If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

[Ding! The execution by beating at the Meridian Gate has instilled fear in the court officials, increasing your performance rating by 0.05%]

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Ancestral Dragon Bloodline]

Ancestral Dragon Bloodline?

Zhao Yu pondered for a moment. He remembered Wei An saying that each of the seven kingdoms had its own dragon bloodline.

Could the Ancestral Dragon bloodline reward from the system be a super-enhanced version?

Just then, footsteps came from outside the palace gate.

The two guards who had entered earlier knelt down to report.

"Your Majesty, the disgraced subject Dong Zuo has been beaten to death at the Meridian Gate."

The two guards were still holding blood-stained wooden staffs.

Gasps of astonishment rose and fell among the civil officials.

That's the Minister of Revenue!

They killed him without warning!

In the midst of this deathly silence, the sound of a cane tapping the ground rang out.

笃.

笃.

笃.

Prime Minister Gan, leaning on his cane, slowly walked out of the queue.

The civil officials' eyes lit up, and they all showed expectant expressions.

The Prime Minister is going to stand up for them!

Sure enough, how could the Prime Minister just abandon them like this?

Prime Minister Gan walked to the center of the hall, bowed slightly, and spoke in a steady voice.

"Your Majesty, the criminal Dong Zuo openly defied the imperial authority and deserves to die. Confiscating his property is already an act of leniency."

However, with a major battle looming, in order to stabilize public morale, I suggest that we conceal today's events and postpone the confiscation of property.

What?!

The smiles of the assembled officials froze instantly.

Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.

This Prime Minister Gan is actually trying to cover for him?

The group spoke in disbelief.

"The Prime Minister?"

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister!"

Prime Minister Gan ignored the group and instead spoke sternly.

"Five thousand troops against one hundred thousand wolf troops, the odds of victory are slim."

If the events that took place in the court today were to spread, the people might misunderstand and think that the Great Liang was beset by internal and external troubles and was powerless to save itself.

Therefore, I suggest that all those who know the truth today, and whoever leaks the information, should be punished for treason!

In one sentence, the last hope of the civil officials was shattered.

The Prime Minister has given in.

Even the civil service has yielded.

So, will these people still have a good life in the future?

Zhao Yu narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Prime Minister Gan.

This old man is, after all, the head of the civil service.

Once he backed down, the civil officials' voice was effectively eroded.

but……

No man wants to give up his rights.

He didn't believe the old man would give up so easily.

A smile played on Zhao Yu's lips, his voice calm.

"The Prime Minister truly cares deeply about the capital."

However, my word is my bond; how could I go back on my word?

Prime Minister Gan raised an eyebrow, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

But he quickly recovered and bowed again.

"Your Majesty flatters me. I was merely fulfilling my duty."

Your Majesty's imperial power is awe-inspiring; we, your subjects, obey your decree.

Zhao Yu looked at Meng Qianshan.

"Commander Meng."

Meng Qianshan strode forward and knelt on one knee.

"Your subordinate is here!"

"The confiscated items were piled up at the main gate of the palace, so that the people of the whole city could watch."

"yes!"

Meng Qianshan clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, then turned and strode away.

Zhao Yu stood up and waved his hand.

"Dismiss the court."

Li Fu'an called out calmly.

"Dismiss the court!"

.......................

Prime Minister's House.

The large study was packed with civil officials.

Some people were holding teacups, some were pacing back and forth, and some were leaning back in their chairs with gloomy faces.

笃.

笃.

笃.

Prime Minister Gan, leaning on his cane, slowly walked out.

Everyone stood up and bowed.

"Prime Minister."

"Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Gan waved his hand, indicating that everyone should take a seat.

Everyone took their seats in an orderly fashion, and after Prime Minister Gan was seated,

A vice minister of the Ministry of Rites couldn't help but speak first:

"Thanks to the Prime Minister for sending someone to remind us today, otherwise we might have followed in Lord Dong's footsteps."

"Yes, Prime Minister, we will never forget your great kindness."

Everyone agreed.

Prime Minister Gan sat in the main seat, stroking his crane-head cane, and spoke casually.

"We've been colleagues for years, we're in the same boat, how can we just sit idly by?"

Another civil official rose, his expression sorrowful.

"Why is the Prime Minister handing over the empire we've fought so hard for to that young emperor?!"

Upon hearing this, the study immediately fell silent.

All eyes were on Prime Minister Gan.

Prime Minister Gan put down his cane, looked up, and glanced at the crowd.

"Can't you all see the situation clearly?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Prime Minister Gan sighed, his voice low and somber.

"Given what happened these past two days, would this young emperor have dared to do it under normal circumstances?"

A vice minister of the Ministry of Revenue snorted coldly, his face full of disdain.

"Hmph, of course he wouldn't dare!"

We are all members of the five pillar families of the Great Liang Dynasty. Without us, how would the Great Liang court function?

If it weren't for those treacherous thieves, based on what happened these past two days, I could have sent a single letter and not only ensured that the young emperor wouldn't receive a single penny of tax revenue next year, but even this year, he would have been completely bewildered by the unrest in various regions!

"yes!"

"We are all members of the five great families, how dare that young emperor humiliate us like this!"

Other civil officials echoed their sentiments, becoming increasingly agitated as they spoke.

Prime Minister Gan's lips twitched as he looked at the complaining faces of the group.

The Liang court is too comfortable.

It's unbelievable that such a good-for-nothing can be appointed as an official.

It seems that the system of recommending scholars should be relaxed a bit, otherwise, with the same people around, the Great Liang will suffer countless more attacks from the wolf army.

dong dong.

Prime Minister Gan tapped the table, silencing everyone once again.

"So all we can do now is wait."

Once the wolf army enters the city, with the control our five great families have over Daliang, we can be assured of our safety.

Silence fell again in the study.

"But the Wolf Army, I'm afraid they won't let our families have it so easy, will they?"

"That's just how it is; you can only choose between power and fate."

A hint of disappointment also appeared in Prime Minister Gan's eyes.

If the young emperor agrees to peace talks, then the Gan family will naturally prosper for a long time, and may even...

Everyone fell silent again, feeling somewhat resentful.

After a moment, a young civil official spoke cautiously.

"What if...the young emperor wins?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Five thousand against one hundred thousand? Do you really think this young emperor is the reincarnation of the Great Liang Dynasty's founding emperor?"

"Even the ancestral emperor only had 100,000 against 300,000, this is 5,000 against 100,000!"

"I wouldn't even dare to dream of doing that!"

A cunning glint flashed in Prime Minister Gan's eyes.

"Wouldn't it be even better if the little emperor won?"

Don't forget, why did the Great Liang Dynasty value literature?

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

"yes!"

"The young emperor used to treat us with great respect!"

"If the young emperor respects us then, that's fine; but if he dares to act like this again..."

"Then we'll let that little emperor be a ruler without any power!"

"Yes, yes, we all refuse to attend court, making it impossible for the young emperor to move an inch."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Laughter erupted again in the study.