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

Ye Chen promoted the imperial examination in order to eliminate Yang Dechang's power. He really did not take into account the aristocratic families behind Yang Dechang.

So, he was somewhat embarrassed to hear Jaban's praise.

"Ha, Mr. Jia, I will convey what you said to my Lord."

Ye Chen smiled slightly, reached out to pick up the wine glass, and gestured to Jia Ban.

"Come on, Mr. Jia, if you don't eat today, the food will get cold."

Hearing this, Jia Ban did not refuse.

After eating and drinking, Jia Ban stood up and said goodbye.

Ye Chen asked Shen Qiu to take out some silver.

Ye Chen smiled and said, "Sir, this is what my Lord wants to give you. Please accept it."

Jia Ban was shocked and quickly waved his hand to refuse.

"Sir, if I ever have the opportunity to serve with you in the same court, you can take your salary and return it to my master."

Ye Chen forced the money into Jia Ban’s hand.

Jia Ban had no choice but to accept it, bowed and thanked him, then left.

Ye Chen then called out Yun Fuyao, his eyes filled with inquiry: "Fuyao, what do you think of this person?"

After a brief moment of thought, Yun Fuyao said confidently, "This person is indeed a talented person with a great sense of the overall situation. However, he doesn't seem to have much experience, and the solution he proposed is a bit too simple and crude."

Hearing this, Ye Chen nodded, with a gleam of brilliance in his eyes: "But if this person can gain experience in the court for a few years, he should be able to take on important responsibilities."

Afterwards, Ye Chen said to Yun Fuyao and Shen Qiu, "You two can also take a seat and eat together."

Hearing this, Yun Fuyao and Shen Qiu both sat down.

These days, the two girls were often called by Ye Chen to have dinner together, and they were used to it.

Just when Ye Chen asked the two women to come to the table for dinner, he didn't know that their conversation with Jia Ban had already been overheard by others.

This is because there is a strange "eavesdropping device" placed in the private room of Zuiyue Tower.

That was an improved version of the voice tube made by Ye Chen.

Made of copper tubes, bamboo tubes have also been transformed into delicate plates and embedded in inconspicuous corners as decorations.

There are plates like this in every private room.

But they are all connected in one private room.

The waiter overheard the noise and immediately reported it to Zhang Caiwei.

In the elegantly decorated private room of Zuiyue Tower, Zhang Caiwei leaned lazily on the chair, her gorgeous clothes highlighting her graceful figure.

Her face was delicate and charming, and her peach blossom eyes seemed to be sparkling with light.

When she finished listening to the entire conversation between Jia Ban and Ye Chen, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she couldn't help but exclaim in her heart: "This poor fruit actually has such a strategy and can express such insights. He is really a talent, a real talent!"

She knew very well that if she could use such talents, they would definitely help the family.

"Go, tell the waiter to find that Jia Ban and tell him that if he is willing to go to Longxi, he will be treated as a high-ranking official."

Zhang Caiwei spoke decisively to the maid beside her, her voice clear and with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

She paused, then continued, "I also need to tell him that the court is full of turmoil. He's a child from a humble family, and without a powerful backer, it's unlikely he'll achieve anything. But as long as he goes to Longxi, I'll definitely make sure he's given an important position."

"Also, give him a hundred taels of silver and tell him that as long as he agrees, the hundred taels will be his travel expenses."

Hearing this, Zhang Caiwei felt that even though Jia Ban was extremely talented, he might not be able to surpass those children from aristocratic families in the imperial examination.

Moreover, in a court dominated by children of aristocratic families, what could a person like Jia Ban, who had no power, no background, and no backing, do?

She was confident that the conditions she offered were enough to attract Jaban.

On the other hand, Ye Chen was still unaware of this.

He was still immersed in the surprise brought by the conversation with Jiaban, and was thinking about how to train Jiaban to become his right-hand man.

From time to time, he would pick up some food for the two women.

When Yun Fuyao saw this, he suddenly felt terrified.

She was well aware of Ye Chen's noble status. In Dayu, a place with strict etiquette, it was rare for a man to pick up food for a woman, let alone the emperor picking up food for himself.

As a result, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes revealed a flattered look. She looked like a frightened deer, with a bit of shyness and awe.

Shen Qiu was relatively calm. As the commander of the imperial guards, she had followed Ye Chen for a long time and was accustomed to some of Ye Chen's actions.

After finishing the meal, Ye Chen took the two women out of the private room and prepared to return to the palace.

But just as they were going down the stairs, they suddenly heard a fierce quarrel.

Ye Chen looked closely and saw Jia Ban being scolded by his mother.

The old woman spoke very harshly.

"You kid, you really don't know what's good for you! I gave you money but you don't want it. Are you a fool? Why did I give birth to you? How can you be so ignorant? Why don't you just die?"

All kinds of unpleasant words kept pouring out.

Jiaban lowered his head, nodded timidly, and looked very embarrassed.

Hearing this, Ye Chen became curious. He had clearly given Jia Ban money before, and Jia Ban accepted it. Why did the old woman say that Jia Ban did not accept the money?

With this doubt in mind, Ye Chen stopped and watched quietly as the old woman cursed and beat him, making a scene on the ground.

Moreover, he also saw the old woman scolding one of Jaban's men so badly that he even injured his hand, but Jaban was good at dodging and did not suffer much harm.

Ye Chen listened quietly for a while, and his confusion turned into enlightenment.

Some people actually wanted to win over Jia Ban, promising him high positions and generous salaries, and even giving him money directly, but he refused them all.

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes, feeling that this matter was by no means simple.

He couldn't help but feel a little curious. Who could see the potential of Jiaban?

Moreover, he knew that there was a wealthy family behind Zuiyue Tower. Those wealthy and powerful nobles who were arrogant and looked down on children from poor families on weekdays. Why would they suddenly care so much about Jia Ban?

The more Ye Chen thought about it, the more strange it seemed to him, but he also felt that Jia Ban had good moral character.

Just based on Jia Ban's integrity that is not moved by fame and fortune, as well as his strong strategic ability, he is worth training.

Ye Chen turned and left Zuiyue Tower. As he stepped onto the carriage, he said to Shen Qiu beside him, "Have someone check to see if there's any powerful person in Zuiyue Tower recently."

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These powerful families will all be the ones Ye Chen will have to deal with in the future. If there is a talent among them who can identify a good horse like Bole, Ye Chen must understand his situation before he becomes powerful.

These powerful families and nobles usually rely on their power to do whatever they want. If they are not restrained, they will sooner or later endanger the country.

A young man from a poor family with integrity and talent like Jia Ban is exactly the kind of person he can attract and train to fight against the powerful families.

Ye Chen took a carriage and returned to the palace with a heart full of thoughts.