Liu Xin ignored the three people who knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, but pointed at Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, and said: "Both of you are eunuchs, and you are all eunuchs, but you don't want to serve the court, but instead commit this act of usurpation, can you be guilty now?" ”

Cao Cao and Yuan Shao had been locked up in a prison for more than a month, pale, unkempt, and embarrassed. But Yuan Shao still put on the pretense of his fourth and third sons, raised his head, and said disdainfully: "The victor, the prince, the loser, what is Yuan's crime?" ”

Although Liu Xin is a fake Han family member, this surname is serious, he doesn't feel that there is anything wrong with sitting in the position of the emperor, and he immediately said unashamedly: "This world is originally our old Liu family, and it can't be the Yuan family or the Cao family who sits in the world." Now I just keep the Liu family's country, what does it have to do with the success and defeat of the king? You and Cao Cao are in trouble in the world, intending to rebel, do you dare to say that you are not guilty? ”

Cao Cao sneered on the side: "There are so many people in the Han family, why is it your turn to sit?" Could it be that I and the person who originally supported the insurance are not from the old Liu family? If Cao is guilty, it is difficult for you Liu Xin to stay out of it! ”

Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "Cao Cao, you don't have to quibble. Perhaps at the beginning of Dong Zhuo's rebellion, you and Yuan Shao both had the ideal of supporting the Han family, but as the power in your hands became greater and greater, do you dare to say that you really had no ambitions? ”

"This ......" Cao Cao was speechless for a moment.

Yuan Shao shook his head and said: "Meng De, we have fallen into his hands, no matter what you say, he is reasonable, and he still talks nonsense." If you want to kill or chop, let him go. ”

Cao Cao sighed and said, "Liu Xin, Cao has fallen to this point, and he doesn't dare to complain, I just hope you can treat my family well." ”

Liu Xin laughed and said: "Under the nest, there are no eggs." Haven't Mengde heard of this sentence? If it is me who is bound down today, I am afraid that Meng De will also make a move to cut the grass and eradicate the roots. However, I have always been magnanimous, and today I will open the net and spare them not to die, but the living sin cannot be escaped. ”

This sentence is actually said by Kong Rong's two young sons when Cao Cao killed Kong Rong in history, and of course Cao Cao doesn't know it now. But Cao Cao understands the truth of cutting grass and eradicating the roots, and Cao Cao has never been a soft-hearted person. Hearing Liu Xin say this, he looked up to the sky and laughed, and said, "That's good! Please give Cao a sharp sword and let Cao kill himself to thank the world! ”

Liu Xin snorted coldly and said, "The two of you committed a heinous crime, which should have been executed by Ling Chi, but now it has been changed to beheading, which is already a great grace, do you still have to be greedy and insufficient?" Come! Behead Cao Cao and Yuan Shao and present them to the front of the palace! ”

A personal guard had already stepped forward, pressed Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to the ground, dragged them to the front of the steps of the main hall, cut off their heads with a knife, and sent them into the hall.

Liu Xin said to Liu Biao and Liu Ye: "You two are also relatives of the Han family, why are you thieves?" ”

Liu Ye wanted to hug his fists and salute, but found that his hands were tied behind his back, so he had to twist his body and said, "Back to Your Majesty, Weichen knows that he is wrong!" ”

Liu Biao shook his head and sighed: "Your Majesty, I ...... Oh, no, Weichen was forced by Yuan Shao, and he couldn't help himself, but in fact, Weichen ......"

Liu Xin waved his hand, interrupted him and said, "Liu Biao, remember that you are a member of the Han family, I will leave you a dignity, you can kill yourself by drinking." ”

Liu Biao didn't expect that Liu Xinming knew that he was a member of the Han family, and he would actually take his life, and his originally pale face suddenly turned bloodless. At this time, two guards had already stepped forward and held a glass of wine. Liu Biao refused to take it.

Liu Xin said angrily: "In this case, left and right, and I will pour it on him!" ”

Liu Biao did not take the initiative to be this pseudo-emperor, he was forcibly carried up by Yuan Shao, strictly speaking, he was also a victim. Although Liu Xin is very clear about this, since Liu Biao has already been the emperor, it is inevitable that there will be no ambition in his heart. Even if Liu Biao himself has already surrendered, will his two sons be in peace when they grow up? Liu Xin can't be sure of these questions. If the Han Dynasty wants to develop, it must maintain stability, and he can only prevent troubles before they happen.

Liu Ye watched Liu Biao being forced by two guards to pour down the wine, his beard was poisonous, and he rolled on the ground with a miserable howl, and couldn't help palpitating for a while, and said miserably: "Please give Weichen three feet of white silk, Weichen ......"

Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "Knowing that mistakes can be corrected, and kindness is great." Ziyang, I heard that the thunderbolt used in Cao Cao's army was designed by you. If you truly repent, I will give you a chance to mend yourself. ”

Liu Ye couldn't believe his ears, and asked repeatedly: "Your Majesty, do you want to spare Weichen?" ”

Liu Xin nodded and said, "Yes, you are a thousand miles of our Liu family, I need talents like you here, are you willing to work in the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Liu Ye was overjoyed and said: "Wechen has long heard that there are many strange and ingenious things in the Ministry of Industry of the Han Dynasty, if we can let Wechen go to the Ministry of Industry, Wechen can't ask for it." ”

Xu You, Feng Ji and Chen Qun, who were kneeling on the ground over there, heard that Liu Xin had pardoned Liu Ye, and they immediately saw hope and shouted one after another: "Your Majesty, Weichen is also willing to reform and ask Your Majesty for forgiveness......"

