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

"Your subject... Bao Yuan greets Your Majesty!"

A loud voice rang out from inside the Daxing Hall.

Chu Ling sat on his throne, sizing up Bao Yuan before him, his brows furrowed with appreciation. He was quite satisfied with this Imperial Censor.

As his name suggests, who in Dayu doesn't know the name "Bao Tietou"?

What Chu Ling truly admired was not Bao Yuan's temperament.

As the head of the Censorate, one must be intolerant of injustices and possess a straightforward and stubborn temperament; otherwise, the administration of the Great Yu Dynasty will inevitably collapse.

Power can change so much.

Even the most principled person can change when faced with real power, especially when certain events occur.

This is why some people, who were one way in the past, change later. Ultimately, it's because they didn't stay true to themselves.

But the hardest thing to hold onto in this world is one's true self.

After all, no one lives in a vacuum; no one can be completely alone. Interpersonal relationships and interactions are inevitable, and some things can become distorted due to these interactions.

Of course, nothing is absolute, and this is especially true for people.

One side raises one person.

What Chu Ling admired about Bao Yuan was that, while adhering to principles, he was also able to be pragmatic, understand the overall situation, and thus take reasonable and appropriate actions, which was truly commendable.

In a word.

If, during the turmoil of the past three years, Censor Bao Yuan had truly only followed what he believed to be right, who knows what kind of turmoil would have occurred in the central government of the Great Yu Dynasty.

How can the central government of Dayu, which is in turmoil, properly resolve and confront the unrest that is occurring in various parts of Dayu?

"No gifts."

Chu Ling lifted his robe and spoke to Bao Yuan.

"Your subject kowtows in gratitude for Heaven's grace!"

Bao Yuan bowed and paid his respects.

Bao Yuan was suspicious of the emperor's sudden summons. He didn't know why the emperor had summoned him, but he knew it was no small matter.

Because their arrival at the palace coincided with the departure of the Imperial Guards.

The energetic and spirited Imperial Guards marched out of the Yu Palace in a grand procession, and the impact and shock they brought to Bao Yuan was unimaginable.

What shocked Bao Yuan the most was that the Imperial Guards maintained their perfect formation from beginning to end, and there was no chaos when they left the Yu Palace.

Even now, Bao Yuan can still imagine the expressions on the faces of the Imperial Guards responsible for guarding the Yu Palace when they saw the Imperial Guards being mobilized.

"What is your opinion on the events that have occurred today?"

Chu Ling looked at Bao Yuan with a calm expression.

Despite his admiration, Chu Ling still wanted to see what the Imperial Censor's attitude was towards the current situation, given the circumstances.

"Your Majesty, the Great Yu has experienced three years of turmoil, which is a severe test for the country, the world, and all the people." Under Chu Ling's gaze, Bao Yuan raised his hand and bowed.

"I do not know why so many things are happening in the central government and in Yudu, but I do know one thing: the turmoil cannot continue like this, otherwise it will not be a good thing for the court or the people."

"Especially the rumors that have recently appeared in and around Yudu, which have implicated Duke Han Qing of Pingguo, Liu Chen, the son-in-law of Wu'an, and even others, I believe this matter should be resolved quickly to deter such villains!"

I knew I hadn't misjudged him.

Chu Ling smiled; Bao Yuan's answer pleased him greatly.

Bao Yuan's remarks indicate that he is unwilling to see the turmoil continue, because it would only harm the Great Yu Dynasty and bring no benefit whatsoever.

This also made Chu Ling see something clearly.

In the central government of the Great Yu Dynasty, there were definitely not a few people like Bao Yuan.

They had no interest in scheming or forming cliques; they simply wanted to do their jobs well in their respective positions so that Dayu could improve.

"Yu Lin, that's what you're going to do."

Chu Ling composed himself and looked at Bao Yuan.

"!!"

This startled Bao Yuan.

He knew that Yu Lin had left the palace, but he didn't know what Yu Lin was going to do.

"His Majesty!!"

Thinking of this, Bao Yuan suddenly looked up, as if he wanted to say something.

But Chu Ling waved his hand to interrupt him.

"I understand your intentions, my dear minister."

Chu Ling stared at Bao Yuan and said, "My dear minister, even if this matter is to be resolved, with the Six Doors, the Yudu Magistrate's Office, the Northern Army, the Southern Army, and other relevant authorities, it hasn't reached the point of mobilizing the Imperial Guards, has it?"

The raging kite remained silent.

That's exactly what he wanted to say.

Given the current situation, the emperor should not make a hasty statement. He has done a good job before, so why is he doing this now?

Bao Yuan couldn't understand it.

As a subject of the Great Yu and the Imperial Censor, Bao Yuan deeply longed for one thing: that the Great Yu could welcome an emperor with ideas and personality, rather than a timid and indecisive one!

Because the Great Yu needs such an emperor to truly lead it out of its predicament.

Otherwise, even if the Great Yu Dynasty survives the crisis, it will inevitably face new crises in the future.

In fact, Chu Ling's actions made Bao Yuan realize one thing: the Great Yu Dynasty had truly welcomed such an emperor.

Can……

"I have my own considerations regarding this matter."

