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

"When they finally give in, it can only mean that they guessed I was going to kill them and knew they were going to die."

Liu Bang said with a cold laugh.

Faced with the current situation, even an ordinary person would surely be able to see his murderous intent towards the aristocratic class.

Ironically, these people from aristocratic families, who were rumored to be exceptionally talented, failed to see it.

Is it because these people are idiots?

No, on the contrary, they are smarter than the vast majority of people in this world, otherwise they would not have been able to get to where they are today.

The saying "the onlooker sees more of the game than the player" is perfectly embodied in them.

In addition, the arrogance they had developed over the years had blinded them.

Unless a real disaster is imminent, killing one or two chickens won't scare them.

"Judging by the time, those people should be back soon."

"Zifang, just watch, watch how they struggle in their death throes."

Amid Liu Bang's light laughter, a commotion arose outside the main hall.

Fu Gu walked in first, and before anyone else could wait, he spoke directly.

“Your Majesty, we can consider your conditions. After all, the world belongs to Your Majesty, and those powers were bestowed by the late Emperor. It is only reasonable for Your Majesty to want to take them back now.”

"But even if we are willing, Your Majesty must give us time to go back and prepare to transfer the official positions and powers of our clansmen in various places. Otherwise, wouldn't the world be in chaos?"

"But what did you do, Your Majesty?"

"They didn't even give us time to consider before they directly attacked and killed us guards and servants. Those were all forces from our Great Wei!"

"Your Majesty, how can we entrust the entire world to you with peace of mind if you commit such cruel acts in order to intimidate us?"

He immediately stated that the gentry were willing to cooperate.

Only after leaving this stepping stone can the true intentions be revealed.

In his view, this was how the terms should be negotiated, just as the previous emperors of the Great Wei Dynasty had negotiated with the gentry in the same way.

Is it cruel?

"When I was outside the city, and you sent people to surround and kill me, and when my personal guards died in battle, did you feel any cruelty at all?"

"Now that the executioner's blade is on your shoulders, you find it cruel?"

"I deliberately displayed the nine-tasseled dragon flag on the battlefield. Anyone with a brain should know that I was personally leading the army. Under such circumstances, those people still dared to come out of the city to attack. I will charge them with treason. Is there a problem?"

"Lord Fu, don't cry wolf. You know better than I do what kind of people those are."

"You only know yourselves and not the Emperor, you only know the gentry and not the court. Did I keep those people around to give you the confidence to rebel?"

Liu Bang made no mention of the way out that Fu Gu had left in his words.

He compromised too late.

The court assembly just now was the final ultimatum.

Once you miss it, there will be no more chances to get back down!

"Your Majesty, we are all subjects of the Great Wei. Even if our retainers are unaware of the court, they are still loyal to the Great Wei!"

"Does their ignorance justify their wanton slaughter?"

"As for the nine-tassel dragon flag, the battlefield was chaotic, and it was their first time on the battlefield, so it's understandable that they didn't recognize it at first."

"This is no reason for His Majesty to go on a killing spree!"

Fu Gu understood Liu Bang's meaning.

He was initially somewhat timid, but when he looked back, he saw that many officials from aristocratic families were with him.

In an instant, their confidence returned.

"Lord Fu's twisted logic is quite impressive, but there is one thing I cannot understand."

"I am the Emperor. When did it become your place to speak who I want to kill? Lord Fu, did the Sima family give you some kind of illusion back then?"

"Or do you still think that killing those people outside the palace was just a warning to you?"

Seeing the sudden surge of confidence in him, Liu Bang simply waved his hand.

The next moment, more than ten armored soldiers stepped forward.

"See these men? They are my personal guards. Before the war, I formed a personal guard battalion of five hundred men, but now only these ten or so remain."

"Do you think I killed those people outside just to intimidate you? Do you think you're worthy?"

"I killed them solely for revenge!"

"Avenge my personal guard!"

Liu Bang slammed his hand on the armrest beside him, and the dozen or so armored soldiers below also slammed their spears into the ground at the same time.

Amidst the roar, Fu Gu retreated in terror.

He seemed to discern an unusual meaning in the emperor's words.

This is not about negotiating with them, nor is it about forcing them to submit!

This is clearly a death sentence for them!

What a joke!

"Your Majesty, what exactly do you intend to do?!"

At this moment, the officials behind him could no longer give him any sense of security.

If this young emperor were to really go mad, then probably no one present would survive!

"Lord Fu, I have said that I will take revenge and seek justice for those who are truly loyal to the emperor."

"To be honest, those people outside the palace were already dead when you entered the palace, but they were just the beginning."

"In my eyes, you lot are not capable rulers, but utter rats. The best way to deal with rats is to kill them all!"

"Lord Fu, you colluded with Zheng Chong to illegally recruit the city's garrison into your own army. Zheng Chong has already been executed along with his entire family. What about you? Do you want to save face for yourself, or do you want me to save face for you?"

Liu Bang's gaze was sharp, and his murderous intent was completely undisguised at this moment.

"My lord, my lord..."

Should I maintain my dignity, or should I let the young emperor maintain his dignity for me?

Both paths were dead ends, but Fu Gu didn't want to die!

"Your Majesty, spare my life! I know I was wrong. I am willing to hand over the city's defense troops. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me this once!"

Without the slightest hesitation, his previous arrogance vanished completely.

As Liu Bang said, only when he knew he was going to die could he realize that he was wrong.

They will only submit when a knife is held to their throats.

but……

"Does Lord Fu think it's too late to realize his mistake now?"

"If I spare you this time, then who will spare the soldiers who died outside the capital?"

"Lord Fu, I have already given you a chance, but you were useless. So I suppose you can't blame me no matter what the outcome is."

"Given a chance? When has His Majesty ever given me a chance?"

The colder Liu Bang's tone, the more panicked Fu Gu appeared.

"Didn't I just say that I want all the major clans to abandon all their business operations in the capital and various prefectures and counties?"

“If you give it, then I can indeed consider pardoning you once for this capital offense, and even give you a chance to redeem yourselves through meritorious service.”

"But your answers were all firm: you didn't want to give it."

"Since you won't give it to me, I'll just go and get it myself. There shouldn't be any problem, right?"

"Since you, Lord Fu, know that you have made a mistake, then you may leave now and save some dignity for yourself."