"At the end of the spring of the Xinwei year, the barbarian troops marched north. Emperor Yong'an came to the battlefield and advanced and retreated with the soldiers. His morale was greatly boosted, and he defeated the barbarians on the southern border in one fell swoop. There had been a severe drought in southern Xinjiang for several years, and the people were struggling to survive. The Witch King of southern Xinjiang had no choice but to send two princesses as envoys, bringing jewels, jade, and fur specialties to Emperor Yong'an. He paid tribute every year and became his vassal forever..."
The half page of the yellowed scroll was covered by the wind, letting the wind and rain smudge the remaining ink.