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

Facing the gazes directed at him, Chu Ling seemed oblivious. A smile graced his face as he looked at the faces before him—some familiar, some recognizable, some unfamiliar. He would occasionally reach out and gently pat their cheeks or shoulders. In them, Chu Ling sensed a multitude of emotions and feelings.

"His Majesty!!"

"His Majesty!!"

As these sincere voices rang out, Chu Ling walked on, and the boys and girls followed closely behind, their eyes fixed on him the entire time.

Chu Ling knew better than anyone that from the moment his grandmother passed away, and from the moment Xu Zhen was deposed, he was facing not only the central government of the Great Yu, but the entire Great Yu realm!

Regardless of how much turmoil and upheaval he had stirred up in the central government, Yudu, and the capital region before this, and how he had used this opportunity to arrest and execute large numbers of people, many groups in the central government and the capital region dared not underestimate him, and some even felt awe and fear towards him.

But the root of all this was not Chu Ling, but the Empress Dowager who, by returning to the palace ahead of time, protected the Chu family's empire and ensured that not an inch of the Great Yu territory was lost!

Everything in the world is governed by order, rules, and principles; without these, rule becomes meaningless.

The Great Yu Dynasty emerged from the chaos and strife of warring states, and its reign has lasted for over fifty years, thus deeply resonating with the people.

Nobody likes turmoil.

Nobody likes a chaotic world.

Therefore, under the will of the people, the Great Yu is the legitimate dynasty of the world and the embodiment of righteousness. Anyone who tries to overthrow the Great Yu is an enemy of the world.

However, this background does not mean that Chu Ling is without any crisis.

Chu Ling's ascension to the throne was an unprecedented and unique experience for the Great Yu Dynasty and the world. However, Chu Ling's ascension to the throne also led to rebellions by vassal states, invasions by foreign enemies, and turmoil throughout the country. Therefore, from the perspective of the world, Emperor Chu Ling was a failure.

In contrast, Sun Li's prestige and status continued to rise.

The first empress of the Taizu reign.

The first empress dowager during the reign of Emperor Taizong.

She was the first Grand Empress Dowager during the reigns of Emperor Xuanzong and Emperor Zhengtong.

Under her insistence and leadership, Dayu has smoothly weathered one crisis and challenge after another. Therefore, with her around, Dayu will definitely not encounter any more problems.

But she has passed away.

The sense of hope and reverence that belonged to the world has disappeared.

As the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, Chu Ling needs to become a new source of hope and reverence, but everything takes time; trust doesn't automatically come just because you're in a certain position.

By abolishing additional levies, reducing taxes, executing corrupt officials, and establishing special departments, Chu Ling was able to secure his throne, but this was not enough to gain his complete trust and inspire awe and respect from the people. Under this circumstances, Chu Ling had to do something to accelerate this special process so that the central government and local areas of the Great Yu Dynasty would be under his absolute rule.

War is undoubtedly the fastest and most effective method.

Whether it works or not, we'll find out once we try.

Therefore, before his death, Sun Li prepared money, provisions, and talent for Chu Ling, so that in the event of war, the central government and local areas of Da Yu could be in a relatively stable situation. Even if there was local unrest, as long as it did not affect the overall situation, everything was not a concern.

Once the war is won, everything will be settled.

"Just now, I learned something."

Chu Ling stopped and looked at Huang Long, Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Li Bin, and the others kneeling on the ground. His expression was unreadable as he said, "In the various prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Zongqing Circuit, which is closest to Dongyu, some have rebelled. I do not know the exact reason for this rebellion, but I do know one thing: these traitors who are plotting this rebellion despise me, despise the central government, and despise the mighty army of our dynasty!"

A word stirred up a thousand waves.

Chu Ling's words caused Huang Long, Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Li Bin, and the others who were kneeling to change their expressions drastically, something they had not expected.

There were no incidents on the border of Dayu.

However, a problem has arisen in Dayu itself!

If the delegations from the Northern Barbarians and Western Sichuan found out, wouldn't they look down on the Great Yu from the bottom of their hearts?!

This must never happen!!

"Your Majesty! I request permission to fight!!"

"Your Majesty! I request permission to fight!!"

"His Majesty--"

Almost simultaneously, Huang Long, Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Li Bin, and the others who were kneeling all raised their hands to ask Chu Ling, who was standing with his sword at his side, to fight.

The sound was so loud that it resounded through the sky.

Compared to the officials who were inside the Taiji Hall, the officials who had been outside the Taiji Hall changed their expressions and their eyes when they heard these things and saw this scene.

Discussing arose from the crowd.

"What happened?"

"I don't know!"

"Could it be that the northern barbarians or the Western Sichuan invaders?"

"It's not impossible, otherwise how could this happen?"

Amidst these discussions, many eyes focused on the entrance to the Taiji Hall, fixing on the spot where Xia Ji, Murong Tianxiang, and others stood. Among these gazes were scrutiny, hostility, excitement, flickering emotions, and…

Is Emperor Yu about to appoint new talent?!

Under these circumstances, Xia Ji, Murong Tianxiang, and Juqu Anzhong all had changes in expression upon hearing these calls for battle, and their minds were filled with even more thoughts.

Anyone with eyes can see it.

With Zong Qingdao's rebellion underway, the Emperor of Great Yu said nothing to the civil and military officials who had been in the hall. Instead, he headed straight for the Taiji Hall to the accompaniment of different music. His meaning was all too clear.

