The First Auxiliary Road from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 47 The Father and Son Arguing
Jiang Huaiqian didn't expect his father to ask such a question, and couldn't help laughing: "Although I have never seen that little Jiuniang with my own eyes, I know that the child is not obese, but it is a little rounder, still very cute."

Thinking of the portrait he saw at his mother's place a month ago, Jiang Huaiqian couldn't help but twitch his lips.

At that time, when he saw the fat doll wearing peonies and wearing a short jacket in the painting, he thought it was a palace maid who drew the doll in New Year pictures to make the mother happy.

After all, he has a ruddy and chubby little face, bright smiling round eyes, small arms and legs like lotus festivals, and a very festive child with red lips and white teeth. He has only seen Anyu in real life.

"Because my cousin flaunted his daughter's good fortune, the queen mother was worried that he would make the child too fat, so she sent two imperial doctors, Zhang and Chen, who are good at treating children in the imperial hospital, to take the pulse.

The two imperial physicians came back and said that the child was extremely healthy, which was rarely seen in the Jingzhong Xungui's family, and that he didn't need to take special care of him, so it was good; he didn't have to worry about his body, he just said that it would be fine when he grew up. "

Of course, given that the little guy's foundation is too good, it is difficult to become a thin person even when he grows up, probably just...a little plump?

Thinking of this, Jiang Huaiqian felt a little envious.

At present, he has more than a dozen sons and daughters, all of whom are well-clothed, jade-fed and delicacies are provided for, but each of them is thinner and thinner than the other.

If it weren't for the strong raising of Anyu under his knees, he would have thought that there was something wrong with the way the house raises children!

Thinking of the feel of his nephew An Yu's chubby paws, Prince Jiang Huaiqian felt melancholy envious of his cousin.

Emperor Chengyuan did not expect that his momentary curiosity would arouse such rich associations in his son's heart.

Right now, he was smacking at the little poems of the two daughters of the third boy of the Sheng family, and while having fun, he called Yang Xun to send someone to check to see if the layout of the Qin family’s boudoir was really that exaggerated, and then asked cousin Lin Che Not really like Sheng An.

Hearing Emperor Chengyuan mentioning Lin Che, Jiang Huaiqian's eyes moved slightly: "Father, the Lin family is a rich man in the later Qi Dynasty. This time, he returned to Chu's family to offer a number of islands, and the number of mineral deposits among them is very considerable."

"The gift is amazing, and what he wants is not shallow. I am afraid that he not only wants to protect his family." Hearing this, Emperor Chengyuan's face was light, "I have never forced him to donate assets, and I will not envy his family's accumulation of generations. If you keep yourself safe, I can tolerate it myself... I am afraid that people will not be enough."

Jiang Huaiqian didn't say a word, thinking about the collection of books accumulated by the Lin family for several generations, he was a little moved.

Emperor Chengyuan didn't want to guess his son's thoughts, he asked his son with a light smile: "Taoyuan Huahai is a farce, what can you see?"

Jiang Huaiqian said in his heart that it was just children's nonsense, so he shook his head honestly: "The Lin-Qin Alliance is not worth mentioning."

"That's not what I said."

Emperor Chengyuan looked at him, his lips moved slightly as if he had something to say, but when the words reached his lips, they turned into a soft sigh:
"I thought that Qin Erniang would quarrel with Sheng An. I didn't want that little girl to be very smart. When it was time to back down, she didn't force her way. She had good eyesight and a low face. When it was time to give up, she didn't hesitate, even if the two families already had an alliance... ...what does that mean?"

Jiang Huaiqian felt that his father was thinking too much, so he bowed his head and remained silent.

Emperor Chengyuan frowned slightly: "Not to mention the sharp-tongued Sheng An, this smooth Qin Erniang, and even the slightly annoying Qin Liuniang who can come out to deal with it at critical times, are not inferior to that Lin Che! Prince, I follow you As you said, don't underestimate women, even if they are young girls."

Jiang Huaiqian didn't understand why his father insisted on opening the way of women's imperial examinations: "Father, for two or three thousand years, it has become a common practice for men to lead the outside world and women to lead the inside. If we set a precedent in our dynasty, I am afraid that the officials in the court will be dissatisfied. Add twists and turns."

Emperor Chengyuan stared into his eyes and asked: "The split between Chu and Qi has been a practice for thousands of years. According to what you said, why do I insist on swallowing Qi and returning it to Chu? Why do I want to point my sword at the grassland?"

Jiang Huaiqian saw that although his father asked twice, his words were gentle and his eyes were encouraging, and he knew that this was the only chance to be honest, so he said truthfully: "But the two are not the same."

"What's the difference? It's just breaking the old rules. According to ancient records, there was even a period before Yao and Shun when women were respected. It can be seen that everything changes, and it goes back and forth. Why can't the old rules be changed?"

Jiang Huaiqian hesitated: "I'm afraid there will be a lot of resistance from the upper and lower courts."

Emperor Cheng Yuan laughed: "Prince, do you think that the interests of the monarch and his ministers are really the same?"

Jiang Huaiqian just wanted to say yes, but couldn't help but think about it, and felt that he couldn't be sure.

Emperor Chengyuan saw him like this, and his eyes flashed with a smile: "It is said that the whole world is the land of the king, and the land of the land is the king's subject. The subjects of this world, men and women, are all my people, who are protected by me and used for my errands." What is the difference between male and female?
The courtiers objected, and they had their own reasons, but the reduction of official positions and authority lowered their interests.But as far as the emperor and royal family are concerned, wouldn't it be a good thing to have more loyal talents to help the Great Chu flourish?