But seeing Liu Xin wave his hand, he said: "Although you are each your own master, but for me and the entire Han Dynasty, it is to help and abuse, how can I spare you?" Hmph, come on, behead them all! ”

The reason why Liu Ye was able to stay was not because he was a member of the Han family, but because Liu Xin's subordinates did not lack Wenchen or military generals, but lacked people like Ma Jun and Liu Ye who knew certain mechanical principles. As for the few of them, regardless of their personality, even if they are full of wealth, it is of little use to keep them. If Liu Xin was allowed to choose among these people, he would rather stay with the brothers Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, but Liu Xin knew that these people would not surrender easily, so he didn't have the heart to persuade them at all.

Just when the guards were about to pull out the kneeling and standing old ministers of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, suddenly a personal guard walked in and said to Liu Xin: "Your Majesty, the queen sent someone to say that she had something important to inform Your Majesty." ”

How to deal with these captives, Liu Xin had already discussed with Ma Yun in advance, and now that she suddenly said that there was something important, Liu Xin couldn't help but be surprised, and quickly waved her hand, letting the guards who were about to be executed retreat aside, and turned around and walked out of the Taimiao.

Outside the Taimiao, it was Guo Zhao, the maid next to Ma Yun, who came. Seeing Liu Xin come out, Guo Zhao bowed and saluted: "The slave maid has seen Your Majesty, and the queen mother ordered the slave maid to come and ask Your Majesty to leave General Xiahou Yuan with his life." ”

Liu Xin wondered: "What does this mean?" ”

Guo Zhao presented a letter and said: "Niangniang said it, Your Majesty will know it at a glance. ”

Liu Xin picked up the letter and read it hurriedly, frowned and pondered for a moment, waved his hand, and said, "You go back first, I already know." ”

With the letter in hand, Liu Xin returned to the hall and asked, "Xiahou Yuan, I heard that you were poor back then, and you abandoned your young son in order to raise a niece, is it okay?" ”

Xiahou Yuan glanced at Liu Xin and said coldly, "What's the matter with you?" ”

"Of course, it's none of my business." Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "However, that niece of yours begged the queen and was willing to die for you." ”

Xiahou Yuan hurriedly said: "No! How can a person do things and a weak woman can be involved. In order to help the lord train the army, he said goodbye without saying goodbye, and there has been no news of Juan Er in the past ten years, but I didn't expect her to be here. I don't want anything else, but I hope to see Juan Er again before leaving, and I am grateful! ”

Before Liu Xin could speak, Zhang Fei had already jumped out and shouted in a thunderous voice: "It turns out that you are Juan'er's uncle!" Back then, you raised Juan'er, and I owe you a favor to Lao Zhang, so I beg my eldest brother for a favor and spare your life! ”

"Wing, stand down." Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "Xiahou Yuan, you don't know yet, that niece of yours is now the wife of my righteous brother, her children are around her knees, and she has a happy life, so you should rest assured that you are an uncle." ”

Xiahou Yuan let out a long breath and said awe-inspiringly: "Okay, I don't want to see Juan Er anymore, you can do it now." ”

Liu Xin smiled and said, "However, I admire your righteous deeds very much, so I changed my mind and decided to pardon you, and I don't need your niece to take the blame for you." ”

Xiahou Yuan shook his head and said, "A certain and his brother jointly assist the lord, now that the army is defeated, how can a certain person live alone!" ”

The good and dignified ceremony of sacrificing prisoners suddenly had a branch, Liu Xin couldn't help frowning, if it was because of Xiahou Juan, it would not be a big deal to pardon Xiahou Yuan alone. But if even Xiahoudun is pardoned together, Liu Xin will have to weigh it carefully. Not to mention anything else, Xiahoudun's eye alone was shot blind by Liu Xin, and it is difficult to guarantee that Xiahoudun will not hold a grudge.

It's also funny, after Cao Xing's death at the beginning, Liu Xin was still thinking that this could change the fate of Xiahoudun's one-eyed dragon, who knew that creation made people, Xiahoudun eventually became a one-eyed dragon, and it was injured under his hands.

Suddenly, I heard Zhang Fei say: "Big brother, even if you pardon the two brothers, it's not a big deal, if they dare to rebel, the Zhangba snake spear in my hand will not let them go!" If I kill Xiahou Yuan, I won't be like Juan Er to explain after I go back. ”

Liu Xin couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, Zhang Fei had a rough personality, where did he understand Xiahou Juan's hardships. Xiahou Juan didn't tell Zhang Fei about it, and asked Zhang Fei to beg Liu Xin, but ran to beg Ma Yun himself, just because he didn't want to involve Zhang Fei.

Seeing that Liu Xin was silent, Zhang Fei was a little anxious, and said loudly: "It's really not good, then take out my death-free gold medal and exchange it for Xiahoudun's life." In this way, Xiahou Yuan is embarrassed to blindly beg for death! ”