The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In the early morning, Song soldiers surrounded an inn near the east gate after receiving a tip-off about suspicious activity. Zhang Shun discovered that the inn had no guests and found a hidden yard behind it. After three days of surveillance, they confirmed the presence of unidentified individuals linked to the inn. Zhang Shun ordered a raid, splitting his forces to capture potential enemies. They found Jurchens and uncovered a significant number of armor and weapons, indicating a larger hidden force in Taiyuan City. Zhang Shun reported to Commander Li Yan Qing, detailing the capture of over four hundred Jin soldiers, including spies disguised among the Song army. Li Yan Qing recognized the importance of this information, emphasizing the need to capture the spies to prevent them from coordinating with Jin forces in future conflicts. He rewarded the soldiers involved in the operation and instructed Zhang Shun to investigate further. Meanwhile, the Golden Army was advancing towards Taiyuan, establishing a logistical base in Jiexiu County, crucial for their supply lines. As dawn broke, the Song soldiers noticed the approach of the Golden Army's main force, signaling an imminent confrontation.

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