After comforting and reassuring Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Gongsun Zan was left all alone in the arena.
"Gongsun Zan, do you have anything else to say?"
Liu Wei changed the subject and said coldly to Gongsun Zan.
"Your Highness... what crime have I committed?" Gongsun Zan looked defeated, but he still tried to argue.
"Gongsun Fan, tell me, what crime has your cousin committed? If you miss one, it will be on your behalf."
Liu Wei ignored Gongsun Zan and instead looked at Gongsun Fan.
Gongsun Fan inwardly groaned, but meeting Gongsun Zan's murderous gaze, he forced a smile and said:
"Your Highness, I believe Gongsun Zan has committed ten major crimes!"
What?
Liu Wei was taken aback: "Tell me about it!"
He summarized Gongsun Zan's crimes into about five points, while Gongsun Fan actually doubled them.
"Firstly, they hold military power and refuse to obey the governor's orders!"
"Secondly, they intended to murder the prince!"
"Thirdly, they secretly colluded with Wei You and others, officials in Youzhou, to seize Youzhou and establish themselves as independent."
Fourthly...
"Seventhly, he was lustful, absurd, and immoral, forcibly abducting women..."
"......"
Gongsun Fan was initially reserved, but he became more and more excited as he spoke.
"Gongsun Fan, shut up! How could I have a cousin like you?"
When Gongsun Zan heard Gongsun Fan list his crimes as if they were his own treasures, he jumped up and roared.
"How dare you say that? How could I have a cousin like you? You gave up a perfectly good position as a surrendered officer, ignored the invasion of foreign tribes, and only thought about your own promotion and profit!"
Gongsun Fan retorted sharply.
Clap clap clap!
Liu Wei clapped: "Gongsun Fan, you did a great job!"
"I hereby remove Gongsun Zan from his post as Colonel of the Surrendered Barbarians and, together with the ten major crimes he was just charged with, send him to Fanyang to be dealt with by Governor Liu."
"You are willing to take over the position of captain."
Gongsun Fan was overjoyed and excitedly stepped forward to bow, saying, "Thank you... thank you, Your Highness!"
Gongsun Zan shouted, "On what grounds are you dismissing me from my post?"
“Just because my lord is the General Who Guards the North, and is granted the authority to act on behalf of the emperor!” Zhang Liao shouted from the side.
Liu Wei is currently still the General Who Guards the North, and has the authority to act as an imperial envoy. He can appoint and dismiss military officers below the rank of colonel in the three prefectures of You, Bing, and Ji on the spot.
This is also why he didn't hesitate to spend 50 million to buy the title of General of the North. It made things much easier and he was also very polite and respectful!
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Zan hung his head in dejection.
His White Horse Cavalry was completely wiped out, leaving him with no reason to be arrogant anymore.
"Please, Your Highness, treat my wife and children well!" Gongsun Zan lowered his head.
"Don't worry, I will take care of your wife."
Subsequently, Qian Zhao, Tian Yu, Shan Jing, Zou Dan, Dong Xian, and others went into the city to report back.
"Let's rest for a day and reward the troops!"
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