In short, though his status was slightly lower than the two prime ministers, his destructive power was even greater, clearly a fighter among the worthless.
In the real course of history, he had lucked out and narrowly avoided the fate of being captured by the Jin Camp.
Even Emperor Gaozong of Qi, who detested him to the bone, only demoted him and did not put him to death.
But in this historical instance, the situation was completely different.
During the emperor's personal campaign, Geng Xidao was the most overzealous, and thus, he was dealt with most harshly. Not a single male from his family was spared; all were executed.
At this moment, Geng Xidao was shouting loudly on the execution platform.
"Our Qi shares the world with the scholars! The emperor is tyrannical! How can he kill at will?
"We ministers are wholeheartedly devoted to our country, yet Your Majesty wants to wrongfully kill me! Alas! How unjust!"