Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 802  Chapter 325: Xu Fu Returns! The Wrath of Ying Zheng! (Part 2)

The countless Qin Cavalry roared fiercely, slaughtering madly.

The entire Tuʼan Border City was drowned in blood, with the Qin Mighty descending.

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Tuʼan Capital!

”Report.”

”Reporting to the Great King.”

”Grave news.”

”The border city has been breached by the Qin Army.”

”The Qin Army is advancing on many of our Tuʼan cities, and itʼs impossible to stop them. Within half a month, the Qin Army will reach the capital.”

A Tuʼan general reported in panic.

On the throne.

King Tuʼanʼs face was ashen, filled with deep worry.

His gaze flicked to Jin Feng below, his eyes full of anger.

”General Jin.”

”At this point, do you still have nothing to say?” King Tuʼan asked, suppressing his anger.

”Great King.”

”I absolutely did not send dead soldiers to abduct the princess, nor did I kill the Qin soldiers. Please, Great King, see clearly.”

”This is entirely Qinʼs slander and framing.”

Jin Feng immediately replied loudly.

At this point.

Jin Feng certainly wouldnʼt admit to it.

As long as he denied involvement, with his reputation in the court, no one would dare move against him, not even King Tuʼan.

Seeing Jin Feng still refusing to admit it.

Even though King Tuʼan was furious inside, he had no recourse.

”With the aggressive approach of Qin, what should our Tuʼan do?” King Tuʼan looked at his ministers.

”Great King.”

”Qin is unwilling to see our envoy and has truly been angered.”

”The Qin Army is powerful, and our Tuʼan soldiers are no match for them. Now, aside from surrendering, our Tuʼan has no other choice.”

”Indeed, Great King.”

”Our ten thousand strong army stationed at the border city could not hold for a single day before crumbling.”

”This time, the Qin Army is led by Li Mu, who once routed the Xiongnu; his command ability is unparalleled. Our Tuʼan is just a small country, no match for them. Please, Great King, see clearly... ”

In the court, many Tuʼan ministers expressed the intention to surrender.

For them, defeating Qin was impossible, and if Qin truly breached the capital, they wouldnʼt survive.

Surrendering voluntarily and surrendering after a city is breached are different concepts.

”Is surrender really the only way?” King Tuʼanʼs expression was torn, filled with helplessness.

”Great King.”

”Our Tuʼan still has over a hundred thousand soldiers, and we share the same ancestry and origin with Goguryeo. We can seek Goguryeoʼs assistance.” Jin Feng spoke up immediately upon hearing talk of surrender.

The order to abduct the princess came from him, and he had already been interrogated by the Qin Army; if he surrendered to Qin, he certainly wouldnʼt fare well.

”If we donʼt surrender, then what?”

”Thatʼs Li Mu, and the invincible Qin Army.”

”Over a hundred thousand soldiers? How can they hold?”

”Does Goguryeo dare to send troops?” King Tuʼan frowned, obviously considering surrender like many ministers.

”Great King.”

”Absolutely do not surrender.” Jin Feng continued to persuade.

”To spare the Tuʼan people from massacre.”

”Surrender is the only path.”

”Convey my Royal Order, send an envoy to meet the Qin General, and express my intent to surrender.” King Tuʼan sighed deeply and declared loudly.

”The Great Kingʼs wisdom.”

Upon hearing the decision to surrender, many ministers expressed agreement.

Jin Fengʼs face turned extremely unsightly.

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Xianyang!

Morning Discussion Hall!

”Reporting to the Great King.”

”General Li Mu of the Northern Frontier has sent back a victorious report.”

”In five days of attacking Tuʼan, our army has consecutively captured eighteen of Tuʼanʼs cities, and in five days, we will surely reach the Tuʼan Capital.”

”However.”

”King Tuʼan is already afraid and has sent an envoy to express intent to surrender.” Yu Liao stood up and reported loudly.

In response.

Ying Zheng smiled slightly, not surprised.

The current strength of the Qin Army is likely known only to the enemy armies.

Absolute power suppression.

Not to mention a small country like Tuʼan, even the strongest of the past countries, the Zhao state, can be swept away by Qin.

This is the current strength of Qin.

”Since Tuʼan is willing to surrender, then give Tuʼan a chance.”

”Order General Li Mu to accept the surrender.”

”However, the Tuʼan General who sent dead soldiers to ambush our troops must be handed over by King Tuʼan, and his clan exterminated.” Ying Zheng said coldly.

Qin Mighty cannot be insulted.

Qin Mighty cannot be violated.

Those who dare to offend Qin must pay the price.

”Your Majesty.”

”I have a strategy.”

Yu Liaoʼs eyes turned as he suddenly had a thought.

”Speak.” Ying Zheng looked at Yu Liao.

”Let Jin Feng know that Qin intends to exterminate his clan.” Yu Liao immediately said.

”Shaofu is insightful.”

”This Jin Feng is the Tuʼan Great General, though his power has been curtailed by King Tuʼan, he must still have some resources. If he learns that Qin intends to wipe out his entire clan, he will surely flee.”

”As for Donghu, Jin Feng has often clashed with them, he surely wonʼt flee there.”

”He can only flee to Goguryeo.”

”This will be our justification for Qin to eliminate Goguryeo.” Li Si said with a smile.

Ying Zheng smiled: ”Approved.”

”I will immediately issue an order to General Li Mu.” Yu Liao immediately responded.

”Tuʼan, Goguryeo, the two countries.”

”A population of nearly eight million.”

”These populations should be well-utilized.” Ying Zheng wore an expression of contemplation.

Clearly.

Ying Zheng is not so benevolent towards these foreign tribes, and will not extend to them the same grace as the Huaxia People.

With them, naturally, stricter measures will be applied.

The future of the Great Qin Divine Land will inevitably be dominated by the Huaxia People.

”Your Majesty.”

”Perhaps we can employ foreigners to govern foreigners.” Lv Buwei suggested with some thought.

”Zhong Fu, what are your thoughts?” Ying Zhengʼs eyes lit up.

”Since King Tuʼan has surrendered, Qin might as well let him continue being king.”

”However.”

”His authority must be greatly curtailed, handling only governance, not the military.”

”All tributes from his nation will go to Qin.”

”Moreover, in treating these foreign tribes, they should not be too favorably treated.”

”Your Majesty and the Crown Prince are benevolent, granting the Huaxia People the grace of a five percent tax reduction, with further reductions in the future, but for these foreigners, impose seven or eight percent taxes.”