Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

In the court, there were those who supported the imperial edict and those who opposed it.

But after Yang Dechang's words, all the officials fell silent.

After all, Yang Dechang had been in charge of government for several years and had accumulated considerable power.

"Oh, if the previous selection system is really flawless, then Prime Minister Yang, how can you guarantee that the person you choose won't be the second Cao Tao?"

"As for the ancestral system, the system of recommendation and selection was preceded by the Qin Dynasty's military merit system. This means that the system for selecting talents can be changed."

Ye Chen stared at Yang Dechang and refused to give in.

"Your Majesty, I still feel it's inappropriate. The system of selecting talents has been in place for many years and has protected the country for hundreds of years. We cannot use Cao Tao's case as an example to judge the whole system."

Yang Dechang still insisted, saying, "Your Majesty, I oppose this plan!"

"Your Majesty, this old minister also objects!"

Gao Yunhe jumped out immediately.

"Your Majesty, I object!"

"Your Majesty, I object!"

In the court, the military generals and nobles promoted by Yang Dechang and almost all the civil officials stood up and opposed it.

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes.

Yang Dechang's power in the court was still so huge at this moment, but this did not make him retreat. Instead, it made him realize that he had to implement the imperial examination system.

We must place more of our own people in the court.

"All the ministers are mistaken. This system is being implemented to select the commanders of the Beijing Camp, and it does not necessarily have to replace the ancestral system."

Ye Chen pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "I did this just to give the sons of the nobles a chance and select talents for the country."

"Well, if you ministers still disagree, then I won't need your recommendations for the position of commander of the Beijing Camp. I will send someone myself!"

Ye Chen slammed the table, and his loud voice exploded in the ears of all officials like rolling thunder.

Yang Dechang's face darkened.

"Your Majesty, the commander of the Beijing Camp is of great importance. How can you arbitrarily appoint him based on personal likes and dislikes? This will probably cause chaos!"

Yang Dechang immediately clasped his fists and asked.

"Humph, I don't see it that way."

Ye Chen snorted coldly and said, "Cao Tao is incompetent, and Cao Kun is colluding with bandits. This is the result of me not making random appointments!"

"Anyway, tomorrow, I will send people to the residences of all the nobles. As long as anyone is willing to take this exam, I will send people to register them. When entering the examination room, the nobles can also wear masks and face shields."

"That's it!"

Ye Chen waved his hand and began to act arbitrarily.

At this moment, he no longer cared whether Yang Dechang objected or not.

And now, he has troops not only in the imperial palace, but also outside the capital.

Facing Yang Dechang and all the officials, he already had the confidence to refuse.

Besides, he asked the examinees to wear face shields and masks and take them off after entering the examination room. This also protected these children of nobles and dispelled their concerns about offending Yang Dechang, allowing them to take the exam with peace of mind.

Hearing this, Yang Dechang's eyes darkened.

"Your Majesty, this matter."

"Okay, there's nothing else to do, everyone please leave."

Ye Chen waved his hand and interrupted Yang Dechang.

Yang Dechang's whole old face turned black.

At this moment, Ye Chen obviously didn't even want to listen to what he said.

If he went there, how could Ye Chen have the courage?

Not to mention Ye Chen, even Su Mengjiao doesn’t dare!

"I'm waiting to retire."

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

All the officials left the Taiqian Hall one after another.

Ye Chen glanced back with a calm tone.

"Empress Dowager, thank you for your trouble in preparing the examination hall. By the way, it would be best if all the examiners were from humble backgrounds."

Most of the wealthy children in the court now come from Yingchuan Academy.

They were all promoted by Ye Chen.

It’s just that Su Mengjiao needs to use the seal to send these people out.

"Your Majesty, I understand what you mean."

Su Mengjiao walked out from behind Ye Chen.

The phoenix crown and bridal robe, with their noble and domineering temperament, supported her unparalleled graceful figure.

"However, you are acting so arbitrarily today. The powerful officials will definitely not tolerate it. I feel that Yang Dechang will definitely not let this matter of the exam go. He will definitely take action."

Su Mengjiao's eyes were sharp. After all, she had been in charge of government for many years and had dealt with Yang Dechang for much longer than Ye Chen.

She knew the nature of powerful officials too well.

"I know, but why would I be afraid of him taking action?"

Ye Chen smiled coldly.

What can you do without taking risks?

Especially this kind of thing that greatly infringes on the power of powerful officials.

But won’t you do it just because you’re taking risks?

Ye Chen can always rise to the challenge.

Once he made up his mind to do something, he had no intention of giving up.

"Your Majesty, do not take it lightly. These powerful ministers, coupled with military honors like the Duke of Fuguo, are absolutely not to be underestimated."

Su Mengjiao looked at Ye Chen's determined look and gave him instructions.

"Oh, Queen Mother, don't worry. No matter what means Yang Dechang uses, I can handle it."

With a hint of contempt in his tone, Ye Chen stood up and walked out of Taiqian Palace.

When he walked out of Taiqian Palace and got on the sedan chair on the way back to Yangxin Palace, he thought for a while before looking at Cheng'en beside him.

"Cheng'en, pass on my order to the Supervisory Office in the capital. Have them keep a close eye on the military families who received the exam papers. Also, send personnel to the vicinity of the exam venue."

Ye Chen's tone suddenly became cautious.

In front of Su Mengjiao, he acted cavalierly only because he wanted to show his contempt for his opponent in front of outsiders and to show that he was confident.

Only in this way can Su Mengjiao do good things for him in a down-to-earth manner.

But then, Ye Chen had to pay attention to his opponent when he actually took action.

"The powerful ministers will definitely tamper with the noble families who received the exam papers and the surrounding areas of the examination hall. Perhaps this time, I will have to go there in person."

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes. He took this exam very seriously.

There is no room for error.

He would never feel at ease unless he went to see it in person.