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

"What if he doesn't kill him?"

When Sima Fu asked this question, Sima Shi looked at him as if he were a fool.

"Not kill them? Then who in the capital can stop these two thousand men?"

"When I attack the city, you just lead your men to open the city gates. Do I need to say anything more?"

Whether the young emperor uses or kills these two thousand men, it's the outcome he wants to see.

The worst-case scenario is that they are imprisoned but not killed.

Even so, he didn't suffer any losses.

We won't be short of these two thousand men when attacking the city; once we've captured the capital, we can naturally release them.

With two thousand people, making a casual move would be very worthwhile for Sima Shi.

"What if he doesn't kill those two thousand people, but instead tries to kill me?"

Sima Fu thought for a moment and then asked.

"You're a hero who persuaded two thousand soldiers to surrender, would he kill you?"

“Even if he knows those two thousand people are problematic, he will never touch you. In fact, even if I lose, he will still give you a lifetime of wealth and honor.”

“But Uncle, from now on, I want you to remember that you are not on the same side as us. No matter what the situation, you are not allowed to come to me for help like you did today!”

"You and I are on two different paths. If you do it again, I will kill you and find someone else to walk this path again, understand?"

By the end, Sima Shi's voice was filled with a chilling killing intent.

Sima Fu retreated several steps, and it was only when Sima Zhao reached out to support him that he did not fall.

"Uncle, listen to my brother, let's go back first. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. That's what my father said. You don't want all of my father's good intentions to be ruined, do you?"

The two brothers, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, truly left Sima Fu speechless.

His original idea was that he no longer wanted to stay in the capital and stay by the side of that young emperor.

If I hadn't realized there were so many problems before, I wouldn't have thought about it so much.

But now, the young emperor has displayed astonishing abilities.

At this moment, Sima Fu truly did not believe that his acting skills could fool him.

But if he doesn't go back, Sima Shi will really kill him.

Caught in a dilemma, he could only obediently nod.

"Understood. I will act according to the plan. If these two thousand people really die in the capital, please don't blame me."

"I won't blame you, Uncle. Don't worry. The two thousand men I entrusted to you were originally the Sima family's loyal guards. To die for the Sima family is the best ending for them."

Sima Zhao explained with a smile.

Only after receiving their repeated assurances did Sima Fu hesitantly leave the main tent.

When only the two brothers remained in the tent, Sima Shi's face visibly turned pale, losing all color.

"Your Excellency, that young emperor must be plotting something, but I can't see it."

Like his father Sima Yi, he hoped to have all the variables under his control.

The problem now is that he can't see through the little emperor's true intentions.

Chen Tai, Jiao Bo, and the thousands of private soldiers, hundreds of assassins, and even the thousands of guards from aristocratic families who were either deceived or handed over voluntarily, were all within his expectations.

With just these rotten fish and shrimp, let alone turning the tide, if he launches a general offensive, the defenders of the capital won't even see the sun rise the next day.

These people are not considered our trump cards.

"Brother, do you think this might be a feint by the young emperor?"

"After all, the more time he delays, the greater his advantage will become. When Guanqiu Jian's Huainan rebels arrive, our army will be in real danger."

"I've had that same doubt, but... it shouldn't be."

Sima Shi shook his head, rejecting such an optimistic prediction.

No matter how convincingly the young emperor acts, he will definitely launch a full-scale attack before Guanqiu Jian's army arrives. If it is just a simple feint, it will be meaningless.

Not to mention, the young emperor still has that much confidence today.

“But brother, looking at the entire Great Wei, the only forces that the young emperor could potentially exploit are those.”

“Especially in the capital, where we have been operating for so many years, I really can’t imagine where he can find a savior capable of turning the tide.”

After racking his brains, Sima Zhao still shook his head helplessly.

He didn't want to be overly optimistic either.

He simply couldn't imagine who could help the young emperor achieve this desperate comeback.

This is something that a few thousand clay chickens and clay dogs could not accomplish.

If the young emperor really wants to turn the tide, he needs at least 20,000 elite troops to help him defend the city; only then will he have any chance of winning.

But where could Great Wei possibly muster 20,000 elite troops?

"Brother, are you really overthinking this?"

"Overthinking? The last time you said I was overthinking, I sent Sima Ban with 5,000 elite cavalry to meet the enemy, and then that young general launched a surprise attack on the camp."

"If I hadn't reacted in time, our heads would probably already be handed over to that little emperor!"

Sima Shi was somewhat disappointed in his son's lack of ambition.

Although he couldn't have imagined it, he wouldn't be optimistic that the young emperor had no other preparations.

On the contrary, he believed the young emperor's words without a doubt.

When the entire army is pressing in, that is the day of defeat and destruction!

He had the same premonition, which is why he has remained inactive until today.

"So that's why you were so angry today, brother?"

Sima Zhao gradually came to his senses.

No wonder my brother was so angry when he saw Sima Fu today.

"exactly."

"I really can't imagine how that little emperor will be able to turn the tables."

"To prevent any accidents, Zishang, you must also leave for Xudu!"

"There are still 20,000 troops left to guard Xudu. If anything unexpected happens, you should immediately enthrone Cao Jue as emperor!"

Since he couldn't figure out how Liu Bang would turn the tables, Sima Shi simply stopped thinking about it.

If Liu Bang was able to leave himself a backup plan and a surprise attack, he could certainly do the same.

Even if the army here is truly annihilated, as long as Sima Zhao occupies Xuchang, there will still be a chance.

"Huh? Brother, do we really have to be this careful?"

"No matter how careful you are, you can't be too careful. That young emperor is really not simple. To this day, my biggest regret is that I agreed to Empress Dowager Guo's suggestion and let that young emperor inherit the throne!"

The emperor in the capital is no longer the puppet emperor of the past, but an opponent of equal caliber!

Sima Shi knew clearly that he could not afford to underestimate such an opponent.

"Go. Once you reach Xudu and take control of the garrison, send me a message. Regardless of whether the supplies have been delivered, I will launch a general offensive."

"I want to see for myself what kind of backup plan that little emperor has prepared!"

"Understood!"

On the same day, both Sima Fu and Sima Zhao left the military camp.

In the vast military camp, when only Sima Shi remained, he curled up on the bed, feeling the pain in his eyes, gritting his teeth and daring not to make a sound.

He had a premonition that he wouldn't live much longer, but before he died, he wanted to kill that little emperor!

Otherwise, he wouldn't feel comfortable leaving the young emperor with Sima Zhao.