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Chapter 1160: Chapter 466: Desires to Surrender_3 Chapter 1160: Chapter 466: Desires to Surrender_3 “Duke, Officer Li is right; this is indeed our last chance to change allegiance.

If we miss it, all will be lost,”

“Indeed, the Heavenly troops of Great Chu are sweeping through Yuzhou, and the forces of Zheng, Jin, Tang, and Xu of the Four Kingdoms cannot withstand them.”

The momentum of Chu State’s unification of The world has become clear.

If we continue to stubbornly resist the Heavenly troops, we are merely seeking our own deaths and will leave nothing in the Historical Records but a reputation as a ridiculed and pathetic figure, with no other good end in sight.”

The great trend of The world is right before our eyes.

It’s not that we are disloyal; it’s merely recognizing the signs of the times, abiding by natural justice, and complying with the Heavenly trend,”

“To continue resisting the Chu army is a path leading only to death.

It is time that we should make plans earlier.”

Many people began to speak one after another; even those who were previously reserved and too proud to lose face followed suit in agreement.

Seeing the consensus among the crowd, Duke of Qing State, Gao Mingsheng, let out a sigh of relief, glad that he would not have to give the signal by throwing his cup, prompting the hidden executioners nearby to emerge.

To carry out a slaughter before surrendering.

Once everyone was in agreement, he felt a mixture of joy and difficulty saying, “Since all the gentlemen believe surrendering is feasible, then I, too, think that this is the great trend which we cannot defy.

“But what is the proper method for surrendering?

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“Should we advise His Majesty to surrender with us, or shall we privately open the gates and communicate with the Chu army?”

As soon as this question was asked, someone immediately replied, “We should naturally open the gates ourselves and reach out to the Chu army.”

This response shocked everyone in the hall.

For if they were to act according to these words, the merit of opening the gates and surrendering would belong only to them; the Zheng royal family would not get even the slightest share.

In that case, while they might be safe, the royal house of Zheng would likely face the fate of being utterly annihilated.”

To treat their former master in such a way, even though some present had marriage alliances with the royal family,

Such an action was bound to be repugnant and unbearable.

However, the person who spoke, knowing full well he might provoke such a Reaction, was prepared.

Not waiting for the crowd to argue or question, he spoke up first: “Duke, esteemed colleagues, think about it—if His Majesty takes the lead to surrender and open the gates, who, in this city, will get the greatest merit?

“Won’t it be His Majesty, won’t it be the royals?

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“After all, they would be the ones offering up a country to save their own lives, and even if the country only comprises one city, the merit is immense.

“In that case, His Majesty might retain his title as a noble, and the royals’ wealth and status could be secured.

“At the very least, they could live as wealthy landlords in the city or the countryside.

“We, however, would be nothing but ministers of a fallen state, overshadowed by His Majesty’s glory.”

“It’s all because we were incapable, unable to support a Wise Monarch, thus leading to Zheng’s demise and possession by Chu.

“These ministers of a fallen state, these incompetent people, do they have any merit to their name…

“Let me ask you, if you were the Heavenly Son of Chu, or a member of the Group of Ministers of Chu, what kind of treatment would you extend to us?

“Afraid it would not be even the slightest official position; even our lives and fortunes would be in danger.

“We would inevitably be stripped of wealth by the Chu people, our ancestral properties mostly seized, and in the end, we might end up with nothing, unable to even protect our own lives.”

“Would you like to see such an outcome?

“If such a situation truly arises, then what would be the point of us surrendering and offering up the city now?”

This series of analyses and rhetorical questions, like sharp swords, pierced into everyone’s hearts.

It laid out the gory reality for all to see.

Which is to say,

Supporting the Heavenly Son and surrendering offered them little benefit, and might not even save their lives.

This is not what the group wanted to witness, nor was it the goal for holding this surrender meeting.

After these words were spoken, complete silence fell over the hall.

The few who wanted to object or reprimand opened their mouths but then said nothing.

Duke of Qing State, Gao Mingsheng, was visibly moved, his gaze flickering.

Seeing how his words silenced everyone, the man continued, “So if we want to ensure the survival of our lives, even to earn some merit to secure a position in the New Dynasty and to continue our family’s prosperity,

“Then we absolutely cannot let go of this final opportunity for the merit in surrendering and offering up the city, and we cannot let it go to His Majesty or to the royals.

“Only if His Majesty is tyrannical, blind to the signs of the times, and stubbornly resists the Heavenly troops of Great Chu, would we have no choice but to bind His Majesty and open the gates for surrender, to underscore our merit.

“This Zhuxu City, along with the 700,000 strong army and 400,000 civilians within, is our merit, our petition to Great Chu!

“With these, we can exchange for titles and status from Great Chu, ensuring our wealth and continuing our lineage.”

“Although by doing this, we will inevitably bear a bad name, becoming infamous as disloyal ministers and blamed by the people,

“This is still our only chance.

“Moreover, if His Majesty and the royal family still exist, then after we switch allegiance to Great Chu, with the former master still around, would we be loyal to the Chu Emperor or the old royalty?

“Would we listen to the old master’s words or to the new master’s commands?

“Ask yourselves, how could the Heavenly Son of Chu trust us—who have betrayed our old master—and how could we cleanse everything, to start anew under Great Chu?

“Only by taking decisive action, leaving no loose ends, can we, despite the endless accusations, show our clear stance.

“The Chu Emperor might not trust us, who have betrayed our old master, but will think we have become loyal ministers with no other options, perhaps useful for dirty work, and not easily discarded.

“With our prior merits, we cannot speak of grandeur and opulence, but preserving our families should indeed be achievable.”

“With all said and done, what course to take—that is for the gentlemen to decide,”

The hall was silent.

This man had spoken very clearly, laying out all the advantages and disadvantages, and even the future prospects, giving them a direction to follow.

If they acted according to this plan, protecting their own wealth and status in the future should pose no great problem.”

“Yet that involves betraying their old master, seeking glory at the expense of the old master, and the one being sold is even a relative.”

Faced with this difficult choice, not everyone can make the disloyal act of betrayal without any psychological barrier.

Not everyone is so shameless.”

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