Ni Bodhisattva's words, "Liu is the one who destroyed the Han Dynasty," greatly stimulated Liu Che.
What was he doing to resist the Qin army with all his strength? Wasn't it just to continue the fate of the Han Dynasty?
But Ni Bodhisattva told him that the person who lost the Han Dynasty was not Qin Hao, but his surname was Liu. How could Liu Che accept this?
Although Liu Che could not accept this, he did not doubt it. After all, this was what the Ni Bodhisattva had paid for with his life. There was no need for him to lie to himself before he died.
Since the man who died in the Han Dynasty was named Liu, who does Liu refer to?
Liu Hong? Liu Xie?
One person? Or many people?
His surname is Liu Che, is it possible that he is also Liu?
Every time he thought about this, Liu Che felt both indignation at the unfair fate and helplessness in knowing the future but being unable to stop it.
Gradually, Liu Che lost his temper and even stopped caring about defending the city. Xue Gang was fighting so hard that he forgot to die, but as a monarch, he was intoxicated and dreaming.
Anyway, everything is destined. No matter how much he resists, it won't help. He might as well just let nature take its course.
Liu Che's various changes were naturally noticed by the ministers, but they had no choice but to worry secretly in their hearts. In the end, Prime Minister Huo Guang stepped forward and risked his life to scold Liu Che.
Huo Guang's angry scolding woke up the desperate Liu Che.
As the leader of a country, his ministers are not yet in despair and are still fighting for him. How can a king give up?
Although Liu Che regained his strength, Huo Guang was very pleased, but it could not change the balance of power between Qin and Han. Sooner or later, Yanjing would still be breached, and sooner or later, the Northern Han would still be destroyed.
After he cheered up, Liu Che began to think hard about how to save himself. Half of his hair turned gray overnight, but he finally came up with a solution.
The next day, when all the ministers saw the half-white-haired Liu Che, they could no longer suppress the grief and anger in their hearts, and almost all of them burst into tears.
However, Liu Che didn't take it seriously at all. Instead, he said something meaningful and retreated directly from the court.
"It's time to end this."
All the ministers were stunned, not understanding the meaning of Liu Che's words. Only Huo Guang and a few others showed bright eyes.
"Because of my own selfishness, most of the elite men in Yanjing were killed or injured. What's wrong with the common people?
There is no point in continuing to defend, it will only increase casualties, so I decided to surrender to the Qin army."
"What?"
Zhang Tang screamed in disbelief and quickly advised: "Your Majesty, no..."
Liu Che raised his hand to interrupt Zhang Tang and said: "I didn't just have an idea, but after careful consideration.
Rather than sacrifice it in vain, it is better to keep it useful for the future.
After I order Kaicheng to surrender, those who are willing to submit to the Qin army will submit to the Qin army, and those who are unwilling will disarm and return to their fields. I will never interfere."
Upon hearing this, most of the ministers were silent, while Zhang Tang and other ministers' pupils shrank sharply.
Leave it to be useful for the future?
There is something in these words, are you testing them?
Seeing the silence in the main hall, Liu Che said again: "Those who wish to surrender should stand on the left, and those who do not want to surrender should stand on the right."
After a long time, no one stood to the left.
Liu Che knew that they were afraid that he was testing them, so he didn't say anything more.
After the disbandment of the dynasty, Liu Che summoned Zhang Tang, Huo Guang, Wei Xiang, Xue Gang, Han Zeng, Zhao Chongguo and other confidants into the palace.
"You are all my ministers. I hope you can tell me the truth. Should you surrender or not?" Liu Che asked seriously.
Xue Ganggo concluded: "I would rather die than surrender."
He and the Qin army had the intention of killing his brother, so it was naturally impossible for him to surrender to the Qin army.
Immediately afterwards, Huo Guang, Zhang Tang, Wei Xiang and others also expressed their opinions that they would rather die than surrender to the Qin army. They were all loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty and would never betray and join the Han traitors.
"Okay, since none of you are willing to surrender, I hope you can follow my arrangements." Liu Che said with burning eyes.
After hearing this, Huo Guang and others already knew Liu Che's intentions and understood that this was the most correct decision, but the risks and costs involved were too great.
"Your Majesty, it is not that easy to feign surrender. The Qin army will never trust our surrender. In addition, I can feign surrender, but what will you do, Your Majesty?" Huo Guang asked.
Liu Che smiled calmly and said: "From the day I became emperor, I was prepared to die."
"Your Majesty..."
Everyone couldn't bear it any longer and burst into tears.
"Okay, don't cry. I am not asking you to surrender. I am also aware of the risks of surrender. I want you to go and seek refuge with Liu Xiu, King of Chu, after my death."
The crying suddenly stopped.
Xue Gang was puzzled and asked: "Why Liu Xiu and not Liu Ji?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, Liu Ji is the leader of the Southern Han Dynasty, why didn't he take refuge with him?" Zhao Chongguo asked doubtfully.
Liu Che shook his head and said: "Although Liu Ji, the king of Shu, knows how to use people well, his own ability is far inferior to that of Liu Xiu, the king of Chu. Liu Ji is definitely not Qin Hao's opponent.
Looking at all the Han clan members, apart from me, only Liu Xiu can compete with Qin Hao."
Everyone immediately understood why the Lord was more optimistic about Liu Xiu than the more powerful Liu Ji.
"But Your Majesty, even if we are willing to join Liu Xiu, how can we leave Youzhou and go to Jingnan?" Zhang Tang said.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone immediately frowned and then remembered this problem.
They are die-hard supporters of the Han Dynasty. Even if they are not imprisoned after surrender, they will definitely be put under surveillance.
It is absolutely impossible for Qin Hao to let them go and seek refuge with anyone, and it is simply impossible to cross several states and go to Chu State to seek refuge with Liu Xiu under the supervision of the Qin army.
Liu Che had obviously expected this, and said in a deep voice: "It depends on whether Qin Hao is more afraid of the Manchus or us.
If Qin Hao is even more afraid of the Manchus and I let you guys go on condition of surrender, Qin Hao should agree.
If Qin Hao is even more afraid of our army, then both sides will suffer losses."
As soon as Liu Che finished speaking, soldiers suddenly came to report.
"Your Majesty, the Qin army has sent envoys to negotiate with our army."
Liu Che's eyes suddenly lit up and he said with a smile: "My dear friends, your chance to escape has come."
"Let the envoys of the Qin Army come in. I am willing to negotiate with the Qin Army."
"promise."
Ye Qingmei, who was waiting outside the city, felt relieved when the soldiers said Liu Che would let her in. She was actually quite afraid that Liu Che wouldn't even give her a chance to speak.
The defenders on the tower put down a hanging basket and pulled Ye Qingmei directly onto the tower. Liu Che led her to the palace.
Along the way, Ye Qingmei saw the scene in the city, and everything she saw was mourning.
Large areas of houses were destroyed, a large number of people were homeless, and beggars with numb expressions were everywhere.
Countless wounded soldiers were lying dead on the streets, with neither treatment nor care. Once they died, they were immediately removed and burned. The crematorium never stopped operating from morning to night.