Ling read over the letter several times, making sure that he understood completely it's meaning. It was almost verbatim what he had offered their previous ruler, mutual peace and a defense treaty. With a snap of his fingers a guard brought him ink, à brush, and paper.

"Indeed things have changed greatly since you were an honored guest in my home. I will happily agree to a permanent peace treaty between Xi'an and Ocrad, with a provision for mutual assistance in this war. While I can not allow your troops to station themselves in my cities, I will happily allow you and your men safe travel through Xi'an and permission to use our borderlands for camps. 

His Majesty,

Emperor Ling