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

"What are your thoughts? Tell me. If they are reasonable, I will consider them; if they are unreasonable, then they shall be discarded."

Liu Bang's tone remained as relaxed as before.

But Zhang Liang, who was quietly blending into the crowd, could hear the deep-seated killing intent hidden in his voice.

Those who still stand up to oppose at this time are either lackeys of the Sima family or self-proclaimed clever people who think they can see through everything.

Unfortunately, such people often court disaster without realizing it.

Just like now.

Faced with Liu Bang's murderous questioning, they seemed not to understand anything, and simply continued to express their own opinions one after another.

"If we go to the city wall with His Majesty to watch the battle, wouldn't the General see us as having boarded His Majesty's ship?"

"If the General misunderstands then, how should we explain ourselves?"

"First of all, let me state that my loyalty is to the Great Wei, not to the Great General. I am by no means a coward who fears death; it is just that the Great General has been working diligently for so many years..."

The more he listened, the uglier Liu Bang's expression became.

Even many of those who had just agreed now looked somewhat tempted.

"What if I insist that you all go?"

"Will you disobey the imperial decree?"

He lost patience to listen any longer, because all these people's reasons were the same.

They are either lackeys of the Sima family or clever people who refuse to take the plunge and insist on remaining neutral.

Liu Bang was far less patient with these people than before, and immediately began to question them.

"Your Majesty, whether we are willing to go to the city wall to watch or not will not affect the overall situation."

"But if His Majesty is willing to issue this absurd decree just to force us, wouldn't that be forcing us to side with the Grand General?"

"Our intention is to remain neutral. We urge Your Majesty not to force us, otherwise the outcome will be completely different!"

Liu Bang could hear the blatant threat in their tone.

If we force them, they will side with Sima Shi, right?

If it were at the very beginning of a challenge, the threat would be nothing, and he might forget about it as soon as he turned his back.

But now, things are different!

With military power and imperial authority in hand, facing Sima Shi might be a bit difficult, but who could tolerate these worthless scoundrels who dared to threaten him?

"Uncle Jiao".

Seeing that they were getting more and more excited as they talked, Liu Bang's gaze gradually turned cold, and he shouted out.

The next moment, hundreds of axemen rushed in from outside the door.

Jiao Bo pointed, and someone immediately restrained the few people who were spouting nonsense.

"He keeps saying he's loyal to the Great Wei, and that he's not afraid of death, but all he says is that he's a coward."

"You're afraid, you don't dare to look, then I'll make you see clearly, make you understand my methods, and make you understand how the mere Sima Shi was defeated and killed by me!"

"Take them away, tie them to the city wall, and have them guarded closely to prevent them from starving or dying of thirst. As for the rest, Jiao Bo, you can make your own arrangements."

"You think I'm afraid of you when I speak to you so kindly?"

"Even Sima Shi himself isn't afraid, and he can wipe out the Sima family without hesitation. Who do you think you are? What makes you think he would hesitate to harm someone?"

The more he talked, the angrier he became.

He can treat his subordinates with respect and can also get along well with anyone under him.

But what he hates most is refusing a toast offered in kind!

Seeing Liu Bang's thunderous rage, the remaining officials felt a mixture of fear and anticipation.

This emperor was completely different from the King of Qi, and his views were also completely different from theirs.

He can sit on the ground with utmost courtesy and respect, yet he can also display ruthless and decisive methods.

"My remaining ministers, if you have nothing else to say, you may leave the court. I will invite you all to witness Sima Shi's general offensive soon."

"I'm making this clear: the day Sima Shi's entire army presses into our borders will be the day he is defeated and killed!"

……

"With the entire army pressing in, is this the moment of our defeat and demise?"

What Liu Bang said in court in the morning reached Sima Shi's ears by noon.

Sima Fu also came along with them.

“Nephew, don’t blame your uncle for being incompetent; it’s just that the young emperor is not easy to fool.”

“My uncle originally planned to trick him into giving him two thousand soldiers, and then I would defect when you came to the city gates. But he didn’t fall for it at all. He gave me an imperial edict and sent me away.”

Seeing Sima Shi muttering about the letter the spy had just delivered, Sima Fu complained helplessly.

"Uncle, when you and my father separated the family property, what were my father's instructions?"

"In any case, your stance must be opposite to ours. Even if you ultimately fail, you must leave a way out for the Sima family. So why are you here now?"

"Or do you think that my 100,000 troops are really no match for that young emperor, and that you need to step in?"

Sima Shi's thoughts were interrupted, and his gaze toward Sima Fu naturally became even more dissatisfied.

This old man took it upon himself to completely block the other path that the Sima family had prepared.

“Uncle, there’s nothing we can do about it. Look, Zheng Chong and Fu Gu have both been exposed. It’s clear that the young emperor has completely taken control of the capital.”

“If I remain in the capital, I don’t know when he will take me down. After all… for so many years, although my stance is opposite to yours, I have never really done anything to resist you.”

"In addition... I am ultimately surnamed Sima, and my intuition tells me that the young emperor will not let me go."

Sima Fu quickly explained, fearing that Sima Shi would misunderstand.

He was still somewhat afraid of this nephew of his.

Compared to his elder brother, this nephew has inherited many of his abilities, and he has certainly mastered the ruthlessness to the fullest extent.

After hearing his explanation, Sima Shi's expression softened slightly.

"In that case, you should return to the capital in a couple of days. Didn't the young emperor ask you to be his envoy? When you do, take two thousand soldiers back with you and say that they are willing to abandon darkness and embrace light with you. Let's see how he treats them."

"what?"

"If he goes all the way, wouldn't our army lose two thousand soldiers for nothing?"

Sima Fu was shocked.

He never expected that Sima Shi would give him such a task.

It looked like he was being sent to his death!

Anyone who isn't a fool could see that there was a conspiracy among those two thousand people.

That young emperor is no simple man; how could he not see through him?

"Loss? Why should we suffer losses for nothing?"

"The young emperor personally issued an edict ordering you to come and persuade them to surrender. You successfully brought back two thousand men, and that is your achievement."

"If he were to kill those two thousand people based on a mere suspicion, then you would have grounds to impeach him."

"At the same time, those aristocratic families will also become wary, fearing that once the cunning rabbit is caught, the hunting dog will be cooked."

"No matter what, it won't be a complete loss, understand?"