Look at the courtiers, even if they form cliques for personal gain, exploit power and greed for money, and ruin the country, it is just a change of country and court for them. They can still take scientific examinations and still be officials.If the world turns around, how will the Jiang family of Great Chu deal with themselves? "

Jiang Huaiqian obviously didn't think about the problem from this angle, and at this moment, he couldn't help but feel the ripples in his heart: "What the father said is true, but... a woman will inevitably be affected by the three obediences and four virtues when she becomes an official. Brother, husband and heir, which one is not bound? I am afraid that they will become puppets."

"It depends on what the Emperor Chaotang does. As long as he can be treated fairly, then these problems will gradually become less of a problem."

Emperor Chengyuan looked like Zhizhu was in his hands, took the teacup handed by Yang Xun, gently wiped the tea leaves away, pecked a few mouthfuls, and motioned the prince to drink tea, and then continued: "It is said that life begins with literacy. This person knows more and sees more, and when he has a broad mind and a broad vision, he will think more and ask for more.

If women have the ability to pursue fame and wealth and a place to display their talents, guess what, would they still be happy to be restricted from being free within the high wall?

Obviously I am very talented, but my family still favors the incompetent brothers. After a long time, I have learned a lot. Do you think they will feel grievances?

There are few men in the world who are infatuated. If they find a lover who only takes a spoonful to drink, that's all.How can you not have reservations?

When people have the ability to fight for and protect their own interests, then confidence is enough.At that time, for women, father, brother, and husband are no longer the authority; it is easy to say when it does not affect their own interests, but once it affects, there must be resistance!

Therefore, as long as women know that their foundation lies in the Great Chu Emperor, what they can rely on is the Great Chu Dynasty who treats them equally!
The selection of talents by the imperial court only depends on ability and character, not on gender differences. As long as education is in place, guess who is the person in the world who most wants to maintain the great Chu country? "

Emperor Chengyuan's slightly seductive tone made Jiang Huaiqian feel turbulent.

He heard his father say in a low but powerful voice: "Even if the unworthy people cause the dynasty to change after a few generations, even if the country changes at that time, the women of this world will try their best to choose the master whose attitude towards women is similar to ours.

And when such people get into the country, no matter whether they actively or passively continue to admit women's imperial examinations, they will definitely take the opportunity to inherit the country in the name of extending the orthodoxy of Great Chu.

In this way, it may not be possible to leave a way for those unworthy descendants of future generations, and maybe they can still be a free and unrestrained prince or an ordinary wealthy family. "

Emperor Chengyuan's concern made Jiang Huaiqian stunned for a long time, he didn't know what to say for a while.

After a long time, he breathed a sigh of relief, half joking: "Father's far-sightedness is beyond the reach of sons and ministers, but... father is not afraid of royal girls and no longer respects father, brother and husband?"

When Emperor Chengyuan heard the words, he seemed to hear a joke. He looked at him up and down for a while, and laughed: "The royal family has always been different from the courtiers and common people. Isn't it a battlefield?
It is an illiterate woman, but who can survive in the harem, who really has three obediences and four virtues?And who can command the three armies without wearing armor?
How women's status affects the royal family has never been much! "

Jiang Huaiqian was once again overwhelmed by his father's remarks.

Emperor Chengyuan couldn't help shaking his head when he saw that he was struck by lightning.

Xin said, after all, the prince is still immature and not knowledgeable enough!

There are many capable people in his backyard, let's see, after he succeeds to the throne, there will be some!

Although he didn't want to admit it, Emperor Chengyuan couldn't help feeling relieved.

"These words, I originally wanted to discuss with you after the garden party was over, and the female guards counted the poems written by boys and girls before discussing them with you. But since I said it just in time... let's say it!
Of course, you don't have to worry about it. Although I want to open the way of women's imperial examinations, I will not issue a decree. In the future, this merit... I will leave it to you.

Even if you regret not choosing this path, it is fine.

After all, I am old, and I have enough heart but not enough strength, so all I can do is to think of a way out for future generations.This choice may not be the best, it depends on you whether you choose or not, if it is really difficult to accept, then let it go!
But you have to remember that such a precedent-setting act is better not to be done than to be incomplete. If women officials are not truly treated fairly, they may be angry and lose their hearts for a long time. "

After Chengyuan finished speaking, he waved his hand and let the prince leave: "I am tired after all this, so I won't leave you here to eat. You can go to Manfu Palace and accompany your mother there. Go out of the palace again."

Jiang Huaiqian was agitated by what Emperor Chengyuan said, although he wanted to talk about it, but he knew it was not good to talk about it now, so he could only take a deep breath, salute and withdraw.

When he came back from Manfu Palace and returned to his residence, he withdrew his attendants and ordered everyone not to disturb him, so he went into the study alone and sat in front of the desk in a daze.After a while, he opened the drawer and took out two identical notebooks from it.

His hands paused for a moment, and he stopped hesitating. He put one of them back, and opened the other to have a look.Then, he threw it into the brush wash neatly, allowing the writing inside to smudge and gradually dissipate.

At the same time, after a full meal, Sheng Yuan and his sister came to Huguang Shise.

(End of this chapter)