But once truly driven to desperation, if both sides backstab, it would be an unimaginable catastrophe for the court.
They don't even have to backstab; if Jihui the Holy Monk and Qiao Kangquan withdraw, the front line battlefield would not have the support of these two Inborn Grandmasters, and this Northern Expedition would not be possible.
At that time, even if Lu Yuan's surprise attack succeeds and he retakes Xichuan County, what would be the significance for the court?
Therefore, the Eastern Three Prefectures of Xichuan County is a bottom line for the court and cannot be ceded.
However, in response to Bai Mengyang's words, Lu Yuan said, "I am well aware of the contributions of Holy Monk Jihui and Qiao Family Head, so this demand for the Eastern Three Prefectures is not entirely for making exorbitant demands, but also for compensation."
