Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Otherwise, once they come out,

Then he was attacked.

Therefore, Su Yuanjing's plan to punish villains could not be implemented.

Zhao Yuan noticed that Su Yuanjing and the other four all looked righteous.

"You must be the upright officials in the court?"

Li Gang's fate is still fresh in our minds.

Su Yuanjing hurriedly replied, "I dare not call myself a paragon of virtue; I simply wish to do my best for the people."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "I understand your intention."

"They just want to use me to eliminate some treacherous officials."

Su Yuanjing was also frightened by Zhao Yuan's earlier decisive action with the sofa.

Upon hearing this, he hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty misunderstands. I only wish to solve the problem of money and provisions for the Great Liang..."

Zhao Yuan waved his hand to stop Su Yuanjing from explaining.

"It's alright, it's alright. In our Great Liang, we will act on behalf of Heaven to kill corrupt officials and save the people."

"I also hate corrupt officials the most. If you want to take this opportunity to get rid of some treacherous officials, I'd be happy to see it happen."

“I will have someone check your list later,”

“If it’s true, I will eliminate them all. Even if you’re using this as an opportunity to get rid of your political enemies, I won’t object.”

"As long as he's truly a corrupt official, that's fine."

Chapter 1711 Imperial Edict

Su Yuanjing heard Zhao Yuan say this,

I did feel a strong sense of agreement.

The demise of the Song Dynasty was a foregone conclusion.

They were to serve as subjects of a wise emperor.

It's much better than being a subject of a foolish ruler.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, we will carefully draft this list."

Zhao Yuan turned to Zhao Ji's personal eunuch.

"You get them writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones,"

"Get another table and chair."

Zhao Ji's personal eunuch, however, was quite agile.

Soon, tables and chairs were set up in the Chuigong Hall.

Su Yuanjing and the others then began their work.

The civil and military officials watched as Su Yuanjing and others diligently wrote their essays.

Excluding a few people,

They were all filled with unease.

Zhao Yuan also secretly noted down the names of several people who seemed completely fearless.

.....

quickly,

Zhang Bangchang and his two companions then returned from the inner palace.

Zhao Yuan also signaled to Wu Song to wake Zhao Ji.

Wu Song showed no mercy to the incompetent Emperor Huizong of Tang.

He kicked Zhao Ji in the ribs.

Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) had not slept all night.

She fainted because she was so angry.

He was woken up by Wu Song's kick.

I only felt severe pain in my lower back and ribs.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "Ouch!"

Zhao Yuan looked at Zhao Ji, who was still lying on the ground groaning in pain.

"I would like to ask you to write three imperial edicts,"

"Let Zhang Bangchang and the other two go to guard the other three capitals."

What do you think?

Zhao Ji also regained consciousness.

He felt it was an insult to his imperial dignity.

He got up and glared fiercely at Zhang Bangchang and the other two.

"Don't even think about me helping you seize the Zhao family's empire."

Li Bangyan, however, flattered him.

"Your Majesty, in truth, Zhao Ji is completely unnecessary in this matter,"

"Liang Shicheng has several men under his command,"

"They can imitate Zhao Ji's calligraphy so well that it's indistinguishable from the real thing."

"Many imperial edicts in the past were written by them,"

"As long as the imperial seal is used, it will be fine."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji angrily cursed,

"Li Bangyan, you scoundrel!"

"I have treated you well,"

Is this how you repay me?

Li Bangyan, however, remained expressionless and said...

"A good bird chooses its tree to perch on."

"Moreover, we have encountered a wise ruler,"

"Of course, we should give our lives."

Emperor Huizong looked at Li Bangyan with disdain and said,

"You traitors seeking personal gain,"

"Even if we change masters ten more times,"

"They're nothing but sycophants."

Zhao Yuan looked at Zhao Ji and smiled.

"Are Cai Jing and his ilk born to slay ministers?"

Although Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) was unwilling to admit that Cai Jing, whom he had heavily relied on, was a treacherous minister,

But in order to strike at Li Bangyan and his associates

"It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's surname."

"Those who betray their masters for personal gain will never know what loyalty is."

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Only a weak emperor like you would need to worry about his subjects betraying him for personal gain."

"Our Great Liang has a strong and well-equipped army; it will soon unify the world."

"If they betray my Great Liang, there will be no place for them in this vast world."

Li Bangyan and the others also sensed Zhao Yuan's warning.

"We will always be loyal to Your Majesty."

Zhao Yuan shook his head and smiled.

"As for loyalty and treachery, I don't think it's innate,"

"Those who can enter the court as officials are all intelligent people,"

"When the emperor is incompetent, they will flatter and curry favor, thus disrupting the government and harming the people."

"And since the emperor is wise, even if they cannot serve as capable ministers,"

"There certainly won't be many who dare to be traitors."

"Your court is full of treacherous officials. Have you gathered all the treacherous officials in the world together?"

"No, it's that most people have become your subjects,"

"They will all become traitors; this is the principle of 'what goes up must come down'."

Li Bangyan and the others hurriedly praised, "Your Majesty is wise."

This time, however, it wasn't just a handful of people flattering him.

Instead, most people praised it.

Many people, although they committed acts of corruption and bribery,

But they don't believe that this is simply because of their birth surname.

Rather, they were forced by the situation of the imperial court.

Zhao Yuan's words had a profound impact on the officials.

It could be said that they were first given a warning before they were persuaded to settle down.

After speaking,

He lost interest in discussing these issues with Zhao Ji.

"You are already a king of a fallen kingdom, so there's no point in me saying anything to you."

"Do you intend to write the imperial edict yourself, or should I find someone else?"

“If you miss this opportunity, you will never have another chance to write an imperial edict,”

"If I were you, I would want to experience what it's like to be an emperor again."

When Zhao Ji heard Zhao Yuan say this,

He couldn't help but hesitate.

However, after considering it for a while, he still said...

"I will not personally destroy the Zhao family's empire."

Zhao Yuan had originally wanted to see this great calligrapher demonstrate his skills on the spot.

Hearing this, he said with slight disappointment,

"Then let's find someone who can write it for us."

Soon, all three imperial edicts were drafted.

Zhao Yuan looked at the three men and said, "After my army enters the city tomorrow,"

"I will have someone send ten thousand strings of cash to each of your three families,"

"You can also be relieved of your worries,"

"If successful, there will be a further reward."

Chapter 1712 Three Capitals