Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Three days later, articles about the abandonment of female infants, carefully crafted by the newspaper, were freshly published.

The newspaper had a library, and the reporters usually had the habit of collecting information.

As a newspaper whose purpose was to speak for the people, coupled with the fact that many reporters admired the ways of the sages and were full of enthusiasm, they had already reported on such malicious incidents as the abandonment of infants.

However, in the past, these were only sporadic reports and did not cause too much of a stir.

From ancient times to the present, the abandonment of infants has been a common practice, especially female infants. Successive dynasties have ordered prohibitions or come up with other solutions.

But in the end, they all had little effect, to the point that it became a kind of customary rule among the people.

It was not that the imperial court was ineffective or the people were immoral, but rather the helpless current situation.

With low productivity and a severe lack of resources, this bad habit was the best resource optimization scheme that naturally evolved.

This time, the newspaper almost occupied most of the page, trying its best to exaggerate the tragic situation of abandoned infants.

In order for the subsequent establishment of the girls' school to be successful, the initial theme chosen was the tragic experiences of women, but Fang Zheng Yi discussed it with Xie Xian for an afternoon.

In the end, it was decided to focus on the issue of female infants.

After thinking about it, this angle was the best angle.

First of all, female infants were an extremely vulnerable group, easily overlooked, and had almost no power to protect themselves. Fang Zheng Yi had learned about the tragic experiences of these infants early on.

On the other hand, it also took into account the national character and cultural background of Da Jing... This country and this nation could withstand all kinds of heavy pressure under the premise of ensuring survival.

Even if they suffered great grievances and their personality was trampled on, they could swallow their teeth and blood.

But there was only one thing... they absolutely could not tolerate their own experiences falling on their descendants, even the majority of families who actively abandoned their infants.

Whoever threatened their descendants would be met with desperate resistance. The saying 'for the sake of the children' allowed for unlimited sacrifices.

This time, the newspaper's articles almost occupied the entire page, with reporters finding and recording information outside, as well as collecting materials from local county chronicles.

"The matter of drowning daughters, I do not know from what era it started, it has become a common practice, and it is not considered strange."

"When a daughter is first born, one might still hope for her survival, but after two consecutive births, they are unwilling to let her grow up. As soon as she leaves her mother's womb, she is placed in a basin of injustice. Before she can try to cry, she has already ascended to the ghost register."

"...They often immerse and kill them with cold water. Their parents also cannot bear it, and usually close their eyes and turn their backs, pressing her into the water basin with their hands, and after a long time of pleading, she dies."

Due to the excessive length, coupled with Fang Zheng Yi's deliberate guidance.

Almost unexpectedly, the issue of abandoned infants became a hot topic in the capital for a day.

Many people's scars were torn open, sighing with regret, heartbroken and remorseful, or dejected...

At this time, Fang Zheng Yi had already arrived at the East Palace.

After reading the information on abandoned infants for several days, he couldn't help but feel a little heavy-hearted. He hadn't seen his son in the palace for a long time.

When he arrived at the East Palace, Li Yuan Zhao personally brought Fang Chen Yu over.

Fang Zheng Yi spoiled him and teased him a few times, kissing his face a few times, feeling a little touched in his heart.

Hearing that his son could speak, he finally had a little feeling of being a father.

However, the child was still young, and although he could speak, he was not very fluent. After teasing him for a while, he cried and whimpered for the wet nurse.

Li Yuan Zhao watched with a smile until the child was taken away, then said: "Lao Fang, you are really an irresponsible father. You only think of your son these days?"

Fang Zheng Yi rubbed his forehead and sighed: "I'm busy... Although my son is good, there are more important things to do, so I can only sacrifice my small family for everyone."

Li Yuan Zhao asked curiously: "This prince read the newspaper today, the whole page is about abandoned infants... Isn't it because of this?"

Fang Zheng Yi first nodded, then shook his head: "Yes and no. Actually, I wanted to create momentum for opening a girls' school and reduce future opposition, so I thought of starting with female infants. What do you think after reading the news, Your Highness?"

Girls' school? Thoughts?

Li Yuan Zhao's expression gradually became subtle: "Lao Fang, you are so saucy!"

"Hiss... Why didn't I think of it? Collect tuition fees and sleep with female students. Tsk, it seems that this prince's moral integrity does not allow this prince to think in this direction!"

This grandson is getting more and more shameless! It seems that his positive energy education has fallen behind a lot.

Fang Zheng Yi looked disdainful: "I thought that Your Highness, as the crown prince of a country, would have high opinions when facing the difficulties of the people, but I didn't expect you to say such rude words. I have never seen such a shameless person."

Li Yuan Zhao didn't care, and said with a smile: "It's all thanks to the teacher's good teaching, but why are you suddenly doing this?"

Fang Zheng Yi said solemnly: "What am I planning? If the road is uneven, someone will shovel it. If things are unfair, someone will take care of it. I have ambitions in my heart to start the trend of civilization and change the world!"

"Besides, as the驸马, I am also a subject of His Majesty. It is my duty to strive to build our country into a prosperous, harmonious and beautiful power, and moreover..."

"Hey, okay, okay! The emperor is not here." Li Yuan Zhao hurriedly interrupted his long speech, "Opening a girls' school is unprecedented. And giving lessons to women seems to be only done by brothels... How confident are you?"

Fang Zheng Yi thought for a moment and said: "I dare not say I am confident, but someone always has to do things."

"I have three axes. The first step is to use abandoned infants to arouse the sympathy of the people, establish Zhao Linglong as a role model, and open a girls' school."

"The second step is to let women prove their value and change their living conditions."

"In the third step, these women who can already take on important responsibilities can alleviate the problem of abandoned infants through publicity. As for what extent it can be done, do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Li Yuan Zhao listened carefully: "This prince doesn't have any opinions on this matter, but I'm not interested. But the problem of female infants should be solved."

"If you need any help, just tell me."

Fang Zheng Yi said happily: "Yes, I'm going to find a few beautiful women to go directly to junior college. Are you interested?"

Li Yuan Zhao smiled lewdly: "You guy... is your fox tail showing?"

"Heh... it depends on whether they are willing. When the time comes, you can change into casual clothes and I'll take you to see."

Li Yuan Zhao raised an eyebrow, rolled his tongue, and fell into fantasy.

"Your Highness, what's the movement in the court today?"

Li Yuan Zhao came back to his senses and said: "Oh, oh, there is. After you left, I went to talk to my father about the Jinyiwei, but my father has already transferred people from the Ministry of War to temporarily serve as the commander of the Jinyiwei. The man is called Tao Hui. I don't know why he was chosen. It stands to reason that we should find someone to be promoted from within the Jinyiwei, right?"

Fang Zheng Yi shrugged: "Whatever His Majesty arranges is fine. Did anyone mention today's news? Also, what kind of reward did Zhao Linglong receive?"

"Someone mentioned the matter of female infants, but it was glossed over. As for Zhao Linglong... the reward is really a problem. She is a Jin person, so it's hard to decide. It's still under consideration."

Fang Zheng Yi thought for a while and said: "This is not difficult. Your Highness can mention it in court tomorrow and directly build a stone arch for Zhao Linglong, and then reward her with some gold and silver. That's it."

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