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

In a private room in Zuiyue Tower,

Ye Chen stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back.

His stern face was as exquisite as a sculpture, and his deep eyes revealed wisdom and majesty.

When Jia Ban stepped into the private room, Ye Chen turned his head and just glanced at him.

In an instant, Jia Ban was shocked and felt that Ye Chen had an extraordinary demeanor.

Jia Ban couldn't help but bow slightly, with a look of awe on his face.

Yun Fuyao and Shen Qiu originally followed Ye Chen, but now only Shen Qiu was standing quietly behind Ye Chen.

As the commander of the imperial guards, Shen Qiu has a temperament as cold as frost. His handsome face is expressionless, and he exudes an awe-inspiring aura.

Her eyes were firm and sharp, always alert to everything around her.

Yun Fuyao went to the private room next door. After all, she had become Ye Chen's woman, and it was not convenient for her to meet other men easily.

At this moment, Ye Chen looked at Jia Ban and raised his hand slightly.

"Mr. Jia, please sit down."

Jia Ban took a seat as instructed, and his eyes were immediately attracted by the delicious food in front of him.

Those delicacies are delicious in color, aroma and taste, and exude an enticing aroma.

Jaban's stomach growled uncontrollably.

A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face, but he tried hard to restrain himself from looking at the food too much.

Seeing this, Ye Chen smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Jia, let's eat first."

Jia Ban shook his head and said, "No reward without merit. If you have anything to ask, please speak directly."

Hearing this, Ye Chen felt quite impressed with Jia Ban's restraint. He looked calm, sat opposite Jia Ban, and spoke slowly.

"The Tatars are now eyeing the north with eager eyes, and the governors of various regions in Dayu are gathering their own troops. What are your thoughts on this, Mr. Jia?"

"Sir, my Lord invites you here knowing you have great talent. Please don't hide anything and speak freely."

Ye Chen's tone was gentle.

But Jiaban only felt an invisible sense of oppression coming towards him, which made his breathing slightly stagnate.

But he was a man of great talent after all, and he quickly calmed down. After a little thought, he raised his head to meet Ye Chen's gaze and said, "Sir, I wonder who your master is?"

"Sir, you don't need to know."

Hearing this, Jia Ban hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.

"My lord, although the Tatar cavalry are brave and numerous, they lack siege weapons. As long as our dynasty can maintain a strong border defense line and ensure an adequate supply of food, fodder and equipment, stopping them should be a piece of cake."

"As for the provincial governors, although they maintain their own private armies and hold their own power, they currently obey the imperial edicts. Although there are signs of warlords gaining power, they have not yet become a force to be reckoned with and are unable to truly threaten the imperial power."

"And Dayu's biggest problem today actually stems from within the court."

When Jiaban said this, he looked at Ye Chen with a firm look.

When Ye Chen heard this, he was stunned and his expression immediately became serious.

These words really touched his heart.

Then, he fixed Jia Ban with a sharp gaze and asked, "In your opinion, how should the chaos in the court be resolved?"

Jia Ban frowned slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "Your Excellency, we need to withdraw our gaze from the court and examine it from an outsider's perspective."

"In fact, just a few powerful officials are not enough to cause Dayu to be in such a state. Behind it must be the complex influence of many aristocratic families."

"These aristocratic families have been developing for over two hundred years since Dayu founded the country, and their influence is immense."

"Faced with this kind of situation, we must be patient and not rashly attack. We must wait for the right opportunity and strike back with the might of thunder. Once we gain the upper hand, we must pursue them to the end and show no mercy!"

“It’s better to solve all the problems at once.”

Hearing this, Ye Chen was slightly stunned, and a burst of surprise suddenly surged in his heart.

What a talent! This is truly a talent!

This guy directly hits the crux of the matter!

Ye Chen's eyes were burning.

"Counselor, this is the top-level counselor, and he is a wild one."

Ye Chen suppressed the surprise in his heart and remained calm.

"How long do you think we need to endure it, sir?"

Ye Chen asked again

"Sir, it's not about the duration, but whether you can seize the opportunity. If there is no opportunity, you need to create it. You must first find the opponent's weak spot, and then use thunder and lightning methods to be effective."

Jia Ban spoke in an orderly manner, his eyes meeting Ye Chen's, and he didn't retreat at all.

He was in high spirits at the moment and had become addicted to talking. Normally, no one would ask him about these things, so he just opened up.

"For example, the imperial examination system promoted by His Majesty the current emperor exploited the weaknesses of those powerful officials and their patrons. This system broke the aristocratic families' monopoly on officialdom and provided a path for advancement for those from humble backgrounds. It was a far-sighted move, but the aristocratic families would not sit idly by."

"They can move, and when they move, they'll easily reveal their weaknesses. The moment they reveal their weaknesses, that's the opportunity!"

"Your Majesty is wise and must have thought of all this long ago, which is why he was so determined to promote the imperial examination system."

Jia Ban's words were full of praise for the imperial examination system.

Ye Chen listened to Jia Ban's words, but couldn't help but touch his nose.

Had he thought of it earlier?

Then how come he just found out about it?