After hearing the words of his advisor Fang Guangchen, Wu Sangui sat blankly in his chair, remaining silent for a long time.
Although what Fang Guangchen said was unpleasant to hear, it was the raw truth. Refusing an imperial order to dispatch troops was an open act of defiance against the Imperial Court. At best, he would be charged with a crime; at worst, he would be disposed of through some scheme, just like Liu Zeqing. Even if the Imperial Court spared him for the moment, they would surely make trouble for him later.
In this situation, the only path left for him was to surrender to the Jiannu. But was that really a viable option? The Guanning Army held a blood feud with the Jiannu. They hadn't surrendered even when they were severely lacking in pay; could they really defect now that their rations were secure?
Chapter 205