Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2201 Unwavering Loyalty Across a Thousand Miles, 100,000 Troops Return to Han Hands
Zhang Bin ruthlessly exposed the predicament of their more than 100,000 Zhennan Army.

Upon hearing this, the tent fell into a deathly silence, broken only by Ma Qianli's heavy breathing and the crackling of the brazier.

The faces of every general grew even uglier. Zhang Bin's words were like poisoned needles, precisely piercing their last shred of hope.

The enemy outnumbered them several times over, and they were at a great disadvantage. No one thought there was any chance of turning the tide.

Moreover, their Zhennan Army's several granaries are either located within Zhennan City or in areas near the southern border.

After all, during the Great Cang era, their responsibility was to guard the southern border, so the granaries were naturally located in the southern part of Yangdong Road, not the northern part.

They were just a small granary in the north.

It's fair to say that without the south, how long their 100,000-plus troops could sustain themselves with provisions is a serious question!
The enemy forces outnumbered them many times over, but they were a pack of stray dogs who had lost their homeland.

Now, the two sides are playing completely different games!

"Please forgive my offense, Lord Zhennan. If I may speak frankly, General, you are now trapped like a turtle in a jar, with no way to advance or retreat."

"If we resist to the end, we will probably be wiped out, and our remaining family members will also perish with us."

"As for surrendering to Song Qian? In the Battle of Zhennan City, which of you generals didn't forge a blood feud with Song Qian? If that's the case, are you all willing to accept it?"

"Or rather, given such a blood feud between the two sides, do you think Zhao Song or Jiang Chaoyu would trust all the generals? Do you generals think you'll all end up well? It'll just be a case of 'the rabbit is killed after the hunt'!"

"Lord Zhennan, generals, now, only our great Han Dynasty can accommodate you all!"

Zhang Bin didn't bother mentioning Da Yan; there was no need for it at all, as Da Yan itself was currently in a precarious state.

Not to mention, if Zhennan is not on good terms with the Han Dynasty, how could it be on good terms with the Yan Dynasty?

Yes, this time Zhennan sent troops to help Dayan, but only after the other side agreed to cede the entire Guangyang. And after the other side lost Guangyang, some of their generals immediately considered withdrawing their troops.

Just as all the generals fell silent because of Zhang Bin's blunt words during the battle, Ma Baili, the number two figure in the Zhennan Army, spoke up.

"May I ask your esteemed envoy, if my more than 100,000 troops in Zhennan were to surrender to the Han, what would the Han Dynasty be willing to offer me?"

Although the Zhennan Army now has less than 120,000 troops left, it is no longer as powerful as it once was.

However, they numbered 120,000, but each one was a battle-hardened elite soldier, far superior to any ordinary army. In fact, this included nearly 10,000 elite warriors known for their fierce fighting spirit.

The Tiger Warriors may not be the strongest force in Da Cang, but they are definitely the strongest infantry in Da Cang.

The Panshan heavy infantry in Zhenxi were ultimately too extreme, focusing entirely on defense.

As for the Divine Bow Battalion, it is strong, but its numbers are too small.

Although less than half of their Breaking Tiger Warriors remained, no one could ignore the value of this force.

Therefore, they naturally have the leverage to negotiate prices.

"Our Great Han can grant the Ma family two marquis titles, and the Tiger Warriors who break through the enemy lines can still be placed under the general's command!" Zhang Bin promised.

To be honest, Ma Baili and Ma Qili were naturally dissatisfied with the price, quite dissatisfied indeed. They were now dukes, and powerful dukes at that, with real fiefdoms.

As for troops, at their peak, they controlled 300,000 Zhennan troops, making them one of the four military leaders.

But is the condition that the Great Han gave them the same as what they had at their peak?

Even though the cards they currently possess are far less powerful than they were at their peak, they are still far from meeting their expectations.

In particular, the east and south of the town used to be equals. Now, if they were to submit to the other side, they would be becoming subservient to them. Thinking of this, they felt even more awkward.

"Generals, you should know that even Han Xin, the great general of our Han Dynasty, is only the Marquis of Huaiyin at present!"

"The Minister of Personnel, Guan Shangshu, is nothing more than a mere Earl of the South!"

"His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty aspires to rule the entire world and create a new era of divine martial prowess, not merely to conquer Da Cang, one-seventh of the world!"

"If we were to grant the general a dukedom today, and he were to join our Han Dynasty and achieve great merit in the future, wouldn't he be left with no further titles to bestow?"

"As for the troops, it is already the limit for the general to still command the Tiger Warriors. My lord is no longer the Cangzu Emperor, and the Great Han Dynasty is no longer the same as the Great Cang Dynasty of the past!" Seemingly seeing the difference in the hearts of the two men, Zhang Bin explained.

No emperor wanted to retain such military leaders, but Da Cang kept these four, which was related to the special national circumstances at the time of their founding of the dynasty.

The Han Dynasty today does not face the same predicament as the founding of the Great Cang Dynasty, so there is naturally no need to make such a compromise.

"Furthermore, if you generals enter Han territory, the great Han dynasty will surely reclaim the families of all of you!"

Zhang Bin spoke again, and this time it was clear that he resonated with many people.

Like boss, like underlings!
With the old lady leading the charge, most of their families followed suit and fought, so much so that almost every family present was dressed in mourning clothes!

But some of them survived, and even if only a few survived, they became their last remaining connection.

"Would it be possible for Your Excellency to go and rest for a while?"

"After my brother and I have discussed it, we will give you an answer!" After thinking for a moment, Ma Baili bypassed Ma Qianli and spoke directly to Zhang Bin again.

"good!"

"Then I will await the general's reply!"

Zhang Bin bowed respectfully, and then, led by a Zhennan Army general, withdrew from the main tent.

At the same time, the other generals of the Zhennan Army also left the main tent one after another, leaving the space to Ma Baili and Ma Qianli.

Only the two brothers have the final say on this matter.

As many generals retired one by one, only the two brothers remained in the main tent.

As for the other generals, although they left the main tent, they did not go far, but lingered around the tent, waiting for the two brothers to make their final decision.

After all, the final decision on this matter is closely related to each and every one of them, and none of them can remain calm at this moment.