After careful consideration, Empress Ling Shuang finally made her decision. She summoned the court ministers once again and spoke with a solemn expression: "My beloved subjects, I have decided to write to the Barbarian King stating that Li Rufeng is an indispensable military talent of our Daxia, and marriage alliance is out of the question. However, to demonstrate our sincerity for peace, provided that the Barbarian King cedes territory, sends hostages, and pays an annual tribute of rare specialties to Daxia as a sign of submission, I am willing to let bygones be bygones and make peace with the barbarians."
The ministers knelt one after another and chanted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Thus, the imperial envoy set off at top speed for the Barbarian Camp, carrying the reply from the Empress. At the same time, another group of couriers hurried to the Daxia military camp to break the news to Li Rufeng.
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