The current situation is that the Baiyue people are willing to surrender, and the ministers under his command are in favor of the people.
What can he do?
To be honest, Wei Yunyi really wants to turn around and leave without caring about anything, but he can't do that now.
In desperation, he could only take a deep breath and order the city gates to be opened. Because he really wanted to know why the Barbarian Lord did this?
He not only provided food and fodder, but also ordered his troops to defend the city and hide in it, which gave the Baiyue people all kinds of opportunities. He almost told the other side directly that the Wei Dynasty would not fight this battle and they could do whatever they wanted.
But what happened in the end? They surrendered and submitted. What were they trying to do? Were they deliberately going against me?
To be honest, if it was Gaoyang Kingdom that did the same thing, he could still understand it.
After all, Gaoyang is so small that we can neither defeat them nor retreat.
But the Baiyue were not like that. They could have hidden themselves in the mountains and not come out. The Wei army could not have posed much of a threat to the Baiyue, yet they had to surrender in the end...
Really, Wei Yunyi couldn’t figure it out, and the more he couldn’t figure it out, the more he wanted to know the details.
Soon, under his order, the Zhennan Pass gate was opened.
He once again sat on the dragon chariot and came to lead the troops down the city.
Song Gongwen and others naturally followed suit. At this moment, their previous gloom was swept away, replaced by incomparable excitement.
"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Wei." When Meng Jue saw the person coming, he did not stand up, but knelt down again.
They are not asking for surrender now, but submission, which means that in the near future they will become subjects of the Emperor of Wei, so they must show due respect.
He did this not only for the soldiers under his command, but also for the civilians of Baiyue.
If the Emperor of Wei harbors any resentment, it will not be a good thing for Baiyue.
As for the pride in my heart.
In Meng Jue's opinion, it was nothing.
"Yes." Wei Yunyi responded, then continued, "Meng Jue, I have already provided you with food and opened up trade between the two sides, allowing you and the Baiyue people to safely survive this winter. It would be a relief if you didn't return, but instead led your army to surrender."
"I want to know why. Are you Baiyue people not yet at the point where you absolutely must surrender?"
This sentence made Song Gongwen and others beside him stunned.
Why does it seem that Your Majesty is not happy about the surrender of the Baiyue?
However, Meng Jue had a different idea. After a moment's thought, he said, "Your Majesty, it is precisely because of your generosity and kindness that I admire you. You are a sage ruler through the ages. Under your rule, the Wei Kingdom is thriving, the people are prosperous, and your might is felt throughout the entire Eastern Continent."
"We, the Baiyue, were originally barbarians outside the southern border. If we could submit to the Celestial Empire and integrate into the Great Wei, it would be a blessing."
Having said that, he continued, "I've thought it through. I agree that the Hundred Tribes will certainly make Baiyue better than before, but if I want everyone to live a prosperous life, relying solely on my own strength is definitely not enough."
"But if Your Majesty had your words, it would be different. Therefore, I hope Your Majesty the Emperor can accept the submission of the Baiyue people."
After saying this, he crawled on the ground without any hesitation, obviously showing his utmost sincerity.
But this made Wei Yunyi confused.
He seemed to know what was going on.
He provided food and fodder and opened up trade, hoping to encourage the Baiyue to persevere and continue the war, thereby draining away national strength. However, in the eyes of Meng Jue and the Baiyue, this was an act of benevolence and righteousness, a way of winning people over with virtue...
Therefore, they felt that they, the Emperor of Wei, were a rare and benevolent monarch, and then thought about the current situation of the Baiyue.
It seems that surrender is a better choice for Baiyue...
At this moment, Wei Yunyi was really speechless.
Obviously I don't think so...
Nearby, Song Gongwen, Lin Yuansong and others fell into deep thought after hearing what Meng Jue said.
They were recalling the series of actions taken by His Majesty since he arrived at Zhennan Pass, such as using the so-called "clearing the court" strategy to lure Meng Jue to attack, and then capturing him alive, and then letting him go directly. This capture and release gave Meng Jue and the Baiyue an image of being unfathomable, yet generous and wise.
Next, in the Second World War, he ignored the provocation of the Baiyue. This showed not only patience but also wisdom.
After all, not everything can be solved through war.
Just wait until problems arise in the rear of the Baiyue. No matter how powerful the enemy is, without food, they will be completely useless and will be defeated.
This was the best opportunity to defeat the Baiyue, and any general would have done the same. But Your Majesty didn't. Instead, he provided them with sufficient food and fodder to prevent future trouble.
Such an action is not something that ordinary people can do, and it may only boost the arrogance of the Baiyue.
But one thing is certain, that is, whether it is Meng Jue or those Baiyue high-level officials, they will definitely admire this action.
This series of actions not only made the Baiyue lose the will to fight again, but also made them understand the benevolence and wisdom of the current emperor, so they would not resist when they surrendered.
Moreover, if the Baiyue people now want to truly get rid of the reputation of being barbarians, they must find a way to be accepted by the Central Plains dynasty.
His Majesty's performance now gave them such an idea. Meng Jue was a smart man and naturally knew that this opportunity was rare.
If they continue to act on their own will, I am afraid that the Baiyue people will face a devastating disaster.
After all, the national strength of Wei is growing stronger and stronger.
As time went on, Baiyue's advantages became less and less.
It was at this moment that Song Gongwen and others finally understood what His Majesty wanted to do.
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