"So, you must tell Prince Zhen Nan that you are willing to withdraw unconditionally from Liangshan without leaving a single soldier," Chen Sansi instructed, "In exchange for the right to station troops in Mangshan Prefecture. Although Mangshan Prefecture is small, its location is strategic. One could flee eastward along the waterways to Lingzhou or capture the surrounding counties of Zhangpu, Hongxing, and Fengning, seizing control of Liangshan's throat. If push comes to shove, we could cut off Liangshan's army's supplies and make a comeback."
"Moreover, Prince Zhen Nan will definitely agree," he assured.
"Because Mangshan Prefecture does not pose a fatal threat to the southern military deployment, and if the frontlines really collapse, they can use you to block Nan Xu's advance."
"It's not an aggressive move, but it's the best way to ensure self-preservation."
