The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes a strategic assault by the Song army on the Jin army's camp in Fu Shi County, resulting in the destruction of the camp and the annihilation of 8,000 Jin soldiers. Li Yan Qing, the Song commander, discusses the successful operation with his generals, Wu Jie and Liu Qi, and plans to attack Taiyuan, which is vulnerable due to the Jin troops being occupied elsewhere. Wang Gui volunteers to lead a contingent to seize Taiyuan, and Li Yan Qing agrees, providing him with 10,000 troops. Meanwhile, in Taiyuan, Wanyan Hu Lu, a Jin general known for his drinking, oversees a weak defense of 5,000 troops. Yang Ke, a Han deputy general, manages the city’s order but is concerned about the lack of vigilance among the soldiers. As the Song troops prepare for their assault, Wang Gui and his men strategize on how to breach the city defenses effectively.

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