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

The grand court assembly held by the Taiji Sect was filled with various schemes and tests. In this game of power, Chu Ling was both a participant and an observer, which made him feel the most deeply.

Through the various petitions submitted, Chu Ling gained a preliminary understanding of the dynamics of the Great Yu Dynasty. He sorted through the issues in his mind, focusing on the political, military, legal, and criminal aspects, and discerned the attitude of the Great Yu central government towards the various regions it ruled.

No wonder Emperor Xuanzong Chun wanted to launch a war, and was even actively planning it before his death. The seemingly prosperous Great Yu Dynasty, with its songs and dances, actually harbored many hidden dangers, some of which have begun to emerge.

The most direct feeling was the reduction in disaster relief efforts. In addition to the matters that Chen Jian petitioned regarding Xiliang Road and Anbei Road, several other people petitioned about matters related to disaster relief.

Drought, floods, locust plagues, typhoons, epidemics...

With its vast territory, the Great Yu region is prone to various disasters. Every year, the central government of Great Yu allocates a large amount of money and grain to help with the aftermath of these disasters.

However, compared to the reigns of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong, by the time of Emperor Xuanzong, although the new emperor had been on the throne for less than a year, there had been many disasters during this period, and there are still some now. However, the measures and efforts to provide disaster relief were far less than those of the previous two reigns. The Great Yu Dynasty had only been established for less than forty years and it was already like this.

This level of corruption is a bit too extreme.

"Could Emperor Xuanzong have been murdered?"

Thinking of all this, Chu Ling realized a terrifying truth: "At the beginning of the reign, one must work hard to govern well and give the world a different feeling. In fact, people all over the world are hoping that the Great Yu can produce another domineering emperor. This speaks volumes."

Once this idea took root in Chu Ling's mind, it never faded away.

However, Chu Ling knew too little to verify his conjecture, whether it was true or false, since Chu Ling himself was unsure at the moment.

If Emperor Xuanzong was indeed assassinated, it's impossible that the three empresses were completely unaware of it, or even failed to find any clues. There are too many suspicious points here.

"Your subject... Duke of Baoguo, General of the Dragon and Tiger, with the title of Pillar of the State, and Grand Marshal and General of the Cavalry... Zong Chuan, has a memorial to present!!" As Chu Ling pondered, a loud voice rang out, instantly changing the atmosphere of the court session that was drawing to a close.

Moved.

As Zong Chuan emerged from the court, Chu Ling could clearly sense the weariness of the officials, many of whom were focused on one spot with varying expressions—this was Zong Chuan's powerful aura.

Logically speaking, if I were in power, I would probably have an even stronger presence than him.

Upon seeing this scene, Chu Ling couldn't help but laugh at himself. "What a pity! An emperor without real power is even less capable than his subordinates. This world is truly cruel and ridiculous!"

"According to the rules, when a new emperor ascends the throne by imperial decree, talented individuals should be selected to enter the Secretariat, and additional guards should be added to the emperor's court to demonstrate the emperor's boundless grace!" Zongchuan said in a firm tone, bowing to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that the three empresses convene a special meeting of civil and military officials to select the most talented individuals from across the land to serve before you, so that the world may be bathed in Your Majesty's grace!"

Isn't this an opportunity?!

Chu Ling suppressed his inner excitement, showing no outward change, but his eyes were fixed on Zong Chuan, even though he didn't know why Zong Chuan was doing this.

But his intuition told him that Munekawa did it on purpose.

Could it be that his performance in the Shouhuang Hall made this old minister have some reservations?

What Zong Chuan was thinking seemed unimportant to Chu Ling at this moment. What was truly important was the special gathering of civil and military officials to recruit the best talents in the world to serve in the imperial court. He was only eight years old, but he was the new emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty. As long as he could recruit even one confidant from among them, it would be a huge gain!

Putting aside everything else, at least the various news from outside the palace won't be completely blocked.

Even if the information is restricted, it's still information.

Currently, he has no control over the military, finances, or personnel. These are the foundations of an emperor's power, but if he cannot gain these powers, then he must find a way to control intelligence.

Chu Ling knew that the Great Yu Dynasty had people who specialized in this area, which was in line with the Six Doors of the previous dynasty. They were still called the Six Doors today, but they belonged to the dynasty. Whoever held power, the Six Doors would be loyal to them. They were not absolutely loyal to Chu Ling, so even if someone approached Chu Ling, he would not easily trust them.

Therefore, a new intelligence agency needs to be established.

"Jinyiwei?"

"East Factory?"

"The Western Depot?"

"School Affairs Office?"

Thinking about all this, Chu Ling came up with many titles in his mind. If this matter could really be accomplished, then he could find new opportunities to select reliable people to handle it.

But will they agree in three years?

Chu Ling's excited heart calmed down at this moment.

His fate seemed inextricably linked to the three people behind him!

If the third person rejects the proposal, Chu Ling will be powerless to do anything about it.

"barge!!"

A cold voice rang out, causing Chu Ling to clench his fists tightly.

His plans were nipped in the bud before they could be implemented.

"Your subject...will die to remonstrate!!"

Upon hearing this, Zongchuan knelt down on the ground, lifting his robe, and said, "The ancestral rules cannot be violated. Now, in the midst of turmoil in our dynasty, the new emperor has ascended the throne and should set an example for the world!"

To Chu Ling's surprise, after the Empress Dowager refuted him, Zong Chuan did not back down. Instead, he remonstrated with the Emperor in front of all the officials.

This made Xu Zhen's face turn ugly.

"Your subject... Duke Anguo, General of Divine Might, with the title of Pillar of State, and Grand Marshal of Chariots and Cavalry... Changli, seconded the motion!!" But to everyone's surprise, as soon as Zongchuan finished speaking, another person stood up.

The court officials were in an uproar.

Some people even looked at Changli with deep fear.

Chu Ling saw all of this.

Another one has emerged.

It seems these two are truly loyal to Emperor Taizu Gao.

If only Zongchuan came out, Chu Ling might have some guesses, but since Changli also came out, Chu Ling has to take this matter seriously.

Changli was known as the butcher of men.

He fought for the Great Yu Dynasty his entire life, and countless enemies died at his hands. But it was precisely because of this that Changli had to bear the consequences. It was common knowledge that the lineage of the Duke of Anguo had few descendants.

The situation changed abruptly.

"Dismiss the court!!"

As Chu Ling pondered, Sun Li's voice rang out, and then the three women got up and left. After Li Zhong's quiet reminder, Chu Ling finally stood up, but he didn't rush to leave. Instead, he looked at Zong Chuan and Chang Li, who were kneeling on the ground. As for the court officials behind him, no one moved at this moment.

Is there no hope for this?

Chu Ling frowned upon seeing this, but with Li Zhong's help, he had to leave. No, he had to find a way to see these two. As he left, Chu Ling secretly made up his mind that he had to find a way to break the deadlock.