The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Bai Shi Zhong suffered a significant blow to his reputation after the incident at the Bai residence, leading to a feud with Li Yan Qing. Meanwhile, negotiations between the Song and Jin regarding the return of Taiyuan City concluded with the Song Dynasty paying 3 million silver taels but being prohibited from stationing troops there. Zhao Huan initiated further negotiations for lands north of Taiyuan without a time limit, recognizing the need for financial resources. In Liyang County, Wan Yan Xie Ye prepared for military movements across the Yellow River, while Zhao Ji, now in Jiangning Prefecture, reluctantly abdicated the throne to his son due to the Jin threat. However, with Li Yan Qing's successful defense of Tokyo, Zhao Ji contemplated restoring his position and sought Li Yan Qing's support through a formal edict granting him noble status. Unexpectedly, an envoy from the Jin Kingdom arrived, offering support for Zhao Ji's reinstatement in exchange for ceding three towns and an annual tribute, which Zhao Ji considered.

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