The World Was Descending into Chaos-Didn't You Want to Be Human Emperor? Shen Gongbao Talked Him into It

"The world is about to descend into chaos. Any man of virtue may become a ruler, lay claim to a realm spanning ten thousand li, and fight for a chance to become Human Emperor."

"But I believe Yuan Gong has more daring than Chong Heihu. He has the makings of a Human Emperor!"

Yuan Futong watched him like a tiger eyeing its prey.

Shen Gongbao said, "Besides, Yuan Gong has a stronger sense of loyalty than Chong Heihu. I like working with loyal men!"

His expression turned solemn. "Yuan Gong, you value friendship and loyalty. You share every gain with your brothers, endure hardship alongside them, and have never abandoned them. Chong Heihu, on the other hand, was Chong Houhu's own younger brother."

"Rather than challenge him openly, he used underhanded tricks to ambush Chong Houhu, cloud his mind, and seize command of his troops."

"I hear that once he has pacified the Northern Border, he plans to kill the donkey after it has finished turning the mill!"

"As the saying goes, even a vicious tiger will not eat its cubs. Brothers are as close as hands and feet. If Chong Heihu could be so ruthless to his own brother, imagine how poisonous his heart must be."

"I serve under him today. If I become useless tomorrow, I fear he'll dispose of me too!"

"Rather than keep company with a man without loyalty, I would seek a loyal man to stand beside. If he reaches the pinnacle one day, I need not fear his blade turning on me..."

The lords in the hall heard every word Shen Gongbao said.

Great and small alike, they showed at least some measure of agreement.

Chong Heihu's abilities were beside the point.

Anyone capable of plotting against his own brother could hardly be a