I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

King Loufan, after securing his tent, summoned Han Chao defectors for questioning. These individuals, once proud officials, now appeared defeated and fearful, aware of the dire consequences of being captured by the Han army. They regretted not aligning with the Han earlier, as their current predicament left them vulnerable to disgrace and ruin. Loufan, recognizing the precarious situation, contemplated surrendering to the Han, believing it could be an honorable choice if the terms were favorable. The morale of his troops had plummeted, and the notion of surrender began to resonate among the nobles, despite fears of retribution from the Xiongnu Chieftain Court. Loufan's pragmatic view emphasized survival over pride, suggesting that losing a wife or child was preferable to losing one's life.

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