The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The Jin Kingdom, facing pressure from the Song army, accelerated their southern campaign plans from two years to one, gathering a massive force of 350,000 troops. Grand Emperor Wan Yan Xie Ye devised a strategy to split the forces into three routes targeting the Song Dynasty. While discussing military tactics, General Guo suggested focusing on the eastern route, which was vulnerable, while Liang Fang Ping recommended reinforcing the western route and employing strategic deception. Meanwhile, Qin Gui, a captured Song official, agreed to represent Jin's interests after a year of confinement. He sought a decree from the retired emperor Zhao Ji to bolster his position. Zhao Ji, now living in modest circumstances, agreed to draft a decree for Qin Gui to take back to the Song court, hoping it would facilitate his return home.

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