At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

After meeting the Imperial Guardsman, Chu Ling didn't rush to do anything else. Instead, he went to the Women's Camp to see the girls and children there, and they were different from what he had imagined.

These girls were not crying.

Although many of them had red eyes, Chu Ling felt uneasy seeing their cold expressions and unwavering gazes.

It is true that the Great Yu Dynasty was strictly hierarchical, but in terms of etiquette, it was not as oppressive to women as some dynasties in his memory.

Women in Dayu had freedom and could do what they liked. Of course, they could not participate in the imperial examinations to enter officialdom, which was unavoidable.

Another option was to join the army.

But freedom is such a luxury. Do most women from ordinary backgrounds and poor families even have the right to pursue it?

No!

That belongs to Miss Noble.

Feeling this way, the girls only reacted when Chu Ling told them not to worry about their brothers being conscripted to quell the rebellion.

She started by crying softly.

Then she cried loudly.

Looking at these little girls, Chu Ling made a silent vow in his heart: he would find a path for these poor people.

A sudden change in one's family can truly alter a person's life.

But it's not their fault.

They shouldn't have to endure this their whole lives!

The feeling of controlling the fate of others is intoxicating, but it depends on the group. Facing these pitiful people, Chu Ling wants a lot, but that doesn't mean he will trample on their dignity.

Eat the meal one bite at a time.

One must take things one step at a time.

To truly cultivate the orphaned children of the Imperial Guards and the children of disabled soldiers, and to make them loyal to him, Chu Ling must first open their hearts and ensure that they do not have a stress response when faced with challenges. This is the true way to nurture people and cultivate talent!

The night is getting darker.

Shanglin Palace.

"Marquis Chenyang, do you really think the court can win the battle to quell the rebellion of the princes?" Chu Ling stood with his hands behind his back in front of the palace gate, looking up at the starry sky.

"This war is the last thing I want to see. They are all subjects of Great Yu, yet because of the ambition of some people, they are killing each other. If Great Yu's mortal enemies find out, won't they laugh at Great Yu? They might even take advantage of the situation!"

"Your Majesty, the court will surely prevail."

Sun Bin's expression was somewhat complicated. He lowered his head slightly and said, "No one wants to see this happen, but since it has occurred, the court must take it seriously. As for how long the suppression campaign will last, I cannot say for sure."

"I know, I understand."

Chu Ling sighed softly, "The princes of the Great Yu have actually rebelled against the court. Many of them are even my uncles. Heh, if this gets out, it will surely cause some people who have long harbored grudges to join in the turmoil."

"Moreover, in the northern frontier, the northern barbarians will certainly not miss this opportunity."

"If Minister Han could suppress the princes involved in the rebellion with overwhelming force, the situation might not be too bad, but that is clearly unrealistic."

Sun Bin remained silent.

If he hadn't been a military general and hadn't experienced many battles before, he might have said something to comfort the new emperor. But he had, and he couldn't bring himself to say those words.

Once a war begins, it cannot be ended at will by anyone.

The key point is that during wartime, nothing is surprising.

It would be strange if nothing happened.

"There's not much I can do."

While Sun Bin was pondering, Chu Ling turned around and looked at Sun Bin, saying, "I've been thinking about something else these past few days: how to cause chaos within the rebel army. I've come up with a plan."

"Ok?"

Sun Bin became suspicious, but also wary.

Could the new emperor be planning to interfere in the suppression of the rebellion?

This is not a good thing.

When this happened, the two women from Fengluan Palace and Changqiu Palace knew that the matter involved a wide range of people, so they tacitly reached a consensus that the Empress Dowager should take the lead and then clarify all matters related to suppressing the rebellion.

This was to avoid disagreements at the central level, which could affect the suppression of the rebellion at the front.

"Aren't these people who participated in the rebellion all claiming that the country is plagued by treacherous officials and that the Great Yu dynasty is in imminent danger? They've formed the so-called National Protection Army to advance into the capital of Yu, eliminate the treacherous officials, and restore order to the court."

Under Sun Bin's complicated gaze, Chu Ling calmly said, "I have learned some things about the rebels these days. So far, they seem to have only elected a leader, but have not appointed a general."

"I plan to appoint myself as a Grand General, the Protector of the Nation. I want to see if these guys will obey military orders!"

Sun Bin gave a strange look, but upon closer inspection, his eyes changed.

He understood the new emperor's thoughts.

That's not necessarily a bad thing.

This matter seems bizarre, but the fact that those princes rebelled against the court is not so bizarre after all.

They're eating what's in their bowl while eyeing what's in the pot, and secretly wanting to smash the pot.

what is this?

Upon further reflection, Sun Bin realized that anyone else doing this would cause controversy, but it would be different if the new emperor did it.

age!!

This should have been the new emperor's weakness, but in this matter it became an advantage.

Don't you all want to eliminate treacherous officials and restore order to the court? When the new emperor takes the position of Grand General of the State and issues an edict, you can use the excuse of treacherous officials in the central government to shirk responsibility. But what if he issues a military order directly?

Will you listen or not?

If we don't listen, the cause of righteousness will lose its foundation.

If you listen to that, you'll be at a disadvantage.

It's a difficult choice.

"Marquis Chenyang?"

Seeing that Sun Bin remained silent, Chu Ling spoke up.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty is here."

Sun Bin snapped out of his daze and quickly bowed.

"If you think it's feasible, go to the Yu Palace immediately and report this to the Empress Dowager." Chu Ling continued, "Since it's a farce, then I will get involved myself. I want to see how these rebels choose. I want the whole world to know their true colors."

“But Your Majesty, if we really do this, I’m afraid it will be very difficult for you…” Sun Bin hesitated, maintaining his bowing posture, and expressed his concerns.

"As long as Dayu is doing well, nothing else matters."

Chu Ling waved his hand and said, "Keeping fewer people dead in the Great Yu is more important than anything else. Go, and report this matter to the Empress Dowager first."

With that, Chu Ling turned and walked into the hall.

"Your Majesty~"

Sun Bin said with some complicated feelings, watching the new emperor's departing figure, he didn't know what to do for a moment.

This person should be appointed as the Grand Commander of the Shanglin Army.

Unbeknownst to Sun Bin, as Chu Ling returned to the palace, Chu Ling made a firm decision in his heart: if this self-appointment could be achieved, then Sun Bin could be transferred to the position of Grand Commander of the Shanglin Army.

Zhang Hui was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guards, and Sun Bin was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Shanglin Army. Chu Ling intended to use this to change the situation, keeping some people's spies within a very small area. As for everything else, everything had to be done strictly according to the rules. The more turbulent the times, the more important the rules became. Without rules, nothing could be accomplished!