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

The world keeps turning no matter who leaves. Everyone has their ups and downs, and it all comes down to how you think and act.

Unbeknownst to many, the Great Yu Dynasty had passed through four periods. The reigns of Emperor Taizu, Emperor Taizong, and Emperor Xuanzong each had their own characteristics and strengths. However, when the Great Yu Dynasty entered the special period of one emperor and three empresses, the atmosphere, people's hearts, and the situation all changed. The Great Yu Dynasty went through a turbulent period, and it was precisely this period that caused many people to change.

But as we walked along this road, it suddenly changed direction.

The Great Yu Dynasty took a sharp turn for the worse and came to be ruled by the legitimate emperor. Although the legitimate emperor had also ruled before, the person holding supreme power had changed.

As a result, the Great Yu Dynasty has now entered its fifth period.

However, many people still cannot see through what this period is really like.

Compared to the founding emperor, the great empress dowager, the emperor, and the emperor, the current emperor's thoughts and ideas are too difficult to fathom, and many of his actions are beyond the expectations of many people.

The current emperor is too good at hiding his true intentions.

The key point is that many people can still be seen in the current emperor. The decisiveness of the Taizu Emperor, the gentleness and resilience of the Empress Dowager, the benevolence and magnanimity of the Taizong Emperor, and the hatred of evil of the Xuanzong Emperor can all be seen. However, the problem is that under this style, the current emperor also has his own style and temperament, which makes the political situation unpredictable.

However, too many people simply do not know what the emperor wants.

What Chu Ling wanted was to remain unpredictable.

Whether at the central or local level, whatever his thoughts or actions may be, no one can know what he wants unless he intends to reveal them.

This is what a legitimate dynasty should have!

Chu Ling already knew exactly what kind of Great Yu he had taken over, and he had a clear plan and strategy for how to govern and rule it.

Chu Ling didn't want to talk about the past.

The facts are there; what's the point of mentioning them or not?

We should live in the present!

The facts are as they are, and they stand before us.

If you can adapt and keep up, then stay in this circle.

Anyone who doesn't adapt well and falls behind will have to bear the consequences of their choices.

As the emperor of the Great Yu, Chu Ling was able to choose to adapt and keep up from the beginning. In the Great Yu, who else can compare with Chu Ling in terms of status?

"I think there shouldn't be any major problems with the reform of the Ministry of Personnel's selection system."

Yu Palace, Taiji Hall.

Chu Ling leaned against the cushion, staring at the memorial he held, and said calmly, "Regarding the reform of the personnel selection system, the Ministry of Personnel has organized several discussions and deliberations. Since many practical problems have been solved, let's implement it in the name of the Ministry of Personnel."

"Over the past few years, there have been considerable problems and deep-seated malpractices in the administration of the central government and local governments of Dayu. Anyone with eyes can see the root of the problem, but no one dares to step forward to solve it."

"You are the Minister of Personnel, a pillar of the state appointed by me. I only hope that you can uphold a public-spirited heart and rectify the administration from the source, rather than letting it get worse!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Shi Yu immediately raised his hand and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that since I spearheaded the reform of the personnel selection system, I will certainly achieve results."

"Good, with this determination, I am relieved."

Chu Ling closed the memorial and revealed a relieved smile.

Chu Ling was quite satisfied with Minister Shi Yu. He seemed easygoing, but in reality, he was very opinionated and had a clear sense of right and wrong.

Such a person is suited to the special position of Minister of Personnel.

After all, the Ministry of Personnel oversees different matters.

It's the place that manages official hats.

If everyone in the Ministry of Personnel is a shrewd and calculating individual, then the Great Yu Dynasty is not far from its demise. The sale of official positions will become an unstoppable trend, and they might even join forces to deceive their superiors for personal gain. If it really comes to that, Chu Ling will be deaf and blind.

What Chu Ling valued most was Shi Yu's experience in local government, especially his years in Andong Province, where he experienced other things and his temperament had already been proven.

If Shi Yu were truly suspicious, Sun Li would not have allowed Chu Ling to promote him from a local position to the central government and appoint him to such an important post as Minister of Personnel before his death.

Sun Li even did something to pave the way for Shi Yu.

The so-called collusion between Xu Zhen and the rebellious princes was not only aimed at Xu Zhen's position as Empress Dowager, but also at her cronies and some groups that were blocking the promotion of Emperor Xuanzong's key advisors.

