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

In the carriage.

Ye Chen looked at Shen Qiu's serious expression and suddenly laughed.

"Qiu'er, are you serious? Anything is fine?"

"Your Majesty, as long as it is within my ability and does not violate morality, I will do my best!"

Shen Qiu nodded vigorously. She never tells lies.

"Then Qiu'er, if I can destroy the Tatars, how about you join my harem?"

Ye Chen looked at Shen Qiu's cold and flawless face and said with great interest.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu was stunned, and his eyes suddenly became sharp.

Before, she thought Ye Chen really wanted to avenge her and completely wipe out the Tatars in the north, but she didn't expect that Ye Chen's true lustful face was exposed as soon as he changed the subject.

Originally, Shen Qiu's opinion of Ye Chen had changed a lot with Ye Chen's promise to destroy the Tatars, but now, this opinion has changed back.

"Your Majesty, we are almost at the palace."

Shen Qiu turned his head away, not wanting to pay any more attention to Ye Chen. Instead, he reached out to open the curtains and looked outside.

Seeing this, Ye Chen thought that Shen Qiu was just shy. Anyway, the promise had been made, so Ye Chen was not worried that she would go back on her word, so he ate the snacks happily.

The carriage quickly entered the imperial city and stopped in front of the Yangxin Palace.

Ye Chen got off the carriage.

"Qiu'er, go tell the Queen Mother that I have to leave the palace tomorrow."

Ye Chen waved his hand and walked into his own Yangxin Palace.

Seeing this, Shen Qiu also wanted to leave.

But at this moment, Cheng'en suddenly ran over quickly.

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager sent a message asking you to go to Kunning Palace immediately after your return!"

"Oh?"

Ye Chen immediately understood that something big must have happened.

"Okay, change my clothes first!"

Ye Chen strode into the palace.

Hua Rui and several palace maids immediately stepped forward to help Ye Chen change his clothes.

At this moment, Hua Rui was wearing a light yellow brocade palace dress, with a pink face and red lips. She was dressed exquisitely and beautifully, and every inch of her fair and rosy skin exuded youthful vitality.

When Ye Chen was putting the dragon robe on Hua Rui and buttoning it for him, he suddenly reached out and put his arms around Hua Rui's slender waist.

Hua Rui's body stiffened slightly, and she obediently let Ye Chen hold her in his arms, but her face was as red as blood.

"Your Majesty~."

Hua Rui's voice was soft and gentle, as if it carried magic. When Ye Chen heard it, he felt as if all the bones in his body were softened.

"Heh, don't move."

Ye Chen's voice was unquestionable. Hua Rui trembled all over, her body slightly stiffened, and she felt nervous, scared and shy.

But at this moment, Cheng En came in and said, "Your Majesty, someone has come from the Queen Mother's place again."

"Okay, I'll set off immediately."

Ye Chen looked at the delicate pistil in his arms, and with some reluctance, he pulled his hand back, then strode out of the Yangxin Palace.

When he arrived at Kunning Palace in a sedan chair, Shen Qiu, who had combed her hair again and changed into palace clothes, looking cool and elegant, was already waiting at the palace gate.

When Ye Chen got off the sedan chair and followed Shen Qiu into the Cining Palace.

I saw Su Mengjiao sitting upright on the soft couch, wearing a golden brocade dress, and her every move was graceful and elegant.

"What is it that the Queen Mother wants to see me?"

Ye Chen walked like a dragon and a tiger, sitting beside Su Mengjiao in a carefree manner.

"Your Majesty, I have summoned you today because the Secretariat has submitted a memorial to me."

Su Mengjiao picked up the bamboo slips and handed them to Ye Chen.

"Queen Mother, just tell me what's written on it."

Ye Chen smiled and said.

"Emperor, here is the list of leaders of the imperial guards recommended by the officials of the court."

Su Mengjiao said with a stern expression.

"Ok?"

Ye Chen's face darkened slightly as he asked, "Why? After I cleaned up the Imperial Guards, are all the officials in the court restless?"

"Indeed it is!"

Su Mengjiao's eyes flashed with a cold look as she said, "Your Majesty, the situation in the north is extremely tense. I can't transfer anyone from the Northern Border Palace, but if this Imperial Guard post can't be filled soon, the Imperial Palace will be short of manpower."

"The censors, the officials of the Secretariat, and the nobles will surely keep submitting memorials to me."

Hearing this, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and asked, "Queen Dowager, do you want me to come up with a solution?"

"Originally, I came to you to hear your opinion, but now, I want to know whether your plan to deal with the Tatars is truly reliable."

Su Mengjiao looked at Ye Chen with strange eyes.

Although she still felt that Ye Chen was impulsive, she had to admit that Ye Chen had indeed become very smart, so she wanted to consult him when she encountered difficult problems.

As soon as Shen Qiu returned to Kunning Palace, she reported to her Ye Chen's actions after he left the palace.

That was why Su Mengjiao was surprised that Ye Chen actually intended to bribe the Qiang tribe and even found someone who could go.

Although Su Mengjiao felt that this plan was still not very reliable, she still had a little more expectation in her heart.

"Oh, Queen Mother, there are too many external factors interfering with this kind of thing. I can't say I'm completely sure, but if everything goes well, there's still a 50-60% chance."

Ye Chen's tone was very calm. He never wanted to put all his chips on foreign races.

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao nodded slightly.

If Ye Chen made big promises and said that he would definitely succeed, Su Mengjiao would only think that Ye Chen was arrogant.

"Then, Your Majesty, as long as it's directed against the Tatars in the north, no matter what you have in mind, you can consult me. I will definitely support you wholeheartedly."

Su Mengjiao's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she spoke to Ye Chen in a gentle tone.

"Oh, Queen Mother, let's put the Tatar issue aside for now. Regarding the issue of the commander of the Imperial Guards, do you have any solution?"

To deal with the Tatars, Ye Chen must first have military power.

There are some things that cannot be explained to Su Mengjiao.

But Ye Chen was very concerned about the affairs of the imperial guards.

He wants to reserve these positions for his own people.

"Your Majesty, after much deliberation, I can only stabilize the current situation for the time being, and then let Shen Qiu conduct more investigations before promoting some people."

Su Mengjiao frowned slightly, and she felt a headache when she thought about this.

"Queen Dowager, are you planning to promote some noble sons?"

Ye Chen quickly understood Su Mengjiao's thoughts and asked.

"Yes, some noble children do need to be won over, especially those who do not lead powerful officials."

Su Mengjiao admitted it calmly.

The art of controlling subordinates is all about balance. Su Mengjiao has been in power for more than three years and thinks she is quite adept at using power tactics.

After hearing Su Mengjiao's words, Ye Chen shook his head and stared into Su Mengjiao's eyes. He said in a firm and resolute voice, "Queen Dowager, I think your approach is inappropriate."

"Too childish, even!"