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Chapter 178

Heijo Palace
Wu Lei was as usual, when there was no one in the hall, he sat with Shen Liuzhen, just like when they were studying.

Shen Liuzhen objected twice at first, fearing that he would be criticized, but Wu Lei said casually:
"I don't want to be like my father, who sticks to the rules too much and lives unhappy."

These words struck Shen Liuzhen's heart, and struck his sincere nostalgia and sympathy for Crown Prince Shi Yutian.He said nothing more.

Since then, as long as Ulay is happy, he will cooperate.It's just that in front of outsiders, there are a lot of rules that should be kept.

At this time, Shen Liuzhen closed the booklet in his hand, turned his face slightly, and asked Wu Lei beside him:
"Hey... I've always had a question, where did the queen's rule of "hand-casting gold" come from, and what's the reason for it?"

Ulay flipped through the memorial in his hand and said with a smile:
"I also asked this question when I was a child. I heard from my grandfather that this is a matter of auspiciousness. It's like when a Han bride enters the house, she needs to step over a brazier."

Shen Liuzhen's bright eyes flickered, and he said honestly: "...I still don't understand. The Han people cross the brazier to seek good fortune and avoid evil. This "casting golden man" is more like a test of one's craft."

Shi Yu Wulei closed the memorial in his hand, and said excitedly: "Yes, yes, yes, there is such a saying. It is said that when we first started, there were few people. The men were grazing and fighting outside, basically all day long. .

Therefore, the affairs at home are all done by women, especially the work that takes a lot of time to cast iron tools, and even weapons are done by women. "

"Wow..." Shen Liuzhen couldn't help being surprised when he heard this.

It's not like he hasn't seen a blacksmith before... the work of guarding the iron stove, the boiling hot iron slag, and the work of swinging the hammer all day long... He didn't dare to think that even a woman could do this kind of work ?
"Then you Xianbei girls... are really capable and strong." Shen Liuzhen said sincerely.

Ulay smiled indifferently and said, "Actually, I don't do the work of any other tribe. They are all forced. The Hu people live in a difficult life on the grassland, and the population is small, so they can't support idlers.

If it were you Han women who had to compete with oxen and horses that were much bigger than you and set up tents against the strong wind since you were young, then they would be so capable and strong enough to raise them.Because there is no strength to survive. "

Shen Liuzhen had never thought about this question before, his eyes lit up.Think again.This is indeed very reasonable.

By his side, isn't Xie Yuan a ready-made example?
Xie Yuan is a girl, she is not taller than other girls, but she has practiced martial arts since she was a child, and her strength is much stronger than that of him, who is not active in limbs.Not to mention, she went to the battlefield to kill the enemy better than many men.

It can be seen that the weakness of the Han people may not be due to race, but because life is too comfortable?

Shen Liuzhen was amazed at his new discovery, when Wu Lei continued to say:

"I heard from the emperor's grandfather that the most lacking thing on the grasslands is weapons. It is a good thing for the whole tribe to marry a woman who can forge swords. That's why there is such a skillful link in the wedding ceremony. , One is to show off, but also to show the strength of the family.

After entering the Central Plains, there is no need for women to forge iron.But this wedding custom has been preserved. On the day of the big wedding, in front of everyone, water a little iron man.If the casting is good, it is auspicious, if the casting is not good...it is unlucky.

But it's just watering, as long as the bride's hands are steady and not too delicate and afraid of being scalded, she can do almost the same. "

"I see, I've been taught." Shen Liuzhen nodded sincerely.

Ulay raised his eyes from those memorials, as if thinking of something, and said in a gloomy tone:
"Actually, I can also understand the custom of sons killing their mothers. None of our Xianbei women are weak. Compared with your Han people, our Xianbei women will bear more labor. Correspondingly, if you bear more, you will More respected and have more voice.

If it is a young child, there is no need to doubt that the right must be in the hands of the mother. She is the mother who takes care of the child, and it is impossible for her to listen to her son instead. "

When Wu Lei said this, he threw the memorial on the desk, and sighed again: "It's just that now that we're in the Central Plains, it's just one moment and another. This rule is a bit outdated."

Shen Liuzhen suddenly felt as if he had found a novel perspective to look at the customs and prejudices that he had grown up with, unknowingly, that he should accept as a matter of course, and he felt suddenly enlightened.

He said excitedly:

"I see. I used to think that A Yuan was the one who was different from others. In fact, she is normal, isn't she? Because it's not that women can't do it, it's because everyone acquiesced that they are not allowed to do it. Because of the large population and sufficient labor, Men are naturally stronger than women, so they take on more work. After a long time, women are born to be unable to do anything..."

Wu Lei didn't know why Shen Liuzhen was so excited, but he kept hearing what he said about A Yuan, and the more he listened, the more confused he became.asked:
"What the hell are you guys doing?"

Shen Liuzhen blinked, looked at Wu Lei and asked, "Your Majesty, didn't Caomin say that? I remember I said it. She is my teacher's daughter. She has been practicing martial arts since she was a child. She is very strong in martial arts. There is no one in the world who is more powerful than her." Great."

Wu Lei heard that this was the case again, rolled his eyes, and said: "You just brag... you marry her back quickly, and then I will set up a ring for her in the capital, and I want to see you When the time comes, will your face hurt?"

Shen Liuzhen said with a smile:

"Wait for me to write to tell her His Majesty's words, and ask her to come quickly."

He was obviously more proud when he said this, and said: "I want to tell her that the imperial court of the Xianbei people valued women more than the Han people, and she must be moved by this point."

He paused and continued:
"I think Xianbei people are good at this point. There are half men and women in the world. Why do you want to limit women's abilities and only let them live in the house? But if you think about it, if all women can have the opportunity to show their strengths, How many outstanding talents will come out in the world. I'm afraid they will be twice as fast as other countries in whatever they want to do. Your Majesty, don't you think so?"

Ulei raised his face, thought carefully and said, "Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, the fight for power between men alone is already brutal enough, if the other half of women are added...how intense will it be? "

Shen Liuzhen said very disapprovingly: "Hey...Your Majesty, this is your fault. Heaven is healthy, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement. People have to think about how to improve themselves. If they are afraid that they will not be able to compete, what's the matter with suppressing others? "

(End of this chapter)