Chapter 121: Benevolence is supreme
Fan Kuai's roar when he was furious had the effect of shocking people's courage. Now that he saw his king being treated rudely with his own eyes, he was eager to protect his master, and the power he unleashed was no less than killing the enemy on the battlefield.
He was already unhappy and disliked Cao Shen. This humiliation of the King of Han completely aroused Fan Kuai's anger, and he could no longer suppress the urge to kill others.
Today, I have suffered a lot of anger and endured it for a long time. The half-dead Cao Shen is now an object for Fan Kuai to vent his anger on.
For several years, Fan Kuai has lived a life of being outspoken and happy with his grudges. What he saw, heard, and received today is very different from the past. His unhappiness has already spread to the sky. If he doesn't break out, he is very likely to get angry.
Absolutely dead.
"Cao Shen, you thief, you are here too!"
Fan Kuai took a quick step and arrived in front of Cao Shen in an instant. He sneered: "Seeing how painful you are, I will send you to death early and chop you to pieces!"
Staring at the extremely miserable Cao Shen, Fan Kuai's eyes glowed fiercely, like looking at a pig or sheep waiting to be slaughtered, and he slowly raised the butcher's knife in his hand.
Over the years, Cao Shen repeatedly broke into the city and plundered territory. He rarely had the courage to charge into battle, but he was more capable than any other general and was always a noble man. This made Fan Kuai hold back his anger. This anger lasted for several years.
I dreamed of him countless times in my dreams, and each time he was chopped to pieces by myself.
I have committed several disrespectful and rude actions today, which are against the rules of a courtier. This time I repay kindness with hatred and hurt the King of Han. I have offended Fan Kuai again and again. Fan Kuai's murderous intention has reached its peak!
The pig-killing knife gleamed with cold light, revealing its evil aura. The broad blade was blessed by Fan Kuai's huge power. It had an unstoppable momentum and was aimed at Cao Shen's head.
With a cold snort, Fan Kuai targeted the vital part and slashed down hard. The blade of the sword was filled with murderous intent, and it struck at Cao Shen's head with lightning speed.
"Fan Kuai, stop!"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out. When Fan Kuai heard this, the sword he had just struck in his hand stopped. He immediately put the sword away and looked at the person who had spoken to stop him, the King of Han.
Liu Bang looked at Fan Kuai with a gloomy face and scolded loudly: "Stay away from Cao Shen!"
The majesty of the king was fully revealed, and there was an irresistible momentum in his voice. Fan Kuai was frightened when he heard the words, and hurriedly retreated with the knife in hand, returning to his original position.
Zhang Liang and others next to him trembled in their hearts. They were very puzzled that the King of Han stopped Fan Kuai from killing people. Logically speaking, it was logical and reasonable for Fan Kuai to kill Cao Shen. If there was any infamy or stain, it would fall on Fan Kuai and would not affect the scene.
of other people.
Liu Bang did not look at the generals, but came to Cao Shen again. He looked deeply for a few seconds, with a ruthless look in his eyes, and then bowed to Cao Shen.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this! This Cao Shen has already committed a serious crime, and your Majesty treated him favorably regardless of past suspicions. This thief has no gratitude and is extremely abominable. He is also rude to your Majesty. He is truly an unprecedented sinner!
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Zhang Liang was shocked when he saw the King of Han saluting Cao Shen. He immediately clasped his fists and bowed, and said loudly to the King of Han. His loud and powerful voice echoed in the room.
"Your Majesty, what the military advisor said is absolutely true! This kind of dog thief is not worthy of being treated like this, Your Majesty!"
"I second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, please order this dog thief to be killed quickly!"
The three generals Guan Ying, Xia Houying, and Fan Kuai said one after another. At the same time, they clasped their fists and knelt down on one knee facing the King of Han, with deep confusion in their eyes.
In the eyes of all the generals, the King of Han's kind treatment went beyond the scope of love and law. Cao Shen was so vicious and evil, yet he treated him so affectionately, which was too kind-hearted, and his kindness was a bit outrageous.
A king who has a kind heart is a blessing to his ministers and a blessing to all the people, but it is not good if he is too kind. He must be strong and soft at the same time in order to achieve the eternal emperor's legacy.
Such a principle moved Zhang Liang and others even more deeply, and their respect for the King of Han rose again, reaching the level of being regarded as a god.
Treating the guilty minister affectionately has not changed until this moment when he was retaliated with resentment. If he treated his loyal ministers, good generals and civilian soldiers, wouldn't it be true until death?
At this moment, in the eyes of Zhang Liang, Guan Ying and others, the King of Han was great and sacred, the embodiment of benevolence, and the sage king who would not be born for thousands of years!
"What you say is certainly reasonable, but I still feel a little intolerable in my heart. Cao Shen, my brother, please accept my bow again!"
After saying this, Liu Bang glanced at the generals and bowed respectfully to Cao Shen again. His expression was very sad, but in his heart, he was smiling!
For Liu Bang, this kind of effect is what he wants! He has been pretending for so long in order to completely distance himself from the relationship between Cao Shen's tragic death and establish an image of benevolence in the hearts of his ministers!
He lowered his head slightly and glanced at the blood stains on his body, moved his nose, and smelled the stench on his body. Liu Bang looked at Cao Shen on the ground with disgust, and the murderous intention in his heart became stronger!
If you want to seize the world and become an emperor, you can't have a trace of stain, so you have to be patient and show kindness to others! In Liu Bang's heart, this does not mean that he can be bullied and humiliated by others, just to endure the temporary unhappiness in exchange for eternal praise!
If you want to fight the people, destroy the country and expand the territory, you cannot let the ministers feel cold, but make them completely surrender and worship! Therefore, you must establish a tall, strong and unfailing sacred image in the hearts of the ministers! Let them work with all their hearts!
Now, the image of the benevolent king is indestructible! The character of benevolence has been imprinted in the minds of all the ministers! The deep love for the guilty minister will become a beautiful story! This means that in the future, if these ministers die tragically, as long as they do not know how to do it, they will
No one would think of the King of Han!
Liu Bang felt very happy in his heart, but he still didn't show it. Although the time was ripe to send the dog thief to death, the more critical the moment, the more careful he must be. The examples of his ancestors serve as a reference, so he must continue to look sad!
"Forget it, forget it! Cao Shen took the initiative to ask for battle first, and you will give advice later. In terms of law, emotion and reason, I should no longer be merciful. It's time to give the real order."
Liu Bang glanced at Cao Shen with great distress, then turned around, faced the generals, and said loudly and sadly: "In front of everyone, I agree to the military advisor's proposal! My statement just now remains unchanged!"
The powerful and majestic voice reached the ears of everyone present. Everyone trembled physically and mentally. They looked at the King of Han solemnly and at the same time clasped their fists and bowed.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I obey your orders!"
Zhang Liang, Guan Ying and others responded in unison, and the voices of several people shook the room, instantly causing the turmoil on the tower outside the room to calm down again.
Before this, the generals thought that the King of Han would still be hesitant. After all, although he had previously expressed his approval of the proposal, he had been slow to issue an order for implementation. Now that he was completely relieved, he solemnly issued the order in public, and it was a sure thing to act in accordance with the military advisor's plan.
Chapter completed!