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

"Although many have seniority and reputation,"

"But none of them were willing to work diligently for the Jin state."

"The officials I promoted,"

"Everyone is willing to take on responsibilities,"

Even the marshal often praised him.

"You really are ambitious."

Shi Li'ai said irritably.

Liu Yu not only wanted to be prime minister,

They also wanted to replace all the officials of the puppet regime.

Replace all of Huang Qianshan's people with his own.

As a result,

Liu Yu will then be able to truly control the puppet dynasty.

Not an emperor, but better than one!

This would also benefit the Jin state.

Because of Huang Qianshan and his gang

They're all just coasting along.

Liu Yu and his cronies took over.

The efficiency of the puppet regime will be greatly improved.

This will enable us to provide stronger support for the Jin Dynasty's southern expedition.

Liu Yu cupped his hands and said, "I have already written to the Marshal."

"Then why did you come looking for me?"

Shi Li'ai was so angry that she turned and left.

Liu Yu did not pursue the matter further.

Instead, he smiled smugly.

Shi Li'ai repeatedly advised,

She was no longer favored by Wanyan Zongwang.

Liu Yu not only wanted to replace Huang Qianshan,

He even considered replacing Shi Li'ai.

He attempted to take advantage of the Jurchens' power and influence.

To become the true ruler of the North.

This fellow was born into a declining gentry family.

He was extremely poor when he was young.

He was also caught stealing a classmate's platinum bowl and gauze dress.

After he was promoted to Palace Attendant Censor

The shady business of stealing was exposed by the censors.

Emperor Huizong of Song pardoned his past actions.

He ordered that the matter be dropped.

Emperor Huizong of Song wanted to consolidate his authority.

Establishment of the Council of Rites

He drastically reformed the Song Dynasty's ritual system.

Honest officials were unwilling to get involved.

Liu Yu, however, wanted to curry favor with the emperor.

He submitted several memorials to the emperor discussing the system of rites.

Because of poor academic performance

Emperor Huizong of Song considered him to be ignorant of etiquette.

He was demoted to the position of Inspector of Zhejiang.

Chapter 247 Fortune Turns Around

The Jurchens attacked.

Liu Yu was serving as an official in Hebei.

He abandoned his post and fled without a second thought.

He originally intended to flee back to his hometown in Shandong.

I've heard that Shandong is rife with bandits.

I'm so scared that I want to go to Tokyo again.

Upon hearing about the Jin army and Zhao Yuan,

Kaifeng was besieged from both the north and south.

Liu Yu quickly returned the way he came.

Finally, he quickly defected to the puppet court.

This person has a lot of troubles on his head.

If we also consider their historical actions,

Even compared to Huang Qianshan and Zhang Bangchang,

Those can all be considered true gentlemen.

This guy is completely shameless.

Personal reputation, family prestige

The people and the state

All of that can be forgotten.

So what if the Ming Dynasty's military strength was formidable?

If he were to defect to the Ming Dynasty...

Can he hold a high position?

Since surrendering to the Ming Dynasty will not bring wealth and honor...

Then they were determined to be dogs of the Jin Dynasty.

If the Jin army wins, he can use the momentum to rule the north.

After the Jin army was defeated, he took the young emperor with him.

They retreated with the Jurchens.

The most important thing is to make yourself happy.

Regardless of the lives or deaths of people in the world!

He's had enough of being poor.

I've had enough of being looked down upon.

They must enjoy power and wealth.

Two days later, Guan Sheng, Yue Fei, Li Qiong, Li Jinyi, and others...

He has already led his troops toward Zhengding Prefecture.

Just as the great battle was about to begin,

Liu Yu received a reply from Wanyan Zongwang.

Wanyan Zongwang had long disliked the incompetent officials of the puppet dynasty.

I also heard that Huang Qian was good at colluding with the enemy.

He directly ordered Liu Yu to have full authority to make the decision.

The false dynasty of Zhending Prefecture

More than forty officials were arrested in a single day.

Liu Yu first placed his trusted confidants in control of the Censorate, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Ministry of Justice.

Impeachment, arrest, interrogation, and sentencing are all done in one go.

They were arrested and subjected to severe torture.

Moreover, it also induces the defendant,

They were made to identify Liu Yu's political enemies as traitors.

"I really didn't betray the enemy, sob sob sob..."

Huang Qianshan had been beaten half to death.

The cruel official's face was sinister: "Confess quickly, who are your accomplices!"

"If you don't talk, you'll be subjected to severe torture."

Huang Qianshan wept bitterly, saying, "I'll talk, I'll talk."

"Quickly write down all your accomplices."

The cruel official laughed smugly.

Huang Qianshan was dragged to lie face down on the table.

My whole body aches so much that it's difficult to even pick up a pen.

He wrote down all the officials he knew on a piece of paper without really understanding what was going on.

Outside Liu Yu's residence.

Zhang Bangchang brought all his wealth to pay his respects.

These were all ill-gotten gains he made while serving as an official in the puppet regime.

His hometown is Yongjingjun.

It belonged to Han Shizhong's garrison.

All the money they had embezzled in the past was confiscated and put to public use.

I waited for a whole day.

Finally, he was summoned by Liu Yu.

Liu Yu, beaming with pride, asked the question he already knew the answer to:

"Zhang Gong is the Junior Minister,"

"Official duties must be very busy,"

"What brings you to my home?"

Zhang Bangchang still cared about his reputation in public.

We are currently indoors.

He suddenly knelt down and began frantically kowtowing, saying:

"Lord Liu, spare my life! I'm willing to offer up all my possessions!"

"I only ask that Lord Liu allow me to resign from my official post and return to civilian life."