The Path of Survival.

Summary

Xiao Fan confronts Prince Ku about the invasion of the Great Yue Principality, demanding compensation for the damages caused. Ku argues that war entails casualties and refuses to compensate. Xiao Fan counters, emphasizing that since they lost, compensation is owed. He threatens to unleash his troops on the nobles if they refuse. After negotiations, they agree on food and one million arrow shafts in exchange for captives. Ku, however, is unwilling to release all captured warriors. The deal is struck with a three-year non-aggression pact, while both parties harbor ulterior motives. Xiao Fan and Ku then discuss a potential trade of armor for weapons, with Xiao Fan excited about the prospect of improving his defenses.

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