Inside Beijing, Li Xuan was inquiring about the setbacks Peng Babai faced in Jiaozhi.
Sitting in his imperial chariot within the territory of Zhan City, King Li Yuanlong of Jiaozhi was looking excitedly towards the distant Yazhuang City, which was in the midst of a fierce battle.
This populous major city, the northern gateway of Zhan City, was on the brink of collapse under the attack of his 170,000-strong army.
By his side were Lord Zhang Yun of Baihu Palace and General Li Sheng of Jiaozhi.
Further away was the Imperial Censor of the Li Dynasty, Ruan Guangming, who was in a state of distress and indignation "Your Majesty! You too have studied the Four Books and Five Classics and are well-versed in rites and propriety. How can you treat the envoy of a superior nation in such a manner?
