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

Over the past three years, the Great Yu Dynasty has experienced too many things, which has solidified some things. In Chu Ling's eyes, what he does is not important; what is important is whether he can bring about change.

A Great Yu Dynasty that remains unchanged, especially its central government, is not affected by his actions. This is an extremely dangerous sign, indicating that imperial power has been usurped.

Sometimes, going through a lot of trouble isn't necessarily a bad thing.

On the same night.

Yudu.

Somewhere.

"Brother Hao, what do you think these guys are after? They dare to do such a thing for some money, framing the Duke of Pingguo for having rebellious intentions."

"Who says otherwise? I never expected that among those arrested, there would actually be scholars. No, weren't they supposed to treat money like dirt?"

"Hey! Who in this world doesn't love money? You just haven't seen enough."

"That can't be right, our Imperial Guard doesn't love money!!"

"You son of a bitch, compared to these treacherous officials, our Imperial Guard is asking for trouble!!"

Inside the house, a group of young people were gathered. They were chatting when a thin young man said something wrong, which caused someone to start cursing.

For the Imperial Guard, this is a belief, and even more so, an honor!

For these Imperial Guards who grew up in Shanglin Garden, although they only stayed for a little over three years, they all recognized one thing, regardless of age.

The Imperial Guard is different.

Their fathers died on the battlefield for the Great Yu, and some were crippled and returned home for the Great Yu. As their descendants, they are willing to risk their lives to defend all of this!

"Enough already, you're all pretty free, aren't you?"

Zang Hao, who had been silent all along, frowned as he looked at his comrades and said in a low voice, "Have you completed the registration and filing for all those who need to be registered? Don't forget, tomorrow you need to hand over those who have been interrogated to the Imperial Guard and the Northern Army."

"Many of those treacherous officials who were arrested haven't been interrogated yet, and there are still some die-hards who haven't been able to be coaxed out of their mouths. If you all have plenty of free time, go and interrogate them tonight!!"

The somewhat noisy house immediately fell silent.

As one of the few members of the Imperial Guard who was bestowed with the Great Yu General's Sword, Zang Hao held a high position within the Imperial Guard, which meant that everyone in the Imperial Guard listened to what he said.

When more people gather, some things become unavoidable.

Among the Imperial Guards of today, those who have reached adulthood include eight captains, sixteen lieutenants, and a number of mid- to low-ranking military officers.

Zang Hao was one of the eight colonels, and the Imperial Guards under his command were specially selected by Chu Ling.

The group of young men in front of him were all captains under his command.

"Captain! Someone from the palace has arrived!"

A voice suddenly rang out in the quiet outside, causing Zang Hao and his group to immediately get up and walk outside.

Under the cold wind.

Li Zhong stood in place, draped in a cloak, while behind him followed dozens of young eunuchs, some carrying things in their hands, others standing with their hands at their sides.

Upon seeing this scene, Zang Hao and his group all frowned.

"An imperial edict has been issued!"

Upon seeing Zang Hao and his group emerge, Li Zhonglang spoke loudly.

"Your Majesty, we obey the decree!!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zang Hao and his group straightened their backs, pounded their chests, and shouted with resounding force.

This is a military salute unique to the Imperial Guards.

This is an honor bestowed by the Emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty!

What is the Imperial Guard?

Li Zhong looked directly at Zang Hao and his group and said loudly.

"Serving as the nation's wings, as abundant as a forest."

"The chariots set out in great numbers, and the banners fluttered in the wind."

"The Emperor has commanded me to conquer all directions!"

Without any hesitation, Zang Hao and his group shouted loudly.

As they spoke these words, a fervent light flashed in the eyes of Zang Hao and his fellow Imperial Guards. This was an honor etched into their very bones, an honor they would never forget, even in death!

Without the emperor, they would not be where they are today.

They might have died long ago, sometime in the past.

"By imperial decree, the Eighth Colonel Division under the Imperial Guard is hereby ordered to withdraw from the Imperial Guard ranks immediately!" Li Zhong said firmly as he looked at the group of people in front of him.

"what?!"

But before Li Zhong could finish speaking, voices of doubt arose from the crowd.

Led by Zang Hao, the group of Imperial Guards looked at Li Zhong in disbelief. They couldn't believe what they were hearing—being told to leave the Imperial Guards was worse than death!

"This group of Imperial Guards!!"

Li Zhong had obviously guessed Zang Hao and the others' reaction, and he used almost a shout to subdue them and bring them to their senses.

The Imperial Guards always stayed in the Shanglin Garden, spending every day with the Emperor. For everyone there, the Imperial Guards were their home, and the Imperial Guards were everything to them.

"Where is Zang Hao?!"

Seeing that the Imperial Guards in front of him did not react, Li Zhong said sternly.

"Chen is here!"

At this moment, Zang Hao seemed somewhat absent-minded.

Being removed from the Imperial Guard ranks was a huge shock.

"His Majesty said that you are asked to leave the Imperial Guard. You find it hard to accept, but in the Great Yu, there can't be only one Imperial Guard. There are others as well."

Li Zhong repeated the emperor's words, his tone resounding: "The Imperial Guards are like swords, and so are the Embroidered Uniform Guards. You all went through layers of selection and screening to enter the Eighth Company of the Imperial Guards. If you are not elite, you would never be able to enter this company."

"Today's Great Yu is rife with too many demons and monsters. Great Yu needs a sharp blade for the nation, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard is here to do just that."

"The Embroidered Spring Blade and the Flying Fish Robe are honors bestowed upon you. I hope you will not disgrace the name of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Take up the Embroidered Spring Blade, don the Flying Fish Robe, and slay all demons and monsters!!!"

As Li Zhong was speaking, a man walked up behind him, respectfully holding a knife. When Li Zhong finished speaking, he reached out and picked up the Embroidered Spring Knife.

He lifted his foot and walked towards Zang Hao.

"Commander Zang, can you withstand this blade?"

Li Zhong held up the Embroidered Spring Blade and handed it to Zang Hao. "This blade was specially made by the Armory Bureau at His Majesty's order. In the past, it was stored in the Shanglin Garden Armory."

"I once asked His Majesty why he didn't reveal such peerless weapons to the world. His Majesty said that such peerless weapons were not yet ready to be unsheathed. Once the Embroidered Spring Blade is drawn, it will surely slay all the demons and monsters in the world!"

Zang Hao's expression was complex.

But when he heard what Li Zhong said, his eyes hardened.

The emperor ordered them to leave the Imperial Guard not because they had done anything wrong, but because the emperor trusted them implicitly and hoped they could do something extraordinary.

"Your subject... Zang Hao, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, kowtows in gratitude for the Emperor's grace!!"

Under these circumstances, Zang Hao turned around and respectfully bowed towards the direction of the Yu Palace, saying, "Your Majesty!! I will certainly not fail to live up to Your Majesty's grace, nor will I disgrace the name of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!!"

At this point, Zang Hao finally stood up. Under Li Zhong's watchful gaze, Zang Hao stepped forward and took the Embroidered Spring Knife from before him with piercing eyes.

"Change into the flying fish suit!!!"

Li Zhong spoke loudly, and the group behind him quickly walked towards Zang Hao and his party. The atmosphere changed; a cold wind swept in, and Zang Hao and his party's eyes reddened slightly...

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