Liu Huanle thought Liu Yi had become foolish from reading too much. In these times, was he still talking about morality? The Sima family could swear to the heavens one moment and break an agreement the next. They hadn't even signed a treaty, just made a verbal agreement. Why couldn't it be renegotiated?
In a fit of anger, he poured out the plan he had thought of on the way, "The negotiation is just a discussion between Ji Yuan and me; neither Your Majesty nor the court ministers have agreed. The ministers can always oppose it. By then, we can shorten the duration of non-engagement to within half a year and have Zhao Hanzhang compensate us with some grain and treasure. If she agrees, the matter is settled. If not, we can proceed to send troops rightfully. Seventh Prince, you are a prince of our Xiongnu Khanate; you should consider the interests of the Xiongnu and not be bewitched by Zhao Hanzhang."
