乞盟
qǐ​méng

to sue for peace

乞盟 qǐ​méng
to sue for peace
To request a peace treaty or an alliance from a stronger power, often after a defeat in battle.
to request an alliance
To beg to join a covenant or be included in a treaty between states.
to pray before a deity
To pray before a deity (specifically of rulers) to ask for divine favor or the sanctioning of a covenant.