Harev wasn't really prepared to surrender; he simply had no other options. In his view, if he could make the Tang Army slow down their offensive, feigning surrender was also a choice.
This option could confuse the enemy, make them lower their guard, or even temporarily halt their attack; it could also reignite hope among his own people, allowing them to hold on for a bit longer.
As long as this lie wasn't exposed, this tactic could be used for at least three to five days, as negotiations always require time.
Seeing that they might not last even three to five days, negotiation naturally became a relatively good option.
With this thought in mind, Harev sent a confidant with a delegation of dozens of officers to Moss to begin surrender negotiations.
