Chapter 57.2: Death of Great De Emperor

"I have also issued orders to launch a war against the barbarians in the northern regions. This time, I will completely eliminate the northern threat," Ying Xuan announced.

The orders had been given, and it was now up to the people below to carry them out.

After receiving his orders, Bai Qi led his army to attack the Great De Dynasty. He knew that conquering Great De would be an easy task, as it was a weak power. The real challenge would be the Hai Ya Dynasty.

Great De Dynasty

It is ocated between the Great Chen and the Hai Ya Dynasty, ranked at the bottom of the seven dynasties, and served as a buffer zone between the two nations. It was difficult for them to develop their dynasty.

The elderly Great De Emperor sat on his throne, motionless and silent for the whole day. He knew about the news of the Qin army's attack, and along the way, the Qin army had conquered every city they encountered.

He knew that his country was no match for the might of Qin. He couldn't blame those who surrendered, nor could he stop the strength of Qin. To resist would be to spill rivers of blood.

He had only two options before him. The first was to follow the example of the late Emperor Sheng and flee the capital to save his own life. The second option was to open the capital, offer up the dynasty, and welcome the Qin army.

"Can I still escape? Can I still survive?" Emperor De asked himself. He had already lost the best opportunity.

"Surrender?" Emperor Dade said, "I am the emperor of this dynasty. I cannot surrender. No emperor would spare the enemy dynasty’s emperor."

Emperor De felt extremely desolate.

"Must I surrender to Qin in order to survive?"

"But I am the emperor. I can die, but I cannot surrender. I cannot stop the destruction of the dynasty, but I can be a monarch of a fallen country. I would rather die with the dynasty than live as a slave!"

Emperor De’s eyes flickered, and he issued his last decree, "The Qin army is unstoppable. Even if I defend the capital to the death, I cannot hold them. The dynasty’s demise is inevitable. If you want to escape, go ahead. If you want to

surrender, then surrender. I will not blame you!"

At this moment, he sat on the throne, staring at the direction of the Qin army's advance without moving.

"Your Majesty!"

Until a courtier arrived and saw Emperor De sitting on the throne. He gathered his courage, took a few steps forward, asked a few questions in a low voice, and then exclaimed in horror, "Your Majesty has passed away!"

Emperor De had passed away.

He would rather die as a monarch of a fallen country than surrender and lose his dignity. This was the best choice for him.

The Qin army encountered no resistance and quickly reached the capital. The gates of the capital were opened, and civil and military officials welcomed them.

"Emperor De passed away seven days ago. The unification of Qianzhou is the trend. We are willing to surrender to the Qin and recognize the Qin emperor as our lord!"

These civil and military officials kneeled down and surrendered to the Qin.

They knew that although they could run, the world was vast and dangerous. To go to an unfamiliar place would likely result in death without a proper burial. It was better to surrender.

Seeing the Qin army, these officials secretly sighed that they had lost without injustice.

"Your surrender letter will be received by me, Bai Qi. However, the final decision on how to deal with you will be submitted to His Majesty for approval!"

Bai Qi's expression was indifferent. He was not surprised that the Great De Dynasty surrendered. Anyone could see that the Qin was unbeatable.

The news also quickly reached the Qin emperor, who stayed in Chen Capital to receive the news faster.

"Give the last emperor of the Great De Dynasty a place to be buried. All officials shall be escorted to the Qin capital. The people within their territory shall not be disturbed unless I command otherwise."

The other side was wise and surrendered voluntarily. Ying Xuan was willing to accommodate a small Great De. His ambition was to unify the world, and a small Great De was something he could easily accommodate.