[S3] Armed Entry into Song

After a surprise raid destroys the Yao clan's stronghold, Lin Zhao's squad allies with the Shi clan and heads to Qinzhou to trade captured horses for grain, money, and iron. Upon entering the city, they become entangled in the Qin family's internal conspiracy, uncovering evidence of their collusion with Western Xia and illegal iron trading, allowing them to seize significant wealth. The struggle for power in official circles begins immediately; County Magistrate Mu En and others constantly make things difficult and scheme against them, while Di Shen navigates the treacherous waters. Chen Su practices medicine to save lives but feels helpless due to the constraints of era-specific social etiquette. Wang Haochuan continues preparing for the imperial examinations. Meanwhile, Lin Zhao develops local militias, improves crossbow designs, gathers evidence of official corruption, and remains vigilant against hidden spies and bandit threats from Panyashan.