The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 925: Slowly figure it out
Chapter 925: Slowly Plan
When Lu Jin received Bai Qingyan’s order to collect evidence of crimes committed by members of the royal family, he guessed that Bai Qingyan wanted to reduce the power of the vassal kings… He deliberately set up a trap for those vassal kings, so as not to touch the royal family of the Jin Dynasty.
Even… Lu Jin suspected that the news that Bai Qingyan did not attack the royal family of Jin Dynasty because he was concerned about the Grand Princess was spread by Bai Qingyan.
“The implementation of the new policy will benefit the people’s livelihood for generations to come…” Bai Qingyan raised his tired and bloodshot eyes and looked at Lu Jinxian, “If we want to implement the new policy, it is imperative to reduce the power of the vassal states, but… if we reduce the power of the vassal states through war, it will be the simplest way to do it, but it will inevitably hurt the people and waste the country’s strength. Weighing the pros and cons… At the beginning of the Great Zhou Dynasty, when everything is in ruins, we seek stability rather than speed! That is, after the coronation ceremony, it will be much smoother for Lord Lu to implement the new policy.”
Lu Xiang and others nodded repeatedly, acknowledging that Bai Qingyan had made careful considerations.
“Since Lord Lu said that the implementation of the new policy in Hancheng was going smoothly, why did the old aristocratic families in Daliang cause chaos? I remember… the news sent back to the capital before was that the old aristocratic families in Daliang gave up all their wealth… just to save their lives.” Bai Qingyan asked again, his voice hoarse.
Bai Qingyan got the news of this matter quite late and had not yet set out from Luohong City to return to Dadu. Moreover, the news was not very detailed and he was not sure about the reason.
When asked about this, Lu Jinxian subconsciously looked at his father. Seeing that his father calmly picked up the teacup, he did not cover up for Bai Jinzhi anymore and whispered, “It was originally like this. However, when Princess Gaoyi was in charge of this matter in Daliang, she saw that the former royal family members who claimed to have handed over all their wealth to survive were leaving Hancheng and transporting boxes in large and small boxes. Princess Gaoyi stopped them all and put all the families of those royal family members into prison. The rest of the royal family members were in a panic, and that’s why there was chaos! But fortunately… the chaos has been quelled, but Princess Gaoyi was slightly injured. When the grain and money seized by Princess Gaoyi in Hancheng were sent to Dadu, the people who came to deliver the grain and money said… Princess Gaoyi is no longer in danger.”
When Bai Qingyan heard that Xiao Si was injured, his heart suddenly tightened.
Bai Jinzhi is also a person who only reports good news and not bad news. He was injured… Is he really fine now? Not necessarily…
When she came back from Daliang, Bai Jinzhi was the eldest in Hancheng. It seemed that neither Cai Ziyuan nor Zhao Sheng could persuade Bai Jinzhi.
Before, it was a sudden incident, and Bai Qingyan could only trust Xiao Si, so he placed her there. But now the new policy is urgent to implement, and Xiao Si has a reckless personality, so it seems… Xiao Si can’t be left in Hancheng.
In Bai Qingyan’s opinion, the person who can handle these matters is either Bai Jinxiu or Bai Jintong…
But now Bai Jintong is far away in Xiliang, and Bai Jinxiu has not seen Wangge’er for a long time. Even if Bai Jinxiu and Qin Lang and his wife go to Hancheng together after the coronation ceremony, Wangge’er, such a small kid, may not be able to withstand the ordeal.
Seeing Bai Qingyan lowering his eyes in thought, Lu Jin guessed that Bai Qingyan was considering exchanging Princess Gaoyi back. Princess Gaoyi had an impulsive personality, and if she stayed in Hancheng, she might be used by someone with ulterior motives, which would be detrimental to the implementation of the new policy.
