The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the chaos and panic in the capital city as the outer city falls to the Jin soldiers. Citizens rush to gather supplies and valuables, fearing for their lives. Amidst the turmoil, a large crowd gathers at the Zhuque Gate, inspired by the call to arms from Commander Li Yan Qing, who rallies them to defend their homeland. He emphasizes the threat posed by the Jin soldiers and the importance of their fight, boosting morale with promises of reinforcements. Li Yan Qing discusses the situation with General Zhang Qing, revealing a grim 20% chance of holding the capital, but hints at hidden strategies to bolster their defenses. Meanwhile, Zhao Huan, the emperor, grapples with despair following the outer city's fall and the suicide of a key ally, but is intrigued by news of potential negotiations as he prepares to count palace maids for strategic purposes.

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