Liu Yong is an official known to be "loyal to the emperor, loving towards the people, and just." In the name of paying tribute to the emperor, Shandong governor Fu Guotai has been stealing money from the people. When levying taxes, those unable to pay are gravely punished; scholars who speak against the injustices are killed; warehouses of dozens of prefectures and counties in Shandong province are in serious deficit.