Although it's all about releasing people,
the timing of the release is crucial.
The court values its reputation highly. Capturing the King Beimo alive was such a glorious event, significantly boosting the court's prestige. But now, the Beimo Cheng King is using military force to pressure the court into releasing him.
If they really release him, the more glorious it was before, the more disgraceful it will be now.
The Emperor regretted not listening to Marquis Dongxiang and looked at him, asking, "What should we do now?"
"Wasn't Duke Chong the most opposed to the Emperor releasing King Beimo?" Marquis Dongxiang replied.
"Now that the Beimo Cheng King's army is at our doorstep, I think the Emperor should ask Duke Chong for his opinion. He might have a way to preserve the court's dignity and make the Beimo Cheng King retreat."
The Emperor's face stiffened.
Marquis Dongxiang was deliberately provoking him.