Sun Li was exceptionally ruthless in consolidating Chu Ling's power and position. No matter who was involved, as long as it affected her grandson, they would all suffer the same fate!

The struggle for power has always been like this.

If you're too soft-hearted when you need to be ruthless, then you'll be in for a world of trouble.

"Your Majesty, I have one more matter to discuss."

"explain."

Seeing Shi Yu's somewhat hesitant expression, Chu Ling guessed what he wanted to say.

"With the Ministry of Personnel implementing the personnel selection reform, and the trial implementation of high salaries to encourage integrity in the Gyeonggi Province, could this matter be delayed?" Under Chu Ling's gaze, Shi Yu bowed again and asked.

"The current situation of the national treasury is not particularly optimistic, with a large deficit between revenue and expenditure. Moreover, Zong Qingdao has rebelled, and the central government officials are already restless. In order to suppress the rebellion, the Southern Army has dispatched 50,000 elite troops from the capital to quell the rebellion... I believe that the practice of high salaries to encourage integrity, especially at this critical juncture, may lead to other problems. Most importantly, I am worried that the national treasury may not allocate funds in a timely manner, which could cause criticism of this beneficial policy."

As Shi Yu spoke, her heart began to race.

He hoped the emperor could understand what he wanted to express, but could not express directly.

In short, given the financial difficulties of the central government, the Ministry of Personnel's decision to implement personnel selection reforms at the central level caused widespread anxiety among central officials. Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi Province's plan to implement high salaries to encourage integrity, while seemingly stabilizing the central government's surroundings, actually brought considerable trouble.

Shi Yu also knew that, given the current national situation, the new regulation of "high salaries to encourage integrity" could only be piloted at the local level at this stage to see how it went. The reason it couldn't be piloted at the central level was that the expenditure was too high, which the current national treasury could not afford.

"There is no room for negotiation on this matter. While the Ministry of Personnel is implementing the personnel selection reform in the central government, it must also pilot a high-salary system to encourage integrity in the Gyeonggi Province."

With Shi Yu feeling uneasy, Chu Ling said firmly, "As for the allocation of funds from the national treasury, the Ministry of Revenue will take care of it and provide relief. You just need to do your job well."

"As for your concerns, I think there is no need to think too much about them. The facts have existed for a long time and will eventually be resolved. If they are not resolved, the contradictions, accumulated problems, and even the crisis will not be eradicated."

"I understand."

Shi Yu said this, but he was thinking about it in his heart.

With just these words, he confirmed some of his suspicions.

The emperor has many plans.

There must be something the Emperor wants to accomplish in Gyeonggi Province!

In fact, Shi Yu's guess was quite correct.

Given the clear intention to wage war in the north, Chu Ling had to ensure the absolute stability of the Gyeonggi Province, and high salaries to encourage integrity were one of the means to maintain stability.

Chu Ling needs people with conscience who are willing to work, who are not influenced by the central government or local authorities, and who can perform their duties well.

The central government will dispatch hundreds of thousands of troops, and if necessary, some of the elite troops stationed on the northern border may also be drawn to participate in the battle.

The amount of energy consumed is unimaginable.

Chu Ling never fights a battle unprepared. The various businesses under the Ziguang Pavilion are only one of the channels through which Chu Ling ensures logistical support. In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong and that the soldiers fighting on the front lines are not distracted by food and supplies, Chu Ling must plan everything in advance.

No one can hold him back in this matter.

In Chu Ling's view, the current situation he has planned and orchestrated is a test for the civil and military officials he values. Chu Ling wants to see how they will act and choose when the situation is unclear. If they do not meet Chu Ling's expectations, he will not hesitate to abandon a group of them!

Don't blame Chu Ling for being cold-blooded; that's just how reality is.

If Chu Ling, as the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, dares to make a mistake, he will be at a disadvantage, and the time and advantage he gained earlier will vanish in an instant.

This is not what Chu Ling wants to see.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Jing went to the Censorate in person."

Not long after Shi Yu left, Li Zhong bowed his head and entered the main hall. "Not only that, Xiao Jing also sent people to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Yudu Commandery, the Imperial Guard, and other relevant departments. Right now, some officials in the central government are discussing this matter."

"They're finally going to make their move."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ling smiled faintly, "Minister Xiao has truly not disappointed me. You seized the opportunity very well, which will also relieve some pressure on Shi Yu and the Ministry of Personnel."

Li Zhong lowered his head and remained silent, but deep down, ripples were stirring within him.

