I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

After the imperial decree to kill the entire family was issued, Emperor Qian continued,

"Yuan Song, tell me about the current situation. Tell me about our army's situation and the enemy's situation."

"As ordered!"

Yuan Song said cautiously,

"Our army was thrown into disarray by the Yan army, and countless men were killed or trampled to death. I led the remaining troops out of Kunlun Pass. Fortunately, the Yan army did not pursue us, but deserters continued to appear along the way.

After returning to Yugui, I sent people to integrate the troops and count the number of people, and found...

Of the three hundred thousand, only one hundred thousand remain."

"One hundred thousand people?"

Emperor Qian felt a surge of powerlessness.

Overnight, two hundred thousand people were lost.

Even if there were 200,000 pigs running all over the mountains, the Yan army would not be able to catch them all in one night, right?

Of these 200,000 people, only a minority were killed by the Yan army, probably less than 50,000.

Some were trampled to death, while others felt that the Qian Kingdom was about to perish and did not want to die with it, so they escaped while it was dark.

They just need to throw away their weapons and armor, find a place to hide, and then wait until the Qian Kingdom is destroyed, and then they can go home, and no one will hold them responsible.

Yuan Song glanced at Emperor Qian cautiously, and then said,

"I sent spies to investigate the enemy's movements. In the morning, the Yan army set out and was heading towards Yugui.

I think if you help me get it, we can get to Yugui."

Emperor Qian asked weakly,

"How many Yan troops have arrived?"

"There are countless long lines of soldiers all over the mountains and plains. The Yan army has thirteen legions. The ones that attacked Kunlun Pass last night were only two or three at most. That means there are at least ten more legions that are gathering their strength and ready for a fight.

That is... a million-strong army."

Hearing this, all the ministers turned pale as if they had lost their parents.

There was a quarrel all of a sudden, and everyone was panicked and didn't know what to do.

Emperor Qian had a bitter look on his face as he sat on the dragon throne without saying a word.

Yuan Song said again,

"Your Majesty, based on my understanding of the Yan army, they will arrive outside the city in the evening, set up camp, cook, and then launch an attack on Yugui.

The State of Yan is only one step away from unifying the world. They will definitely attack tonight. They can't wait any longer.

The Yan army is also good at night attacks, so tonight will be the moment of the final decisive battle between our army and the Yan army."

Emperor Qian murmured,

"Then... Yuan Song, can you possibly hold off the Yan army?"

Yuan Song immediately knelt on one knee and said,

"I will do my utmost to resist the Yan army and serve my country till death. If the Yan army tries to enter the city, they will fall over my body!"

However, this resounding and courageous act of facing death did not move Emperor Qian.

Emperor Qian shouted angrily,

"I'm asking if you can hold on, not whether you'll live or die!"

Yuan Song was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and stammered,

“The Yan army has artillery, divine thunder, and a million-man army. When I arrived, I saw their spaceships flying over Yugui.

I...I cannot defend myself..."

"Haha, I can't hold it, yes, let alone you, no one can hold it.

To defeat the Yan army, one would have to be a god wearing armor to fight."

Emperor Qian sat weakly, holding his head.

A minister said,

"Your Majesty, before the Yan army arrives, take your army and march south, cross the Yong River, and head towards Nanyue. We will conquer and destroy Nanyue. We will occupy their territory and plan for development and counterattack."

Another minister said,

"Are you crazy? Didn't you hear Yuan Song say that the Yan army's spaceships are circling overhead, watching us?

As soon as you leave the city, they will immediately report you. Can you outrun the cavalry?"

As if to verify the minister's statement, a scout ran in from outside and shouted,

"Report! The two major cavalry corps of Yan State, the Zhennan Army and the White Horse Army, have arrived outside the city first, blocking all four gates. They could charge in at any time!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers completely gave up the idea of ​​escaping.

"Oh no! The cavalry is blocking the gate. There are 150,000 cavalrymen, but we only have 100,000 infantrymen. They can charge in at any time."

"It's bad, it's bad. Our people can't stop them."

"No way! Our city gates are tightly closed. How can the cavalry attack the city?"

"Don't you know that the Yan army has that kind of divine thunder? The kind that can directly blow open the city gate!"

"Ah? Then should we block the door with a boulder?"

"Are you an idiot, or are all the generals fighting against the Yan army idiots?

Can you think of something that no one else can think of?

During the Linzi defense battle of Qi State, the Queen of Qi State used this tactic. As a result, the Yan army directly blew down the city wall.

If you don't block the door, the Yan army will only come in through the main gate, which is easier to defend.

If you bet on it, the Yan army might come in from anywhere."

"Oh my, what should I do?"

Prime Minister Gong Yangchun saw that the time was almost right, so he stepped forward and said,

"My ministers, please be quiet and listen to your majesty's decision."

"Your Majesty, the situation is critical now. The Yan army has 150,000 cavalrymen surrounding the city and may attack at any time.

A million-strong infantry army will arrive by evening and will certainly attack the city at night.

Even without the million-strong army, the 150,000 cavalry alone would be enough to sweep across the entire Yugui.

Even Marshal Yuan Song said in person that we cannot stop the Yan army.

I believe that at this point, our army has absolutely no chance of winning.

Your Majesty was unwilling to escape before, but now there is only one way to go.

That is, surrender to the Yan army."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the ministers became quiet instantly and looked at the prime minister.

The surrender officials were mentally prepared, and the other officials were all trembling in their hearts, as this day had finally arrived.

Emperor Qian's face instantly became extremely ugly.

"Surrender? I don't want to escape, but does that mean I'm willing to surrender? I have spineless people like you in Daqian!"

Gongyang Chun bowed and said,

"Your Majesty, I know your integrity, but I hope you will consider it from a practical perspective.

With the arrival of the Yan army, our demise is inevitable. The only option now is to surrender, in order to save the lives of Your Majesty, the harem, the royal family, and all the civil and military officials.

Your Majesty, you are willing to die for your country, but don’t you care about the lives of your wives and children?

Is the bloodline of the Daqian royal family going to be cut off in this generation?

I ask Your Majesty to consider the royal princes and the people of Yugui and not to really anger the Yan army.

There is a difference between the Yan army walking in and charging in.

If they charge in, it will be a dark and windy night, with swords and knives ruthless. The frenzied Yan army will surely kill anyone they see. By then, Yugui will have become a living hell!"

The surrender ministers around him knelt down and shouted,

"Your Majesty, please surrender!"

Emperor Qian looked at the ministers below and suddenly laughed wildly.

"Hahahaha, I'm not a tyrant emperor, you're all treacherous ministers!

I am not a king who has ruined the country, and you are all ministers who have ruined the country!

Daqian is destroyed in the hands of you treacherous ministers!"