In fact, through the rebellion of Prince Liang, Lu Jin felt that Bai Jinxiu was much more powerful than they imagined, but she was very gentle and looked weak. Even if they knew that Bai Jinxiu was powerful, they thought she was just a small figure in the backyard.
Until such a critical moment… until the time of the great war, people would really forget that Bai Jinxiu was once a resourceful girl from the Bai family who had fought on the battlefield.
“I think that Madam Qin can go to Hancheng to take control of the situation. Although Qin Lang doesn’t have drastic measures, he can still be used. Your Majesty can send Qin Lang and Madam Qin to Hancheng together.” Lu Jin said at the right time, “This way, they won’t be separated, and… this order will pave the way for Your Majesty to use women as officials in the future.”
Bai Qingyan looked up at Lu Jin. What Lu Jin said resonated with Bai Qingyan’s thoughts, and was like a worm in Bai Qingyan’s stomach.
“We’ll discuss this later.” Bai Qingyan had to ask Bai Jinxiu, Qin Lang, and her second aunt’s opinions before making a decision. She turned to talk about the coronation ceremony. “The Great Zhou has just been established. During this coronation ceremony, we can announce a general amnesty for the whole country. Next year, we will hold the imperial examination to select talents for the court. The court will prepare to open schools in various places, and women… can also go to school and take the imperial examination.”
Prime Minister Lu perked up, as expected… After Bai Qingyan’s reform, he wanted to improve the status of women.
As a man who has been extremely knowledgeable since childhood, Prime Minister Lu would not think that allowing women to enter school and take the imperial examinations would pose a threat to men. If a woman is as good as Bai Qingyan…she is no worse than any man, otherwise he would not be willing to submit to him.
Even if it was Lu Xiang’s own granddaughter, if she had not learned some characters in the family school, and later… because of the imperial examination, his granddaughter was forced to withdraw from the family school and study at home with a female teacher, Lu Xiang would dare to say… that his granddaughter would definitely not be worse than her two brothers.
But the fact that Prime Minister Lu thought so does not mean that all students in the world would think so. For girls to go to school… and take the imperial examinations can be said to be a subversion of ethical ethics.
Bai Qingyan’s idea was too advanced. The ascension of a female emperor to the throne had already shaken the world’s perception of male superiority and female inferiority. Prime Minister Lu privately thought that… the matter of women taking imperial examinations should be planned slowly.
“Your Majesty… I think this matter should be considered in the long run!” Prime Minister Lu said sincerely, “The idea of male superiority and female inferiority did not come into being overnight. If we want to eradicate it… we need to do it gradually. I am afraid that this imperial decree… will definitely shake the hearts of students all over the world and make them dissatisfied.”
Bai Qingyan put her elbow on her hidden bag, and tried to cheer herself up. She said to Prime Minister Lu, “I understand what Prime Minister Lu means, but this matter… Bai Qingyan thinks we can’t wait to do it. After reducing the feudal lords… while implementing the new policy, we must implement this matter. Prime Minister Lu, the Great Zhou Dynasty is in great need of talents at the beginning of its establishment. Bai Qingyan is a woman… It doesn’t matter whether a man or a woman is employed. Anyone who can help the people survive and make profits is a useful talent. If students all over the world have any questions… I will go there to explain it in person!”
Bai Qingyan bowed to Prime Minister Lu and said, “In this matter, Bai Qingyan wants to make his own decision for once. If I make a mistake… I will need Prime Minister Lu’s help.”
Prime Minister Lu pursed his lips, feeling very disapproving, but since Bai Qingyan had said so, what else could he say?
“But Your Majesty, isn’t it inappropriate to open a school and let boys and girls study together instead of sitting at the same table at the age of seven?” Prime Minister Lu wanted to make a last-ditch effort.
“Your Majesty wants to open schools in various places, which can be divided into… girls’ schools and boys’ schools. This will solve my father’s problem…” Lu Jinxian was thinking of a solution seriously, his brows furrowed, and he didn’t notice the look his father gave him.
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