The aristocrats of the Zhao state who had originally escaped from Handan City, along with the attendants of the Zhao Royal Palace, had nearly all been captured and brought back—seven or eight out of ten—now all gathered in the square before Longtai Palace.
Most of these people were once dukes and nobles.
But now, all had fallen and become prisoners under the stairs.
After being deceived by Guo Kai, they had only just received word of the Qin Army's assault before the palace was taken. Otherwise, they would have had ample time to flee.
But now, everything was too late.
And even now, they still did not understand what had happened, or why Guo Kai had not received any information beforehand.
As for the matter of Guo Kai betraying his country and surrendering to Qin?
Naturally, this was beyond their imagination—who could possibly think that a prime minister exalted above all in a kingdom would commit treason?
In the square.
