chsdbacks Chapter 196
Chapter 196
Nanping City was in chaos. Ordinary people were fine. They could hide in their homes and basically nothing would happen. No one would specifically target them.
But the dignitaries were different. Especially after learning that Bai Qi's people were arresting people everywhere and killing them wantonly, these people could not sit still and tried to escape from Nanping City.
Especially when a piece of news came out, these people panicked even more. That is, the Sixth Prince, the owner of Danzhou, was missing.
The disappearance of the Sixth Prince made everyone realize the seriousness of the matter. This time, it might not be resolved peacefully. So, more and more people joined the ranks of escape.
It was almost impossible to escape from Nanping City secretly. If you wanted to leave, there was only one way, to break out when the enemy was not prepared.
Therefore, various small-scale conflicts continued to occur in Nanping City, which accelerated the death rate of these high-level officials in Danzhou.
Long Tian kept receiving intelligence from various places. One by one, the high-level officials were captured and killed, and one by one, the families were wiped out.
"Long Tian, what are you going to do? Why are you killing so many people? Aren't you afraid of making enemies with the world?"
Most people would not do such things as killing nobles. After all, they are the ruling class of Xia State! The interests and influence behind this are too great.
Moreover, who dares to touch these dignitaries easily without strong enough strength? Once discovered, the consequences are simply unimaginable.
In the past, the usual practice was to win over these people. After all, they are all deeply rooted families. With their help, many things will be easier to do.
But Long Tian is different.
Long Tian knows very well what the existence of these people means, but he also understands the dangers hidden in them.
These people are like parasites. When you are in a strong state, they will suck your blood continuously; and when you become vulnerable, they become the last heavy blow in your life.
Although these people can be used, the premise is that they must be effectively controlled, otherwise Long Tian would rather eradicate them all than let them become his own constraints.
"What is the world? Who can represent the world? I tell you, the world depends on it."
Long Tian pointed at the sword in Bai Qi's hand and said.
Political power comes from the barrel of a gun. As long as there is absolute strength, there is absolute right to speak. Everything else is just a mirage.
In the face of absolute strength, if you don't surrender, you will only perish. There is no third way.
"Sixth Prince, I will give you one last chance. Tell me all your connections with King Xiaoyao and the Kingdom of Jin, and explain the affairs of Zhang Fei, Xie Xiaofeng and others."
"As long as you tell me the truth, I will spare your life for the sake of the Seventh Princess. Otherwise, don't blame me for being cruel. Also, after you die, I will send your body back to Kyoto."
"Guess how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will arrange your funeral. Will you be buried with the etiquette of a prince, or will you be dealt with for treason?"
The reason why Long Tian didn't do it was to want to know the details.
The reason why the Sixth Prince could still remain calm at this time was also because of this. He believed that Long Tian would not do anything to him before knowing the truth.
But the Sixth Prince also knew that Long Tian's patience was limited. He must find a suitable reason to explain this matter as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
Especially if Long Tian handed himself over to the prince, he would be waiting for death. Although they were brothers, in front of the throne, this family affection would only make his end worse.
"Long Tian, this matter is not my fault. You forced me to do it. Although I am a prince, I am the weakest. In this world, not fighting means giving up, and the price of giving up is something I cannot afford."
"You want to know why things turned out like this. Well, I can tell you that I didn't intend to hide this matter for long, and I couldn't hide it."
"King Xiaoyao Ren Xiaoyao is not from my Xia country at all. He is a spy planted by the Jin country. With the assistance of the Jin country, he paid a painful price to get to where he is now. This is the result of the Jin country sacrificing countless troops. The reason why it did not launch is that it was waiting. opportunity. "
"I know very well that cooperating with them is like seeking the skin of a tiger. The goal of the Jin Kingdom is our entire Xia Kingdom, but if I don't cooperate, do I have a way out? Depend on you, ask yourself, are you really helping me? You are also trying to seize the Xia Kingdom, so what is the difference between you and King Xiaoyao? In this case, why don't I choose the more powerful Jin Kingdom, and King Xiaoyao is closest to me. "
"Whether it is from the perspective of interests or dangers, I can't give up cooperation with King Xiaoyao. This is also a helpless move. In order to survive, what is reputation? In this world, everything is still decided by the strong and the victors. ""As for the future, as long as I can get that position smoothly, everything may turn around. If I can't get it, what will happen to Xia Kingdom? Does it matter to me?"
The Sixth Prince smiled miserably, expressing his helplessness and grievance.
As a prince, especially a prince with great ambitions and vain desire to compete for the throne, if you want to achieve your goal, you must do whatever it takes! Because only in this way can you ensure that you will win in the end, and once you fail, the consequences will be disastrous.
Since ancient times, court struggles have been extremely cruel, and countless people have spared no effort for power and status. As a prince, facing such a fierce competitive environment, if you want to stand out, you can only take extraordinary measures.
In this game full of conspiracy and calculation, every step needs to be carefully considered, and if you are not careful, you will fall into a situation of no return. And those who have successfully reached the top often achieve it through countless intrigues.
Therefore, in order to achieve their goals, they must learn to use various strategies and skills, even at the expense of others' interests in exchange for their own living space.
However, this unscrupulous behavior is not without risks. Once discovered or exposed, they will be spurned by the public and lose the support of the people.
But for these princes, as long as they can win the final victory, everything is worth it. After all, only by standing at the top can you truly control your destiny and realize your ambitions.
Therefore, as a prince, especially a prince who is ambitious to compete for the throne, you must do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. This is not only a way of survival, but also a helpless act.
In this world of intrigue and deception, only the winner can dominate his own destiny, and the loser is destined to a tragic end.
In Long Tian's view, although the behavior of the Sixth Prince is despicable, it is not wrong. The choice made in the face of life threats and supreme power cannot be simply judged by right or wrong.