latelenovela Chapter 409 When there are many rabbits, even if 12 die, the fox may not necessarily be sad.
Chapter 409 When there are many rabbits, even if 12 die, the fox may not necessarily be sad.
Wang Xiang's performance surprised everyone outside the sky.
They all felt that such a person would not let the opportunity pass once they learned of it.
Even if they are truly wary, they will certainly try to take a bite out of the Sima family in other matters!
No one would have expected him to behave this way.
He stood obediently behind Sima Zhao, without uttering a sound.
"Even if it's about negotiating terms afterward, this kind of behavior is unacceptable."
Ying Zheng frowned.
If he didn't want this land-granting and kingship, then he should stand firmly behind Sima Zhao and guide the various powerful clans behind him to rebuke Gao Rou for his ignorance and arrogance.
As long as he doesn't mention being made a king afterward, the Sima family will compensate him in some other way.
If he thinks that way, then he's on the wrong side.
Gao Rou's plan was not wrong. If Sima Shi really overturned the table and wiped out all the powerful clans, then either the entire Sima family would be swept out of the house, or they would turn around and support Shu Han and Eastern Wu.
After all, Cao Wei has only unified the north so far, and there are still two troublesome enemies in the south that have not been dealt with!
As for Sima Shi's statement that whoever reaches out will die?
That was only because he was certain that a mere Gao Rou couldn't possibly have that much influence.
Furthermore, he was almost certain that Wang Xiang and Zheng He would not help Gao Rou.
But why is he so certain?
"Sima Shi understands Wang Xiang better than we do."
"Although I don't know why Wang Xiang made such a choice, I have to say that Sima Shi guessed correctly."
Liu Heng believed that he had a pretty good grasp of people's hearts.
But the scene in the sky today was something he couldn't quite understand.
Is it possible that we have all underestimated his ambition?
Mr. Cao thought of a possibility.
"Did you underestimate his ambition?"
"what do you mean……"
"He wants to personally orchestrate this whole thing?"
If he succeeds, he will naturally be granted land and made a king, and countless noble families will be grateful to him, remembering his kindness and favor.
Even in defeat, the Gao family will leave a very good impression on the various powerful clans, who will naturally be more willing to help them in the future.
Of course, he wouldn't be as reckless as Gao Rou.
Before doing this, they will certainly make careful preparations and gradually send out the young talents in the family.
Only after he has prepared the basket to hold the eggs will he reveal his fangs!
"No wonder Emperor Gaozu said that Gao Rou was the brick he threw out to lure out jade!"
"So he was trying to lure Wang Xiang from the very beginning?"
Yang Jian was filled with amazement.
Did Liu Bang already foresee this situation back then?
"He had never even met Wang Xiang, yet the seed of wanting to be granted a fiefdom had already been planted in his heart."
"Furthermore, Wang Xiang will surely find a way to get rid of the Sima family members and enter the palace to meet the emperor and discuss this matter in detail!"
This would not arouse Sima Shi's suspicion, and would perfectly achieve his goal.
Even now, in everyone's eyes, Liu Bang is still just a harmless young emperor!
"This also shows how difficult this challenge is."
"Even someone like Emperor Gaozu was forced to engage in such intrigue. Such a complex scheme, where every link is missing, would lead to complete failure. It is no easy feat to execute."
Old Zhu sighed.
If we're talking about using imperial tactics, he's just as adept.
But when faced with a situation where he had no power at all and could only win over powerful ministers step by step while not attracting the attention of others, he really couldn't do it perfectly.
"It's also inseparable from Zhang Liang's assistance. It's truly remarkable that he was able to come into contact with so many top aristocratic officials as a mere assistant minister without attracting attention."
"If it weren't for the assistance of the strategist, Emperor Gaozu would probably have needed ten times more time and effort to get to this point!"
The more I think about it, the more difficult this challenge seems.
Even if every step is taken so perfectly, it still doesn't give them a significant advantage.
Mr. Cao's eyes were full of heartache.
Their own descendants are facing such a desperate situation.
……
Inside the sky.
After Gao Rou understood Wang Xiang's plan, she almost bit all her teeth to pieces.
"Wang Xiang, do you know what kind of opportunity you missed?"
"If we miss this day, our families will never have such a good opportunity again!"
Faced with his angry rebuke, Wang Xiang simply kept his eyes down and occasionally coughed.
Seeing this, Sima Zhao was completely relieved.
"How could the Grand Master of Ceremonies possibly collude with you?"
"Your actions are threatening the very foundation of our Great Wei Kingdom. Any person with ambition will surely eliminate you as soon as possible!"
After saying that, he waved his hand lightly, and hundreds of armored soldiers rushed into the Gao residence.
In a short period of time, all hundreds of people in the Gao family were arrested.
"By order of the Great General, to prevent anyone from doing what you, Gao Rou, have done in the future, you shall be executed today, and your entire clan shall be exterminated!"
Upon receiving this answer, Gao Rou stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
His gaze swept over the officials standing behind Sima Zhao one by one.
They seemed unable to believe that not a single person had stood up to plead for them; they were really going to watch their entire family be exterminated!
"Don't you all understand the principle of 'the rabbit mourns the fox's death'?"
"Do you really want to see him slaughter my Gao family?"
This is similar to his attempt to get the Sima family to make the first concession.
The fact that no one stepped forward to exterminate the Gao family meant that if Sima Shi found a pretext, he could turn his sword against any aristocratic family in the future!
This should be the bottom line that these powerful families should unite to resist!
"The old man and his colleagues naturally understand the principle of 'the rabbit mourns the fox' when it dies'."
"But Grand Commandant, you must also know that there is only so much soup in the pot. If fewer people share it, it will be a good thing for us."
"After all, when there are many rabbits, the death of one or two won't necessarily make the fox sad."
Finally, Wang Xiang gave him the answer.
He had no further chance to speak, and Sima Zhao raised his hand and ordered his men to take him away.
Only after there wasn't a single chicken left in the Gao household did he turn around and look at the people who were obediently standing behind him.
"Judging from today's events, it seems that the Grand Master and the Minister of Works are more pragmatic, and all of you are wise people who know what is important."
"My elder brother would like to invite you all to his residence for a chat in a few days. I will also prepare a small gift and send the invitation to your residence. I hope you will all be able to attend."
Those who disobey will have their entire clan executed, while those who obey will naturally be rewarded.
Regardless of whether these obedient people have other ideas, the Sima family's attitude must be made clear.
"Of course, it's been a long time since I've had a get-together with the General, and I miss him dearly."
Wang Xiang smiled like a cunning old fox.
"As it happens, I have some private matters to discuss with the General. Please make arrangements in advance."
Sima Zhao: "..."
The old fox who strikes while the snake is still there!
You have no private matters to speak of!