(At this time, Emperor Taizong was deep in his preparation to attack Goguryeo, and therefore, if Xueyantuo had attacked, might not have been able to protect Eastern Tujue.)
(Pada saat ini, Kaisar Taizong sedang dalam persiapannya untuk menyerang Goguryeo, dan karena itu, jika Xueyantuo menyerang, mungkin tidak mampu melindungi Tujue Timur.)