They felt utterly despairing when they thought of the exceptionally humiliating situation back then. Someone had led a team to the Xiongnu royal court that time, and no matter how dissatisfied they were, they were completely convinced by what had happened.

After all, to them, the strong were the unchanging leaders. But now, Jiang Chen was taking such a big advantage for no reason, which made them feel extremely unconvinced.

"Since we've already spoken to this point, wouldn't it be a bit much to act as before? Since we all understand each other, please come with us to the rear for a discussion. If you are sincerely making these decisions, then you shouldn't be afraid of the arrangements we're making now."

Jiang Chen's words were meaningful. Although Bao Qimeng was disdainful of this high-sounding excuse, after thinking it over, he chose to follow Jiang Chen's arrangements.

As Bao Qimeng led the members he had chosen and slowly walked towards the location specified by Jiang Chen, the eyes of the Xiongnu people behind him were full of anger. After all, they had never negotiated with Jiang Chen and others in such a humble manner.

But Jiang Chen seemed to have anticipated everything and arranged everything in advance.

But when Bao Qimeng arrived at the negotiation location arranged by Jiang Chen, Bao Qimeng's eyes were full of anger. He never expected that the location Jiang Chen had arranged was actually where they had just fought.

Smelling the bloody scent in the air, Bao Qimeng's eyes were filled with fury. Although he hadn't ordered these people's movements, they were ultimately his subordinates. Now that Jiang Chen had ruthlessly defeated them, it was nothing short of humiliation.

"I know these people weren't arranged by you, but since they appeared here, you have no chance to argue."

"Since these people are so unwilling to listen to your arrangements, I will help you get rid of them all. Wouldn't it be easier for you to do things in the future?"

Although he said so, Bao Qimeng still felt uncomfortable.

The members of the Xiongnu delegation watched Jiang Chen and Bao Qimeng enter the tent as if they were pondering something. They felt increasingly helpless, but they dared not disobey Jiang Chen's ideas in front of them. Now they had been isolated on the other side of Shimen Pass, and any unusual behavior would be met with an attack by Jiang Chen's army.

Fortunately, most of these people were loyal to Bao Qimeng and wouldn't do anything bizarre.

After a long silence, Bao Qimeng finally couldn't bear it any longer and spoke first.

"Although we are now in an absolutely disadvantageous situation, I believe you can also see our value. In exchange, I will lead the Xiongnu to submit to you. In exchange, I hope you can provide us with enough food. After all, the most critical reason for the Xiongnu's repeated southward invasions is the ever-unsatisfied consumption of food."

"As long as this condition can be met, we will naturally have no complaints."

As Bao Qimeng said this, a trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes. If there was no opportunity to recuperate, the Xiongnu might really be destroyed.

But Jiang Chen smiled and said nothing about Bao Qimeng's current proposals. After all, in Jiang Chen's view, this group mentioned by Bao Qimeng did not provide even the slightest value.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was completely unmoved by his proposals, Bao Qimeng thought for a moment and finally walked towards Jiang Chen step by step.

"I know what you're plotting. In that case, instead of benefiting those completely worthless guys, you might as well keep me."

"Don't worry, I have always been a virgin all these years. According to legend, you are quite lecherous. In that case, for the sake of our entire Xiongnu's survival, what's the harm in letting you take advantage?"

Just as Bao Qimeng was about to undress, Jiang Chen walked out of the tent with a smile. Hearing Jiang Chen's laughter, Bao Qimeng felt inexplicably humiliated. He had clearly made such a concession, but why did Jiang Chen still treat him with such an attitude?

Even if Bao Qimeng couldn't understand how to get Jiang Chen to agree to his requests, Jiang Chen's voice finally came from outside the tent.

"Since we've already spoken to this point, it would be a bit too unreasonable not to agree. However, in exchange, you will be taken back to the capital by me as a hostage."

After saying that, Jiang Chen left without looking back. Looking at Jiang Chen's back, Bao Qimeng's emotions suddenly became extremely complicated. For some reason, seeing that Jiang Chen didn't seem to care about him, Bao Qimeng felt as uncomfortable as if he was being pricked by needles.

Looking at himself in the mirror in the camp, Bao Qimeng fell into deep thought.

This was the first time in his life that he had such doubts about his appearance.

After tidying up his disheveled appearance, Bao Qimeng slowly walked outside. Looking at the subordinates waiting for him outside, Bao Qimeng couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"I have reached an agreement with them. From now on, no one will attack us again, but the price is that I may have to stay here as their hostage."

Bao Qimeng's eyes were full of helplessness as he said this.

After hearing this decision, those Xiongnu ministers who had just thought it was a good thing were now filled with anger, because to them, such a decision was like humiliation, making them extremely embarrassed.

"At worst, we'll fight them. Why should we let us, the Xiongnu, offer hostages to them after all these years?"

Just when they all felt that their bold words would definitely gain Bao Qimeng's favor, Bao Qimeng stared at them coldly.

"Things are not as simple as you think. If these problems could be solved so easily, why would anyone be willing to do this? Now we can't afford to make any mistakes. If we lose another batch of people, we may be completely destroyed without doing anything."

Thinking of the huge manpower consumed by this expedition, Bao Qimeng's heart was full of unwillingness. If there was a chance, how could he be willing to make such an arrangement?

"This matter is settled. Don't mention anything else to me until there are more opportunities. If they hear it, who knows what big trouble will happen."