"Hesar, the future of Wuliangha is now in your hands, you must inherit the title of Khan when you return. If you truly cannot hold on, then submitting to the Jin people is also an option, as long as the Jin can guarantee the safety of our pastures and livestock. Leave this place to me; I'll cover the rear!"
This crushing defeat had cost Wuliangha their most elite troops and bravest warriors.
They could no longer wage war against the Jin Dynasty; under these circumstances, the best option was surrender.
Even the First Emperor of Yuan had once bowed his head to the Jurchen people, there was no shame in it.
When you are outmatched, you should try your best to preserve yourself, to endure and accumulate strength—
Azhashili even questioned himself, realizing his prestige was utterly lost and it was difficult to command the tribes under his banner.
Instead of returning to face humiliation, he'd prefer to die here, as a true descendant of the Borzigin clan.
