God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Standing there, Liu Tong glanced at Lan Tu, who was lying on the ground and seemed to be unconscious, and felt a surge of satisfaction.

Although this kind of act of killing someone's spirit has a villainous feel to it, and you might get beaten up by righteous people at any time, it is undeniable that playing the villain in this situation is quite enjoyable.

"Now that things have come to this, I suppose no one has any objections. I wonder what the Grand Herald has decided to do about what happened today?" Sensing the quiet atmosphere around him, Liu Tong then found a familiar official based on his memory, someone in charge of handling this matter.

The Grand Herald, who was called out on the spot, broke out in a cold sweat and immediately knelt down before Liu Tong, his body trembling uncontrollably.

In the hundreds of years since the founding of the Han Dynasty, nothing like what happened today has ever occurred.

In the Han Dynasty court, there were foreign envoys who dared to roar, but they were only the former Xiongnu people. Now, the grass on their graves is three feet high, and they have even been declared extinct.

It can be said that being able to do this not only earns one a place in history, but also proves that the Han Empire of this dynasty was stronger than ever before.

However, given such a record of victories, the fact that a foreign envoy would still cause such a disturbance in the imperial court is already unbearable.

The Grand Herald knelt down, bowing his head, glancing at Lan Tu out of the corner of his eye with pure malice in his eyes.

In all the years since the founding of the Han Dynasty, there has never been a case of a diplomatic envoy openly attacking the emperor, yet this has happened today.

It happened during the period when he served as Grand Herald, so it can be said that he could not escape responsibility, whether it was due to collateral liability or his duties.

"This humble official knows his crime and begs Your Majesty to spare the lives of my clansmen, considering my advanced age." After struggling internally, the Grand Herald sighed heavily, and with a resolute and determined tone, he spoke his plea.

The civil and military officials present looked at the Grand Herald with remarkably calm expressions.

It was clear that everyone followed the rules, including the Grand Herald and everyone else.

"Didn't you understand what I said?" Liu Tong, who had finally felt a sense of pleasure, was speechless when he saw the Grand Herald being so sensible.

Was she a tyrant? Or a cruel monarch?

This matter is indeed related to the Grand Herald, but to be honest, the connection is not that significant.

In a sense, Lantu's ability to make such a choice was also due to the enticement and inducement of certain people.

The empire needs a reason, a sufficiently legitimate reason, and also a reason to loosen some restrictions.

The fact that they were able to reach a consensus on this point of view is essentially due to the differences between Liu Tong and Chen Xi, or rather, the different choices they made based on their respective identities and perspectives.

The two men had many similarities, including their desire to expand the territory of the Han Empire and the size and population of the empire. It can be said that they shared similar goals.

However, the difference lies in their respective philosophies of expansion.

For Chen Xi, territorial expansion was not merely about increasing land area, but also about spreading civilization, radiating the culture and civilization of the Han Empire, and building a true Han cultural sphere—a cultural sphere where the whole world could speak Chinese. However, for Liu Tong, she was not only an idealist but also a monarch, responsible not only for her own country but also for her people.

The Han cultural sphere that radiates across the world is indeed alluring, even unimaginable, but if there is the strength to achieve this, Liu Tong would prefer that this sphere, which encompasses the entire world, be a sphere belonging to the descendants of Yan and Huang.

Indeed, compared to Chen Xi, who is more concerned with cultural erosion and diffusion, Liu Tong is closer to nationalism.

We don't share the same bloodline, nor have we made sacrifices fighting side by side. We've only learned the same culture. Why should we stand with them? Why should we stand with the descendants of Yan and Huang?
Just because everyone speaks Chinese and understands the etiquette of the Han Empire?
Are you kidding me?
Our forefathers braved thorns and brambles, their blood and sacrifices eroding their very bones. They stood tall with blood and courage, only to share this achievement with others.
Liu Tong didn't know what others thought, but if possible, he naturally hoped the country would be more pure.

We are all descendants of Yan and Huang, so it is perfectly reasonable for us to enjoy the same benefits. After all, we are all of the same ethnicity, so naturally no one will say anything.

Besides, those who truly fight side by side, rely on the same sacrifices and beliefs, and use integrity and blood to write the same epic of civilization are also worthy of recognition and deserve the same treatment.

The most typical example is the Qiang people, who not only share similar bloodlines but also have a long history of fraternal wars, resulting in a great deal of bloodshed and sacrifice. Even though the war between the two ethnic groups lasted for a long time, the Han Empire at least treated the Qiang people as human beings.

Even after accepting the surrender of the other side multiple times, and even though the other side would soon rebel again after surrendering, the Han Empire did not change its initial attitude.

So, taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Tong gave the other party a chance, gave Lan Tu a chance, an unprecedented opportunity!
Fortunately, Lantu didn't notice the trap and followed Liu Tong's train of thought step by step, eventually jumping into the pit.

As for how big the pit is, neither Liu Tong nor Lan Tu knows; only time will tell.

"Behead them, send their bodies to that country, destroy that country, place their ruler before the palace, exterminate their race, destroy their knowledge and heritage, so that there are no more countries in the world, and no names in history." Upon hearing such an order, how could the Grand Herald dare to delay in the slightest? His mind raced, and he calmly stated the normal course of action.

The words were simple and unadorned, yet they revealed a steely resolve.

However, the civil and military officials present, upon hearing these words, not only did not feel afraid, but were even somewhat eager to try.

War only frightens the weak, but excites the strong.

Who are they? They are the strong!
What is war? War is military exploitation, countless military exploitation.

The Han Dynasty granted titles based on military merit, a practice that remains unchanged to this day.

Liu Tong has been in power for so long, and apart from the initial war against the Xiongnu and the bestowal of titles and rewards, he has only ever met two people in Yizhou. He has never even seen the others.

It can be said that under these circumstances, the status of the peerage not only did not decline, but rather rose further.

We're all people who see each other all the time, so what's the point of fighting for power in the imperial court?
No, it's about saving face!

Power is merely a byproduct.

(End of this chapter)