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

"Dang~"

As a long sword was thrown in front of the group of people fighting, many of the Imperial Guards scattered in various places hesitated, but gradually, some of them also threw away their swords, which prompted more people to do the same.

Outside the vast Tai Chi gate, although many people had gathered, at this moment, apart from the sound of swords hitting the ground and the sound of the wind, there was no other sound.

"Don't stand there, everyone."

Seeing that no one moved, Chu Ling stepped onto the steps and walked towards the group of people fighting each other. "Where's your arrogance from before? Where's your fighting spirit from before? Show it again."

Upon Chu Ling's movement, Li Zhong suppressed his shock and quickly gave chase.

Sun Li, Xu Zhen, and Wang Xiu, who were sitting on the phoenix throne, stared at Chu Ling's back with different expressions. None of them expected that Chu Ling would do such a thing.

In the current situation, it is better for Chu Lingdong to speak out than for them to confront them. After all, those people who fought each other just now, no matter what their purpose or intention was, actually made such a presumptuous act at such a grand court. This is a contempt for the Yu system and a contempt for them!

However, in the central nervous system, anger is the most incompetent manifestation.

The civil and military officials standing in the court, as well as Xu Chu, Sun He, Zong Chuan, Chang Li, Xiao Jing, and others who had stepped aside, all stared at the approaching new emperor with complicated expressions.

Xiao Jing, in particular, looked at the new emperor with a different expression.

The new emperor's move has actually made things easier!

The conflict that just occurred was crucial because it took place in front of the new emperor, the three empresses, and the entire court. This made Xiao Jing keenly aware that someone wanted to use this incident to achieve their own ulterior motives!

"Don't stand there."

"Come and get it quickly."

"Li Zhong, bring me a knife."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chu Ling walked down and spoke. The group of people who had been fighting each other all lowered their heads. When Li Zhong heard what the new emperor said, he hesitated for a moment, but quickly stepped forward, bent down and picked up a long knife. He held the blade in his hands and walked towards Chu Ling.

While Li Zhong was doing these things, Han Qing and others kept a close watch on him.

"Give."

When Chu Ling took the longsword, Han Qing and the others breathed a sigh of relief and then returned to normal, watching the emperor walk towards the group of people fighting each other with his sword.

"I am terrified."

"Take it."

"My lord is guilty!"

"Don't be guilty."

"minister……"

Sounds rang out before the emperor, and the group that had been standing all knelt on the ground. Chu Ling, holding his sword, glanced at the kneeling people, then looked at Xu Chu and the others.

"Left Prime Minister, if any of you still wish to make a move, come and find me."

Xu Chu revealed a complicated expression, then lowered his head. As for Zong Chuan, Chang Li, Xiao Jing and his group, they all raised their hands to bow to Chu Ling.

"Who else?!"

Chu Ling, leaning on his sword, looked up at the court officials before him and shouted, "Anyone who wants to fight, come find me! If you don't like this weapon, I'll order someone to go to the armory and get another one!"

Chu Ling's voice was only loud enough for those standing in the front row to hear, but all the civil and military officials at this moment had their heads bowed and dared not move at all.

Yes.

Chu Ling may not hold power or rule as regent, but he is still the Emperor of Great Yu. In this special situation, anyone who dares to defy him is courting death!

This is the imperial authority and ceremony.

"What were you thinking, daring to fight each other in such a grand court setting?"

Seeing that no one answered, Chu Ling picked up his knife and walked towards the group of people kneeling on the ground. "I am young and unfamiliar with the affairs of the court and the Yu system, but I also know that when a major event occurs in the country and needs to be resolved as soon as possible, arguing is useless."

"Are you doing this because you look down on me, or on the three empresses? Today, in front of the entire court, you might as well say it all!"

"If you look down on me, that's fine. I will immediately issue an edict of abdication in front of you!"

When these words were spoken, many people's expressions changed, and their hearts began to race.

No one expected that the eight-year-old new king would say such hurtful and devastating words. If these words were to spread, would they be in for a world of trouble?

"Anyone who looks down on the three empresses shall die!!"

Just as some people were about to say something, Chu Ling suddenly raised his knife and slammed it to the ground, saying sternly, "It is precisely because I am young and unfamiliar with many things that the Great Yu needs three successors to take control. This was already an indisputable fact before I was chosen as the successor emperor."

"Some of you harbor malicious intentions. In such an important occasion, when discussing such important state affairs, you are all so presumptuous. Are you still subjects of the Great Yu?!"

Well said!!!

