Chapter 454

"This Sun Bofu, since he dared to betray the Prime Minister, it is highly probable that he will be executed."

Zhang He, who had followed Gu Yi the longest, couldn't help but think of certain scenes.

Toward enemies, Gu Yi had always struck with heavy fists and never showed mercy.

Toward his own people, Gu Yi was generous with rewards and extremely protective.

Sun Ce was originally half a brother-in-law to Gu Yi.

But now, since he chose to betray Gu Yi.

Then the fate awaiting him, in Zhang He's view, would certainly be execution by Gu Yi.

Several generals also agreed with what Zhang He said.

The nature of Sun Ce's betrayal this time was too vile.

If it weren't for Gu Yi's advance planning and arrangements.

Today, the ones encountering a "multi-faceted pincer attack" would likely be their Gu Yi army, not the Jiangdong army!

For such a traitor, how could Gu Yi possibly handle it lightly?

……

Soon.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were brought before Gu Yi.

Facing Sun Ce, who was bound before him, Gu Yi let out a long sigh.

"Sun Bofu, you are indeed a man of temperament."

"Not willing to be under others, reaching an alliance with that scoundrel Liu Xuande."

Hearing what Gu Yi said.

In the eyes of Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, looks of confusion appeared.

So, before the war started, Gu Yi already knew all the conspiracies?

At this moment, in Sun Ce's view.

All his own actions appeared incredibly ridiculous.

Just with his own level, he actually thought about taking down Gu Yi and dominating the south?

Suddenly.

Zhou Yu looked up at Gu Yi and pleaded:

"Prime Minister, can you look at Xiang'er's face and let Bofu live?"

"From now on, whether it is exiling him or keeping him under watch in Chang'an, there will be no complaints."

Zhou Yu wanted to beg for Sun Ce's life.

After all.

If Sun Ce was executed by Gu Yi, everything would become void.

But as long as his life was preserved, there was still hope for everything.

It was a pity.

Zhou Yu underestimated Gu Yi.

Or rather, he viewed Gu Yi as too benevolent.

For Gu Yi.

He would never show mercy to any traitor.

At the same time, he would not leave potential threats without removing them.

For example, this Southern Expedition.

If viewed through the eyes of a normal person.

One would certainly first solve Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in the north.

And then go south to attack Liu Bei.

But Gu Yi knew deeply.

Liu Bei was a person who could stir up trouble.

After joining forces with the Jiangdong aristocratic families, he had gained even greater war potential.

Moreover.

The Cao Cao in original history was precisely because he was always timid and afraid of damaging things.

Not finishing off Liu Bei in the early stages led to later regrets.

When Liu Bei was defeated by Lu Bu and fled to Cao Cao, Cao Cao could have completely found a way to secretly kill Liu Bei.

But he insisted on saying things like being afraid that his reputation would be damaged if he killed Liu Bei.

Actually.

He could have completely changed his approach.

Let Liu Bei die in some kind of "accident."

At worst.

Even if he lost a little reputation, so what?

As long as his own fist was hard enough, would he fear having no reputation?

In the end, it was because the Cao Cao in original history had a heart that cherished talent.

He was determined to bring Liu Bei into his command.

Which led to missing the opportunity to kill Liu Bei.

Gu Yi, as "Prime Minister Gu," naturally would not make such a low-level mistake as "Prime Minister Cao."

At this moment, facing the captured Sun Ce, it was the same principle.

Sun Shangxiang was just one of Gu Yi's concubines.

Did her face need to be given?

Of course not!

After killing Sun Ce, if the Sun family wanted to survive, Sun Shangxiang should serve Gu Yi even more diligently.

How could she possibly dare to throw a temper tantrum at Gu Yi?

If Sun Ce were left alive, he would likely continue to stir up trouble in the future.

In this way, how could Gu Yi give him any more opportunities to develop?

The sword in Gu Yi's hand was raised.

Accompanied by the sound of a head hitting the ground.

Sun Ce was beheaded by his sword.

Blood splashed onto Zhou Yu, who was to the side.

Until this moment.

Zhou Yu finally understood.

Why Gu Yi could, as a commoner, step by step become the favorite around Dong Zhuo, and then step by step become the current Prime Minister Gu.

Benevolence and kindness could exist, but that was a patent only for one's own people.

For enemies and traitors.

The only ending... was to eliminate them.

……. ===== CHAPTER 455 =====