The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Chen Tai was stunned.

He didn't expect that, despite the critical situation, Liu Bang would calmly sit back down on the bed.

The troops mobilized by the Sima family will soon enter the city. At that time, Zhong Hui will lead a large army to cooperate with the city defense forces led by Jia Chong.

The entire capital city will be surrounded like an iron barrel, and no one will be able to break through!

Every minute and second wasted right now is equivalent to wasting your life!

"Minister Chen, have you considered that rushing out at this moment would only lead to your death?"

"Has the Imperial Guard really been transferred away? If Zhong Hui intends to mobilize a large army to suppress the gentry, then what will he use the Imperial Guard for?"

"The Sima family shouldn't lack these few thousand imperial guards, right?"

"By intentionally leaving such a loophole, who do you think Sima Shi intended it for?"

Who is it meant to see?

Chen Tai felt that his CPU was malfunctioning.

Seeing this, Liu Bang simply stopped keeping him in suspense.

"It's for my benefit. Sima Shi's actions are a test to find out who is the mastermind behind the current situation in the capital."

"Among his suspicions, although I am the least suspicious, I cannot be completely ruled out."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the Imperial Guards didn't disappear, but were ambushed by Zhong Hui."

"If I rush out of the palace now, I'm afraid I won't be able to take more than a hundred steps before Zhong Hui stops me."

"what?"

In an instant, Chen Tai's vest was soaked with cold sweat.

He hadn't really thought of this before entering the palace.

"Could it be that the Sima family's actions this time are all a test?"

"That's not entirely true. It was a test of me, a coercion of Wang Xiang, and a way to eliminate some disobedient powerful clans, freeing up benefits and official positions to bribe the rest, while also purging spies from the city."

"From this perspective, Sima Shi is not a madman at all; on the contrary, he is very methodical in his work."

Liu Bang took a deep breath.

He knew he had underestimated his opponent.

It's his problem that he thinks he can easily get away with it.

Fortunately, the situation has not yet reached its worst point.

"So, does that mean we can easily weather this crisis simply by remaining inactive?"

"But if that happens, wouldn't His Majesty's long-term preparations be ruined?"

Just as he was starting to relax, Chen Tai suddenly remembered something and began to feel anxious again.

After this purge, those powerful families either fled or cowered in fear.

It can be said that everything done before will be in vain!

"Sima Shi's method of solving the problem once and for all was good, but the drawbacks were equally significant."

"Just you wait and see. All the preparations we've made won't be wasted. The real battle is about to begin."

"As long as someone can appear and dispel Sima Shi's slightest suspicion of me."

It's going to be unfair to one person.

At this point, Liu Bang's tone couldn't help but feel a little wistful.

By sacrificing one person, Sima Shi's suspicions about him were completely dispelled.

"Your Majesty, is there anything I can do for you?"

Chen Tai noticed the dejection in Liu Bang's words and quickly asked.

"You're not good enough, or rather, the Chen family isn't influential enough. Doing this would only be superfluous."

If I'm not mistaken, Zifang must have already foreseen this step and left himself a backup plan.

Throughout the entire capital, there is only one person who can do this and clear his name of suspicion.

"That……"

"Go back quietly now, without alerting anyone. If Zhong Hui really brings his troops to our door, you should either admit defeat or submit."

"Your Chen family was not involved in Wang Xiang's coup attempt, so the Sima family will not be too troubled. On the contrary, you may even gain some benefits."

"After this storm has passed, you can find a way to bring Wang Xiang to see me."

Although it's ridiculous, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Wang Xiang, the culprit who caused the gentry to be purged, will most likely survive.

After all, he's a smart man; he knows when to be tough and when to back down.

"Understood, Your Majesty. Please take good care of yourself!"

A sense of powerlessness welled up in Chen Tai's heart.

He wanted to share Liu Bang's burdens, even if it meant risking his own life.

Unfortunately, his life was far too fragile.

……

Beyond the sky, Boss Cao's eyes were filled with amazement.

He truly hadn't expected Sima Shi to be so cautious, and to possess such courage.

What appears to be a reckless and insane act actually contains a hidden strategy.

Firstly, to coerce Wang Xiang into compromising; secondly, to test which side the mastermind was; and thirdly, to eliminate dissidents once again.

This move may push many aristocratic families to the opposite side, but it can also further refine one's own camp.

Tell them to behave and not to think about any unreasonable demands.

Although there were gains and losses, being able to resolve the targeting that had been going on for some time can be considered a brilliant move.

"No wonder Zhongda dared to rebel. He saw you and thought you could take over the team he left behind."

Mr. Cao gave a heartfelt exclamation of praise.

No matter how ruthless Sima Shi was, his decisiveness was something most people couldn't possess.

"It's a pity that with this canopy, if it weren't for the appearance of the immortals, your Cao family's empire would have been destined to belong to my Sima family."

“My father has me, but Prime Minister Cao, your son may not be able to take over your position.”

"Heh, the Nine-Rank System. If I were him, I would rather not accept the throne by abdication and instead support a puppet ruler. I would also kill Chen Qun, who proposed this system."

Sima Shi sneered disdainfully.

It was Cao Pi's compromise that allowed the various aristocratic clans to spiral out of control.

The entire court was filled with their own people.

It was fortunate that they encountered an emperor like Cao Rui, who was capable and resourceful, and was able to prevent them from developing unwarranted ambitions.

But after Cao Rui's early death, who could keep them in check?

The two ministers who entrusted the young emperor with the care of the young emperor were both from the aristocratic faction, and their father, Sima Yi, was originally from that faction.

Cao Shuang might have some ideas, but his abilities are so limited, what use is he?

It can be said that the Cao Wei dynasty was already headed for decline from the moment Cao Pi ascended the throne!

Cao Cao was speechless in the face of his evaluation and his sarcasm, and could only glare fiercely at Cao Pi, who was trembling not far away.

“If Zixiu were still alive, how could things have turned out this way?”

The more things got to this point, the more Boss Cao regretted his romantic affair in Wancheng.

A romantic affair not only led to the death of the valiant general Dian Wei, but also resulted in the deaths of Zi Xiu and An Min.

If Cao Ang were alive, he would never have hesitated in the slightest when it came to choosing a successor!

Whether it's ability, spirit, courage, or even filial piety, neither Cao Pi nor Cao Zhi could compare to his pitiful eldest son!

If Cao Ang were alive, he believed that the Great Wei would never have come to such a dead end!