Sha Qianqiu was the leader of the Clear Stream, and his Sha family was a big family in Baiji. They had great influence in the court, so Sha Qianqiu's words carried a lot of weight. When he heard Yan Jiu's words, he thought about Yan Jiu's intentions.
After a while, Sha Qianqiu roughly understood. He did not reply to Yan Jiu's words, but asked: "Lord Yan Jiu, what are your thoughts? After all, you are the leader of the officials, tell us your thoughts. "
The rest of the people agreed.
They all wanted to hear Yan Jiu's thoughts.
There was an indifferent expression on Yan Jiu's old face. However, he spoke in a neither hurried nor impatient manner, "Everyone, this time around, we need to work together and speak your mind freely. So, I will listen to everyone's opinions. After all, if I speak, many people will be influenced by me and not express their opinions. "
"Everyone, there are no outsiders here. You don't have to worry about the news being leaked, so please speak freely."
"Let's discuss the strategy together."
"After all, this time Xia Xia's army is not only related to the survival of Baiji, but also related to the survival of our families. So, everyone, please speak your mind. "
Yan Jiu had always been a scheming person.
Before everyone expressed their opinions, he was not willing to say his thoughts. He would wait and see. After everyone expressed their opinions, he would speak of his thoughts and arrangements.
Sha Qianqiu curled his lips.
Yan Jiu, this old man, had always been like this.
Sha Qianqiu was too lazy to beat around the bush, and said directly: "Lord Yan Jiu, my point is very simple. Our Baiji's strength cannot be compared to Goguryeo. Now that even Goguryeo has been defeated, we cannot stop them. So, I suggest that all the officials present to persuade His Majesty to submit to Xia Xia. "
When he said this, everyone nodded.
One by one, they echoed.
"Yes, yes, Lord Sha Qianqiu's words are reasonable. We cannot stop them. Xia Xia's strength is tyrannical, even the Tang dynasty was easily destroyed. Goguryeo, from the beginning to the end, did not even cause a ripple, let alone us? "
"Surrendering is the most suitable method."
"Let's submit."
"If there was even the slightest chance of stopping Xia Xia's attack, no one would be willing to surrender. But now, he clearly doesn't have the slightest chance at all. That's why he surrendered. "
"I also recommend surrendering."
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One by one, the important ministers of the court, including the generals, all opened their mouths to surrender.
No one was willing to fight again.
Sha Qianqiu also saw everyone's words. He smiled faintly and said, "Lord Yan Jiu, surrendering to Xia Xia is everyone's attitude. At this point, surrendering was the best option. Now that we can't hold on anymore, we can only surrender. "
Yan Jiu stroked his beard and nodded, "This old man's opinion is the same as everyone's. Right now, we can only surrender. However, what if the king rejects our request to have an audience with him? If the king insists on fighting to the death, what can you do? "
Everyone fell silent.
Each of them had a serious expression on their faces.
Sha Qianqiu said, "Lord Yan Jiu, you are the leader of the officials. You should speak directly about this matter. In short, we will listen to your advice. Whatever you say we should do, we will do. It's not appropriate for you to be so hesitant and ask for our opinions. So, just tell us the result. "
The others nodded.
They were too lazy to talk nonsense. They just wanted to hear Yan Jiu's opinion.
Yan Jiu looked around at everyone. He put his hand on the table in front of him and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, this old man's opinion is actually very simple. If the king is willing to follow our opinion and submit to Xia Xia, then so be it. If the king is not willing to submit to Xia Xia, then we can only use the strategy of forcing the king to submit. After all, this is an extraordinary period. We can't be casual. We can only use extraordinary measures. "
Sha Qianqiu said in a deep voice, "This old man agrees with Lord Yan Jiu's suggestion. At this time, we should use extraordinary measures. I remember that the general in charge of the imperial guards, Yan Zhicheng, is Lord Yan Jiu's nephew. With him around, everything will be arranged. However, persuading Yan Zhicheng here requires Lord Yan Jiu to step forward. "
Yan Jiu said, "This old man is duty-bound."
