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

In order to select the appropriate commander of the Beijing Camp, most of the questions on the test paper are related to military tactics.

The name column on each test paper has been covered with cowhide.

And this is also what Ye Chen requested.

After all, this is the first time that the imperial examination is being implemented, so Ye Chen still needs to set the rules first.

So even when he was reviewing the test papers as an emperor, he still covered up the names of the candidates.

Besides, because we have to take the exam to be the commander of the Beijing camp.

The written test is just the first one.

Next, there will be tests on archery and horse riding.

After all, you have to lead troops. If you can't carry things on your shoulders or lift things with your hands, and you fall down after riding a horse for a run, then it is absolutely impossible.

In addition to archery and horsemanship, there will also be sand table exercises.

The person who passes the exam cannot just know the military strategies verbally, but must also apply them in practice, otherwise he will just be a Zhao Kuo.

Originally, Ye Chen was going to take the three-day exam.

But as soon as the first written test started, a big mess occurred.

Subsequent exams will have to wait until those candidates who still want to take the written exam have taken it again before they can continue.

If Ye Chen did not cover up the names of the candidates and thereby deepen his favorability towards certain candidates, then the next two games would naturally be biased.

"Well, this paper is really well done."

Ye Chen looked through all the papers and picked out one.

In his opinion, these papers contained many insights, and some were well written, but none of them was as good as the one in his hand.

"He has good handwriting and writing skills, and he has his own insights into military strategies. Even if he doesn't perform well in the archery and horsemanship exams or sand table exercises, he is still qualified to be a counselor."

"Let him get familiar with his duties and hone his skills in the Ministry of War. He should have no problem becoming the Minister of War."

Ye Chen thought in his heart.

The more he looked at the paper in his hand, the more delighted he became.

However, at this moment, the sound of the flute in the Yangxin Palace suddenly stopped.

"Your Majesty, is this paper well written?"

Madam Xue noticed a smile on Ye Chen's face and asked curiously.

"It is indeed well written, Cheng'en, put this scroll on top and send it to Kunning Palace."

Ye Chen nodded, put down the paper and looked at the sky again.

"Well, Madam Xue, it's getting late. How about staying and having dinner with me?"

Ye Chen suddenly asked.

"it is good!"

Mrs. Xue's eyes lit up, but as soon as she said that, she realized something was wrong and quickly stood up and bowed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

"Mrs. Xue, there's no need to be so formal."

Ye Chen waved his hand, his tone gentle, revealing his lenient side, and said: "From now on, when you are in my Yangxin Palace, just treat it as your own palace. There is no need to be so restrained."

"what."

Mrs. Xue was suddenly shocked.

She grew up in the palace, and she still agreed with the etiquette of upper and lower classes, noble and humble.

After all, Ye Chen is the emperor and the king. Even though Madam Xue is Ye Chen’s elder, she is also Ye Chen’s subject.

It is definitely a great honor for a minister when a king allows him to be as free as he wants in his palace.

"Your Majesty, I, your servant, dare not."

Mrs. Xue was a little terrified.

"There's nothing to be afraid of. This is the right I give you."

Ye Chen said in a light tone.

"Yes, I obey your order."

Madam Xue felt a little happy, and then she said to Ye Chen: "Your Majesty, what are we going to eat tonight?"

Okay, this guy’s foodie nature comes back again.

Ye Chen smiled slightly, and his eyes were full of doting when he looked at Madam Xue.

Although Mrs. Xue is older than him, she is not very mature mentally and is very simple.

Ye Chen could even feel the joy of nurturing from Madam Xue.

"We're having pasta tonight. It's a stew of noodles with chicken and vegetables."

Ye Chen has recently reduced his meals a bit. He still eats forty dishes for lunch, but only one or two big dishes and a bowl of warm soup are enough for dinner.

If a chef prepares one dish with the same care as he would prepare forty dishes, the dish will naturally be extraordinary.

Color, fragrance and taste must be complete

When a large pot of stew was placed on the table.

Mrs. Xue was stunned for a moment.

Wait for the eunuch to lift the lid.

Along with the rising steam, a rich fragrance spread.

"Gudong!"

Madam Xue couldn't help swallowing.

Then, she picked up the chopsticks with dignity, picked up a greasy noodle and put it into her mouth.

In an instant, her eyes lit up.

“Slurp~!”

In front of the dragon table, Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, turned his head to look at the guest table, and immediately saw Madam Xue who could no longer pretend to be reserved.

Mrs. Xue kept scooping noodles into her mouth. Her little face was bulging, like a squirrel with its mouth full of chestnuts. She looked quite cute.

Ye Chen smiled slightly and gave Cheng En a look. Cheng En picked up some noodles and put them in his bowl, and then he ate slowly.

When he was halfway through his meal, Cheng En suddenly said to him, "Your Majesty, Guard Shen is here and he said he has something important to report."

"Let her in, no, I'll go out and get her."

Ye Chen's face darkened and he immediately put down his chopsticks and stood up.

Seeing this, Mrs. Xue also wanted to get up.

"I'm going to take care of some things, you continue eating."

As Ye Chen left, he said to Madam Xue.

Upon hearing this, Madam Xue was slightly stunned, then lowered her head and said, "Yes."

After Ye Chen walked out of the Yangxin Palace, he saw Shen Qiu standing in front of him in golden brocade palace clothing.

"Qiu'er, what happened?"

Ye Chen asked as soon as he saw Shen Qiu.

"Your Majesty, the city defense troops report that Duke Fuguo's private soldiers are making unusual movements outside the city!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's eyes suddenly darkened.