Shi Li'ai was no simple man. Back then, the Liao Dynasty was crippled by the Jurchens, and many people advised him to serve as an official in the Song Dynasty. However, he could tell at a glance that the group of people led by Zhao Ji were all showy but useless.

Therefore, he turned around and joined the powerful Wanyan Aguda.

What was the first thing he did when he threw the ball?

He submitted a memorial to Wanyan Aguda, urging him to stop the Jin army from burning, killing, and looting.

And based on this, a series of theoretical supports were developed.

After reading this, Wanyan Aguda nodded repeatedly, feeling that Shi Liai was a man of great talent and should be given an important position.

At this moment, history seems to be repeating itself.

Shi Li'ai used the same trick again and reported to Zhao Huan.

Zhao Huan said, "What you say is very true. Whether they are from the Central Plains or the northern lands, they are all my subjects."

The crowd shouted, "The Emperor is wise and benevolent!"

Zhao Huan continued, "Marquis of Valor!"

"Your subject is here!"

"I order you to guard the capital strictly and not to harm the people in the slightest!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Shi Li'ai and Han Qixian's hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, began to ease slightly.

That Wanyan Qi is killing people everywhere in the capital; who knows, he might just turn his attention to the Shi and Han families.

Now that the emperor has guaranteed their safety, the Shi and Han families are considered safe.

Next, as long as you keep the emperor in check, everything will be easy.

The emperor will eventually have to go south and return to the capital. Tokyo and Shangjing are thousands of miles apart. If the emperor wants to govern Shangjing well, he still needs his own people.

Therefore, it seems that having the Song Dynasty rule this area might not have been a bad thing for them.

I've heard that the imperial court distributes generous sums to local governments, allowing for large-scale transactions.

Thinking of this, Shi Li's heart was filled with understanding.

Shi Li'ai then said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the murderer should be found, beheaded, and his head displayed to the public to demonstrate Your Majesty's benevolence."