When Zhang Bin heard Wang Yan's words, he wanted to laugh. It was because of this " Nine Rank System " that all the official positions were monopolized by you aristocratic families. This system also became a tool for you to control the country. A poor scholar like me would either have to rely on you or die of poverty. There was no way out. If there were no chaotic times, how could I have stood out? It was you who shook the foundation of talent and cut off the hearts of poor scholars!
Schleswig was able to understand everything. This Wang Yan was not simple. If he could get him, wouldn't it be the same as when Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty got Xiao He? I already have Zhang Bin, who is comparable to Chen Ping and Zhang Liang. If I get Wang Yan…
Wang Yan could see Schleswig's admiration for him and began to defend himself desperately." I wasn't the one who set up the country's system. How could I turn the tide by myself? I was just following the authorities and trying my best to stay alive."
Wang Yan stole a glance at Schleswig and then at Zhang Bin. Seeing that there was nothing unusual, he continued,"When I was young, I really didn't want to be an official. I just wanted to learn from the sages and not care about the world. However, the world is already in chaos.”
At this point, Wang Yan's tears started to fall. He didn't expect to cry. It seemed like the role model of Emperor Huai was really effective…
However, Wang Yan had never expected that Schleswig hated men crying the most. Furthermore, Schleswig was a very stubborn person. In his opinion, there was only one right or wrong thing. Wang Yan's words of shirking responsibility made him feel disgusted, but he still forced himself to continue listening.
Wang Yan thought that he had succeeded. He thought that he had not contributed anything to this Hu Krupp, and there were many strategists and generals around him. It seemed that there was only one way to save his life…Wang Yan suddenly knelt in front of Schleswig and shouted,"Now that the world is in chaos and Your Majesty's prestige is awe-inspiring, it is the best time for Your Majesty to comply with the mandate of heaven and become the ruler of the world. Your Majesty, you must ascend to the throne as soon as possible. That way, the world will submit to you."
As soon as Wang Yan finished speaking, Zhang Bin and the others were shocked. Sima Fan and the others were even more shocked.
Schleswig's expression remained calm, but he was pleasantly surprised. Ascending to the throne…When Schleswig saw the performance of the people around him, the excitement in his heart slowly faded. Many of the people present were not trusted aides…
"You, Wang Yan, entered the Imperial Court when you were very young. Your reputation has spread throughout the world. Is it also false that you are known as the 'orpiment in the mouth'?"？Moreover, he had always held an important official position. How could he say that he did not have the desire to be an official? Aren't you the one who destroyed the Jin Dynasty and corrupted the court? Aren't you involved in the power struggle? You clearly know the various shortcomings of the Jin Dynasty, but you have never taken action. Do you dare to say that you have no sin against the world?! Now, you're even trying to persuade me to do such a rebellious thing as becoming an emperor. Do you know that I've been indebted to the Han Emperor Liu Yuan and it's difficult for me to repay him? Now that the old master Liu Yuan has just passed away and the new master Liu Cong has succeeded to the throne, it's time for me to work harder to repay the kindness.”
After Zhang Bin heard Wang Yan's words, he knew that this person wanted to use the credit of being the first to persuade him to join the alliance to survive. However, the disgust in his heart could not be any greater. Now that he saw Schleswig's expression, his brows furrowed even more. Schleswig was obviously tempted…
Seeing Schleswig berate him like this, Wang Yan became even more calm. He just continued to kneel down submissively. He knew that as long as he was a man with power and an army, how could he not have any improper thoughts? You're scolding me now just for show. Hehe, Zhang Bin, I want to see how you're going to stop me?
Other than Sima Fan and Sima Pi, all the princes and ministers began to stir up. They were all shouting about their innocence and injustice. Many of the subjects who followed Wang Yan's persuasion also knelt on the ground, hoping that Schleswig would become the emperor. For a moment, all of these princes and ministers became Schleswig's most loyal subjects.
Looking at this scene, Schleswig felt a sense of pleasure as if he could slaughter others at will, but he knew that he had to stop it. After all, many of the leaders present were the confidants and clansmen of the other Han nobles.
Zhang Bin pretended to persuade Kong Chang to drink and gave her a look.
Kong Chang was one of the eighteen riders who had first followed Schleswig. He was Schleswig's true confidant. When Kong Chang heard Zhang Bin's hint, he gently blinked his eyes to show that he understood. However, just as Kong Chang was about to stand up and scold these shameless princes and ministers, a sudden shout startled Kong Chang.
" You're all surnamed Sima after all. There's no need to say anything about today's matter. It's just death. As for the other officials, please maintain the integrity of a scholar-bureaucrat." After Sima Fan finished speaking, he closed his eyes again. His expression was still as solemn as ever.
Zhang Bin admired Sima Fan's demeanor, but unfortunately, he was also surnamed Sima…
Schleswig was also very surprised. Among the Sima Wangye present, there was actually one who had a backbone. He couldn't help but look at Sima Fan a few more times and said,"You are Si Ma Fan?"
"Yes, I am!" Sima Fan said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing. From his tone, he did not seem to have any awareness of being a prisoner.
