The Cold Door Hero

Summary

A training demonstration occurs at a siege site where soldiers showcase a new launching technique for fire thunder, developed by Hao Da Bian, which allows for easier operation. Li Yan Qing observes the demonstration and discusses the mechanics and supply issues with He Fang, emphasizing the urgency to increase their inventory of fire thunders. Meanwhile, peace talks between the Song and Jin armies begin, led by Chancellor Bai Shi Zhong for the Song and Wan Yan Xie Ye for the Jin. The Jin demands outrageous terms, including three thousand courtesans and five million taels of gold, which horrifies the Song negotiators. Bai Shi Zhong pleads for more time to gather resources, but the Jin remain inflexible, threatening to resume their siege. Bai Shi Zhong and his colleagues meet the captured Emperor Zhao Ji, who expresses a bleak outlook on their negotiations and urges them to act for his return. Time runs short as the Song negotiators must respond to the Jin's demands before nightfall, while underlying tensions and malice among the Song officials hint at further complications.

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