I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Yishi feigned anger while secretly rejoicing as Hu Lu She announced Qie Zhi's betrayal to the Han, igniting chaos among the Xiongnu nobles. Qie Zhi's defection jeopardized the Xiongnu's dominance, especially in the Mu Nan region, where resentment towards the Xiongnu could unify tribes against them. Jun Chen, furious, realized the paradox of needing to defeat the Han army to eliminate Qie Zhi, who now served as a puppet for the Han. This betrayal caused uncertainty among nobles, with some contemplating surrender. The Xiongnu faced a dire future, risking their survival and potentially being driven from their homeland, prompting discussions of negotiating with the Han for Qie Zhi's return.

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