However, the process would be somewhat prolonged, Li Jun's estimate of 5 to 7 days was really just a reflection of his "hope."
On one hand, he was hoping his troops could hold out a bit longer, while on the other, he anticipated that the Tang Army, wary of casualties, or out of caution, might slow their push.
Upon hearing Li Jun's explanation, Zheng Tong's fragile and sensitive expression began to twitch again. He suddenly grabbed the cup in front of him and smashed it to the ground.
Li Jun remained silent, while Zhang Ming who had just been immersed in the terror of the city's breach was startled by the sudden smashing sound of the cup breaking.
He looked at Zheng Tong, who had become somewhat incoherent over the past two days, finding the King struggling to articulate his thoughts.
Indeed, even before the battle of Tongcheng erupted, he had considered the possibility of ceding all the land east of Tongcheng to the Great Tang Group in exchange for peace.