Even if there was no rebellion at this time, what about later as time passed?
Just then, the Crown Prince appropriately said, "Father, even if Lord Qin is not to be killed now, he should still be held accountable. Otherwise, if Father repeatedly indulges him, Lord Qin will become even more arrogant and reckless, no longer taking Father into consideration.
"In my opinion, Father should issue an imperial edict to reprimand Lord Qin, dismantle the Heavenly Strategy Mansion, to show a rattling of the mountains and tigers, warning Lord Qin to rein in his behavior."
Clearly, the two brothers also deeply understood the art of negotiation.
If one starts off by asking to open a window, it is mostly likely to be refused; but if one first suggests tearing off the roof and then retreats to just asking for a window to be opened, then the likelihood of this proposal being accepted greatly increases.
Sure enough, Emperor Gaozu of Liang fell silent once again.