"What else do you want to tell me?" Schleswig asked curiously. Look at your sons, nephews, and ministers. You should also beg for mercy from me like them. I might even let you live, hehe."
Sima Fan did not look at Schleswig, but at the cowards beside him. He only sneered. The princes and ministers, including Wang Yan, were so ashamed that they did not dare to look at Sima Fan in the eye.
Sima Fan paused and stared at Schleswig."Your Majesty, do you know how many people died in this massacre? Or was it personally ordered by the king?”
"This king doesn't know, and it's impossible for this king to commit such a heinous crime. This was all done by Wang Mi's younger brother, Wang Zhang. Moreover, this king has been attacking Sima Pi's troops. If you don't believe me, ask Sima Pi. Schleswig's smooth appearance caused the Hu people to burst into laughter.
Sima Pi's face was very ugly. Although the blood on his face had been wiped clean, the humiliation in his heart could not be concealed. Hearing Shi Lei's words, Sima Pi wished he could dig a hole in the ground and not hear the ridicule of the crowd.
Sima Fan glanced at Sima Pi, shook his head, and sighed. He said slowly,""Schleswig, I hope that you will take care of yourself. Your slaughter today will be avenged on your clansmen and descendants for generations to come!”，After he finished speaking, Sima Fan closed his eyes again. No matter what anyone said to him, he would not reply. He was determined to die.
Schleswig looked at Sima Fan's resolute expression and his sharp and straightforward words. His face turned green and white. Schleswig could only look at Kong Chang as if he was looking for a way out."I've traveled the world, and I've seen all kinds of people. Only this person surprised me. I've never seen him before. Do you think you can save some of them?”
Zhang Bin deliberately did not look at Schleswig, only twirling his beard in silence.
Kong Chang didn't even look at Zhang Bin and immediately replied,""Your Majesty, they are all officials of the Jin Country. Could it be that these royal family members don't have the surname Sima? Or will these ministers sincerely join us? "After a long time, he won't work for us in the end."
Just as Schleswig was about to say something else, Zhang Bin suddenly walked up to Schleswig and whispered,"There are so many leaders here…"
Schleswig looked deeply at Zhang Bin, then at the leaders, especially at Wang Yan and Sima Fan. After a long time, he finally made a decision and said loudly,"Men, bring Sima Yue's coffin up!”
When Sima Yue's coffin was carried up, Sima Pi's eyes were dull. Sima Fan was still indifferent. Wang Yan looked at the coffin and felt sad…
Schleswig slammed the coffin twice and said loudly,"Heavens, look, it's this person who has disturbed the world. I'm going to burn this person's corpse to sacrifice to heaven and earth!”
As soon as Schleswig finished speaking, many Hu used axes to cut open Sima Yue's coffin, revealing his body. Zhang Bin couldn't help but go forward to take a look.
Sima Yue's body was lying in the coffin, safe and sound. The illness he had suffered during his lifetime had tortured him until he was very thin. His body seemed to have been embalmed. This person was once a fierce and ambitious person!
Schleswig looked at Sima Pi and laughed." Sima Pi, look at your father. When he was alive, I was often defeated by him. But now, hahahahaha, what a tiger father and dog son!"! Hahahaha!"
Sima Pi had seen his father's coffin being cut open and was already crying. Now that he was humiliated by Schleswig, he was so angry that he wanted to rush to Schleswig and kill him!
Schleswig waved his hand to stop the soldiers and let Sima Pi in. After a few exchanges, Sima Pi was trampled under his feet. Sima Pi couldn't move at all under Schleswig's feet, and his struggle made Schleswig and the other Hu laugh even more brazenly. After Schleswig had the soldiers tie Sima Pi up, he pointed at Sima Yue's coffin and shouted," Burn this thief!"
Wang Yan couldn't bear to watch anymore, but it was impossible for him to stand up for Sima Pi now. It was a question whether he could live or not…
The raging fire soon devoured Sima Yue's coffin. The ending of a formidable man was clean…
Schleswig seemed to have had enough fun and ordered his men to take Sima Pi away. Schleswig slowly looked around at the crowd and said coldly," All of you can leave. We'll talk again tomorrow."
Wang Yan and the other officials heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed like they were saved. They didn't say that they were going to kill them immediately…
Schleswig and Zhang Bin watched as Wang Yan and the others were taken away. Schleswig asked Zhang Bin," Military Advisor, we can't keep these people alive, but we can't kill them with knives and axes. After all, they are princes and ministers…"
Zhang Bin had long known that Schleswig would ask this question, so when Schleswig was carrying the coffin, he had secretly told Kong Chang the method.
When Kong Chang heard Schleswig ask Zhang Bin, she stood up and said,"" My lord, I see that one of the walls of the remaining houses is in danger…"
Schleswig glanced at Kong Chang and nodded his head to show his acquiescence. He then looked at Zhang Bin and thought," Why didn't he tell me directly? Could it be that he still hasn't let go of it?？？Humph…"
In the middle of the night, with a loud rumble, the wall of the prison where the captured nobles and ministers were imprisoned collapsed. No one survived, including Sima Fan, Sima Pi, and Wang Yan…
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