"First, we must correctly understand one thing: even though our dynasty has abundant military strength, it can also fail."
"This time the Xiongnu are coming with such force, and our dynasty is in the midst of a drought. You can see how severe this drought is from the refugees in the capital."
"Even the capital has seen a surge of refugees, not to mention the towns along the way."
"So this time, compensation for money and food is unavoidable. Even sending 3,000 women to the Xiongnu is unavoidable."
"but--"
"We were sent to the Xiongnu not as spoils of war, but so that we could do something for the court."
"The Xiongnu are a bitter and cold land. If we don't go, someone else will have to go, right? I have already begged the emperor to let us choose whether to go or not."
"If you are willing to go."
"Then I will tell you, I can't protect anyone. You may never return from this trip. You may die in the land of the Xiongnu, or even suffer a fate worse than death. This is all just to give the court a chance to turn defeat into victory!"
"If you don't go, don't feel guilty or remorseful. This is what should happen. I hope that all of us can make our own choices, rather than being forced to move forward by the righteousness of the court."
"After all, you haven't enjoyed any of the court's benefits."
"............"
Chen Wei was speaking with a dry mouth. She couldn't tell them about the border defense map, but she had already made a promise to the emperor that she would lead 3,000 women to the Xiongnu.
How could she tell them that the choice of Shen Wei was theirs.
The crowd was silent. Chen Wei saw confusion and guilt in their eyes. No one stood up at this moment.
"Weiwei, although I don't know what you said to the emperor, I know that you have your reasons for saying that you can turn the tide of the court's defeat!"
"I believe you, I'll go!"
Zhao Xiangrong walked out of the crowd and looked at Chen Wei with burning eyes.
Then, Pan Xi stepped forward hesitantly, biting her lip and saying, "Do the Xiongnu have to have decent women? I'm married, can I go?"
Shen Wei nodded: "Okay."
Pan Xi breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Zhao Xiangrong and then at Chen Wei.
"Miss Shen, please give me a chance to be reborn. My life is yours, and I will follow you wherever you go. You refused to agree to the emperor's request before, but you agreed in the end. You must have your reasons."
"Even for this reason, you are willing to go there in person. I believe you will not disappoint everyone."
"Xiang Rong is my friend. If you two are going, then I must go too."
“Isn’t it just the Huns? I believe that with your ability, Miss Shen, you might really be able to do something for the court. I’ll go!”
Chen Wei shook his head apologetically and smiled bitterly: "The road ahead is bleak, and I'm not very confident that I can win. Maybe... I can't even save my own life."
Pan Xi smiled carefreely: "Then I am willing to follow you. At worst, we can die together!"
Xiaoying took a step forward hesitantly, and Chen Wei immediately said:
"Those with families and children cannot go!"
"I know many of you want to go with me out of loyalty, but I ask you to be cautious about this matter. You are considering your families."
“Don’t sign up in the heat of the moment!”
Xiaoying knew that Chen Wei was pointing at her.
She gave Chen Wei an apologetic smile and retreated back into the crowd.
At the same time, a thin woman stood up, her eyes were extremely firm and filled with tears.
“Miss Shen, I’m signing up!”
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