The first thousand and seventy-fifth chapters strike (a)
It has been more than thirty years since the establishment of Lianchi Academy, and women's reading has become a popular practice.
After the emperor ascended the throne, he appointed his master Lian Shuyuan as a female general. The Queen of the Central Palace and a group of like-minded classmates opened a school for girls, a women's charity hall and a women's workshop. Women can also learn a skill and earn money to support the family. The status of women also has
Has been greatly improved.
These changes did not happen overnight, they were slow and steady. They also had a positive and positive effect on the lives of the people. Therefore, although the courtiers and officials occasionally murmured a few words in their hearts, they were inconvenient to speak out against it.
Changing the law to allow women to establish female households would be completely different.
This means that women are no longer vassals of men and can be the head of a household. In other words, women also have the right to inherit property...
In the eyes of all ministers, this is undoubtedly an act that is contrary to ethics!
"Your Majesty, this must not be done!" The first person to speak out against it was Mr. Fang Ge: "Throughout the past dynasties, there has never been a law that a woman can establish a female household. After the founding of the Qi Dynasty for more than a hundred years, and after six dynasties, it has never been
There is no such thing as this. Please think twice before taking action!"
There are many people who agree with the six ministerial books: "What Mr. Fang Ge said is absolutely true."
"Please, Your Majesty, take back your order!"
Even Xie Jun, the Minister of Rites, had to step forward at this time: "I also think that this matter is too frivolous and inappropriate. If a woman can also establish a female household, wouldn't it disturb the relationship between respect and inferiority? I sincerely request the emperor
Take back the imperial edict!"
Mr. Li Ge also said with a sullen face: "Amending the law is no small matter. The Holy Heart of the Emperor is arbitrary. There was no news before, so he suddenly issued an imperial edict, which really puzzled the old minister. Could it be that there is a villain secretly instigating the Emperor to do this?
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According to the practice of the Daqi court, when it comes to legal reform, it should be approved by the cabinet first. Now even several cabinet ministers have surprised faces, which shows how sudden this matter is.
There was a lot of opposition among the civil servants, and there were also some people who spoke out against it among the military generals. More than ten princes and princes who attended the meeting also spoke out against it.
Young or lower-ranking officials had no chance to interrupt at this time. However, just looking at everyone's faces, one could tell that most of them were opposed.
There were only a few people with peaceful expressions, such as Lu Chi, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, Chen Zhan, who became the imperial censor, and Zhao Qi.
Prince Fenyang and Prince An had not heard anything about it beforehand, and they were both filled with astonishment at this time.
Before Prince Fenyang thought much about it, Prince An, who had a sharp mind, immediately thought of the matter of establishing a crown prince. His expression changed slightly and his heart beat wildly.
What exactly is the emperor trying to do?
The emperor Sheng Hong, who was sitting on the dragon throne, looked unchanging in the face of the fierce opposition from the ministers. He sat on the dragon throne without saying a word and allowed the ministers to make generous speeches.
Seeing that the ministers were endless and the opposition became louder and louder, Sheng Hong suddenly stood up.
The emperor's power was rising day by day. At this time, his expression was cold and his eyes were like blades, passing over the faces of the ministers one by one. Like a sharp sword, it was as sharp as any.
All the ministers were startled, and the originally noisy noise also stopped.
Sheng Hong glanced around coldly, said nothing, snorted heavily, and walked away.
Ministers: "..."
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The ministers were unable to react in time. Seeing the emperor abandoning the court in anger, they couldn't help but panic.
Sheng Hong has been on the throne for several years and is known as a gentle emperor. Over the years, the relationship between the emperor and his ministers has been harmonious and harmonious. Sheng Hong became angry because he heard about the civil unrest in Jin a few months ago. The rest of the time, the emperor was always kind.
I have never fallen out with all my ministers like this.
When the emperor left, he left behind all the civil and military officials of the dynasty and his relatives and vassal kings.
If the ministers are leaderless, how can the imperial meeting continue?
The ministers were quiet for less than a moment, and soon whispered: "The emperor is really angry this time."
"Isn't that true? I really didn't expect that the emperor would be so angry. That look just now made my heart almost jump out of my chest."
"Actually, if you think about it carefully, this law is not as shocking as everyone said. Now that women can earn money to support their families, it is not impossible to establish a female household. Even if the emperor suddenly issued an imperial edict, it is too shocking.
I was not mentally prepared at all before I spoke out against it."
"Yes! It's okay to discuss it carefully. Who would have thought that the emperor would just go to court when he was angry!"
"In the eleventh year since he ascended the throne, this is the first time that the emperor has been so angry."
Among them, there are also voices of fierce opposition.
"No matter how angry the emperor is, we, as ministers, cannot back down. If this law is made known to the world, won't Daqi be completely in chaos in the future? Do women have to be equal to men? This is simply ridiculous!
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"That's right. The emperor must have been instigated by a villain to come up with such a thing. We must be honest and remonstrate, and we must not let the emperor continue to be stupid!"
The whispers grew louder and louder.
As the chief assistant, Mr. Lu Ge had to suppress the panic and anxiety in his heart at this time, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, please don't be impatient. Please be quiet first."
As soon as Mr. Lu Ge spoke out, all the sounds suddenly stopped. Everyone looked at Mr. Lu Ge together.
Mr. Lu Ge frowned and said with a solemn expression: "Ministers of the cabinet, come with me to the Qing Palace to invite the emperor to come to court. You all will wait here!"
All the ministers responded in unison.
Li Ge Lao Fang Ge Lao Zhao Ge Lao Yan Ge Lao didn't look any better. They looked at each other and followed behind Lu Ge Lao.
Prince Fenyang suddenly opened his mouth: "Mr. Lu Ge, please wait a moment. I and Prince An will also go together."
General Yin and General Chu also opened their mouths to go: "We will also follow Mr. Lu Ge to move to the Qing Palace to apologize to the emperor."
Mr. Lu Ge thought for a moment and nodded: "It would be better to have more people."
The more courtiers bowing their heads to apologize, the more the emperor could calm down his anger and move down the steps.
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Lu Gelao and his entourage of nine people were all important ministers of the Qi Dynasty. It was also the first time since Sheng Hong ascended the throne to plead guilty together outside the Yiqing Palace.
Eunuch Wei reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the five cabinet ministers, General Yin, General Chu, General Fenyang and Prince An, have come together to apologize to the Emperor and invite the Emperor to come to court!"
Emperor Sheng Hong, who had previously left in anger, was now sitting leisurely in the Yiqing Hall, drinking a cup of tea: "No hurry, let them wait outside."
The emperor wanted to reform the law, so the officials jumped up and down and made a fuss.
If the tiger doesn't show off its power, it will be treated as a sick cat.
It's time to take advantage of this time to deal with these veterans who rely on their seniority.
Half an hour later, Eunuch Wei came to report again: "To report to the emperor, Mr. Lu Ge and others are still waiting outside the palace. All the officials are also waiting in the Jinluan Palace."
Sheng Hong looked calm and took another sip of tea: "Don't worry, let them continue to wait."
