Liu Muzhi frowned slightly: "But didn't you just say that you would support Uncle Shen's wife and children? Is it just a temporary expedient?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Yes, I have to stabilize Uncle Shen. Who knows if he would fight back desperately if he knew that the whole clan would die? In addition to his guards, whether there are any hidden ambushes or soldiers in this camp As for the dead soldier, even if he didn't arrange it, there might be other traitors secretly observing. I have to minimize the risk. He committed the crime of treason and treason. The entire clan should be executed according to the law. If not So, how can people obey the laws?"
Liu Muzhi sighed: "But, you promised him that you would keep his wife and children. Isn't it a bit of a breach of trust to go back on it again?"
Liu Yu said calmly: "They are raised until they are killed. I didn't say how long they will be raised."
Speaking of this, Liu Yu's eyes flashed coldly: "Back then, when we killed Wang Yu's family, Wang Yu's grandson Wang Huilong, who was eleven years old, was stolen out by the servants of the family. Our brothers later discovered Without this boy, he quickly chased after him until he reached the river, only to find a group of monks crossing the river. The group was led by Taoist priests at the time. In fact, he saw a basket carried by a monk. The weight was obviously wrong, and it should be hidden in a basket. He had a child, but out of compassion, he let the boy go and let him cross the river. This not only left a bloodline for the Wang family, but also made these monks good at life."
"But what's the result? This child went to Hou Qin and was protected by Yao Xing. He publicized my cruelty and ease of killing and my ruthlessness. He didn't even mention how Wang Yu's family killed Xie Tingyun's brother and his family. How the children of the Tingyun brothers were burned alive by them."
"And this Wang Huilong, after growing up in the past few years, has used this kind of propaganda to attract and recruit people in the Jin Dynasty who are dissatisfied with me and resist me. He has even colluded with the rebels of the Sima family and entrenched himself in Henan. In the northwest area, we recruited surrenders and rebels, invaded our border counties, and killed our people. Because we were soft-hearted at the time and let this fish slip through the net, thousands of people will die for this in the future, so I don’t want to let this happen again. Things are repeated.”
Liu Yu took a deep breath: "As a son of a man, his parents died at the hands of others. It is only natural and right for him to avenge his father when he becomes an adult. How can he be loyal to the country if he is unfilial? Look at the five tigers of the Shen family, even with my strict orders, they are still loyal to the country. The enemy who killed his father took revenge and was willing to accept the crime with his official title or even his life. Uncle Shen's sons will definitely avenge their father in the future and become the source of future troubles."
Liu Muzhi nodded: "Although that is the case, there are examples like Shen Jin who, after being a traitor, served the country with their lives."
Liu Yu shook his head: "Before Shen Jin was loyal to the country, he also reported his father's enemies firsthand. After being pardoned, he went to accept the crime and repay the country. He died to be loyal. Not to mention that if he wanted to betray the country and surrender to the enemy in the end, it was just a thought. As for the matter of avenging my father, do I still have to wait for these two boys to grow up and take revenge on me, you, or Shen Linzi?"
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "You are right, Ji Nu, you have matured. You really cannot show mercy to those who openly oppose you and those who openly treason, whether it is to kill Uncle Shen or Shen Chiyun. Whether you want to kill the entire Murong clan or kill all the Murong clan is the right move, and it is also necessary for you to follow the path of the emperor."
"However, on the other hand, I must also remind you." At this point, Liu Muzhi's expression became extremely serious, "Emperors can be ruthless and ruthless, but there is one thing they must insist on, and that is credibility. You don't have to be joking, just say it like a mountain, it is something that must be done. Otherwise, if you change your orders day and night, or disobey them, then the people below will not take your words and your laws seriously."
"Either you don't agree to Uncle Shen's pardon for his family, or you have to do what you say, and you can't go back on your words. This is why you use expediency and don't tire of deceit. These explanations don't make sense."
"The most typical negative example in this regard is Yao Chang. He gained the world through deceit and evil, but his words were no different from farts. Even the oaths he swore could be reneged on at any time. The final result was that the people of the Later Qin Dynasty They all followed the same example. The princes of the clan all wanted to seize power with force, and the generals of the foreign vassals also rebelled against the emperor. People like Liu Bobo and Murong Chao all betrayed the Later Qin Dynasty. This is the consequence of Jun Nuo's failure."
"Even if it were Yao Xing, it would still be the same. On the one hand, he said that he wanted to have a good relationship with us and fulfill your reputation as a hero. On the other hand, he used various methods to oppose us and accept the sinners and traitors of the Jin Dynasty. , and even sent troops to help Qiao and Shu rebel. Therefore, we have also turned from peace to hostility with the Later Qin. In the future, if we free our hands, we will destroy this Qiang thief."
Liu Yu nodded: "What you said makes sense. I also regret this a little bit. I used to say what I said, but this time, it is the first time that my words and deeds are inconsistent. However, the Shen family can never stay behind. If I don’t deal with it publicly, is there any other way?”
Liu Muzhi curled his lips and said, "I'll help you settle this matter. You can execute Uncle Shen privately, but if the enemies of the Shen family want to avenge themselves, it has nothing to do with you."
Liu Yu was a little surprised: "You mean to send assassins to kill Uncle Shen's family? Not in the name of the court?"
Liu Muzhi said calmly: "This is the only way to safeguard your laws without leaving behind any consequences. Of course, it is best to do less of such things, because after doing it, smart people will know that it will be what you do. Because, if the matter is exposed, it will not end well, so I will personally follow up and direct the matter, so you don’t have to worry. Uncle Shen has a family of seven, and I will not leave any one behind. As for his wife’s family and the support of his father’s family, It’s difficult to eradicate them all in this way, so let’s let them go for now.”
Liu Yu sighed: "I can rest assured that you are doing things. I was careless for a moment and acted inappropriately, so I want you to help me deal with the aftermath. I'm sorry, fat man. I will definitely pay attention to this in the future."
Liu Muzhi nodded and looked at Liu Yu: "Are you hesitating and struggling in your heart now? From the moment the Murong clan is wiped out, even the children of several years old are not spared, I can feel you If you feel the pain in your heart, just speak out if you have any thoughts. With me, you don't need to hide any emotions."
Liu Yu lowered his head and was silent for a long time. When he raised his head, the expression on his face had become extremely determined: "To be honest, I don't like who I am now, but I know that this is the way to walk the path of a god and gain strength quickly.
It is necessary to fight against real evil, so I have no regrets and will not waver. Because I cannot fail, otherwise more innocent people will die. In order to eliminate evil, I can not be a hero, but just win."
(End of chapter)
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