It was precisely because he was in the emperor's presence that he knew some secrets unknown to the world, which allowed Li Zhong to know what the emperor wanted to do.

When the truth is revealed, Li Zhong won't even need to think twice; the court and the public will be greatly shaken, because no one expected the current emperor to be so decisive!

"Have the Plum Blossom Guards continue to keep watch."

Chu Ling glanced at Li Zhong and said indifferently, "Especially Xu Chu, Wang Rui, Xu Hui and their group, I want to know everything they do."

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Li Zhong immediately bowed and said...

The overall situation is gradually moving forward, and Chu Ling will not allow anyone to disrupt his grand plan at this crucial moment, as it concerns the future fate of the Great Yu Dynasty.

Compared to the tranquility of the Daxing Hall, the atmosphere at the Jinyiwei garrison at that time was quite different.

"Commander, what exactly do you think Xiao Jing means by this?"

Commander Pang Hu frowned, holding up the letter in his hand, his words revealing his puzzlement: "Without any restraint, you sent someone to our Jinyiwei territory, and the letter you received was a letter of concern and inquiries. I remember your relationship with Xiao Jing wasn't that good?"

"Yes."

Yan Zheng followed up, saying, "The Embroidered Uniform Guard was specially established by His Majesty. It is His Majesty's sharpest weapon of the country. Except for some important cases, in which they may have some contact with certain officials, the Embroidered Uniform Guard does not usually have close contact with the central government or local authorities."

"There's definitely something fishy going on here!!"

There's definitely something fishy going on.

Seeing the two of them like this, Zang Hao said with a half-smile, "Just now, the brothers below came to report that Xiao Jing went to the Censorate to see Bao Tietou."

Ok?

Upon hearing this, the two looked at each other with puzzled expressions.

What exactly is Xiao Jing trying to do?

Why are they becoming increasingly unable to see through things?

"The current situation, especially the political situation in the court, is inherently unpredictable."

After glancing at the two, Zang Hao continued, "Especially since the delegations from the Northern Barbarians and Western Sichuan have been causing trouble, such a situation is rare in our dynasty."

"If I'm not mistaken, Xiao Jing did this on purpose. As for why, I have a rough idea, but I can't say it now."

"A mixture of reality and illusion, truth and falsehood."

"However, Xiao Jing's actions make me feel that some of the groups we're watching could be arrested ahead of time. Doesn't Xiao Jing want to stir things up? Then let's stir things up too."

"While provoking the delegations from the Northern Barbarians and Western Sichuan, let's also provoke some groups in the court and see if we can gain any unexpected benefits."

"Commander, which ones should we arrest?"

Pang Hu and Yan Zheng said in unison.

"All those suspected of being undercover agents of the Phoenix Feather Division have been arrested."

Zang Hao narrowed his eyes and said, "However, for those whose whereabouts are most suspicious, we need to have our brothers put on a show so that they can escape in a thrilling way."

"Luring the snake out of its hole?"

Pang Hu raised an eyebrow slightly.

"No, it should be called 'throwing out a brick to attract jade' (meaning to offer a starting point for further discussion)

Zang Hao smiled slightly and said, "This time, the Embroidered Uniform Guard will arrest all the Phoenix Feather Division's spies who may have infiltrated Yudu, both inside and outside the capital, and even in the capital region."

"This Murong Tianxiang is quite capable."

"I have a feeling that there are probably many spies infiltrated into the Phoenix Feather Division under his jurisdiction. The rebellion that Zong Qingdao has just committed must be his doing."

"We don't need to worry about our enemies like the Northern Barbarians, Western Sichuan, Eastern Yu, and Southern Zhao infiltrating us, but we must find all their spies!"

"Commander, leave this to me."

Upon hearing this, Yan Zheng's eyes sharpened as he said, "I am an expert in opera. I will make sure these people never return. Murong Tianxiang will reap what he sows sooner or later."

"Be alert, don't make any mistakes."

Zang Hao, with a serious expression, looked at Yan Zheng and said, "The current situation is clearly unusual. We, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, don't need to worry about anything else, but within our duties, we must do it flawlessly and without any mistakes!"

"Yes!"

Yan Zheng solemnly clasped his hands and shouted.

"Come with me."

Zang Hao stood up and glanced at Pang Hu.

"Commander, where are we going?"

Upon hearing this, Pang Hu immediately asked, "Should we...?"

"Go see Prince Consort Wu'an."

Zang Hao said calmly, "Have a squad of flag officers follow along."

"Yes."

Pang Hu responded and said nothing more.