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

In Taiqian Palace.

Ye Chen listened quietly to Han Yu's words and remained silent for a while before asking, "Those aristocratic family members are so excessive. Don't the two deans of Yingchuan Academy care? Have you reported it to the government? Don't the government care?"

Ye Chen thought of Xu Youde whom he had met before.

This Xu Youde still seems to have some character.

He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would curry favor with the powerful and arbitrarily suppress children from poor families.

"Your Majesty, you may not know that Master Xu never cared about the affairs of the academy in the past. He just buried his head in studying and collecting books, and studied hard. As for the dean."

A bitter smile appeared on Han Yu's face.

"Since Your Majesty has been to Yingchuan Academy, you should have seen the high wall separating the children of aristocratic families from those of humble backgrounds."

"That wall was built by the dean."

"As for the government, Your Majesty, do you know the surname of the principal of Yingchuan Academy?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen asked doubtfully: "What's your last name?"

"Xiahou!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen suddenly had an idea in his mind.

"Is this principal related to the Minister of Personnel?"

"Your Majesty, the president of Yingchuan College is the second uncle of the Minister of Personnel!"

Han Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

As the second uncle of the Minister of Personnel, the president of Yingchuan College is naturally not afraid of students filing a complaint with the authorities.

"Great, very good! The Xiahou family really wants to have students and officials all over the world!"

A sneer appeared on Ye Chen's face.

He then waved his hand and said in a calm and domineering tone: "Han Yu, let me ask you, how many talented but oppressed children from poor families can you contact, who are unable to become officials or have only served as minor officials?"

Upon hearing this, Han Yu immediately bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, there are sixteen humble students like me in Yingchuan Academy. Four of them are well-read and as talented as I am. Over the years, I have met some talented humble students who have left the academy. I have no contact with them now, and I don't know where they are now."

"It's okay. Just tell me your name and place of origin, and I'll have someone check it out."

Ye Chen smiled slightly at this time, and then said in a gentle tone: "Go down and write down the names of all the people you know. After you leave the palace, I will let two imperial guards follow you. Go and find the four people from Yingchuan Academy first. I want to see them tomorrow."

"Yes."

Han Yu lowered his head and left Taiqian Hall.

And until then.

Su Mengjiao's voice was heard from behind Ye Chen.

"Emperor, do you want to make use of these talents from humble backgrounds?"

"Oh, Queen Mother, I do have this intention!"

Ye Chen did not hide his intentions.

"Your Majesty, if you use these people, the ministers in the court will not agree. This will be too much resistance."

"Besides, the abilities of the children from poor families are definitely not as good as those from wealthy families."

Su Mengjiao advised.

In her opinion, children from poor families have been suppressed to this point, and the education monopoly has been formed for several years. The talents of students from poor families are definitely not as good as those of children from wealthy families.

After all, articles written on bamboo slips are extremely rare.

Even children from wealthy families can pass down one or two copies to future generations and hide them like treasures.

"Queen Dowager, you are right. This matter does face great resistance. However, I do not think it is right to say that the children of noble families are more capable than those of poor families."

Ye Chen shook his head, his tone extremely confident: "Among the children of wealthy families, there is a possibility of raising a loser, but among the children of poor families, there is no doubt that a phoenix will emerge!"

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao's lips moved slightly. She didn't know where Ye Chen got his confidence in these children from poor families, but seeing that Ye Chen had already made a decision, she didn't say much.

Moreover, Ye Chen obviously wants to reorganize the Ministry of Personnel, which will also be a blow to the power of powerful officials. Su Mengjiao should naturally support it.

"Bring Zhao Sheng and Zhou Jie up here!"

Ye Chen looked around again.

Soon, Zhao Sheng and Zhou Jie were brought to the gate of Taiqian Palace.

Zhao Sheng looked around, obviously like he had never seen the world before.

Zhou Jie, however, had a solemn expression on his face, his eyes fixed straight ahead, and his temperament was quite calm.

"Zhao Sheng, when you see His Majesty and the Queen Mother later, you must insist that this matter has nothing to do with me! If I'm finished, don't even think anyone can save you!"

Hearing this, Zhao Sheng smiled flatteringly and said, "Master Zhou, I know, I know, it's all my fault. I brought people to do it without permission."

There was still blood on Zhao Sheng's face, but he had recovered and was able to speak normally.

"Humph!"

Zhou Jie nodded heavily and felt relieved. After the imperial guards escorting them communicated with the imperial guards guarding the Taiqian Palace, they signaled the two of them to go in. Zhou Jie took the lead and walked into the Taiqian Palace with his head held high and his chest puffed out.

"I, Zhou Jie, pay my respects to the Emperor!"

Zhou Jie's old eyes suddenly widened and his aged body began to tremble rapidly.

Zhao Sheng, who followed him in, felt his legs go weak immediately after seeing the situation in Taiqian Hall, and he collapsed to the ground.

"Zhou Jie, Zhao Sheng."

Ye Chen looked at the two people with terrified expressions, his eyes piercing and his tone stern.

"Tell the truth about what dirty deeds you have done over the years. If what you say is different from what Han Yu and others said, I will let you confront the victims face to face. If it is confirmed that you are lying, I will not care whether you are scholars or not."

"Understand?"

Ye Chen emphasized his tone, and every word he spoke was firm and decisive.

Zhou Jie's old face was as pale as paper, his head covered in cold sweat. He knelt down with a thud and said in a trembling voice, "Damn, I am guilty."

Facing Ye Chen sitting on the dragon throne, Zhao Sheng and Zhou Jie didn't dare to fool around at all. They both understood that they were finished.

While Ye Chen was interrogating Zhao Sheng, Han Yu and Zhou Jie, the news that the imperial guards had broken into Yingchuan Academy to arrest people quickly spread throughout the capital.

Zhongshu Province.

Chen Xiu took a piece of brocade and passed it to Yang Dechang.

After Yang Dechang finished reading the brocade, his expression suddenly darkened.

"I didn't expect that the emperor would actually go on a private visit in disguise!"

Yang Dechang was very surprised that Ye Chen dared to go there in person. This was really beyond his expectations.

He originally thought that Ye Chen had a capable organization, but he didn't expect that this organization was Ye Chen himself.

"This little emperor is quite courageous."

Gao Yunhe's face darkened as he said, "Prime Minister, we can't let him act so recklessly any longer!"

"Ah."

Yang Dechang smiled coldly and said, "Since the little emperor is so bold, then I will not be polite!"

"Notify Qian Jie!"

"Next time the little emperor dares to leave the palace, I'll find an opportunity to take action!"

Yang Dechang had a fierce look in his eyes. He had been at a disadvantage in several battles with Ye Chen in the court, so he left no room for maneuver.

Want to kill Ye Chen!