When Yan Zhicheng was young, because his father died early, his life was difficult. It was Yan Jiu who promoted him. Therefore, Yan Zhicheng stood out in the court and finally became the commander of the imperial guards.
Yan Jiu was not worried about persuading Yan Zhicheng here.
At this time, everyone looked grateful to Yan Jiu. They all followed Yan Jiu's lead.
Sha Qianqiu stood up and said, "Lord Yan Jiu, it's time for you to meet the king. Let's see his decision first. If the king is willing to surrender, then there won't be so many problems. If the king is not willing, then we will step forward. "
Yan Jiu nodded, "Indeed, it's time to enter the palace."
Sha Qianqiu and the rest of the officials left. Yan Jiu, with a travel-worn appearance, quickly entered the palace. When Yan Jiu entered the palace, he went straight to the main hall to see Fu Yuzhang.
Currently, Fu Yuzhang was frowning. After all, Baiji Country was doing fine. Suddenly, Xia Country attacked, causing Baiji Country to be in danger of being overthrown. Fu Yuzhang was naturally worried.
One must know that the Celestial Empire, since the end of Han, Wei and Jin, had never attacked the three countries of Liaodong. They only ordered them to submit in name only.
However, Du Qi wanted to pacify all of them.
He was too ruthless.
Therefore, Fu Yuzhang was very worried. Fu Yuzhang wanted to resist, but Bai Ji's strength was not enough.
Fu Yuzhang saw Yan Jiu and leaned forward slightly. He immediately asked, "Lord Yan, you represented Bai Ji, what was the result? Is Du Qi willing to accept Bai Ji as his vassal? "
Yan Jiu bowed and stood still, saying, "My king, I have let you down and was unable to persuade Du Qi. When I saw Du Qi, I said that Bai Ji is willing to submit and pay tribute year after year. If necessary, we can send hostages. Unfortunately, Du Qi strongly rejected. Du Qi said that he had already destroyed Goguryeo and Silla. It's impossible for him to leave Baekje alone. "
Fu Yuzhang's face darkened. He stood up and said, "Since Du Qi does not want to give us a way out, then Bai Ji will fight to the death. If Du Qi wants to annex my Baekje, then we will also break all his teeth. Even if the country is destroyed, I will not let Du Qi be happy. "
Yan Jiu sighed in his heart.
Fu Yuzhang's attitude was very clear. Fu Yuzhang was not willing to be a slave, and was even more unwilling to submit to Du Qi. Therefore, in the current unfavorable situation, Fu Yuzhang wanted to fight to the death.
Yan Jiu said, "My king, I will immediately gather the officials for a meeting to discuss the strategy to deal with Du Qi."
Fu Yuzhang nodded, "Go and inform them."
"Yes!"
Yan Jiu immediately agreed.
He immediately went to pass the order. Because the important officials were already waiting outside the palace, when Yan Jiu passed down the order, the important civil and military officials had already gathered in the palace. When the rest of the officials arrived, the civil and military officials gathered in the palace.
Fu Yuzhang sat at the front, he looked around and said solemnly, "Everyone, Yan Jiu has returned from his diplomatic mission. Du Qi, the emperor of Xia Xia, has rejected Bai Ji's request to surrender. Du Qi's actions are equivalent to cutting himself off from Baiji. Since Du Qi does not agree to our request to surrender, we will fight to the death and fight to the death with Xia Xia. "
He directly expressed his stance.
He wanted to fight to the death with Xia Xia.
"My king, I object."
At this moment, someone stood up. The one who stood up to oppose was none other than Sha Qianqiu. He raised his head and said loudly, "My king, Xia Xia is powerful. If we resist to the end, we will be digging our own grave. Right now, we do not have the strength to resist Xia Xia. Why should we fight to the death? Therefore, I object. "
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