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"I want to hear the military advisor's thoughts."

"Yes, I also want to know what the military advisor thinks of the current situation. Should we fight or surrender?"

Xiao Shan, who had been silent the entire time, was suddenly called out. He didn't react in time and was stunned for a moment before saying, "If you ask me what I think, I would advocate surrender."

"Why? Are you scared?"

Xiao Shan shook his head. "If I were afraid, I wouldn't have joined the prince in rebellion from the beginning. I advocate surrender for three reasons."

"First, as Lord Zhao said, we are short on food. The enemy can trap us here and kill us. Second, even if we manage to break out, it will be impossible given the court's preparations. Third, if we succeed, who among you here will take that position?"

After these words were spoken, the six people present except Xiaoshan had different thoughts.

With Prince Rong around, they naturally wouldn't covet that position.

But now that Prince Rong is gone, none of them submits to the other and all want to ascend to the throne.

Which man doesn’t love beautiful women?

Xiao Shan knew what they were thinking without even having to think about it, and continued, "This is just my personal opinion. Whether to fight or surrender is up to you all to decide.

But Xiao wants to say one more thing: you are all brave and resourceful, and the soldiers under your command are all comrades who have been with you through thick and thin. Please consider them before making a decision."

Several people lowered their eyes and remained silent.

"There's still an hour until dawn. Everyone, please calm down and think carefully. I'll be returning to my tent first."

He was just a small military advisor, and that was all he could do for the soldiers.

After Xiao Shan left, the remaining six people sat down to discuss.

Lord Zhao, who advocated surrender, was the first to speak: "I know I am not as capable as you all here and cannot hold that position, so I don't want my soldiers to die in vain."

General Sun, who advocated for war, shouted, "Are you planning to desert the battlefield? Do you believe I will kill you right now?"

"You can try!"

General Sun slammed the table and stood up, but was stopped by the people next to him before he could say anything.

"Stop arguing, can internal strife solve the problem now?"

General Sun controlled his temper and sat down, and the two of them were at peace for the time being.

Someone objectively said, "Although we don't want to admit it, we all know in our hearts that Military Advisor Xiao is right. In this situation, we have already lost."

The atmosphere in the tent became even more depressing. They all knew that even if the mutiny succeeded by chance, the people and officials of Daxia would not submit to them.

Because they are not legitimate, and there must be an internal struggle among them.

Also, there might be an uprising.

Is it really worth risking the lives of 90,000 people for that one in a million chance?

"How about we surrender?"

After a while, someone said this tentatively, while also paying attention to the reactions of those comrades who advocated fighting.

"General Sun, what do you mean?"

General Sun's face turned pale and he said nothing.

The others exchanged glances, and one of the generals who had previously advocated for war said, "Even if we surrender, we must strive for the greatest benefit. Someone has to take responsibility for this matter."

All six of them knew that the prince was primarily responsible, and that one or two of them would be killed.

General Sun said, "Since you guys are willing to surrender, how about you take all the responsibility?"

"Why?"

"You don't want to die, I don't want to die, so who's going to die?"

"Do you think you can survive by fighting to the death?"

"Then General Ben also died without regrets!"

"That's enough, stop arguing! Since no one wants to die, let's work together to find a way to get through this difficult time!"

Someone said cautiously, "Why don't we ask Military Advisor Xiao? Perhaps he has a solution that will satisfy both of us."

The six people agreed unanimously, and then Xiao Shan was called over.

Xiaoshan was not too surprised by this.

Lord Zhao said, "Sir, we are willing to surrender, but you and I both know that someone must take responsibility for this matter. So, may I ask, sir, how can we break this situation?"

Hearing this, Xiao Shan felt relieved.

"If you decide to surrender, Xiao Shan can come forward to negotiate with Xie Xu and try to save your lives. If we can't reach an agreement, Xiao is willing to bear all the responsibility."

The six people were very surprised and at the same time felt ashamed because they had previously wanted to push Xiao Shan out to take responsibility.

"Sir, you have a heart of righteousness. I, Zhao, am ashamed to be inferior to you." Lord Zhao was the first to stand up and bow.

Seeing this, the others also slowly stood up and saluted, and everything was said without words.

Xiao Shan smiled slightly. He had no regrets about sacrificing his own life in exchange for the lives of 90,000 soldiers.

Without further ado, Xiaoshan suggested going out to negotiate now.

Then, the seven of them walked out of the tent together and headed towards the exit.

On Xie Xu's side, General Zhenguo privately asked him whether it was His Majesty who instructed him to kill Prince Rong?

Xie Xu asked General Zhenguo to be careful with his words, saying that His Majesty cherishes his brothers and would not give him such an order.

Prince Rong ended up like this because he would rather die than surrender.

General Zhenguo didn't quite believe it and muttered quietly, "If Your Majesty didn't have such thoughts, how could Prince Rong escape from the Imperial Guards, and how dare you kill Prince Rong?"

Emperor Yuan said that he was more wronged than Dou E!

The three people who witnessed the whole process lowered their heads and remained silent.

They didn't know whether His Majesty had instructed their masters to kill Prince Rong, but they witnessed with their own eyes that their masters deliberately pretended not to hear Prince Rong's surrender.

Xie Xu listened to General Zhenguo's mutterings word for word. He didn't argue, but simply asked, "If it were you, General Zhenguo, with Prince Rong right in front of you, how would you act?"

Of course he would be killed on the spot!

General Zhenguo thought so, but he didn't say it out loud.

At this time, a soldier came to report that the people inside wanted to talk to them.

The two looked at each other, then stood up and walked over together.

At the exit of the mountain, Xiaoshan stood alone on Chuhe Hanjie Street. The night wind was bleak, giving people a sense of loneliness and desolation.

His figure looked increasingly frail in the moonlight, as if he would be blown down by the wind at any moment.

However, his eyes were unusually firm.

Xie Xu frowned and asked, "What do you have to say?"

Xiao Shan forced a gentle smile and said calmly, "Thank you, sir. We are willing to surrender, but we hope that no one will die."

"I cannot promise you this."

"Thank you, sir. Xiao knows that rebellion is a serious matter. Your Majesty needs to give an explanation to all the civil and military officials, and to the people of the world. To this end, Your Majesty will definitely execute a few people to deter the world."

Xie Xu listened silently. He probably knew what Xiao Shan would say next.

"Xiao is willing to take all the blame, I only ask for your approval!"

Xie Xu asked in a deep voice: "Sir, don't you feel wronged?"

"No regrets."

"Sir, this is a noble deed. I will do my utmost to help you achieve this!"