My father-in-law Guan Yu, I persuaded Liu Bei to launch a surprise attack on Xiangyang at the beginn

Guan Yu's body suddenly trembled, and in an instant, a layer of cold sweat quietly seeped onto his forehead.

This sudden and unusual change was observed by Zhao Yun, who had been closely watching Guan Yu.
He was genuinely taken aback, his eyes widening instantly, his gaze filled with astonishment.

It should be noted that Guan Yu had been roaming the world for decades, experiencing countless battles and weathering all kinds of storms.

Even if Mount Tai were to collapse before his eyes, and a life-or-death crisis were imminent, he would remain calm and fearless.

However, at this moment, after listening to Xiao He's words, Guan Yu broke out in a cold sweat.

Was Guan Yu actually intimidated by Liu Shan's ruthless methods?
This question couldn't help but arise in Zhao Yun's mind.

Only Xiao He knew perfectly well that Guan Yu was not afraid of Liu Shan.

He never expected that his nephew, whom he had grown up with, the innocent child he once was, would turn into such a ruthless and vicious person!
In order to consolidate his supreme imperial power, he spared no expense in killing those meritorious officials who had made outstanding contributions to the resurgence of the Han Dynasty!
If such atrocities were to be carried out, the Han Dynasty would surely be plunged into a bloodbath.

At that time, the imperial court will inevitably be shaken and uneasy, the officials will live in constant fear, the people will be filled with anxiety, and the whole country will be plunged into turmoil.

If there were meritorious officials who were unwilling to sit idly by and wait for their deaths, and in order to save their own lives they had to take the risk of launching a rebellion, then the Han Dynasty would very likely fall apart and fall into chaos again.

The flames of war will once again engulf the land, causing immense suffering and displacement of the people.

At that time, wouldn't the empire that Liu Bei and his people had built through countless hardships and exhausting their efforts be in danger of being destroyed?

Wouldn't all the countless efforts and sacrifices made to restore the Han Dynasty have been in vain?

In this way, how can the spirit of the emperor in heaven find peace?

How will Guan Yu face the emperor in the afterlife?

This was what Xiao He truly understood and knew his father-in-law was afraid of.

"I never imagined that after A Dou's dementia was cured, he would turn into such a heartbreaking state."

"If that's really the case, wouldn't our Great Han Dynasty be destroyed in his hands? How can I just sit idly by?"

Upon thinking of this, Guan Yu was filled with uncontrollable rage. His already dignified face became even more stern, and his eyes burned with fury.

He slammed his fist heavily on the table and shouted sharply:
"I will now submit a memorial to the Emperor, exposing the Crown Prince's true colors and requesting that the Emperor depose him from his position as Crown Prince and select a virtuous and benevolent prince to establish as the new Crown Prince, so as to ensure the stability of our Great Han Dynasty!"

"I absolutely cannot stand by and watch the Han Dynasty be destroyed by this ruthless man!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao He felt a weight lift from his heart.

Although Guan Yu's attitude seemed somewhat radical, it at least demonstrated his firm determination to depose the crown prince.

This means that the father-in-law and son-in-law are now on the same side.

In this way, the next things will be much easier.

"To be honest, Father-in-law, I have long had the intention of deposing the Crown Prince, but I have been hesitant. After hearing what you said today, I feel more confident."

Xiao He stopped beating around the bush, looked firmly at Guan Yu, and frankly expressed his feelings to Guan Yu.

Guan Yu's eyes lit up, and he quickly said:

"Since that's the case, let's submit a memorial together, along with Zilong and Yide. I believe His Majesty will heed our advice and depose this incompetent Crown Prince Adou." Guan Yu was extremely anxious at this moment. For the future of the Han Dynasty, he couldn't wait to remove Liu Shan from the position of Crown Prince so that he would no longer be able to cause trouble.

"Father-in-law, calm down. It's not the right time for us to submit a petition to depose the Crown Prince. We must not rush things."

Seeing that Guan Yu was agitated, Xiao He quickly poured him a bowl of soup and tea, signaling him to calm down.

"This matter of deposing the crown prince is a complex one, with far-reaching consequences, and must be carefully planned."

Guan Yu was taken aback, a look of confusion on his face. He took the tea but didn't drink it immediately. Instead, he frowned and asked:

"Bowen, what do you mean by that?"

"Father-in-law, think about it. So far, the only mistake the Crown Prince has made is acting arbitrarily and dividing his troops to attack Hanzhong."

"As for his plan to massacre surrendered soldiers, it was thwarted by our persuasion. And his plan to build the Grand Canal is currently just talk; he hasn't taken any concrete action yet."

“He can deny everything, shirk all responsibility, and explain it as just our side of the story, without any real evidence.”

"Even if the emperor trusts us, will he really depose the crown prince based solely on our memorial before the crown prince commits a serious mistake and reveals his true colors to him?"

Xiao He patiently explained the reasons behind it, trying to make Guan Yu understand the implications.

Upon hearing this, Guan Yu gradually calmed down, his brows furrowed, and he fell into deep thought, pondering Xiao He's words.

Xiao He poured himself a bowl of tea, took a small sip to moisten his throat, and then said:
"Furthermore, if we all submit a memorial to Your Majesty requesting that you depose the Crown Prince as soon as he shows any intention of supporting the surrendered officials of Cao Wei, what will the Emperor think?"

"Won't the Emperor think that we are deliberately targeting the Crown Prince, or that we are forming cliques for personal gain?"

Guan Yu's heart skipped a beat, as if struck by lightning, and he suddenly understood Xiao He's unspoken meaning.

The Crown Prince is afraid that he will not be able to control you nobles from Jingzhou and Xiangyang, which is why he wants to support and win over the surrendered officials of Cao Wei.

But you immediately retaliated, submitting a petition to depose the crown prince. Doesn't this show the arrogance of you Jingxiang nobles, your unshakeable influence in the court, and your unity, deep-rooted power, making you unshakeable?

Originally, the emperor trusted and was at ease with us, believing that we could loyally assist the crown prince and jointly govern the Han Dynasty well.

If we do this, won't it backfire and prove that Liu Shan's concerns were correct, making the emperor suspicious of us?
At that time, will the emperor's mindset change as a result?
After all, the emperor is a ruler.

Imperial politics, the succession to the throne, the Liu family's empire...

All of these things have the potential to change people's hearts.

“Bowen is right. The Crown Prince has not committed any fatal mistakes. If we all rush to petition to depose the Crown Prince now, it may indeed backfire.”

Guan Yu nodded slightly, a look of sudden realization on his face. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

After a moment of contemplation, Guan Yu asked:

"Bowen, then tell me, what should we do?"

"Your strategies are brilliant; I believe you must have a foolproof plan to depose the Crown Prince!" (End of Chapter)