Since these people no longer belonged to the State of Wei, there was no need for him to be nice to them. He was actually still thinking about forcing the emperor to abdicate? Was he really tired of living?

How can we allow such behavior when a group of people who have betrayed their country for their own selfish interests are now eager to return to share power as they see their country growing stronger?

Their actions have clearly demonstrated their disloyalty and betrayal, and their return will only bring further instability and hidden dangers to the nation. Therefore, rather than offering any preferential treatment or leniency to such individuals, they must be resolutely excluded and made to understand the cost and consequences of betrayal. Only in this way can we safeguard the nation's dignity and stability and ensure lasting peace.

Chu Fan hoped that someone could rebel to help him complete the system task, but Chu Fan did not want to see a turbulent Wei State, nor did he want to see the people of Wei State living in war. What's more, these people were not the target figures in Chu Fan's task, and forcing the palace by these people would not benefit him at all.

Not only did these people betray the State of Wei, but they even dared to return to Kaifeng City and force the emperor to abdicate outside the palace. This is truly audacious.

The Lu family members outside the palace thought that they would be able to take back their former power and official positions this time.

After all, the Lu family thought that the emperor was still the weak emperor as before, and as long as they forced the emperor to abdicate, he would compromise.

However, they were totally wrong. Chu Fan, the once weak emperor, had long been replaced by a man of the same name from Blue Star.

Now he has been reborn and has become resolute and courageous. Chu Fan knows that even if he wants to complete the system's tasks, the fate of the country is in the hands of those loyal to Wei, and he must not let these rebels manipulate him.

These individuals had once been prominent ministers of the State of Wei, showered with state grace and revered by the people. The head of the Lu family, in particular, was a marquis of Wei, sharing the fate of the state.

Yet, in the face of Wei's crisis, they betrayed their loyalty and defected to the enemy, becoming traitors to their nation. Now, they dared to return to Kaifeng and exert pressure outside the imperial palace in an attempt to regain their supreme power and continue to enjoy Wei's privileges. This behavior is undoubtedly brazen and outrageous.

Chu Fan said to Little Li Zi, "Little Li Zi, go and convey the order. Tell Changsun Dechong to bring the city guards to the palace. Don't let any of those people outside go. I want to see how capable these traitors are. How dare they dare to force the palace so boldly."

After Chu Fan finished speaking, he was still very angry. The person Chu Fan hated most was the traitor.

Of course, Chu Fan had his own reasons for making this decision. Kaifeng's city guards were already limited, and there were nearly a million disaster victims outside the city who needed the city guards to maintain order. If he simply removed the city guards, those with ulterior motives would surely seize the opportunity to incite the victims to revolt. After all, these people had never betrayed Wei, and their rebellion could fulfill the system's mission.

Moreover, if he transferred the city guards to the palace, if Zhangsun Dechong wanted to rebel, he could easily control him and use the emperor to control the princes. Then wouldn't his system mission be completed?

But no matter what the result is, I must kill these traitors. Traitors must die.

Of course, these were all Chu Fan's assumptions. The real situation was quite different. Just when Little Lizi approached Chang Sun Dechong and asked him to lead the city guards into the palace to defend the king, Chang Sun Dechong smiled with relief.

Chang Sun Dechong asked, "Eunuch Li, has His Majesty said how to deal with those people outside the palace who are forcing the emperor to abdicate?"

Little Li Zi replied firmly, "Your Majesty has ordered that no one outside the palace be spared."

After receiving Xiao Lizi's answer, Chang Sun Dechong smiled with satisfaction. He then gave Xiao Lizi some small change and prepared to tell the other ministers the good news.

In fact, Changsun Dechong and the others had known about the Lu family's attempt to force the emperor to abdicate since the very beginning. Furthermore, they had always stationed city guards outside the palace to prevent any unforeseen events. As for why they hadn't addressed the matter, they were also eager to see His Majesty's reaction and how he would handle it.

Of course, they did not have any bad intentions. If His Majesty was merciful and let these people go, they would quietly kill them and then go to His Majesty to teach him how to be an emperor.

After all, the current Emperor has always practiced a hands-off approach, handing most of the power to the court ministers. Without strong measures, he might not be able to suppress the officials in the future. However, the Emperor's handling of the traitors was truly impressive, demonstrating his decisiveness and ruthlessness.

Cao Mengde's face lit up with a smile after hearing Changsun Dechong's words. He smiled and said, "Our emperor truly lives up to our expectations. He possesses a compassionate heart, trusts his ministers, is decisive in taking immediate action, and is ruthless in punishing disloyalty. This campaign to eliminate traitors in particular demonstrates his resolve and wisdom in maintaining national stability. Wei is fortunate to have such a king."

Qin Hui, his eyes gleaming with admiration, continued Cao Mengde's words, "Your Majesty's handling of the betrayer this time is truly admirable. He demonstrated both magnanimity towards the victims and an iron fist in dealing with the betrayer. This ability to both tolerate and govern is exactly what our State of Wei needs. I believe that under Your Majesty's leadership, the State of Wei will prosper even more, fearless of any storm."

The other ministers echoed this sentiment, all impressed by His Majesty Chu Fan's wisdom and determination. They knew that only a monarch like him could lead the State of Wei to a more glorious future.

After a brief meeting, Chang Sun Dechong summoned the city guards and headed to the palace. As for the disaster victims, Chang Sun Dechong was not worried at all.

Chu Fan stood on the high wall of the imperial palace, looking down at the rebels who were forcing the emperor to abdicate. His eyes were filled with determination and sternness, without a trace of weakness or retreat.

The rain gradually intensified, its dense drops like tears pouring from the sky, adding a sense of solemnity and heaviness to the palace crisis. Under the veil of rain, Chu Fan stood atop the palace walls. The rain streamed down his resolute face, yet it failed to diminish his dignity. His figure loomed even taller in the rain, like an unshakable mountain, instilling an endless sense of security in those around him.

Chang Sun Dechong hurried forward in the rain, his clothes soaked, but he didn't care. The city guards had already been deployed around the Lu family's group of people forcing the palace, and if the Lu family members made any illegal moves, the city guards would come out to stop them.

The rebels beneath the city walls looked even more miserable in the rain, their cries faint and powerless amidst the pounding of the rain. As time passed, a trace of fear gradually grew in their hearts.

Chu Fan looked down at all this, his eyes full of determination and coldness. Suddenly, a flash of lightning illuminated the sky and also illuminated Chu Fan's resolute face.