"The clan of Hou Sheng, Prime Minister of Qi?" Zhao Feng glanced at the newcomer.
"I did not expect Lord Wu'an to even know my family's Prime Minister by name. The Prime Minister will surely be deeply moved when he learns of this." The newcomer replied respectfully.
"No need for more words."
"Will the King of Qi fight or surrender?"
"That is all I wish to hear." Zhao Feng was unwilling to waste any more time.
He asked directly.
"After the Prime Minister's persuasion."
"My king is willing to surrender."
Hou Lin bowed low and saluted Zhao Feng.
Upon hearing this,
Zhao Feng nodded, "When will he formally surrender?"
"Now that the Qin Army is here, they may already enter our Qi borders." Hou Lin replied respectfully.
"Very well."
"It is best when kindred states can avoid bloodshed." Zhao Feng nodded.
Although disappointed the battle had been avoided, Zhao Feng had expected as much.
The King of Qi had no courage to seek death, for the King of Qin had already sent his royal edict: if the King of Qi did not yield, his entire clan and ancestral temples would be destroyed.
The vast lands of Shenzhou were now the territory of Qin.
The state of Qi was surrounded and had no path of escape.
Unless they fled across the sea.
"General Tian Lin, hear the royal edict."
Hou Lin now looked toward Tian Lin.
The latter immediately dismounted.
"Your servant awaits the royal command." Tian Lin bowed.
"Royal edict."
"The Qin Army is to enter Qi, there shall be no hindrance nor obstruction. I have resolved to surrender before Great Qin, preserving Great Qi in peace, so it may escape the sufferings of war and the ruin of the people."
"I now invite Marquis Wu'an of Qin to personally come to Linzi to discuss matters of submission."
Hou Lin brought forth the royal edict and read it aloud.
Upon hearing this,
Tian Lin breathed a sigh of relief; the tens of thousands of Qi soldiers behind him all did likewise.
"We will abide by the royal command!"
Tens of thousands of Qi soldiers shouted in unison.
At this moment,
only after truly feeling the killing intent emanating from the Daqin Elite Soldiers did they fully understand what slaughter and suppression meant.
In this instant,
they all relaxed at last.
At least they would not have to fight such an army.
"Invite me to Linzi?" Zhao Feng looked to Hou Lin.
"The Great King wishes to ask Lord Wu'an to come to the capital and discuss the protocol of surrender." Hou Lin replied respectfully.
"If that is so,"
"then I shall do as the King of Qi asks."
Zhao Feng nodded.
"Your Majesty."
"Should we not exercise more caution?" Zhang Han reminded him.
"It is unnecessary."
"The King of Qi truly intends to surrender. Should he dare to strike at me, a million Daqin Elite Soldiers would not forgive him."
"Besides, with my abilities, who in the world can harm me?"
"This time, only the Personal Guard Army will accompany me." Zhao Feng gave a faint smile, paying it no heed.
"Understood."
Recalling his defend lord's might, only then did Zhang Han nod.
"You are now to accept the Qi army's surrender. Additionally, send word to Cai Ci, as well as the subordinate officials of the Land of Yan and Zhao Territory, for them to enter Qi and take charge of the cities."