In addition to allowing women to serve as officials, more importantly, I also want to allow women to have a place in life step by step.
In ancient times, a male-dominated society, the head wife may have a certain family status, like a concubine, and they could even give each other gifts as gifts.
He may not be able to control things outside Yizhou, but at least he, Chen Mu, has the final say within Yizhou.
This deep-rooted thought may be difficult to eradicate with one hand, but at least the first spark of fire came from his hands, and later generations will add fuel to the fire.
Early the next morning, a piece of paper was sent to all counties in Yizhou.
As soon as the news spread, there was a huge uproar and everyone was shocked!
They couldn't believe that today's Yizhou pastoralists would actually take the imperial examination for a woman to become an official!
Some of the learned women were pleasantly surprised. Although they were all women, these people were well versed in poetry and writing, and their writing skills were actually no worse than those of the men. They had the same ambitions as those scholars.
Now that the opportunity has suddenly come, how can they not be happy?
But on the other hand, the men all ridiculed and ridiculed Chen Mu's decree.
“It’s really ridiculous for a woman to take the imperial examination and become an official!”
"Master Zhou Mu is crazy, how can a woman govern the world?"
"If this continues, one day Yizhou will be thrown into chaos by these women!"
The governor's residence.
"My lord, if the imperial examination decree is passed, it will cause quite a stir among the people. Women will continue to praise you, but those literati can't wait to drag you out to parade in the streets."
Chen Mu sat on the main seat and held a book: "So what? Could it be that they still dare to come and cause trouble?"
"How dare you."
Wang Zimo smiled slightly: "Scholars are quite stubborn, and many of them refuse to accept their fate. Just wait, they will come to ask for an explanation before long."
Chen Mu frowned: "If a large group of scholars come to the door every day to make trouble, it will be really troublesome."
It was different from the one in Jincheng, which was a group of people eating melons and killing chickens to scare the monkeys. Those who came to join in the fun quickly dispersed.
But this time it was different. These people were all common people in Yizhou, and it was impossible for Chen Mu to attack them. Besides, there were many scholars and literati in ancient times who had a strong backbone.
If you accept the truth, even if you kill them all, I'm afraid there won't be any intention of retreating.
Sure enough, as Wang Zimo said, the next moment, Zhang Bowen rushed towards the inner room.
"Brother Chen, there are dozens of scholars coming from outside, coming from Bajun, just to ask you for an explanation."
Chen Mu's face darkened: "I'll come as soon as I say. I've come all the way from Bajun, and I'm not tired at all."
Zhang Bowen asked: "Otherwise, just send someone to arrest him and lock him up for a few months."
Chen Mu waved his hand: "Forget it, these are a group of people who accept death. We have to worry about convincing them."
Even if they are all dragged and executed, the world still does not agree with the idea of women serving as officials. Even if the imperial examination decree is implemented, I am afraid it will have a counterproductive effect.
After saying that, Chen Mu put down his books and headed outside the house.
At this time, dozens of scholars were sitting cross-legged on the street. When they saw Chen Mu coming out, their expressions gradually became serious.
The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly anxious, and Chen Mu knew that a verbal battle was about to begin.
"Everyone, tell me, what do you want to do?"
But an old scholar at the front raised his hand and said, "Sir Zhou Mu is well-known all over the world, but this time the imperial examination for women is too childish? How can a woman be an official?!"
Zhang Bowen on the side whispered: "This man is a famous scholar in Ba County. He brought the scholars behind him. Brother Chen, as long as you refute him, the matter will be solved."
Chen Mu nodded, then looked at the old scholar: "Why can't women take the imperial examination and become officials? Do you think the mother who gave birth to you and raised you is despicable?"
The old man's face wrinkled slightly. Everyone said that Chen Mu was amazingly talented, but who would have thought of greeting his mother when he came up.
"Since ancient times, our ancestors have not allowed women to take the imperial examination. Is it possible that Lord Zhou Mu wants to disobey our ancestors?"
"My wife, Prince Mo Zeng, is the most talented woman in Ba County. Now she is an official and manages the state and county in an orderly manner. Old sir, do you think she is too far behind?"
As soon as these words came out, the old Confucian scholar was immediately speechless.
"Old sir, here at Chen Mu, there are only abilities, and there is no distinction between men and women. Instead of competing with women, it is better to read more books, take the imperial examination, become an official, cultivate one's family, and govern the country!"
After saying that, Chen Mu Youyou walked in, then slammed the door shut and no more guests were seen!
As for the people outside the door, you looked at me and I looked at you. They were also choked by Chen Mu's words, and they didn't know what reason to refute.
Chen Mu was determined to hold the women's imperial examination this time. Of course, some people opposed it, but others supported it.
In the families of many merchants or officials in Yizhou, there was just one daughter who was the apple of their eye. In terms of poetry and poetry since childhood, she was no worse than those literati who studied poetry and books diligently.
However, the world is like this. Women have to be inferior to men. Just add fragrance to their bare hands. Don't even think about being an official.
Not only the women in Yizhou are working hard to prepare for the imperial examination in two months, but even some women outside Yizhou are paying special attention to this special imperial examination.
It was not until the day of the imperial examination two months later that Chen Mu realized how influential this women's imperial examination was.
Even the Qingzhou area along the coast has people coming!
In the same way that scholars from poor families went to Longxia Capital to take exams in the past years, many women came to Bajun City to take exams. They came from all over the world, and it was roughly estimated that there were thousands of people at least.
"Among the many women in Long Xia, there must be many talents like Wang Zimo. With the addition of these new blood, Yizhou is bound to prosper!"
The two of them stood in an attic on the street, looking at the scientific examination women walking slowly by. Chen Mu was very happy, but Zhang Bowen was the only one with a worried look on his face.
"This is a good thing, but I really didn't expect that the trouble would be known to the whole of Longxia."
Hearing the connotation in Zhang Bowen's words, Chen Mu frowned and said, "Is there any problem?"
"You... first cracked down on the price of salt, repulsed the Tibetan army, and then made such a fuss. The imperial examination is a matter for the imperial court. You have crossed the line."
Hearing that this was the reason, Chen Mu sneered: "They don't like women, but I, Chen Mu, do. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Zhang Bowen smiled bitterly and said: "That is the matter of the imperial court. You have really offended them by holding the imperial examination. It would be fine if you were ordered to stop. But at the moment, the imperial court has no attitude towards you. I'm afraid it really wants to treat you."
It’s a deadly move.”
Chen Mu had never thought of these things, but in his eyes, it was the common people in the world who were pretending, not the imperial court. Whether it was opening up wasteland for farming or defeating the Tibetan army, it was definitely not done because of the imperial court.
After a long while, Chen Mu stretched his legs and just said: "They have carefully considered it and there is no way they would fall out with me because of this matter."