Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

Chen Shao did not immediately express his opinion, but his expression remained uncertain.

As expected, the Empress Dowager spoke.

"Your Majesty, since Chen Du is in such a good mood, why don't you play along and offer him some pointers?"

"In this way, regardless of whether you win or lose, I can grant you one request, how about it?"

Chen Shao pretended to be hesitant, and after a moment, he reluctantly nodded.

"Then... shall I give him some pointers?"

"As the emperor, you should guide your ministers," the Empress Dowager chuckled.

Yuwen Chen was overjoyed!

good good!

The time has finally come for me, Yuwen Chendu, to make my appearance!

Today, in front of the entire court, let them see the might of the Yuwen family.

In the imperial court, under the watchful eyes of everyone, to beat up the emperor—what treacherous villain could ever have such glory?

From this day forward, the court will only know my Yuwen family, and not the Emperor.

"Thank you for gracing us with your presence, Your Majesty."

Yuwen Chen bowed respectfully, stepped back a few paces, and stood in the center of the hall.

"Your Majesty, please enlighten me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuwen Chen's entire demeanor changed abruptly.

This is a kind of killing intent that comes naturally from someone who has been through countless battles.

Some people who were close to him could even feel a chilling, icy glint in their eyes.

His aura was rising steadily.

He exudes an aura of invincibility and self-importance.

"Excuse me, Your Majesty!"

Many ministers turned pale with fright and hurriedly shouted:

"Absolutely not! General Yuwen!"

"General Yuwen, please show mercy..."

Yuwen Chen ignored him, laughed loudly, and stepped forward, his figure as fast as a ghost.

The next second—

Snapped!

A crisp sound.

Then, a figure fell into General Yuwen's arms at an extremely fast speed.

The general was stunned for a moment, then let out a heart-wrenching wail:

"Quickly! Summon the imperial physician!"

"Save my son!"

......

The imperial physicians were very efficient; Yuwen Chen, being of special status, quickly received the highest standard of treatment.

After the court session ended, Chancellor Han Cao and General Yuwen Huagu walked side by side on the palace road.

The two old foxes didn't look too good.

One was scolded in the imperial court, and the other almost lost his child to his parents.

"So, what exactly is Chen Shao's style?"

Yuwen Huagu spoke first, "Chen Jing is no match for him. This general considers Chen Jing to be all talk and no action."

"But my son, Chen Du, is absolutely one of the best among the younger generation, and he was slapped away like that too?"

Yuwen Huagu was capable of becoming a great general; he truly had no talent whatsoever.

He rose through the ranks entirely through nepotism.

"This is weird."

Han Cao walked with his hands behind his back, his face ashen.

"I've also been thinking about this matter."

"This Chen Shao, who was a nobody in the palace for eighteen years, never daring to utter a sound, how come he suddenly... But if he really has such abilities..."

Han Cao calmly analyzed, "General Yuwen, have you ever considered why he was able to escape after the Emperor Emeritus was captured?"

Yuwen Huagu was a little slow to react, and instinctively said:

"This kid has escape methods; why leave him to die!"

"Wrong! It was the Emperor Emeritus who knew all along that this kid was hiding his true abilities, so... he was willing to get himself trapped in enemy territory just to ensure his escape!"

"so..."

The two looked at each other and said in unison:

"Useless!"

Yuwen Huagu spoke first: "Depose him! The Third Prince is loyal to the emperor, loves his country, and is self-disciplined and respectful of propriety. Let the Third Prince be made emperor!"

"The Third Prince?" Han Cao sneered. "General, do you think I'm blind? The Third Prince has always been close to you. If you make him your heir, won't the Great Yan Dynasty belong to the Yuwen family? Make the Second Prince your heir!"

"Heh, everyone knows Han Cao's intentions. Don't even think about making the Second Prince your heir! Everyone knows he's in cahoots with you!"

The two of them discussed who should be made emperor without any restraint.

But no matter who is chosen, it doesn't align with the current distribution of benefits.

In the end, the argument yielded no results whatsoever.

"Let's put aside the matter of deposing and installing the emperor for now. Let him continue doing his job. Without troops or power, he can't cause any trouble. Besides, someone has to take the blame for the southward relocation."

......

The Imperial Study.

Han Cao and Yuwen Huagu arrived together, one on the left and one on the right.

"This old minister greets Your Majesty."

The two exchanged a perfunctory bow and then got straight to the point.

Han Cao coughed lightly:

"Your Majesty, the two of us have come here to discuss the matter of relocating south."

"Your Majesty, please prioritize the well-being of the nation and immediately issue an edict to move the capital south."

Yuwen Huagu also chimed in from the side:

"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. Delay may lead to unforeseen changes. The sooner we leave, the sooner we can be safe."

Chen Shao then began to examine the two men with great interest.

[Name: Han Cao!]

[Position: Prime Minister of the Great Yan Dynasty!]

[Military Strength: 50, Domestic Affairs: 79, Intelligence: 90, Ambition: 130.]

...

[Name: Yuwen Huagu]

[Position: Grand General, Imperial Brother-in-Law]

[Military Strength: 120, Domestic Affairs: 10, Intelligence: 50, Ambition: 130.]

Chen Shao felt a bit of a toothache from looking at it.

So all these officials in the court are ambitious schemers?

Does 130 want to become emperor? Or does he want to wreak havoc in the harem?

A new account with a combat strength of 60 is really difficult to get.

If I could do it all over again...

Chen Shao wanted to become a master of dual cultivation, able to kill anyone he touched.

It is definitely not a useless emperor who has no idea how to increase military power and whose abilities are all abstract.

But moving south... that's wishful thinking.

Chen Shao straightened his dragon robe, instantly transforming into a righteous and awe-inspiring figure.

He slammed his hand on the desk.

The two adults were caught off guard and were both stunned.

"Prime Minister Han, General Yuwen!"

"Are you trying to make me a sinner for all time?"

Han Cao frowned: "What makes you say that, Your Majesty?"

"You want me to issue an edict to move south? What does moving south mean? It means abandoning the capital, forsaking the ancestral temples, and handing over the tombs of our ancestors to the Northern Barbarians!"

"I've just ascended the throne, and my first imperial edict is to flee?"

"Where will I put my face? How will I face my ancestors after I die?"

"If you want me to move south, I'd rather die right here in this palace."

Chen Shao's words were impassioned, leaving the two old foxes completely bewildered by his righteous and indignant rebuke.

This script is wrong...

This kid should know his own situation. Fighting against the pillars of two great nations, how could he possibly have a good ending?

Yuwen Huagu was about to open his mouth. Was His Majesty planning a rebellion?

Han Cao stopped him and said patiently:

"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the survival of the nation. We must not act rashly. The Northern Barbarian cavalry is beyond the current capabilities of our Great Yan..."

"I know."

Chen Shao's tone softened a bit.

"I know what you're worried about, but I can't bear this kind of infamy unless..."

"Unless what?" the two asked in unison.

"Add more money!"