Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Wei Yun Qi emphasizes that achieving a ceasefire requires sincerity from both sides, reminding Li Yuan that the real challenge lies in upholding the agreement. The negotiations take place in the Ministry of Justice, with representatives from both the Tang and Zhou Dynasties. Wei Yun Qi proposes a one-year ceasefire due to recent disasters affecting grain production. Li Jian Cheng supports the ceasefire but questions if there are additional topics to discuss. Wei Yun Qi offers to return Prince Chai in exchange for maintaining current trade conditions, which would burden the Tang populace. After some back and forth, Li Jian Cheng conveys that the Tang emperor agrees to the trade condition. Wei Yun Qi then introduces additional demands, including the free movement of people and scholars between the two dynasties, which shocks the Tang representatives. They decide to pause discussions for further consideration. Later, Wei Yun Qi reflects on the Tang's reluctance to accept the conditions, while Li Yuan discusses the situation with his ministers, ultimately deciding to agree to the Zhou Dynasty's demands to buy time and avoid immediate conflict.

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