The old head ceremonial officer understood Zhuang Jinse well; she would never leave Gu Jiao behind unless there was a compelling reason to do so.
He quickly grasped the key point and said to Gu Jiao, "Your grandaunt's intention is for us to set off quickly and try to reach Chishui Pass before Zhan Country launches an attack. We must prevent the two countries from actually going to war."
Jin Country and Liang Country cannot be stopped, but there's still a chance with Zhan Country, Chen Country, and Zhao Country.
No matter who the commanding general of Zhan Country is, both he and Zhuang Jinse can stop them.
As for Chen Country, after several discussions between Gu Jiao and Xiao Hen, they decided that Xiao Hen would go to negotiate peace with Yuan Tang.
Xiao Hen will carry a letter personally written by Gu Jiao and the gold seal of the Crown Grandson from Dayan.
