After suffering a string of crushing defeats, Wulong Country finally raised a truce flag at the border. Faced with this sudden tranquility, Li Rufeng felt a mixture of helplessness and the deep conviction that he could not lower his guard. He promptly compiled the recent battle reports and dispatched a messenger on a fast horse to the imperial court.
A few days later, the reports reached the Empress's imperial desk. She unfolded them and read carefully, frowning at times and smiling with satisfaction at others. Once she finished, she summoned her officials to the imperial court hall to discuss the matter.
The Empress sat squarely upon the dragon throne, her expression solemn as she spoke: "My lords, the Gale Camp has sent back its battle reports. We have engaged Wulong Country many times and won sweeping victories. Now that Wulong Country has raised the truce flag, tell me: should we press on with this war, or should we negotiate peace?"
Chapter 206