When Zong Chuan, Chang Li, Xiao Jing, and Han Qing heard what the emperor said, they all became excited. On the surface, they tried their best to restrain themselves, but the way they looked at the emperor changed, and their eyes were all flashing with a sharp light.

This is the true demeanor of the Emperor of Great Yu!

This is the true domineering presence of the Great Yu Emperor!

On the other hand, Sun Li, Xu Zhen, and Wang Xiu, who were sitting on the phoenix throne, had different expressions when they heard what Chu Ling said. They were all somewhat surprised that the young emperor could say such things.

Who taught this?

Could it be...

Their gazes were all focused on Xiao Jing, but when they saw Xiao Jing's expression, the three of them showed different expressions.

But at that very moment, Sun Li's expression suddenly changed.

She thought of something.

The founding emperor appeared to me in a dream!

Although Sun Li was skeptical about this matter, with doubt outweighing belief, at this moment, she suddenly began to believe it.

"Take them all down!!"

As Sun Li was pondering, Empress Wang Xiu's voice rang out, bringing Sun Li back to his senses. Under Sun Li's gaze, Wang Xiu stood up and said indifferently.

"The Great Yu Dynasty is not yet on the verge of collapse. Hmph, you are all important officials in the court, yet you dare to overstep your bounds and disrespect His Majesty and the Yu Dynasty's rules in such a grand occasion as the Grand Court. Since that's the case, then go to the Heavenly Prison and reflect on your actions!"

A word stirred up a thousand waves.

A commotion arose among the court officials outside the Taiji Gate. No one had expected that Empress Zhuangsu would actually arrest all of them.

You should know that some of these people were nobles!

The group of people kneeling on the ground were all dumbfounded. They never expected that their actions would come at such a price; it was completely different from what they had anticipated.

'My sister-in-law is no ordinary woman.'

In contrast, Chu Ling, upon witnessing this scene, smiled slightly. 'This grab has actually intimidated some people. Not bad, my efforts weren't in vain.'

"What are you all standing there for!"

Xu Zhen snorted coldly, "Didn't any of you hear what Empress Zhuangsu said?!"

As Xu Zhen's question rang out, the hesitant and suspicious Imperial Guards sprang into action, rushing to arrest the kneeling men.

"Your Majesty! My three empresses! I am innocent!"

"I lost my composure for a moment; I would never have dared to overstep my bounds!"

"I am innocent!"

"minister……"

Chaos erupted before the emperor, but from beginning to end, neither Chu Ling nor the three empresses said anything more, coldly watching the struggling people.

As for the civil and military officials gathered outside the Taiji Gate, they all watched the scene before them with complex emotions.

Many people have complex expressions in their eyes.

Some were looking toward the new emperor.

Some looked towards the third person behind.

Some were looking at others.

No one expected that this grand court session, which was specially convened because of Li Jin's rebellion, would take such a turn, causing those who wanted to profit from it to hesitate at this moment.

The momentum is gone.

Everything changed because of the new emperor's intervention.

In the past, many people did not take the new emperor seriously. After all, the new emperor was too young and had succeeded to the throne as an illegitimate son. Even though the new emperor was the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, the respect they felt for him was far less than that for the Taizu Emperor, the Taizong Emperor, and the Xuanzong Emperor.

Everyone is like this.

However, some people's thinking has changed today.

Even if the new emperor is still young, even if the new emperor has not yet taken power, even if the three empresses hold great power, the new emperor's behavior will still have an impact in certain situations!

This is the truth.

"Grandmother, your grandson has something to say."

In this complicated situation, Chu Ling dropped the knife in his hand, turned around and walked towards the steps of the palace. After taking a few steps, Chu Ling raised his hand and bowed to Sun Li.

"speak."

Sun Li stared at Chu Ling with a complicated expression.

"Whether Li Jin's rebellion is true or false is still undetermined." Chu Ling put down his hand and said in a clear and distinct voice, "Moreover, at the court meeting just now, the ministers' attitudes toward this matter were divided: some believed it was true and wanted to severely punish the traitor, while others believed it was false and wanted to thoroughly investigate the matter."

"I believe that, regardless of whether this matter is true or false, the central government should first make its stance clear."

Upon hearing Chu Ling's explanation, Sun Li and the others frowned slightly.

Chu Ling is talking too much today.

However, due to the special circumstances at hand, Sun Li and the others did not think much about it. To be honest, they were also very hesitant about this matter.

On the one hand, there is concern that if this is true, it will have a huge impact on Dayu.

On the one hand, they didn't believe Li Jin would rebel.

