Late at night a few days later, the Huns' city was still brightly lit, and all the generals and ministers gathered here.
All of them had grimaces on their faces, their heads lowered, their brows furrowed, and they didn’t even dare to take a breath!
Because at this time, their Shanyu Maodun had received the battle report and had just lost his temper at them. If he said anything at this time, he was undoubtedly looking for scolding!
"Now, the army has been defeated and the whole army has been wiped out. The next one is the royal city. What do you think about this!"
After a while, Mao Dun's mood seemed to have calmed down a bit. He supported the table with one hand and gently rubbed his temple with the other, trying to keep his tone as calm as possible.
However, his words were still as if they were lost in the ocean, with no response at all.
"What's wrong? Are they all mute? Do I, the Huns, support a group of deaf and mute ministers...?"
When no one responded, Maodun stood up and raised his head slowly. He became even more angry than before, his voice became louder and louder, and all the ministers were scolded with blood.
You can't blame him for being angry. Just a few days after Patricide took the position of Shan Yu, the Qin army sent troops to attack and wiped out their 300,000 troops. In other words, the Huns were about to be destroyed. , it’s strange that he doesn’t get angry!
"According to the reports from the living soldiers, they are indeed helped by gods. The land that was so good suddenly exploded. It is not something that our mere bodies can withstand!"
Leiter said with a grimace and embarrassment.
When the soldiers who had escaped told them about it before, they were incredulous and half-believing. They never expected that those black balls were so powerful, and an army of 300,000 people could be reduced to nothing in an instant!
This is all the troops of their Huns!
Without even seeing what the enemy's commander looked like, the entire army was wiped out, and only a few escaped!
"Don't I know? Do I still need you to emphasize it? What I'm asking now is, what should I do about this matter? Can we just sit here and wait for someone to call us?"
Upon hearing this, Mao was so angry that he almost lost his breath and went straight to see the King of Hell.
Everyone looked at each other and closed their mouths again, no one dared to speak.
Now that they have lost the initiative, all they can do except sit back and wait for death is to sue for peace!
A general wanted to sue for peace. Just as he was about to speak, the people around him gently slapped him, signaling him not to speak!
Their Chanyu was extremely ambitious, and it would be almost impossible for him to give in and seek peace.
And without a trace of kindness, he would even kill his biological father, let alone them!
Once he says this and goes against his intention, he will lose his head!
Besides, as a soldier, he should kill the enemy bravely and not give in. Even if he wants to say something, it must be done by those civil servants!
"Da Shanyu, how about... sending an envoy to negotiate terms with the Qin army?"
Seeing that no one spoke, Leiter spoke tentatively.
At present, there are only 20,000 soldiers in the royal city. Even if the people are encouraged to rise up to resist, there will only be more than 50,000 soldiers at full count, which is incomparable to the Qin army's 300,000 troops.
What's more, they have the help of gods and gods. The seemingly solid city wall can be blown open with one shot, and there is no possibility of winning the battle!
The only solution for now is to put down our dignity, actively seek peace, and give the Xiongnu a chance to breathe!
"Negotiating terms? Isn't that the same as asking for peace?"
However, after hearing these words, Mao Dun did not get angry. Instead, he shook his head and smiled bitterly.
This really surprised everyone, even Leiter didn't expect it!
It seems that Shanyu understands the current situation in his heart, and the only difference is one step!
"There is no other way. The Qin army is about to attack the city, and our main force has been destroyed. The remaining forces to compete with the Qin army will undoubtedly be an egg against a stone. The only way to go is to cede territory and give up power...!"
Seeing that things were promising, Leite continued to persuade, "The Qin people have an allusion called lying down on fuel and tasting courage. Why don't the Great Chanyu imitate the Qin people? Although we ceded land and ceded power, we did it in order to recharge our batteries so that in the future we can not only use the lost land If you take it back, you will also take back the land of the Qin people who have lost their guard!"
What he said was so impassioned that even he himself believed it.
"All right!"
Mao Dun, who really had no other option, could only nod his head after thinking again and again, "Then... who is willing to be this envoy and work as a lobbyist among the Qin army?"
"Chanyu, since this idea came from Lei Te, he must have some ideas in mind, why not just send Lei Te?"
"Yes, Leiter has always been a steady and mature person, so it is most appropriate for him to handle this matter!"
"With Lei Te taking action, this matter will definitely get twice the result with half the effort...!"
As soon as he finished speaking, other ministers in the king's tent spoke one after another, and without exception, they all recommended Lei Te.
Now the Xiongnu are clearly at the bottom. Once the Qin army does not agree to sue for peace, it is hard to say whether the envoy can come back alive.
Since someone has made a suggestion, let him go directly!
So everyone tacitly recommended Lei Te!
"Okay, then it's settled. Leite will take the two generals and go to the Qin army to lobby. No matter what conditions the Qin army puts forward, this Shanyu will agree!"
Mao Dun also took the risk.
Once the Qin army invades the city, the Huns will be gone!
In contrast, as long as they can leave a place for the Huns to gradually develop and grow, that would be the best result!
"This this……?"
Although Leiter made suggestions, he did not want to be an envoy.
Who doesn't know that there are many dangers here? He is already over fifty years old, and he still wants to live for two more days!
"What? Don't want to?"
Modun seemed to see what he was thinking, and immediately lowered his face and raised his eyes to ask.
"Uh... no, no, no, I was just thinking about how to negotiate with the Qin army!"
Seeing Mo Dun's cannibalistic eyes, Lei Te was shocked and quickly found an excuse to excuse himself.
He has no doubt that as long as he dares to say the word "no", the head on his neck will disappear immediately!
"Okay, I will only give you half an hour to prepare. After half an hour, take the people and set off immediately!"
"yes!"
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Fifty miles away from the Xiongnu royal city, 300,000 Qin troops were stationed.
It was getting late at this time, which was not conducive to marching, so Xiaozhengtai ordered to rest and continue to the King of the Huns tomorrow!
"Young Master, the Huns are sending envoys!"
The young lady was lying in the big tent, chatting with Wang Wan and Yu Ji, when Han Xin's voice suddenly sounded outside the door.
"The Huns sent envoys here? Why? To ask for peace?"
This incident really made Wang Wan's eyes light up.
You know, the Huns have always invaded the borders of Da Qin, making the people of Da Qin hate them with hatred.
If an envoy were sent to sue for peace today and published in a newspaper, it would surely inspire people and make the people cheer. What a joyful thing!
"I don't know yet. The envoy only said that he wants to see you, young master!"
Han Xin cupped his hands and said with a serious face.
"Okay, bring them in!"
Xiaozheng stood up slowly, looking a little impatient.
