The Third Master had the same thought.
This matter was of great importance. They could only discuss it properly after meeting.
He could also clarify the details. Muzar was at a loss. He sighed and sat down, slamming his fist on the table. His heart was in turmoil, unsure of what to do next. Although he was the leader of Hou Liao and had the courage to not fear death or defeat, others would say that he was overcautious and indecisive. There were many things he couldn't make up his mind in a short amount of time. Perhaps only those in his position could understand his apprehensions. After all, this wasn't just about him, but the entire Hou Liao. To be more precise, he not only held the fate of Hou Liao in his hands, but also Hou Liao's hundreds of years of dignity and countless lives.
Liao had hundreds of years of dignity and countless lives at stake, so he naturally had to be cautious when making a decision.
He couldn't afford to make a single mistake.
However, this meeting didn't achieve the desired result.
Third Master returned to his tent and didn't utter a single word.
Sai He was anxious, so he raised his voice and said, "Third Master, say something! Since you said that it's impossible to submit to Great Lin, then we should gather our troops as soon as possible and be fully prepared. Only then can we have a good fight with those people from the Central Plains. "
He insisted on sending his troops.
"Fight, fight, fight. All you know is to fight." Third Master glared at him.
"Third Master …"
Wu Lihan immediately patted his shoulder. "Can you not be so impulsive? Think before you do anything. This isn't a war with Yue Dan or a tribe. It's the Great Lin! They have a strong army and plenty of arrows. We won't have a good result if we fight them head-on. "
Compared to Sai He, Wu Lihan was much more rational.
"You're boosting others' morale and diminishing your own!"
"I think you're stubborn!"
"Then what do you think we should do? We won't submit and we won't fight. Are we going to waste our time with the people from the Central Plains? Let's see who has the longest life? I don't have that kind of time. "Sai He snorted, his muscles trembling a few times.
Wu Lihan was speechless. "Look at you. You've been with Third Master for so many years. Why are you still so impulsive? If you continue like this, you'll ruin everything sooner or later."
"That's still better than you. Wishy-Washy, not daring to do anything, just like a girl."
"You …" Wu Lihan was always so angry that he couldn't speak. He waved his hand and snorted, not wanting to continue arguing with him.
Third Master listened to the two of them arguing endlessly, his brows furrowed and he didn't say a word.
After a while —
Sai He and Wu Lihan looked at each other, not knowing what the Third Master was thinking.
"Third Master, do you already have an idea?" Wu Lihan asked.
Master San sighed. "Things have already come to this. What other ideas can we have?"
He was also conflicted!
"Even the leader doesn't know what to do now. Third Master, this burden is on you. Your decision … is the most important!" Wu Lihan reminded him deliberately.
Most importantly!
Like a boulder.
Elder San propped his head up and sighed again. "Alright, let me think about it."
"Alright."
At this time, Mo Ruo had already rushed back from the Gorge Gate Pass.
He came in a hurry. It was obvious that he had rushed back as fast as he could.
As soon as he saw the Third Master, he told him the contents of his conversation with Jing Rong. "What? If we don't surrender, they want us to retreat 300 li to the west? " Sai He exclaimed, unable to conceal his anger. "Why didn't they just ask us to give them the Sisai Grassland? A bunch of bastards, a bunch of bastards! What's the difference between this and robbery? From what I see, they are clearly forcing us to fight.
They are clearly forcing us to fight. "
He was furious!
Sai He couldn't wait to rush to the Gorge Gate Pass and kill those "cunning" people from the Central Plains.
Wu Lihan pulled him back. "Calm down."
"How can I calm down now?" Sai He turned to the Third Master. "Third Master, you heard it. The Great Lin people want us to retreat 300 li to the west! Even if we die, we won't be humiliated like this. "
The people of the grassland didn't lack food, nor did they lack gold and silver. What they lacked the most was land. To them, territory was sacred and inviolable. If they gave up their territory, not only would it be equivalent to taking their lives, but it would also be a naked humiliation.
The Third Master's head hurt from the noise.
He waved his hand. "You and Wu Lihan can leave first. I have something to say to Mo Ruo."
"Third Master!"
"Get out!"
Sai He was unwilling to leave. He grabbed Mo Ruo's arm and said, "Mo Ruo Anda, I know that Prince Rong is your good friend, but this is not a matter of friendship. If you marry Ah Si, then you are one of us, Houliao's people. You will follow us!"
He reminded him.
Mo Ruo's face darkened, but in his heart, he understood.
In the end, Wu Lihan pulled him out.
After they left, Mo Ruo sat opposite the Third Master. "Father, from what Jing Rong said, it's impossible for them to retreat."
The Third Master sat cross-legged on the table. He poured himself a cup of wine and drank it in one gulp.
After a long time …
Instead, he asked Mo Ruo, "What do you think?"
"Father?"
"If it were you, what would you do?"
This was difficult for Mo Ruo!
On one side was his brother, and on the other side was his wife's family.
How should he choose? He was silent for a long time. "I know that submitting to the Great Lin and retreating to the west are not feasible for Houliao. Everyone would rather fight to the death with the Great Lin than admit defeat. But … if we really go to war with the Great Lin, the entire Xi Sai Grasslands will be bathed in rivers of blood.
There will be countless casualties. "
"So, you think … we should choose one of the two conditions they've offered?"
"That's just my opinion!"
It wasn't a decision!
The Third Master nodded and sighed.
Mo Ruo asked him with a serious expression, "Father, do you really want to see that day come?"
The Third Master was speechless.
There was silence.
After a long time …
The Third Master said, "I will talk to Muzar. You should go back first. Ah Si is about to give birth. She needs you by her side."
"I know."
"Don't tell her too much about this. She won't be worried."
"Okay."
After Mo Ruo left, the Third Master sat for a long time. Finally, he went to look for Muzar.
Muzar seemed to know that he was coming and was already waiting for him inside.
"There were too many people just now. It was hard to talk about many things." Muzar said.
Let's talk after closing the door!
The Third Master told Muzar everything Mo Ruo told him.
Muzar wasn't as agitated as Sai He. Instead, he was very calm. He drank silently and soon, the wine in his jar was emptied.
That night, the two of them sat there without saying anything.
Until the next day!
The Third Master was' caught 'by Geta the moment he came out of Muzar's tent.
He pulled him to the side.
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