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

"Father-in-law, you've summoned so many people to the Southern Army Headquarters. Are they here to escort a suspect for my Military Command?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Liu Chen's smile remained unchanged. He looked at Xu Hui, who had stopped on horseback, raised his hand in a salute, and said, "This is quite a grand display. Those who know it are saying that the Imperial Father-in-law is a man of great righteousness, sharing His Majesty's burdens and eliminating troubles for the nation. Those who don't know it might think that something has happened to the Southern Army."

Xu Hui frowned and stared intently at Liu Chen.

A surge of anger rose in his heart.

To say such things in front of so many people is clearly putting him in a difficult position!

"Actually, the Emperor's father-in-law doesn't need to do this."

Liu Chen seemed not to notice Xu Hui's angry glare and reached out to Huang Long, saying, "I was just afraid of making a mistake, so I specially invited the son of the emperor's brother-in-law to assist me in handling this case at my military command."

"Your Majesty, Father-in-law, do not know that because of this matter, the Eighth Prince has complained to me quite a bit. As you know, Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince has a very good relationship with the son of the Imperial Uncle. The Eighth Prince is ordered to take charge of the affairs of the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs. When he encounters some troublesome matters, it is always the son of the Imperial Uncle who shares his burdens."

"Is the Prince Consort of Wu'an threatening Xu?"

Xu Hui leaned forward and stared at Liu Chen as he spoke.

It is good to know.

Liu Chen's smile remained unchanged, but inwardly he sneered. "You, Xu Hui, are indeed the Empress's father, but don't forget, you're not the only member of the Great Yu imperial family!"

The Eighth Prince is the Emperor's most trusted younger brother.

Huang Long was the son of the current emperor's brother-in-law and the emperor's cousin.

So what if he's the emperor's father-in-law?

That depends on when!

Before the Zhengtong era, let's not talk about that.

He was the emperor's uncle-in-law, and behind him was the emperor's brother-in-law. The son-in-law of the Great Yu could not interfere in court affairs or hold important positions in the court, but that was before. Now it was the legitimate dynasty!

We're all royalty, who's afraid of who?!

"Look at what the Emperor's father-in-law is saying."

Liu Chen thought this to himself, but said aloud, "I am simply stating the facts and explaining some situations to the Emperor's father-in-law. How can this be considered a threat?"

"If His Majesty finds out about this, I will be punished. Father-in-law, you can't just say things like that, don't you think?"

Huang Long, Luo Zhi, Shao Bing, and the others looked at Xu Hui and Liu Chen with different thoughts.

The crowd gathered around the Southern Army's headquarters, regardless of which group they belonged to, stood still, holding their breath. Everyone could tell that this scene was no ordinary one.

Whizzing~

The sound of Xu Hui's mount broke the tranquility of the place.

Under Liu Chen's gaze, Xu Hui dismounted, glanced at Huang Long with his cold eyes, and then looked at Liu Chen and said, "Even when arresting people, there are rules to follow."

"Without rules, nothing can be accomplished."

"It is true that Huang Long is the son of the emperor's brother-in-law, but since he has come to my Southern Army Headquarters, he should abide by the rules of my Southern Army Headquarters. While Xu was not in the office, he used Xu's name to issue orders to the various units under my Southern Army, ordering a group of officers to leave their camps and come to the Southern Army Headquarters."

“Prince Consort Wu’an, tell me, if anyone can act so recklessly in my Southern Army’s headquarters, and if the Southern Army falls into chaos, thereby affecting the stability of the outer city of Yudu, who should be held responsible?”

Xu Hui's words excited many of the Southern Army officers and soldiers!

well said!!

Even if the Southern Army has any problems, the Southern Army government should handle them. Now, a group of outsiders are doing whatever they want in the Southern Army government. If this is not dealt with, how will the Southern Army conduct itself in the future?!

'Old fox!'

Upon seeing this scene, Huang Long clenched his fists. Before coming to the Southern Army Headquarters, he had specifically sent someone to inform Xu Hui, but when he arrived with his men, Xu Hui was not at the Southern Army Headquarters.

At that time, Huang Long knew that Xu Hui was doing it on purpose.

But for Huang Long, there was no reason for him to leave.

The arrow is on the bowstring and must be released!

If the Southern Army officers involved in the case are not arrested today, it will be difficult to arrest them in the future. Even if they are caught later, the situation will be different.

The effect of the military commander personally arresting the suspect is completely different from that of Xu Hui sending someone to deliver the suspect.

If that's the case, why did Liu Chen appoint him to oversee and coordinate the work?

"If it is really as the Emperor's father-in-law said, then General Huang is in the wrong."

Out of the corner of his eye, Liu Chen saw Huang Long about to say something, but he spoke first. As he said this, Liu Chen glanced at Huang Long, which made many of the Southern Army officers even more arrogant!

They're in the right!

But what Liu Chen said next caused many people's expressions to change slightly.

"However, judging from what the Imperial Father-in-law said, these people who appeared at the Southern Army Headquarters did not follow the Imperial Father-in-law's orders and left their posts without authorization, and even brought their men with weapons?"

When Liu Chen said this, he first glanced at Xu Hui, and then looked at the group of officers and soldiers behind Xu Hui.

"Father-in-law! Is what the Prince Consort of Wu'an said true?"

As soon as Liu Chen finished speaking, Shao Bing, the magistrate of Yudu, frowned, stepped forward, and bowed to Xu Hui.

Xu Hui's face darkened.