It is precisely because of these two reasons that this matter has become highly controversial in the central government and has given rise to some people's opinions.

"Then let's choose a side."

While many were lost in thought, Chu Ling continued, "My grandson is young and only knows one thing: the truth cannot be hidden, and the false cannot become truth!"

"Anyone who thinks Li Jin is a traitor who should be stripped of his title and severely punished should stand aside."

"Whoever believes that Li Jin was framed by treacherous officials, that there are doubts about this matter, and that the court wants to investigate it thoroughly, then stand on the other side."

"To resolve a matter, one must first have the right attitude. If one doesn't even have the right attitude, what is one? Trying to smooth things over? But can such a crucial matter concerning the nation and the border be resolved through such compromise?"

This……

After Chu Ling finished speaking, Xu Chu, Zong Chuan, Chang Li, Sun He, Xiao Jing, Han Qing and others, especially the civil and military officials standing in the court, all showed complicated expressions.

When the emperor says such things, he is asking them all to express their opinions.

However, this will inevitably result in one party suffering a loss.

The key point is that those who want to take advantage of the situation have no chance at all. After all, you have to choose a side, and there is no middle ground option. It's not easy to choose a side.

'You bunch of old foxes, you'll keep arguing unless I corner you.' Chu Ling sneered inwardly at this situation.

'Such words are inappropriate for the three empresses to say, but for me, especially at this age, to say them is most appropriate.'

"The adult world isn't black and white; it's more gray, which gives many people opportunities to take advantage of the situation."

'But in the world of children, right is right, and wrong is wrong; there's no third option. Aren't you all treating me like a child? Fine, then let's solve it the way children do!'

Chu Ling knew clearly that many people wanted to profit from Li Jin's rebellion, but he didn't know exactly what those profits were, since he didn't know all the grudges and entanglements between these people.

Especially after experiencing this grand court event, and recalling what Xiao Jing had told him, Chu Ling understood one thing: the Great Yu, especially its central government, was a very complex place.

That's just human nature.

Chu Ling wasn't surprised at all.

But since he has chosen to stand up, there are some things that need to be done so that Chu Ling's schemes can succeed.

The attitude of the three people in the future is very important.

If it is approved, then Chu Ling will benefit.

If it is rejected, then Chu Ling will have failed.

"allow!"

As a voice rang out, Chu Ling knew he had won his gamble. In this matter, especially after the mutual combat, it had a great impact on the third generation.

"Those who believe Li Jin is rebelling, stand on this side."

"Those who believe Li Jin was framed are on our side."

Chu Ling slowly turned around and scanned the assembled officials before him. "The minority shall obey the majority. Whoever prevails, the court shall act according to that decision!"

Chu Ling's voice wasn't loud, but some people's expressions became even more complicated after hearing it. This seemed to determine Li Jin's fate, and even the fate of the Li clan.

But in reality, it pushed them to the opposite side.

"I believe that Duke Xun was framed!"

Under these circumstances, it was Sun He who was the first to step forward. His attitude on this matter was very clear: he believed there were too many shady dealings involved.

He wouldn't easily take sides in other matters, but since Li Jin was involved, and if this matter wasn't handled properly, it could affect the stability of the country and the border regions, so he couldn't just sit idly by.

His current power is based on the stability of the Great Yu Dynasty. If even this fundamental stability is lost, then things will become very difficult.

"I second the motion!!"

"I second the motion!!"

Amidst the shouts and cheers, more and more people came to support Li Jin. As time ticked by, this farcical scene unfolded at Tai Chi Men.

This would have been unimaginable in the past.

But it happened today.

'It seems that without absolute iron-fisted rule, it's impossible to control all sides under any one power.' Watching this unfold, Chu Ling's feelings were complex. 'Whether we admit it or not, the Great Yu Dynasty has entered the orthodox era. Compared to the reigns of Emperor Taizu, Emperor Taizong, and Emperor Xuanzong, some things have changed.'

'But this is for the best. The conflict and scheming actually benefit me. It just means I have to be even more cautious.'

Amidst Chu Ling's myriad thoughts, the debate over who to side with regarding Li Jin's rebellion finally reached a conclusion: surprisingly, over 60% of the people believed that Li Jin had been framed.

Chu Ling was shocked by this result.

It seems that Li Jin is a very special person in Dayu.

This outcome led to a solution, but it wasn't Chu Ling's decision. And under these circumstances, the grand court quietly came to a close.

But Chu Ling knew that, unseen by the world, the undercurrents continued, the calculations continued, the games continued, but these were no longer relevant to him…