Chu Ling leaned forward, looked at Bao Yuan with a complicated expression, and said calmly, "I summoned you here today for another matter."

Ok?

Bao Yuan was puzzled. Was there something else?

Li Zhong, who was serving the emperor, was holding a letter and walked quickly toward Bao Yuan.

"When I impeached Han Qing before, I received two impeachment memorials."

Chu Ling stood up and gestured to Bao Yuan, saying, "The one being impeached is my uncle-in-law, Liu Chen. What's even more interesting is that only I received these two impeachment memorials; my grandmother, mother, and sister-in-law did not receive them."

"!!!"

Bao Yuan opened his eyes slightly, staring at the letter in front of him. A surge of anger rose in his heart. He had said before that this matter should be arranged by him, but under such circumstances, how could someone in the Censorate dare to do things behind his back?

What are they trying to do?!

Is the political situation not chaotic enough already?

So, Liu Chen's dismissal might have been influenced by these two memorials?

impossible.

Given the relationship between the emperor and the empress dowager, it was impossible for the emperor to deliver those two memorials to the Phoenix Palace.

Was Liu Chen's dismissal at the Empress Dowager's behest? But why would the Empress Dowager do such a thing?

Could it be because of Xu Chu?

In an instant, many thoughts surfaced in Bao Yuan's mind.

Li Zhong observed all of Bao Yuan's subtle changes in expression.

"Don't you want to see who these two people are?"

Seeing Bao Yuan's reaction, Chu Ling smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty! It's better for me not to look at it."

Bao Yuan glanced at the letter in front of him, then raised his hand in a bow and said, "The Censorate bears a heavy responsibility. As officials of the Censorate, it is our duty to impeach those who overstep or violate the law."

That's exactly what I call my duty.

Chu Ling smiled slightly; Bao Yuan had passed the test he had set.

"Since you've brought up your duties, my dear minister."

Chu Ling lifted his foot and walked towards Bao Yuan, "Then I have something I'd like to ask you, my dear minister."

"Your Majesty, please explain!"

Bao Yuan lowered his head and said.

"Because my uncle Liu Chen was dismissed, the position of Grand Master of the Imperial Clan Court became vacant."

Chu Ling walked up to Bao Yuan and stopped, saying, "Although my two rebellious uncles have chosen to commit suicide at the Imperial Clan Court to atone for their mistakes, they were not the only ones involved in the rebellion."

No reason.

Bao Yuan's heart suddenly raced.

Based on this point alone, he understood that in the Emperor's heart, the official in charge of the trial of the rebellious princes was the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs!

At that very moment, Bao Yuan suddenly understood why the Emperor had mobilized the Imperial Guards!

This is all paving the way for this!

"Is this matter just going to be left unresolved?"

Chu Ling stared at Bao Yuan and continued, "Today, countless people in the prefectures and counties of the Great Yu are eagerly awaiting the central government's severe punishment of these treacherous and rebellious officials!"

"But some people don't want things to go so smoothly."

"My dear minister, as the Imperial Censor, what do you think I should do?"

"minister…"

Bao Yuan hesitated briefly before saying, "Your Majesty, I humbly request that you select a suitable candidate to succeed you as Grand Master of Ceremonies as soon as possible!"

"I have already made my choice."

Chu Ling smiled and asked Bao Yuan, "What do you think of my imperial brother, my dear minister?"

"Who?!"

Even the usually composed Bao Yuan's expression changed completely when he heard what the emperor said.

"My imperial brother, Chu Hui!"

Chu Ling was not annoyed by Bao Yuan's reaction. He knew that if Bao Yuan heard about this, many people would react the same way.

"Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince..."

For a moment, Bao Yuan didn't know what to say.

"Do you feel young?"

Chu Ling raised an eyebrow and smiled at Bao Yuan, saying, "I am young too. Does being young make me seem unreliable or immature?"

"I had absolutely no such intention!"

Bao Yuan was startled and quickly bowed.

He dared not accept that.

This is an ascent to a level that is too high and too great.

"Then I'll trouble you, my dear minister."

Chu Ling reached out to help Bao Yuan, and smiled slightly, saying, "After we return to the Censorate, I will write a memorial recommending him and send it directly to the Emperor."

In that instant, Bao Yuan's heart trembled.

Things he hadn't understood before, he now understood completely.

Chu Ling was not at all surprised by the violent kite's reaction.

Because this matter was an important part of his plan.

Chu Ling wants to use this incident to retaliate against something: In the past, didn't some of you value my youth, no, my infancy?

That's why I ascended the throne.

Now, I'm going to give you a difficult question: Your Majesty the Eighth Prince of Great Yu, who is a year younger than me and my younger brother, is to take over the vacant position of Grand Minister of the Imperial Clan. Do you oppose it or agree to it?

Chu Ling didn't ask anyone else to do this, but chose Chu Hui specifically. He wanted to show some people what imperial power was. Through this matter, he wanted to truly establish the authority of the Imperial Clan Court, ensuring it was no longer just a figurehead but a powerful institution. The princes and vassals of the Great Yu were also subjects of the Great Yu. Chu Ling's path to power and personal rule was to make everything submit to him, and this leverage point was subtle and excellent!