Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

"When the youth are wise, the nation is wise."

"If the youth are heroes of the world, then the Great Yan Dynasty will be heroes of the world."

Chen Shao paced back and forth while reciting aloud.

He suddenly changed the subject:

"Since youth are so important, what if someone deliberately turns them into good-for-nothings, makes them ignorant and muddle-headed, lets them live a life of debauchery and be completely uneducated, and makes them take sedatives and draw erotic pictures in school? What is that all about?"

Shen Qingci stepped forward, her voice as cold as a knife:

"This is destroying the foundation of my Great Yan Dynasty."

"Such behavior is no different from colluding with the enemy and betraying the country."

Chen Shao patted Zhang Erhe on the shoulder:

"By the way, what's your name?"

Zhang Erhe: ? ? ?

Didn't you just call my name?

It is a dereliction of duty for a ruler not to know the censors and officials who speak out against injustice.

He was about to start criticizing when Chen Shao waved his hand again.

"Never mind, the name isn't important."

"Lord Zhang, what is your punishment for treason and collusion with the enemy?"

Do you know me or not?

Zhang Erhe was furious, but his face remained righteous:

"According to the laws of the Great Yan Dynasty, that would mean the entire family would be executed, leaving no survivors!"

"Well said..."

Chen Shao sighed, "I have some thoughts to share today, and I have written an article for you gentlemen to appreciate."

"Therefore, the responsibility of today does not lie with others, but entirely with us, the youth."

"..."

"How beautiful are the young heroes of Great Yan, as timeless as the heavens! How magnificent are the youth of Great Yan, as boundless as the nation!"

Chen Shao recited the entire text of "Ode to Young China" in one breath.

All the court officials were full of admiration upon hearing this.

It's surprising that this emperor is no good at being an emperor, but he's really good at writing books.

But they were all seasoned veterans, and suddenly realized something was wrong.

What's wrong with Your Majesty today?

This has been emphasized repeatedly, and the intention is quite clear.

What is he going to do?

Chen Shao's gaze swept across everyone's faces.

"Some people are encouraging young people to be idle and incompetent because they don't want our Great Yan to become stronger."

"If we don't want the Great Yan to become stronger, then we must lure the Northern Mang into the city."

"Bringing the Northern Barbarians into the city makes one a traitor to our nation."

"Gentlemen, do you agree?"

Indeed! Indeed! Indeed!

With the atmosphere built up to this point, and the reasons presented so righteous and noble, who would dare to refute it?

"Therefore, being ignorant and incompetent is tantamount to being a traitor to the nation."

"To allow one's own children to neglect their studies is tantamount to colluding with the enemy and betraying the country."

Chen Shao suddenly shouted sternly:

"Zhang Erhe, do you know your crime!"

"what?"

Zhang Erhe didn't react for a moment.

"Your Majesty, what crime have I committed?"

"What crime have you committed? You really have the nerve to say that!"

"Your son consistently ranks last in every exam at Luming Academy, argues with teachers and elders, humiliates classmates, openly disregards the teaching profession, and treats learning as a child's game!"

"As an imperial censor, you knowingly broke the law, turning your son into a good-for-nothing. A promising young man has been ruined by your indulgence!"

"You are a traitor to the nation!"

"What crime have you committed that you still have the nerve to ask for it?"

"Guards, drag him out and behead him!"

Zhang Erhe looked completely bewildered.

No... I'm a little dizzy, let me sort this out.

What exactly happened?

Does my son's poor academic performance make me a traitor to the nation?

He finally understood and hurriedly begged for mercy:

"Your Majesty, I...I will certainly take strict measures..."

Unfortunately, Bai Bingbing wouldn't give him another chance to speak.

Two fierce-looking Imperial Guards grabbed Zhang Erhe by the arms on either side and dragged him out.

"Your Majesty! This is the behavior of a tyrant! I refuse to accept this! Chancellor Han! Chancellor Han, save me!"

Before anyone could react.

A heart-wrenching scream came from outside the hall from Zhang Erhe.

The hall was deathly silent.

Everyone is stupid.

They genuinely believed it would be a pleasant conversation with the emperor.

But unexpectedly, it suddenly turned into a battleground.

Chen Shao did not return to the dragon throne. Instead, he strolled over to another censor.

"Your son is second to last! You're also a traitor! Execute him!"

The ministers finally realized what was happening.

"Your Majesty! It's not that serious, it's not that serious..."

"It's in a child's nature to be mischievous; with strict discipline, they can be reformed..."

"Poor grades could also be due to a lack of talent, Your Majesty."

Bai Bingbing couldn't be bothered with them.

With a wave of his hand, another head fell to the ground in an instant.

That wasn't all; Chen Shao then walked up to the third person.

"Your son is counting down..."

The censor knelt down with a thud.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I have failed in my duty to raise my son and am willing to accept my punishment."

"I have something to say. Although I have made mistakes, they do not warrant death. I beg Your Majesty to spare my life in consideration of my many years of service to the court. I am willing to resign and return to my hometown, never to set foot in the capital again."

Such is the way of court intrigue.

There is no chance for a comeback.

Chen Shao sneered:

"As an imperial censor, you should know that I am not here today to vent my anger, but for the future of the Great Yan Dynasty."

"Chop it up!"

The fourth, the fifth...

Chen Shao went berserk.

Until the very last one, before Chen Shao could even speak, he shouted:

"Your Majesty, my son ranks among the top..."

Bai Bingbing had already brought down the knife.

The human head rolled down in front of the hall.

She sheathed the embroidered spring knife without expression.

"Sorry, I couldn't stop myself."

Inside the main hall, everyone understood.

All those who died were censors and officials who had spoken out against the emperor; they were Han Cao's trusted confidants.

It was Han's first swift move in manipulating power.

Whoever he wants to get rid of, these people will impeach him in court.

Black turns white, and white turns black.

If I say it is you, then it is; if I say it isn't, then it isn't.

They can manipulate events at will.

Chen Shao, it seems you're about to make a move against Prime Minister Han!

No one wants to offend him when the leader is not around.

Everyone was trembling with fear, not daring to raise their heads.

......

Xiangfu.

Chen Yuan stood there, looking much better than yesterday.

He is still fully recovered from his serious illness.

Before him were palace maids sent by Chen Shao.

They were all women he had slept with while drunk.

Chen Yuan was born a womanizer.

He's been going back and forth, fighting and being captured, and hasn't touched a woman for many days.

Suddenly I saw a few old flames.

He couldn't help but show his emotions.

He even forgot about the things he had planned to instruct them to do.

He glanced at Han Cao and Yuwen Huagu, then waved his hand.

"My two ministers, you may leave now."

Both men were close advisors to Chen Yuan and knew his intentions.

He merely reminded them not to be too radical, then bowed and took their leave.

The door closed.

Chen Yuan sat back on the bed and patted the edge of the bed with a grin.

"Come, come, don't stand there. I still have some old ailments and need your help."

The palace maids exchanged glances.

Approach slowly.

When he reached Chen Yuan's side, he suddenly took off his belt.

It wrapped around Chen Yuan's neck.

"Girls, kill him!"