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

"Has the Imperial Guard been shut down?"

Zhongshu Province.

Left Prime Minister's Office.

Xu Chu put down the official letter and looked at Chen Jian who had rushed over. His brows furrowed slightly. He knew what Liu Chen had done and he knew about the imperial edict issued by the emperor, but he did not expect that the Embroidered Uniform Guard would cause such a commotion.

They immediately sealed off the Imperial Guard Temple.

"Yes, my mentor!"

Chen Jian exclaimed excitedly, "It's not just the Imperial Guard; the armory, granaries, and other facilities under its jurisdiction have all been sealed off by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This matter has caused quite a stir in the court and among the people."

"Even when investigating a case, you can't investigate it like this."

"This is utterly ridiculous."

“Master, the Secretariat cannot ignore this matter. If things continue like this, even if the current turmoil ends, it could still cause more trouble.”

The case of embezzlement of the armory and granaries was ignited by Liu Chen, which caused a great shock to the central government.

The key point is that while many people were watching and waiting, the Embroidered Uniform Guard immediately sealed off the government offices and treasuries, completely disregarding everything else. Wasn't this clearly making everyone in charge feel insecure?

"My dear teacher, please say something!"

Seeing that Xu Chu remained silent, Chen Jian stepped forward and said, "What are these Embroidered Uniform Guards? They're just a bunch of greenhorns. Asking them to assist Liu Chen in thoroughly investigating this case is a joke."

"Even if we really want to investigate this case, can't we let the Six Doors handle it?"

"In my opinion, this is clearly His Majesty establishing his authority. Just think about it, not long ago, the imperial edict for selecting concubines was issued by the person in Linghua Palace. This was clearly an attempt to go against the Empress Dowager."

Xu Chu's cold gaze fell upon Chen Jian.

Too much to say!

But Chen Jian paid no attention to any of this at the moment, and continued to say, "The Imperial Guards could have gotten into trouble earlier or later, but it just so happens at this critical juncture. Think about it carefully, is there anything wrong with that?"

"Liu Chen was dismissed, the Eighth Prince took over, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was established, and Liu Chen became the Minister of the Imperial Guard. This is clearly a connection."

"Also, the matter of the emperor's selection of concubines was originally discussed by the Empress Dowager in the Taiji Hall, but in the end she stopped interfering. I always felt that this was not a simple matter."

"What are you in a hurry for?"

Xu Chu flicked his sleeves and looked at Chen Jian.

"Student, there's no rush."

Chen Jian's eyes darted away slightly, then he said, "This student is just worried about my mentor. Think about it, His Majesty is so scheming to seize power, this..."

"To speak ill of the emperor in private is a capital offense."

Xu Chu's cold voice sent chills down Chen Jian's spine.

For some reason, he felt that his mentor had been acting strangely lately.

Is he really scared?

impossible!

"You got involved in the embezzlement of the armory and granaries?" Xu Chu leaned forward, picked up an official document, and asked without looking at Chen Jian.

"no!"

Chen Jian was startled and immediately said to Xu Chu, "Even if I had the greatest courage, I would never dare to put my mind on this. This is a capital offense."

"There is no best."

Xu Chu looked at the official letter in his hand and said indifferently, "Since the Emperor wants to investigate, then let him investigate. With such a major incident, this matter will not be over until something is found out!"

My mentor had a backup plan.

Chen Jian immediately guessed what it was.

To be honest, he found the political situation in the court increasingly unfathomable. So many things had happened, and no one in the central government had escaped being affected.

From the unassuming Zongzheng Temple to the low-profile Weiwei Temple, things were fine until they caused trouble, and when they did, it shocked the court and the public.

Even the most composed person will inevitably feel uneasy.

If this were to happen to them, it would be no joke!

"Master, about this matter..."

Thinking of this, Chen Jian stepped forward and said.

Xu Chu continued looking at the official document, ignoring Chen Jian.

At that moment, Xu Chu realized something.

Even if this student in front of me is not related to the case of the embezzlement of the armory and granary, there must be something he did behind my back in the past.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. With the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in charge of the real power, the Minister of Revenue, He Chong, was effectively sidelined. With such great power in hand, let alone having any ulterior motives, even if he didn't, some benefits would still flow in continuously.

In the current central government of the Great Yu Dynasty, those who are unwilling for the emperor to assume personal rule and power ahead of schedule cannot be generalized; their thoughts and intentions are different.

Some people want to seize power.

Some people are looking to speculate.

Some want to maintain it.

I'm thinking...

People in different positions have different perspectives on problems. Not to mention that in their respective positions, they will encounter various things or get involved in some disputes. As a result, there are all kinds of ideas within a central hub.

This is only at the central level.

Where is it located?

It's probably going to get even more complicated.

Not to mention the intricate connections between the central government and local authorities; this is the true nature of the Great Yu Dynasty today, and not everyone hopes for such changes to occur.

"Lord Xiangguo!"

As Xu Chu pondered, a figure rushed into the main hall.

Chen Jian, who had his own thoughts, looked over.

"The people from the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs have gone to the Court of Imperial Guards!"

The man's words caused Chen Jian's expression to change slightly, and his hand, which was hanging down, trembled slightly.

"Dispatched by His Highness the Eighth Prince?"

Xu Chu glanced at Chen Jian and said to the man.

"Yes."

The man bowed his head and said, "I don't know the specifics yet, but the news has spread. I heard that the Ministry of Personnel is investigating a batch of documents."

"Go back."

Xu Chu waved his hand and said.

"I humbly take my leave."

The man immediately bowed and said...

This is exactly what the emperor wanted!

Xu Chu closed his eyes and leaned against his official chair. Some things he couldn't understand before, he finally understood at this moment.

"Teacher."

"Go back."

Xu Chu had nothing more to say about Chen Jian.

Upon seeing this, Chen Jian's expression turned complicated, but he still bowed his head and withdrew.

This is an attempt to kill someone.

Xu Chu, who was resting with his eyes closed, was pondering the current situation. His brows furrowed. Only at this moment did he realize that the emperor's return to the palace was never aimed at him alone.

The authority that an emperor wants to establish does not necessarily have to be manifested through his own actions.

But having laid out such a grand scheme, how can the emperor ensure that he will not lose control?

Thinking of this, Xu Chu slowly opened his eyes.

"Someone is coming."

Xu Chu's voice rang out, and soon after, a person walked in from outside the hall.

"Go check on a few people."

Xu Chu picked up his pen and began to write.

The man walked over with his head down.

Throughout the entire ordeal, Xu Chu did not look at the man. In his heart, he became increasingly curious about how the emperor in the Daxing Palace had managed to accomplish all of this.

After all, the atmosphere changed too quickly.

"Wait a moment."

As that person silently departed, Xu Chu's voice rang out once more.

The man stopped.

"Investigate these people as well."

Upon hearing this, the man immediately turned and walked towards Xu Chu.

Upon seeing what was written on the paper on the desk, the man's expression clearly changed, though he quickly recovered, and the scene soon returned to calm.