In Huandu, Guo opened his mansion.
The current ministers of Huan Guo are already panic-stricken.
Guo Kai was no exception. Today at court, many officials were whispering and discussing the retreat in a vague way. When he returned to the palace, he was also worried about this matter.
Last time, Xiao Yuan received six secret letters expressing goodwill. Guo Kaide was one of them, and of course he was one of them.
It's just that he doesn't know what King Qin's attitude is about this, and he is also considering whether to pack up the gold and silver in advance and prepare to take refuge at any time.
Obviously, he no longer had any hope in this battle.
At this moment, the housekeeper came to report: "Master, there is a businessman outside the house who wants to see you."
Guo Kai was troubled now. He thought he was here to help him with things just like before. He couldn't help frowning and waving his hand: "No!"
But soon, something moved in his heart.
The current situation in Huan Kingdom can be described as a mess. Not many people follow the national decrees. At this time, how can there be businessmen asking him to do things.
Thinking of this, he quickly called the housekeeper and said quietly: "How many people are coming?"
"Only one person." The butler returned.
"Well...bring him in."
Not long after, the businessman was invited into the living room under the guidance of the housekeeper.
This is a young man in his twenties, with an ordinary appearance, the type that would be difficult to find among a crowd of people.
After taking a look at it, Guo Kai also said tentatively: "Why are you here, Your Excellency?"
The person who came was none other than Hou Qing, the chief secret agent of the Qin State. He first bowed his hands and saluted, but then did not speak, but looked around with a smile.
Seeing this, Guo Kai waved his hand: "Everyone, step back."
"Yes." After serving tea, the servant bowed and left, leaving only two people in the hall.
Hou Qing stopped writing ink and took out a silk letter from his arms. He took two steps forward and placed it on the table beside Guo Kai. He said with a smile: "This is my king's reply to Mr. Guo. Please read it."
"Oh?" Guo Kai was shocked when he heard this. He couldn't help but glance at Hou Qing, then picked up the silk book, quickly opened it, and read it carefully.
Xiao Yuan's words in the letter were more polite, and he promised Guo Kai that if he could help him and peacefully resolve the Huan State issue, he would not only retain his official position, but also receive a generous reward.
When he finished reading, his eyes showed excitement.
What does a person like him fear most? What he fears most is to be buried with Huan Guo. If he can retain his glory and wealth, any integrity or treacherous ministers will be nothing to him.
Hou Qing saw this and said seriously: "Master Guo, my king's intention is very clear. If Master Guo can persuade King Huan to surrender, it will be the first success in pacifying the Huan Kingdom this time."
"Oh? The first achievement!?"
"That's right."
"What is the proof?"
"This is my king's own handwriting, how can it be false?"
At this point in the conversation, Guo Kai couldn't help but carefully put the silk book away and put it in his arms with a faint look in his eyes.
Hou Qing continued: "In addition, there are five ministers in the Huan Kingdom who can help Mr. Guo."
Hearing this, Guo Kai couldn't help but said: "Did King Qin cooperate with others?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Guo. You are the most important person to our king and the leader of the other five people. Otherwise, I would not be here." Hou Qing said.
"Well..." Guo Kai nodded slowly when he heard this. This was undoubtedly the best escape route for him. The Huan Kingdom was about to perish, so how could he be willing to die with King Huan.
Early morning the next day.
Before going to court, Guo Kai had already contacted the other five ministers mentioned by Hou Qing.
In Prince Huan's Palace, on the steps leading into the main hall, several people were gathering together, whispering.
Not long after, all the ministers had entered the court meeting hall, and then they knelt down to salute and shouted in unison.
"Sit down." King Huan sat on the throne and waved his hands in a tired voice. Now he seemed to have little interest in the court proceedings, because for many days, none of the ministers had a way to retreat from the enemy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty——" People stood up and took their places on the train. Then, first a minister stood up and reported the latest situation.
After hearing this, King Huan smiled bitterly and said weakly: "Zhenyang is also lost. Next, King Qin should march to Huayang Pass. If Huayang is lost again, he should go to Huandu."
All the ministers were silent after hearing this. Now Xiang Ge only has 50,000 central troops. Although there are tens of thousands of young men who have been forced to conquer, can these people stop the Qin army's front?
In addition, the Ling Kingdom invaded and occupied the south, and the hearts of the people in the country were completely lost. There was no support from the people, and there was no room for maneuver in all kinds of situations.
The silence of the ministers seemed to be expected by King Huan. He was just going through the motions today. He was about to smile bitterly and retreat, but Guo Kai stood up, raised his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, today's war is at this point. The Qin army is approaching the capital. The domestic political situation is unstable and people's hearts are in turmoil. No matter how many young men we invest in Huayang Pass, it will probably not be able to help us face Qin's tiger and wolf army."
Hearing this, King Huan frowned slightly and couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean, Mr. Guo?"
"This..." Guo Kai hesitated for a moment, then bravely said: "I want to say that if this continues, it will only cause bloodshed and casualties among the people of Huandi. In addition, due to desertion of military service, refugees are everywhere, and turmoil has occurred in many places. It has... …There is no way to reverse the situation.”
King Huan took a deep breath.
Seeing this, Guo Kai quickly said: "The King of Qin attacked Huan, saying he wanted to avenge Yang Qing'an, but in fact, he just wanted to regain Huan for the empire and return Huan to the rule of the emperor."
"What do you mean?" King Huan frowned.
Guo Kai glanced at him cautiously, swallowed and said: "I, I think that since the King of Qin has this intention, then our country might as well go with the flow. At worst, we will continue to submit to the imperial court as before."
"When the King of Qin sees this, he will no longer be able to attack Huan, and he will continue to let the king be the master of Huan."
After he finished speaking, King Huan was shocked and was about to speak, but then another minister stood up and said quickly: "Your Majesty, Mr. Guo is right. Now the war is not going against me. Instead of bleeding like a river, it is better to retreat." The second best thing is, anyway, the world is originally ruled by the empire, and there is nothing wrong with our country surrendering to the emperor."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Qin army is powerful and has hundreds of thousands of troops. We cannot compete head-on with it. Only by submitting to the imperial court can we protect the country of Huan..."
"Master Guo has great foresight, and please give your Majesty your kind words..."
"Please, Your Majesty, think twice..."
Many ministers stood up. This was what Guo Kai had discussed with them in advance. He would be the first to stand out, and others would follow suit to put pressure on King Huan.
But everyone knows that surrendering to the imperial court, to put it bluntly, means surrendering to King Xiao Yuan of Qin, because he holds the imperial flag in his hands.
Seeing this situation, King Huan also opened his eyes wide and glanced slowly around. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Because there were so many people who came out to support the proposal, not only Guo Kai's group, but also the peace-seeking faction, they took the opportunity to make suggestions.
