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The puppet court rarely held court assemblies.

It is only held on major holidays such as New Year's Day and the Winter Solstice.

But a major war is about to break out.

Wanyan Zongwang ordered that it must be formalized.

Grand Lectures, Regular Court Ceremony, Noon Court Ceremony, Grand Court Ceremony...

Not one can be missing.

This was to demonstrate that the Zhengding Prefecture court was the legitimate authority.

The young emperor sat on the dragon throne.

He kept yawning.

A curtain was drawn and seats were set up.

The puppet empress dowager sat behind a curtain, listening to the government's affairs.

Huang Qianshan and Zhang Bangchang served as the left and right prime ministers,

Step forward and report on your work over the past few days.

The other officials were all looking forward to leaving court and going home to catch up on sleep.

A few individuals with ulterior motives,

They also do not collect information during court assemblies.

They have their own information channels.

At a time like this, he still dared to write secret letters to Zong Ze.

That truly deserves to be called a righteous man.

Most officials chose to hide themselves first.

Just as the court assembly was about to end,

Liu Yu suddenly stepped forward, holding up his official tablet, and said:

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

The little emperor is already asleep.

He was lounging on the dragon throne, drooling.

The puppet empress dowager said, "Minister Liu, please speak."

Liu Yu said loudly, "Cui Dan, Assistant Minister of War."

"He is guilty of treason and collusion with the enemy; the evidence is irrefutable."

"This man sent a servant to deliver a letter to the Deng family's rice shop in Gaocheng,"

"The merchant surnamed Deng then sent a messenger to the traitor Zong Ze,"

"To spread all kinds of news from my Great Song Dynasty."

“Cui Dan has already confessed,”

"He was instructed by someone to betray his country!"

The puppet empress dowager casually said, "This case can be handled according to the regulations."

Liu Yu's voice rose even higher, almost shouting:

"The person who instructed Cui Dan is of high rank and great power,"

"I urge Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager to make the decision."

The little emperor was woken up.

Mistakenly believing it was a call to abdicate,

He jumped off the dragon throne, rubbing his sleepy eyes.

The eunuch beside him ran away in a panic.

He lifted the young emperor onto the dragon throne and sat him down, then whispered:

"Your Majesty, the court assembly has not yet ended."

The puppet queen asked subconsciously:

"Which minister?"

Liu Yu shouted: "Grand Chancellor Huang Qianshan!"

An uproar erupted in the imperial court.

Even that puppet empress dowager,

They were stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

She had absolutely no idea how to handle it.

Huang Qianshan was taken aback at first, then roared angrily:

"Liu Yu, don't make false accusations!"

"I am the Grand Chancellor of the Great Song Dynasty,"

"He is already the head of all officials,"

How could he possibly be a traitor who colludes with the enemy?

What benefit would I gain from colluding with the enemy?

"Could it be that we went to the false Ming Dynasty?"

"Could he possibly become emperor?"

Liu Yu said, "Are you afraid of this great battle?"

"The Song-Jin allied forces were defeated in the battle,"

"Therefore, colluding with the enemy and betraying the country leaves oneself a way out."

“Cui Dan has already written his confession,”

"Every word he said was at your behest!"

Huang Qianshan knew that talking to anyone wouldn't make a difference.

He walked towards Shi Li'ai, holding up his official tablet.

“Mr. Shi, Liu Yu is a very ambitious fellow,”

"They're trying to frame me and get me dismissed from my post."

"Then he himself became prime minister."

Shi Li'ai was Wanyan Zongwang's strategist.

He resided permanently in Zhen Ding Prefecture as a guest.

He is the one who can truly control the puppet court.

"This matter must be thoroughly investigated."

"I will never wrong an innocent person," Shi Li'ai said.

Chapter 246 Cruel Official Methods

Immediately, Shi Li Ai waved to the etiquette officer.

The master of ceremonies immediately announced the end of the court session.

Huang Qianshan,

He was also invited to have tea by the Dali Temple.

Shi Li'ai slowly walked out of the main hall.

His expression remained calm and normal.

But he was already extremely angry.

He genuinely wanted to assist Wanyan Zongwang in establishing a great enterprise.

The Xi and Bohai people were relocated to populate Youzhou.

First, consolidate and digest the newly occupied territory.

These are all suggestions given by Shi Li'ai.

According to Shi Li'ai's plan

The people must be supported for at least three years.

Only then can we raise an army to conquer the south.

But the situation had already spiraled out of control.

The Jurchens were completely disobedient.

They insisted on implementing the shaving and changing of clothes order.

This led to the complete loss of popular support among the Kim people.

Shi Li'ai was so angry she felt like vomiting blood.

After repeated persuasion, the practice of shaving heads and changing clothes finally stopped.

But once hearts are lost, how can they be won back?

Shi Li'ai tried her best to make amends.

He also advised Wanyan Zongwang to treat the people kindly.

All ethnic groups are treated equally in terms of policy.

And the southern expedition should be postponed.

We'll talk about it after the people in the north have recovered their strength.

Wanyan Zongwang verbally agreed.

In the blink of an eye, they began to levy exorbitant taxes and levies.

They recklessly overdraw the people's resources to amass troops and requisition grain.

Now, the puppet Song dynasty is also causing trouble.

Liu Yu, that scoundrel, in order to climb the ranks...

They even accused Huang Qianshan of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country.

One-third of the officials in the pseudo-Song Dynasty court,

They were all recommended and promoted by Huang Qianshan.

If this person is found guilty...

This will inevitably cause widespread panic.

Countless officials considered defecting to the enemy and fleeing.

"Please wait, Mr. Shi!" Liu Yu called out.

Shi Liai stopped and turned around.

His eyes were like knives, and his tone was icy:

"Are you tired of living?"

Liu Yu said, "Huang Qianshan may have been framed."

"But this person is a mere figurehead,"

"He should have been dismissed from his position as prime minister long ago."

"Those people he recommended,"