Luoyang.
When news of Sun 𬘭's death reached Luoyang, Cao Mao's face was filled with disbelief.
"He died just like that??"
"Didn't he have tens of thousands of troops? He had half the Wu Kingdom's army in his hands, didn't he?"
Jiao Bo hurriedly explained, "I heard he was killed at a banquet."
"That's not right. Didn't I warn him in a letter to beware of banquets?"
Cao Mao felt a headache coming on.
Jiao Bo gave a bitter smile. "I heard he went alone to a banquet in the palace. The King of Wu immediately had him seized and beheaded, after which a general went out with the King of Wu's edict and pacified his troops."
"The King of Wu then issued another order, pardoning Sun 𬘭's subordinates. Apart from his younger brothers, everyone could be pardoned."
"And so all the ministers submitted to this King of Wu."
Cao Mao's expression was extraordinarily complicated.
They were both young emperors enthroned by powerful ministers, both held hostage by Grand Generals. Why had things gone so smoothly for him?
Never mind comparing Sun 𬘭 to Sima Shi. He was an idiot even compared to Sima Yan.
Even Anshi was far more capable than him. At least Anshi could tolerate others and would never have caused widespread flight and panic.
Still, the death of this idiot Grand General was a misfortune for Wei.
Cao Mao would never find another opponent like him.
Cao Mao could not help heaving a long sigh, mourning this Grand General who had rendered meritorious service to Great Wei.
"What a pity. If only he could have governed for another five years."
Jiao Bo nearly laughed aloud.
"Your Majesty, he had been in power for less than a year, and already more than twenty generals had either been