[The foundation of which I speak is the human heart.]
Li Guanyi's expression grew solemn as he sat up straight to read the letter. Lowering his eyes, it was as if he could see the gentle youth, who had written it word by word from afar:
[It depends on whether the General seeks a single land, or something greater.]
[The captives you've taken are from Chen Country, are from Ying Country, are someone's son, someone's father, someone's brother, and now captured under your command, their families knowing not whether they are alive or dead. A mere nudge in that direction, and your reputation could be ruined.]
[According to my plan, all prisoners from Chen Country, Ying Country, should be released, given provisions for the journey, and sent off with an Imperial Decree.]
[Order and proclamate by a separate path]!
Li Guanyi, looking at this line of five characters, his pupils contracted as he murmured softly, "Proclamation by a separate path..."
