In late June, Yang Zhenshan received a reply to his memorial.
The reply from the old Emperor was very simple, containing only eight words: "Noted, trade may proceed."
It seems the old Emperor had long been aware of the situation with the Li Sheng Dynasty; otherwise, the response wouldn't be so nonchalant.
After receiving the old Emperor's reply, Yang Zhenshan felt reassured to trade with the Li Sheng Dynasty.
He once again met with Cui Hongtao, after which he informed him of the outcome and sent him on his way.
Cui Hongtao actually wanted to chat more, but Yang Zhenshan didn't care to have too much contact with him.
Although the Kim clan of Silla now controlled the Li Sheng Dynasty, without the old Emperor's investiture, Jin Shangjun was not the King of the Li Sheng Dynasty, and Cui Hongtao was not an Left Assistant.
