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

In Taiqian Palace.

After hearing Ye Chen's words, Yang Dechang's eyes became very gloomy.

As smart as he was, he had already noticed Ye Chen's intention and felt his hands and feet were a little cold.

Compared to a beast with bared fangs and a tiger that has hidden its claws and is temporarily dormant, it is obvious that the second one is more threatening.

"The little emperor's scheming is becoming more and more profound."

Yang Dechang gritted his teeth hard, but at this moment he could no longer say anything to refute Ye Chen's words.

Ye Chen seemed to be giving in, but in fact he abolished Huangfu Guang's authority.

Yang Dechang knew clearly that Ye Chen was retreating to advance, and he knew clearly that after Huangfu Guang was captured, Ye Chen and Su Mengjiao would definitely find ways to get their hands on the Ministry of War.

But he had no way out.

"In this case, your majesty's handling is very appropriate."

Yang Dechang gritted his teeth and bowed.

"Okay, now that we've discussed this, let's all leave."

Ye Chen waved his hand.

"I will take my leave!"

All the officials then withdrew from the Taiqian Hall one after another.

Then, Ye Chen stood up and walked out of Taiqian Palace. He originally wanted to return to Yangxin Palace, but he met Shen Qiu who had just returned from Kunning Palace.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother wants you to come over. She says she has something important to discuss."

Shen Qiu said to Ye Chen.

Hearing this, Ye Chen just raised his eyebrows and nodded at Shen Qiu.

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Ye Chen sat on the emperor's ceremonial staff and walked towards Kunning Palace.

"Qiu'er, what does the Queen Mother want from me?"

On the way to Kunning Palace, Ye Chen asked doubtfully.

"Your Majesty, this is a matter concerning the Ministry of War."

Hearing this, Ye Chen couldn't help but curl his lips.

He had just gathered all the officials to talk about the Ministry of War, and Su Mengjiao already knew about it, but she invited him over in a hurry. Didn't this confirm that she had spies in Taiqian Palace?

Rather, was this intentional?

"Is this an attempt to show off the power you have?"

"What a strong woman."

Ye Chen shook his head. It was normal for Su Mengjiao to have spies in the Forbidden Palace.

After all, Su Mengjiao has been in charge of the imperial power for three whole years.

When the sedan chair arrived in front of the gate of Kunning Palace, Ye Chen got off the sedan chair and walked into Kunning Palace. He saw Su Mengjiao wearing a phoenix crown and a solemn black robe, sitting in the main seat with unparalleled elegance and grace in the main hall of Kunning Palace.

"Queen Mother, what do you want from me today?"

Ye Chen sat next to Su Mengjiao casually and asked.

Su Mengjiao felt a little complicated when she saw Ye Chen like this.

Ye Chen is becoming more and more casual with her.

She sighed somewhat helplessly.

"Emperor, the Minister of War has been removed. Who do you plan to choose to temporarily take over his duties?"

Su Mengjiao looked at Ye Chen seriously.

Seeing Su Mengjiao like this, Ye Chen replied in a very calm tone: "For the time being, let a few assistant ministers of the Ministry of War handle the affairs, and I will take charge of the affairs of the Ministry of War. After the selection of generals for the Beijing Camp is completed, we will conduct an examination and select from among the assistant ministers of the Ministry of War."

"Queen Dowager, this is the only way to select talented individuals who are loyal to us and capable enough to lead the military."

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao bit her lip. She had to admit that Ye Chen was right, but the people chosen might not be loyal to her. They might be people who were only loyal to the emperor, that is, only loyal to Ye Chen.

"Emperor, I would like to recommend someone to you."

"Queen Mother, you are talking about Su Fu, right?"

Ye Chen smiled slightly and almost instantly guessed Su Mengjiao's thoughts.

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she said, "Then your majesty, do you think Su Fu can handle this important task?"

"Empress Dowager, he is not the Minister of War after all."

"Oh, he's just a minister. He will be the one to issue the next imperial decree."

Su Mengjiao said with a smile.

With her power, it is not difficult to force a minister to the Ministry of War.

"Then we have to take an exam. Selecting talents based on their abilities is the best way."

Ye Chen had no intention of compromising. Although he knew that Su Fu was indeed very capable, Su Fu was not his after all.

Ye Chen naturally wanted to keep such an important position in the Ministry of War for his own people.

"What if Su Fu gets first place?"

"Tsk, Queen Mother, if you do well in the exam, I will consider letting Su Fu take over temporarily when I cast lots in the Golden Urn."

Ye Chen said so.

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao's cheeks puffed up slightly, and she finally said, "Emperor, please don't give me the runaround. Anyway, I think Su Fu is very suitable for the position of Minister of War. If someone else is chosen, they may not be better than Su Fu!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen curled the corner of his mouth.

But he still didn't intend to give in.

"Empress Dowager, this matter still needs to be considered first. If you have nothing else to say, I will return first."

Ye Chen stood up and walked out of Kunning Palace.

Seeing this, Su Mengjiao pursed her lips slightly and looked at Ye Chen's departing back, feeling a little lost.

Ye Chen was increasingly out of her control.

"Queen Dowager, Your Majesty probably did this to silence the officials."

Seeing that Su Mengjiao looked unhappy, Shen Qiu said from the side.

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao bit her lip.

"I know that the emperor's actions are beyond my comprehension, but Qiu'er, have you noticed that the emperor's followers are increasing in number, both in the court and among the people?"

Su Mengjiao sighed softly. Facing Ye Chen's growing momentum, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

"Queen Dowager, it's a good thing that Your Majesty is now able to deal with powerful officials."

"That's a good thing, but the emperor is growing too fast. Do I really have to become his vassal in the future?"

Su Mengjiao was somewhat unwilling.

He had held power for three whole years, but now he had to give it up.

She found it hard to accept, but in the end she could only sigh.

The emperor is too smart, there is nothing she can do if she doesn't accept it