The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In the imperial study, Emperor Zhao Huan reacted with anger to reports about Jin soldiers demanding palace maids and goods. His trusted aide, Geng Nan Zhong, explained that the Jin's demands had changed during negotiations, which led to Zhao Huan's fury at Bai Shi Zhong for mishandling the situation. Zhao Huan refused to send his palace maids to the Jin soldiers and instead decided to reward his troops with land and promotions to bolster their morale. He promoted Geng Nan Zhong to Right Prime Minister and transferred Bai Shi Zhong to a less powerful position. Meanwhile, outside the capital, the Jin army, led by Wan Yan Zong Wang and Marshal Wan Yan Xie Ye, prepared to attack after months of planning, confident in their chances of victory. As night fell, the Jin soldiers launched their assault, while a small group of over 100 figures approached the western city gate, armed with thunderclap bombs, signaling impending chaos.

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