"The Han people of the North have longed for their homeland for a long time. If the court is willing to accept them now, the hearts of the people of the North will be with them. They will all say that the Emperor is wise and that you are a virtuous minister. Why do you not want the people to remember the Emperor's virtue?"

“Since the Zhou Dynasty, Liaodong has been a land of foreign tribes, with more barbarians than Han people, and the administration is chaotic. Our army has just captured Shenzhou, and now we want to open Juyong Pass. Forgive my bluntness, but this is utterly absurd and tantamount to suicide!” Zhong Shizhong said in a firm tone with a solemn expression.

Qin Hui remained outwardly calm, though he had his own plans in mind.

This emperor, who compared himself to Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han, was impatient and ambitious, even more so than Liu Che.

Given the emperor's personality, how could he demonstrate his greatness after winning a battle?

Naturally, it is to spread virtue throughout the world.

The emperor's virtue extends to all living beings.

Qin Hui had a very accurate and firm grasp of Zhao Huan's character.

His suggestion made Zhao Huan feel very comfortable.

Zhong Shizhong's opposition displeased Zhao Huan.

How can my request for Han Chinese exiled to return to their homeland be considered suicide?

This feeling is very unpleasant. It is precisely at this time that I am proclaiming my power and virtue to the world, and you say that I am playing with suicide.

"Tang Qing, tell me, what should we do?"

Tang Ke said, "Your Majesty, I believe that what Prime Minister Zhong said makes sense. Although the Jin invaders have been defeated, their main force is still intact. If the capital is not captured, the Jin invaders may make a comeback at any time."

Zhao Huan pursed his lips slightly.

"Your Majesty, even with a thousand years of effort, China has been unable to completely eradicate the barbarians. Emperor Wu of Han devoted the entire nation's resources to the task but could not eliminate the Xiongnu. The Tang Dynasty's constant warfare led to various regional warlords holding their own armies and becoming powerful, and the country has been suffering from war for a long time."

Tang Ke's words were practically a direct statement: "Weapons are inauspicious instruments; even sages use them only as a last resort. Your Majesty, let's go back!"

He knew the emperor wouldn't like to hear it, so he didn't dare to say it aloud.