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

"Lord Yang, if I heard correctly, you were just pleading for Zheng Chong?"

"Zheng Chong has committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, and this crime of deceiving the emperor in front of the emperor is even more serious. Do you still want to plead for him? Do you want to protect his clan?"

"If that's really what you mean, then I have to seriously question your relationship with Zheng Chong."

"Is it a marriage alliance? Or is there some other connection?"

Liu Bang paid little attention to what others were saying, but instead turned his gaze to the person who had just pleaded for Zheng Chong.

People from the Yang family of Hongnong.

He had never heard of any connection between the Yang family and the Zheng family, but since they stood up for Zheng Chong at this time, they were the next targets to be dealt with!

"There was no collusion whatsoever."

The Yang family member said calmly.

"It's just that I can't stand His Majesty treating this old minister like this. Lord Zheng has served our Great Wei with hard work, even if he hasn't made any great contributions. Treating him like this, and even going so far as to execute his entire clan, will probably discourage others!"

Even as he said this, his face remained arrogant.

Clearly, they didn't want Liu Bang to establish his authority this time.

Zheng Chong was able to give up, but he could not establish authority!

Liu Bang glanced at the people standing discreetly behind him; there were quite a few people who supported this approach.

But does having more people necessarily make a difference?

There were twice as many people standing behind Zheng Chong just now!

"You've chilled the hearts of others? Lord Yang, are you referring to yourself, or the people behind you, by 'others'?"

"Such are the laws of my Great Wei. If I do not punish Zheng Chong in this way, will even more people be disheartened?"

"What's wrong with punishing one person for their crime and clarifying the laws of our Great Wei?"

These words left the Yang family members speechless.

"Furthermore, Lord Yang, now that you have stepped forward, I happen to have something to ask you."

"The Imperial Guards took your bodyguards away for questioning. They said that when I led the army to attack the city, you clearly told them that the old emperor was outside the city."

"And Lord Xun and Lord Fu behind Lord Yang, you are the same."

"Here is the statement; witnesses will be brought in later."

"Furthermore, the rest of you should not harbor any illusions. The reason you haven't been mentioned is not because you've survived, but because your guards haven't been interrogated yet."

"Gentlemen, would you like to examine whether this statement is true?"

"If you have any doubts, I am ready to bring your guards up for a confrontation at any time."

In an instant, not only those behind Yang, but also those on the other side who were about to take their leave nearly went mad.

Who would have thought that eliminating Zheng Chong first wasn't just to make an example of him?

Judging from Liu Bang's words, he didn't want to let either the chicken or the monkey go!

"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"

"The Imperial Guards took our bodyguards away for a thorough interrogation, and then brought back a confession."

"Isn't this just coercing a confession through torture?"

"Does Your Majesty intend to use these few tortured confessions to convict us?"

"Your Majesty, are you not afraid of being ridiculed by the world for doing such an absurd thing?"

"A tyrant! A tyrant! The entire empire of our Great Wei is likely to be destroyed in your hands!"

"This is truly absurd! I thought that the Great Wei had finally produced a wise ruler, but I never expected it to be so ridiculous!"

"If Your Majesty truly has any doubts about us, then please allow us to retire and return to our hometowns!"

"Hahahaha, with such an absurd emperor, the Great Wei is truly doomed!"

After realizing Liu Bang's true intentions, the court descended into chaos once again.

They knew that at this point, they had to muddy the waters.

Whether the young emperor was insane and wanted to wipe them all out, or to kill a few more to establish his authority, they could not accept it.

One Zheng Chong is the limit they can accept!

"Are you all confused?"

"Then I will repeat what I just said to Lord Zheng."

"If your treasonous intentions are indeed confirmed, then what makes you think that I will let you leave alive?"

"Wen Yang, take men and seal off the entire palace."

"Until the truth comes out, and before I issue the decree, not even a bird is allowed to fly out of the palace, understand?"

"According to the order!"

Wen Yang got up and walked out of the main hall.

Before leaving, he glanced back at the officials behind him. Both his gaze and Liu Bang's decree sent chills down the spines of countless people.

What do you mean?

Lockdown of the palace?

This doesn't look like the kind of thing you'd do to make an example of someone!

"Your Majesty, what exactly do you mean?"

"We, the gentry and scholars, are scattered throughout the land. Can you possibly kill all the scholars in the world?!"

The Yang family members realized something was wrong and immediately linked themselves with the entire group of scholars.

But Liu Bang didn't listen to him at all.

Kidnapping scholars from all over the land?

It doesn't matter!

"If all scholars in the world were like you, committing treason as ministers of the Great Wei, what difference would it make if we killed them all?"

After saying that, he gave a look, and Jiao Bo immediately led his men forward and beheaded the men who had just spoken with a single sword stroke.

It wasn't until blood splattered everywhere that panic truly gripped everyone's hearts.

The matter of convicting Zheng Chong of deceiving the emperor was not a big deal to them.

In their view, Zheng Chong could also be rescued as long as the Zheng family was willing to give up some of their interests.

But now, with several heads being removed and the stench of blood filling the entire hall, they understood everything completely.

What this young emperor is trying to do is not to make an example of someone, nor is it a show for anyone.

He really wants to kill someone!

Who exactly is he targeting? How many people does he intend to kill?

For a moment, the remaining officials were left with only these two questions in their minds.

"Your Majesty, what exactly do you want to do?"

Fu Gu, who had always kept a low profile, had no choice but to speak up at this moment.

The city's defense forces were previously established by him and Zheng Chong.

Now that Zheng Chong is in prison, besides the few who just acted recklessly, he is the first to be affected.

"What are we doing? Of course, we're making an example of them! Can't you see that, Lord Fu?"

Liu Bang looked at him and smiled.

But Fu Gu felt that he hadn't seen a single genuine smile in his eyes.

Killing chickens to warn monkeys?

But isn't this going too far?

“We all understand Zheng Chong’s crimes, and we know that these people deserve to die for offending His Majesty in front of the palace.”

"Your Majesty, just tell us what you want us to do, and we will certainly do it."

Fu Gu thought about it for a while and decided to lay it all out.

He felt that Liu Bang had no reason to lie to him at this point.

Since the purpose is to make an example of someone, then that's the reason.

"Oh? You'll do whatever I say, whatever I tell you to do?"

"I want you to give up all the business practices you've developed in the capital and various prefectures over the years. Are you willing?"

Liu Bang's tone softened slightly after that.

However, it is clear that many people are still unwilling to submit so readily.

Before Fu Gu could speak, he heard a number of people behind him sneer.

"Is Your Majesty's appetite too great?"

"Take only what you are capable of; taking too big a step is not a good thing."

“Our aristocratic families have been passed down for decades. Your Majesty wants us to take whatever we want. Your ambition is too great.”

Even if we don't agree, does His Majesty dare to kill us all here?

"Heh, let's kill another one and see. If we keep killing, who will govern the Great Wei?"