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

At the banquet.

Facing Cao Chang's question, Yang Dechang was not surprised at all, and just spoke calmly.

"Duke Fuguo, you don't know that the emperor suddenly regained consciousness a month ago. Not only has he become smarter, but his temper has also improved."

Hearing this, Cao Chang snorted coldly, then turned to Yang Dechang and said, "Prime Minister, you've suffered a lot these days, haven't you?"

"Duke Fuguo, the emperor has not only become smarter, but he can also use various means. Even I find it difficult to deal with him."

Yang Dechang's eyes drooped slightly, and he had to admit that he had been badly beaten by Ye Chen in the past month.

"Duke Fuguo, you may not know that the Emperor once promised me that if the northern Tatars don't withdraw their troops in two months, I will force them to go to the border to defend against the enemy!"

"When the time comes, it might be a good idea to change the emperor!"

Yang Dechang didn't want to show weakness at this time. After all, he wanted to unite with Cao Chang. If he didn't show his toughness, Cao Chang would look down on him.

"Well, then, Prime Minister, if we had waited another two months and replaced another emperor, wouldn't my son have been saved?"

Cao Chang raised his eyebrows and said.

Hearing this, Yang Dechang smiled slightly and said, "Duke Fuguo, if everything goes well, then it is indeed so. However, the power in the hands of the emperor is growing stronger and stronger. If he is not curbed, I am afraid that in two months, I will not be able to do anything to him!"

Hearing this, Cao Chang frowned slightly.

"Prime Minister Yang, the Emperor once told me during our conversation that after my eldest son was removed from his position as the commander of the Beijing Camp, it seems that the position of commander of the Beijing Camp will be re-selected."

"Could it be that the young emperor has figured out some way to seize control of the Beijing Camp?"

Cao Chang remembered the conversation with Ye Chen in the palace and asked.

"Oh, Duke Fuguo doesn't know anything."

Yang Dechang immediately repeated the examination system announced by Ye Chen to Cao Chang.

After hearing what Yang Dechang said, Cao Chang stood up in surprise, his old face full of sternness.

"The Emperor actually came up with this method. No, he must not be allowed to implement it. If this method is applied to the army, won't I and other noble generals who command important troops be replaced?"

After listening to Yang Dechang's description, Cao Chang immediately understood what the consequences would be if Ye Chen implemented this examination method in the army.

You know, the reason why he was able to command a 100,000-strong southern army was because of his inheritance and the blessings of his ancestors.

It's not based on real talent or knowledge.

Perhaps, Ye Chen would not touch a veteran like him, but if he died, the next person to control the Beijing Camp Army would have to follow the examination method set by Ye Chen, and it would definitely not be his descendant.

This was something that he, and indeed all the military generals and nobles who could control the army, could not tolerate.

After all, if they lost control of the army, their status, wealth and everything else would be lost.

"Duke Fuguo, I tried my best to stop it, but the emperor insisted on having his own way. And you should also know that this method is not so unacceptable to many military generals and nobles."

Yang Dechang spoke with great sincerity.

He didn't say it in a strong way, but Cao Chang realized after a little thought that some generals and nobles would not only accept it, but would welcome and applaud it.

After all, there are so many military generals and nobles in the country, but only a few of them can truly control the military power of an army.

Now, Ye Chen has given other generals and nobles an opportunity to get involved in military power.

These military generals and nobles naturally flocked to it.

However, these people have not been involved in the real military power, so their status is naturally not as high as that of Cao Chang who has been involved in the military power.

But even military generals and nobles who did not have much power had a say in the court, not to mention that many of these nobles' children also served in the military.

"The emperor now controls the allocation of food and fodder for the entire nation's army. It seems that things are really troublesome."

Cao Chang had already understood the seriousness of the matter, and his tone towards Yang Dechang became gentle for the first time.

"Prime Minister Yang, it seems we really need to join forces this time. Tell me what we should do. The young emperor is violating the ancestral system by committing such an act. This is simply treasonous and unrighteous. We must not allow him to do such a reckless thing!"

To save Cao Kun, it would only take two months to ensure that Ye Chen's power is not stronger than Yang Dechang.

Cao Chang now understood that the most urgent task was to sabotage Ye Chen's plan to implement this talent assessment system.

"Duke Fuguo, I still need your help in this matter."

Yang Dechang narrowed his eyes and said.

"Alright! As long as you don't let the little emperor do evil and harm Dayu's army pillars, I will follow your lead."

Cao Chang clasped his fists towards Yang Dechang and said, "But Prime Minister Yang, what exactly do you have in mind? How can I cooperate?"

Hearing this, Yang Dechang smiled slightly, then gave a look to Chen Xiu beside him.

"Duke Fuguo, it's like this. The censor in the city has recently received some news."

Chen Xiu gradually lowered his voice.

After listening to Chen Xiu's description, Yang Dechang lowered his voice and began to discuss countermeasures with Cao Chang.

After a brief exchange of ideas, the few of them toasted each other and it was obvious that they were quite satisfied with the conversation.

And in the palace.

Inside Chunxue Palace.

Madam Xue held the jade flute in her hand and played it gently.

The veil hung down, hiding her graceful figure.

A thick white mist filled the air.

There were also several girls dancing and spinning in the fog, their colorful sleeves fluttering.

Ye Chen sat upright in the main seat, his eyes sweeping over the dancing young girls, but his gaze was involuntarily attracted by Madam Xue behind the veil.

Even though only Mrs. Xue's face and snow-white neck were exposed at this time, her graceful figure was looming under the thin purple veil, and there was a mysterious beauty.

However, Ye Chen didn't appreciate it for long before Madam Xue put down the jade flute and picked up a small trumpet.

Seeing that Madam Xue was about to start playing the suona, Ye Chen suddenly felt helpless.

Just as he lowered his head to drink and tried to endure the noise, Cheng'en suddenly walked up to him.

"Your Majesty, the Inspectorate has come to report."

Cheng'en handed over an envelope.

The expression on Ye Chen's face immediately became serious, and he quickly took the envelope.