Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Fang Xuan Ling discussed the conditions for the Tang army's withdrawal from Jingzhou, emphasizing the need for complete relinquishment without harming civilians. Chen Shuda expressed urgency to resolve the Jiangxia crisis, while Fang reassured him about troop movements. Zhang Xuan proposed a counteroffer regarding pig iron and counties, suggesting the Tang could only choose two of three conditions. Chen Shuda and Li Shen Fu debated their options, ultimately deciding to prioritize transporting ten million pounds of pig iron while conceding Yiling and Qingjiang counties. They reached an agreement with Zhang Xuan, allowing for the transport of the pig iron using civilian boats. Three days later, the Tang army began their withdrawal, while the Sui army took control of Jiangxia.

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