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Chapter 363: Lord Su defies all objections, the executioner is determined to execute him

Qian Zhao was shocked that Su Yao had such an incredible group of talented generals under his command.

But he did not despair.

As the saying goes, there is always a way out. Although Qian Zijing was a knight-errant like Liu Xuande when he was young, he was not a reckless man who only knew how to wield a gun or a stick.

Born into a poor family and having studied under the famous teacher Le Yin, he immediately adjusted his direction.

In terms of strategic planning, he is also not behind others.

In fact, he was pleasantly surprised to find that among these talents, his level of knowledge was definitely in the top tier.

So, on those nights when the brave generals were eating and drinking to their heart's content to recuperate, Qian Zhao and Tian Chou and others talked by candlelight, pondering over the major policies and strategies.

Now it’s finally time for me to show my abilities.

"Use this Qiuliju?" Su Yao paused and said, "Then what exactly are you going to do?"

As soon as Su Yao finished speaking, Qian Zhao clasped his fists and saluted again, saying, "Recruitment!"

Qian Zhao explained:
"Some time ago, they besieged the Cavalry Commander and threatened Envoy Liu, hoping to obtain favorable conditions for his surrender."

"Now, the situation has reversed. With the bandit chieftain Qiu Liju in our hands, we are not afraid that they will surrender."

"Your Excellency should first report this good news back to Youzhou and let Envoy Liu know that we have captured the leader of the Wuhuan."

"Then ask him to send envoys to Pinggang's Wuhuan territories to discuss the matter of recruiting them."

"As long as they are willing to submit, they will be granted the right to govern themselves."

"And this Qiu Liju will continue to be the great king and stay as a guest here with Lord Su."

That's right, defeat their troops, divide their strength, make their king a guest or take their prince as a hostage. This is the Han Dynasty's tried and tested strategy for dealing with these barbarian tribes.

Moreover, Qian Zhao's suggestion to Su Yao to ask Liu Yu to come forward was to give enough face to the envoy Liu.

This will be very beneficial for the good cooperation between the two sides in the future.

Therefore, when Qian Zhao made this statement, except for Su Yao and Gongsun Zan who did not express their opinions, there were many people who responded and all said that this was a very good strategy.

Even Qiu Liju, who was pressed into a corner and could only watch them singing and dancing to celebrate with a gloomy face, turned pale and frighteningly gloomy after hearing these words.

This is what he fears most.

Qiuliju thought about the glorious past when he had worked hard for decades and finally unified the Wuhuan tribes in western Liaoning, and even spread his prestige throughout the northeast of Youzhou, and was able to mobilize an army of nearly 100,000 at one time.

It was a flash in the pan, and now he has not only become a prisoner, but also a tool for these Han people to control other people.
Hateful, really hateful.

Qiu Liju's heart was filled with resentment and hatred.

He recalled his decades of military career, from the leader of a small tribe to the king of the Wuhuan in western Liao. He thought about how much blood, sweat and hard work he had put in to gain his current status and prestige.

Even before today, he was the undisputed supreme leader.

However, all of this was brought to naught by that brat named Su.

His eyes widened, flashing with anger and despair.

Those singing and dancing Han people, those laughter and joy celebrating their victory, all sounded like harsh taunts to him. These hateful Han people had trampled underfoot his brilliant achievements so easily.

Now, they were discussing right in front of him what to do with his tribe and family without any scruples.

Shameless, the worst of shame!
However, as time went by, Qiu Liju's mood gradually calmed down.

It wasn't just that he realized that anger and hatred couldn't change the status quo.

What's more, he knew very well that in front of General Su, he was truly powerless to save the situation.

Look at it more positively, at least he saved his life, right?
He slowly closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and kept telling himself to be more open-minded.

But I still have to lie dormant again.

Their Wuhuan tribe had been dormant for hundreds of years. Now, this defeat was just a return to the status quo.

No, it's not that bad yet.

At least, his throne is still there.

His previous efforts were not all in vain.

Lower your head, admit your mistake, and lick your wounds hard.

This kid named Su, he can’t possibly be here all the time.

The Han Dynasty is now in turmoil, with war everywhere.

There is no eternal dynasty in the world.

In three to five years, or ten to eight years, one day in the future, Qiu Liju believes that the Han Dynasty's empire will be overthrown.

He wanted to keep this hatred and resentment in his heart and pass it on to future generations.

When the time comes, today’s revenge will be repaid a hundredfold or a thousandfold!

Finally, Qiu Liju convinced himself.

The next question was how to get his son Lou Ban in his hometown to reach an agreement on amnesty with the Han people as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Even Qiu Liju's thoughts drifted, and he thought about his future life as a guest in the Han area.

If we put aside the humiliation of losing his status, his living standard might even be higher.

However, at this moment, Su Yao's speech not only interrupted his thoughts, but also surprised everyone:
"what?!"

"You don't agree?"

"Does Lord Su think there is anything that needs to be improved in my plan?"

The person who pulled the trigger was numb.

He didn't expect that his well-thought-out plans for the country would be directly opposed by Su Yao.

The others were in an uproar.

They couldn't understand what was wrong with this mature and effective strategy. Was Lord Su going to do something weird?
In response, Su Yao waved his hand, signaling everyone to stay calm, and slowly said:

"Zijing's strategy is indeed ingenious, and it takes into account the overall situation and the long-term."

"but."

Su Yao looked at Qiu Liju who was in doubt and snorted coldly:
"If such blood debts are so heavy and war criminals who refuse to change their ways can be easily pardoned"

"Where is justice in the world? Where is the dignity of the Han Dynasty? Where will the laws of the court be placed?"

Su Yao's voice was sonorous and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart. Many people, especially those who met Su Yao for the first time, never expected that Lord Su would actually say such a thing.

However, they didn't have time to think about it, and Su Yao continued:

"I captured him not to use his identity to do anything, but to give an explanation to the people who died because of him over the years!"

"Qiuliju, the leader of the Wuhuan who had once been favored by the imperial court, betrayed his oath, betrayed the people's trust, burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of evil. His crimes are too numerous to list."

"If such a war criminal is let off easily, how can we comfort the souls of the innocent victims in heaven? How can we demonstrate the majesty of the Han Dynasty and the laws of the court?"

Su Yao did not forget the tragedy in Liujia Village and the people whose bones were buried in the snow on the way north.

Nor have I forgotten the people who were wailing in the flames of Plain City and the strong and lovely flower girl and her young brother.

"Qiuliju must die!"

(End of this chapter)