Shi Zhong, with Li Yan Qing defending the military's contributions to the Jin's retreat. Sun Fu attempts to mediate by proposing a compromise to separate rewards and titles, but Li Yan Qing and others reject this idea, feeling it undermines the soldiers' dignity. Geng Nan Zhong reveals that the Jin's conditions include canceling previously issued rewards, leaving the court in a difficult position. The chapter ends with Zhao Huan feeling defeated and Li Yan Qing urging the need for immediate military preparations against the Jin.

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