The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Cao Ping and Li Yan Qing discuss the recent military reductions at the border and the situation in Shaanxi, expressing frustration over the court's negligence. They analyze the implications of Gao Qiu's invitation for tea, suspecting it relates to a significant political maneuver involving the restoration of ministerial positions in the court. Li Yan Qing meets Gao Qiu, who discusses military preparations and expresses concern over the reliability of Guo Yao Shi, a general tied to the Jin Kingdom. The chapter highlights the complexities of court politics and the strategic concerns surrounding military defenses.

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