Chapter 217 Registration
"First of all, we must correctly understand one thing. Although our dynasty has abundant military forces, it can also fail."
"This time the Xiongnu came with great force, and our dynasty is in the midst of a drought. You can see how serious this drought is from the refugees in the capital."
"Even the capital has attracted many refugees, not to mention the towns along the way."
"So it is inevitable to lose money and food this time. Even sending 3,000 women to the Xiongnu is inevitable."
"but--"
"We were sent to the Xiongnu not as spoils of war, but so that we can do something for the court."
"The Xiongnu is a bitter and cold place. If we don't go, someone else will have to go, right? I have already begged the emperor to let us choose whether to go or not."
"If you are willing to go."
"Then I will tell you that I can't protect anyone. You may never come back and die in the land of the Xiongnu. You may even live a life worse than death. This is just to give the imperial court a chance to turn defeat into victory!"
"If you don't go, don't feel guilty or remorseful. This is what you should do. I hope that all of us can make our own choices, rather than being forced to move forward by the righteousness of the court."
"After all, you haven't enjoyed any of the court's benefits."
"........."
Shen Wei was a little dry-mouthed as she spoke. She couldn't tell them about the border defense map, but she had already made a promise to the emperor that she would lead three thousand women to the Huns.
How could she tell them about this? She could only let them choose Shen Wei.
The crowd was silent. Shen Wei saw confusion and guilt in their eyes. No one stood up at this moment.
"Weiwei, although I don't know what you said to the emperor, I know that you have your reasons for turning the tide!"
"I believe you, I'll go!"
Zhao Xiangrong walked out of the crowd and looked at Shen Wei with burning eyes.
Then, Pan Xi stepped forward hesitantly, biting her lip and said, "Does the Xiongnu need girls from decent families? I'm married, can I go?"
Shen Wei nodded: "Okay."
Pan Xi breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Zhao Xiangrong and then at Shen Wei.
"Miss Shen, please give me a chance to be reborn. My life is yours. I will follow you wherever you go. You refused to agree to the emperor's request before, but you agreed in the end. You must have your reasons."
"Even for this reason, you are willing to go there in person. I believe you will not let anyone down."
"Xiang Rong is my friend. If you two are going, then I must go too."
"It's just the Huns. I believe that with your ability, Miss Shen, you might be able to do something for the court. I'll go!"
Shen Wei shook his head and smiled bitterly, apologetically: "The road ahead is bleak, and I am not very sure that I can win. Maybe... I can't even save my own life."
Pan Xi smiled carefreely: "Then I am willing to follow you, at worst we can die together!"
Xiaoying took a step forward hesitantly, and Shen Wei immediately said:
"Those with families and children cannot go!"
"I know many of you want to go with me out of loyalty, but I ask you to be careful about this matter. You are considering your family."
“Don’t sign up on impulse!”
Xiaoying knew that Shen Wei was pointing at her.
She smiled apologetically at Shen Wei and retreated back into the crowd.
At the same time, a thin woman stood up, her eyes were extremely firm and filled with tears.
"Miss Shen, I'm signing up!"