"Summon Zhang Hui, the Duke of Cheng of the Great Yu Kingdom and the Grand General of the Southern Army, to see me!!"

Chu Ling's voice rang out, which stunned Huang Long, Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Li Bin and the others who had volunteered for the battle. However, among the group of boys and girls gathered behind Chu Ling, there was a tall but thin boy who suddenly turned around and shouted in the direction of Taiji Hall.

"His Majesty has decreed that Zhang Hui, Duke of Cheng of the Great Yu Kingdom and General of the Southern Army, be summoned to an audience!!"

The boy's voice rang out, and everyone around him turned around.

"His Majesty has decreed that Zhang Hui, Duke of Cheng of the Great Yu Kingdom and General of the Southern Army, be summoned to an audience!!"

"His Majesty has decreed that Zhang Hui, Duke of Cheng of the Great Yu Kingdom and General of the Southern Army, be summoned to an audience!!"

Many of the officials who had gathered in front of the Taiji Hall were still looking at the boy and girl who had turned around with doubt, but as the noise grew louder, many people heard what was being shouted and some eyes focused on Zhang Hui.

Chu Hui and the others looked at Zhang Hui with different expressions.

The expressions of Sun He, Han Qing, Xu Hui, Sun Bin, and their entourage were even more complicated. In that instant, they understood the emperor's intentions.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhang Hui remained expressionless and quickly ran towards the emperor, though his heart was far from calm.

Finally, he's going to command the troops!

Although Zhang Hui was unaware of the details of Zong Qingdao's rebellion, he keenly sensed that it was inextricably linked to the envoys from the Northern Barbarians and the Western Sichuan.

Song Fang must have acted on imperial orders to dare to do so.

Otherwise it simply cannot be explained.

But at this moment, none of that matters anymore.

The most important thing is to quell the rebellion!!!

"Your subject... Zhang Hui greets Your Majesty!!"

As he passed through the boys and girls surrounding the emperor, Zhang Hui knelt on one knee and bowed to the emperor. The moment he knelt, he felt the gazes of those around him.

The children stared intently at him.

This had an impact on Zhang Hui's mind.

Zhang Hui knew one thing: what the current emperor lacked was time, but what he had in abundance was also time. If those loyal to the current emperor were all given the opportunity to grow and mature, then the world would surely be firmly in his hands!

At that very moment, scenes flashed through Zhang Hui's mind, scenes he would never forget, especially the Empress Dowager's gaze.

If the Zhang family, the lineage of Duke Cheng, wishes to prosper and endure as long as the nation prospers, then they must swear to be loyal to the Emperor to the death!

"Zong Qingdao has rebelled."

As Zhang Hui was lost in thought, Chu Ling slowly turned around and looked down at Zhang Hui, who was kneeling on one knee. "The Southern Army will draw 50,000 elite troops, and the remaining troops will be temporarily placed under the command of the Duke of Pingguo. Lead these noble sons serving in the Southern Army to suppress the rebellion for me!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Hui immediately bowed and shouted.

OK! !

The kneeling noble sons, including Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Li Bin, Dong Heng, Cao Jing, Han Cheng, and Shangguan Xiu, all showed expressions of excitement.

Finally, they were able to lead their troops into battle!

This is something they've always dreamed of!

In contrast, Huang Long, though outwardly unchanged, was inwardly turbulent. He too craved war, as did the Imperial Guards in Shanglin Garden!

Huang Long dared not think about what would happen to the Imperial Guard if they learned of such news but were unable to fight.

But the emperor's decree has been made clear, what can Huanglong do?

"I am tired. Let this banquet end here."

When Chu Ling's voice rang out, all eyes turned to him. In the wind and snow, Chu Ling, dressed in the emperor's robes and carrying the emperor's sword, walked expressionlessly toward a certain place.

This has attracted more attention.

"Your Majesty!! Your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations and join the General in suppressing the rebellion!!"

As if sensing something, Li Bin suddenly stood up, bowed to the emperor's back, and shouted.

"Your Majesty!! Your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations and join the General in suppressing the rebellion!!"

"Your Majesty!! Your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations and join the General in suppressing the rebellion!!"

Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Dong Heng, Cao Jing, Han Cheng, Shangguan Xiu, Sun Ben, Xu Bin... Under the focused gaze, one after another they stood up, then bowed and shouted towards the emperor's back.

"My brother is using Zong Qingdao's rebellion to train these noble sons." Chu Hui, seeing this, narrowed his eyes slightly.

"At the same time, the Emperor is also putting Zhang Hui to the test. Zong Qingdao must execute this suppression of the rebellion flawlessly, otherwise how can he maintain order and balance within the army?"

Thinking of all this, Chu Hui glanced at Sun He and the others, then at Xia Ji and Murong Tianxiang. However, when he glanced at Murong Tianxiang, a cold glint, even murderous intent, flashed deep in Chu Hui's eyes!

"Your humble servant respectfully sees off Your Majesty!"

But this did not affect Chu Hui.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, respectfully bid you farewell!"

Shouts of encouragement began to rise in front of the Taiji Hall, followed by even louder shouts. Chu Ling walked steadily through the wind and snow...

'Did I really do something wrong?'

Amidst these resounding cheers, Murong Tianxiang, deeply shaken, was somewhat dazed. An idea arose in her mind, but she couldn't understand why everything was so different from what she had expected.