Chapter 133: Is Morality Truly Such an Inconvenient Thing? (2 / 2)
Hearing this, the Mongol delegation looked utterly sorrowful. “Great Khan! The Jin barbarians have gone too far! They frequently launch attacks on the smaller tribes in our region. Whenever they start losing the fight, they immediately sue for peace. But as soon as our warriors leave to report the truce, they betray us and resume their aggression, swallowing up several of our tribes in the process.”
It was a tragic situation. Unless they could completely eliminate the Jin barbarians in one decisive move, they had no choice but to endure it. After all, would it be feasible to change policies and allow border generals the authority to independently decide whether to accept the surrender of enemy tribes?
[Huh?]
The old emperor was about to respond when Xu Yanmiao’s voice caught his attention, making him instinctively look up.
That rascal is back?
[Jin barbarians? Aren’t they the same group that hunted the old emperor near Shanhaiguan?]
[But come to think of it, it was thanks to them that the old emperor had the chance to connect with the former dynasty’s soldiers.]
The old emperor: “…”
Indeed, it was that rascal. Returning only to twist the knife in his heart. Would he even want this “connection” if it were offered?