The magistrate of Yudu had no authority to interfere with the affairs of the Northern and Southern armies, but he did have the power of impeachment. If either the Northern or Southern armies did anything out of line inside or outside Yudu, the magistrate of Yudu could submit a memorial to impeach them.

“Oh, Lord Shao, this is just me chatting with the Emperor’s father-in-law. You don’t need to take it so seriously.” While Xu Hui remained silent, Liu Chen explained to Shao Bing.

Shao Bing stared coldly at Liu Chen.

“Uncle! Rules are rules!” At this moment, Prince Consort Luo Zhi of Yongning stepped forward and said to Liu Chen, “If everyone doesn’t follow the rules, what’s the use of laws? What’s the use of etiquette and clan rules? Wouldn’t the authority of the central government be trampled on at will?!”

"The Six Doors (a government agency) are a perfect example!"

"Father-in-law, I have no intention of getting involved in or asking about the matter between the Military Affairs Bureau and the Southern Army today. However, I am here today because I have matters concerning the Six Doors' smuggling activities, and I need to negotiate with the Southern Army's yamen!"

"Get out of the way!!!"

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard is investigating a case!!"

"All unauthorized personnel, please step aside!!"

As soon as Luo Zhi finished speaking, shouts rang out from behind the crowd, rousing the Southern Army's assembled crowd. Facing the gazes directed at them, Zang Hao, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, led hundreds of Embroidered Uniform Guard officers and soldiers, rushing towards the Southern Army's headquarters at great speed.

This scene shocked countless people.

How did this involve the Embroidered Uniform Guard?!

"The Prince Consort of Yongning!!"

Zang Hao, who had rushed over with a sword at his side, glanced at Huang Long and then bowed to Luo Zhi, saying, "The man you requested has been transferred here."

"Thank you for your hard work, Commander Zang."

Luo Zhi raised his hand in return and asked Zang Hao, "This transfer did not affect the Embroidered Uniform Guard's arrest of the key criminals involved in the 'Ke Gong Leak' case, did it?"

"No."

Zang Hao smiled slightly and said, "The Embroidered Uniform Guard can handle this matter."

"That's good."

Luo Zhi nodded in agreement, then took out something and handed it to Xu Hui. "Father-in-law, in the Six Doors smuggling case, some key criminals have confessed that some members of the Southern Army were involved in the smuggling. This is the list. I hope that Father-in-law can consider the overall situation and summon these people so that the Embroidered Uniform Guard can take them away for interrogation!"

Xu Hui stared at Luo Zhi, but did not reach out to take the list.

It wasn't until this moment that he understood what was going on.

The arrival of Huanglong was merely a prelude!

Given the current situation, whatever choice he makes will be detrimental to him. Even if he isn't arrested—whether by the Military Command or the Embroidered Uniform Guard—publicly defying the laws of the Great Yu Dynasty will certainly earn him the label. Perhaps he won't be sentenced to death, but there will be considerable doubt and criticism of him in the court and among the public. It might even affect the Empress!

He ordered his men to arrest them. Although the perpetrators were not his close associates, and he had even been actively pushing this matter to resolve some lingering issues, the current situation was clearly different from what he had anticipated. This would shake his prestige within the Southern Army.

Especially given the current political and social situation, no matter which path one chooses, the one who benefits most is not oneself, but the person behind these people!

"General!!"

"General!!"

Some people started shouting at that moment.

Liu Chen, Luo Zhi, Shao Bing, Huang Long, Zang Hao, and their group all watched calmly, without uttering a single word.

Liu Chen, in particular, couldn't stop sneering to himself!

……

"The Southern Army's plan has failed!!"

At that time, the Northern Army Headquarters.

In the main hall.

When Han Qing learned that Liu Chen and his party had gone to the Southern Army headquarters, he remained silent for a long time before slowly saying to Gongsun Chuan, "Pass down the order to all units to lift the alert."

"My lord, isn't this a bit too early?"

Gongsun Chuan was startled upon hearing this and looked at Han Qing, saying, "After all, Huang Long's actions were clearly too forceful. Given Xu Hui's temperament, this matter will not end so simply."

Sometimes, wanting too much can actually lead to losing more.

Han Qing smiled and shook his head, saying, "The Southern Army is not as simple as people think, but precisely because of this, His Majesty will surely control the Southern Army."

"Only in this way can the North and South armies be at peace, and only then can Yudu be truly at peace. Only when Yudu is at peace can the Gyeonggi Province be at peace."

"If this had happened before I led my troops back to the capital, Xu Hui could have resolved some issues, and the situation might have been much more complicated. But he didn't, and that's related to Xu Chu."

Gongsun Chuan looked puzzled, clearly not understanding what his master meant.

"There are some things you don't need to understand."

Han Qing waved his hand and said, "But you have to understand one thing: no matter who you are, as long as you are in the game, you have to consider the situation. If you miss the opportunity, you are destined to lose."

"After this incident, I cannot be sure about other things, but the prestige of the Military Command and the Patrol Battalion has been firmly established, which is entirely beneficial to the stability of Yudu, both inside and out."

"Alright, hurry up and pass on the order."

"Yes."

Gongsun Chuan immediately bowed and said.

This Prince Consort of Wu'an is truly extraordinary.

Watching Gongsun Chuan's departing figure, Han Qing's face showed a hint of emotion. He had thought a conflict was inevitable, but he hadn't expected Liu Chen to have done so much without his knowledge. However, this was for the best; the Southern Army was under control, which was beneficial to the court!