The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Five days after Wan Yan Chang's plea for reinforcements due to heavy losses during the siege of Taiyuan, Wan Yan Xie Ye expresses disappointment in Chang's grievances and insists on the urgency of sending help. The Emperor's decree emphasizes the strategic importance of Taiyuan, prompting Xie Ye to consider how to transport heavy siege weapons from Zhen Ding Prefecture. Liang Fang Ping confirms the availability of these weapons but notes that heavy snow blocks the Jingxing passage, complicating transport. Xie Ye decides to mobilize 300,000 laborers to clear the snow and coordinate with Wan Yan Chang to expedite the process. Meanwhile, in Huo Yi County, villagers react angrily to a conscription order demanding able-bodied men and provisions for the snow-clearing effort, expressing their desperation and the harsh conditions they face under Jin rule.

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