In the political hall of Western Jin, Prince Jin sat expressionless at the head, staring intently at the image of the Northern Territory in the hall. Standing beside the map's image was not the Right Minister, but King Ying.
King Ying looked travel-worn and haggard as he said, "The battle at Lisu Valley, our New Army numbered forty thousand against twenty thousand from the Liao Clan, a minor victory, slaying ten thousand of the enemy and losing ten thousand of our own; the battle at Tatu River, our New Army of thirty-five thousand against fifteen thousand Liao Cavalry, a major victory—slaying ten thousand of the enemy but suffering seven thousand casualties."
