The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing declines Sun Fu's offer to become Deputy Commander of the Capital's Defense, citing concerns about providing the Jin with leverage against the agreement. He agrees to write a letter urging troops in Luo Yang to support the emperor. Upon returning home, he learns from Zhang Hu that a pigeon letter revealed the Jin army has crossed the Huai River, indicating a potential ambush on the retired emperor Zhao Ji. Realizing the urgency, Li Yan Qing studies the map and deduces that Zhao Ji's return is being targeted by the Jin troops. Meanwhile, Zhong Shi Zhong prepares for an impending attack and faces an emergency when alarm signals indicate the Jin's approach. Despite his efforts, Zhong's forces are overwhelmed, leading to his demise and the annihilation of his troops. Concurrently, Zhao Ji, accompanied by a small guard and two new concubines, is on his way back to the capital, unaware that a large Jin cavalry force is rapidly approaching Yongcheng County.

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