Bai Tu, a kind person, a pure person, a person who has escaped from vulgar taste.
Originally, the officials of the Chu State would generally not talk much about the King of Chu's harem. After all, since the Yangzhou Prefecture period, Bai Tu had refused proposals in this regard more than once, appearing to be very stubborn. Moreover, Bai Tu had been very stubborn since the establishment of the Chu State.
The King of Chu and the State of Chu were so separated that no one mentioned it now...
The owner of the harem is a key part of the exchange of interests. Even though Bai Tu has completed many exchanges of interests through "shareholding", which has made many people feel at ease in other ways, it still makes everyone worry about it.
However, this time the situation is obviously special - Lu Kang, a great scholar who has worked hard for the Chu State and has made great achievements, became an official. No matter what request he made, Bai Tu had no reason to act. Even...for this kind of request that was not too excessive,
It's hard to even say no.
As soon as Lu Kang said this, the other princes were stunned for a moment, and then the officials of the Jiangdong noble clan showed excited expressions one after another.
Many people instinctively looked at Xu Rong - because it was a meeting of the great dynasty, Xu Rong, as Taishi Ling, was also at the table at this time.
Even because of the special nature of the position of Taishi Ling - it does not have much power, but is closely related to sacrifices and other matters. Therefore, although he does not involve himself in the affairs of the court, he still sits quite close to the front during court meetings!
The State of Chu actually attached great importance to sacrifices, but the rituals had changed a lot, and the items of sacrifices were also different from those in the past.
From the perspective of the people, the biggest difference is that the "sacrifice days" of the Chu State have gradually developed into "festivals" and "anniversaries". The responsibility of the Taishi Bureau has changed from calculating auspicious days for sacrifices to stipulating corresponding anniversaries, which is a disguised form.
From divination, it became a "prescribed" so-called auspicious day!
For example, on the fifth day of the second lunar month, which was the anniversary of the day when Yuan Shu sent Zhang Xun to rebel against Yangzhou Mubaitu and recruited and trained the Yangzhou defenders in a short period of time to fight the rebels for the first time in Qu'a, it was set up as the "Military and Civilian Unity"
day".
According to the Chu State's official account, this great victory was achieved because the lower-level generals in the army sacrificed their lives, and the people of Qu'a rushed to help...
On this day every year, corresponding activities are held in various parts of the Chu State, such as organizing military performances by opera troupes to praise the spirit of unity between the army and the people; such as encouraging middle- and high-level generals to serve widows and lonely public welfare organizations and serve as day laborers to embody the unyielding spirit of the army.
Forget about the people; for example, encourage the organization of other military and civilian activities, reward grassroots generals, etc.
There is also June 23rd, which is the day when Bai Tu recruited Huang Yueying, a talent in Jinling. It is also considered to be the day when Chu forces first recruited female officers. As for Lu Lingqi, the then chief of guard... she was closer to Bai Tu.
family general, so Huang Yueying is more representative, so this day was established as "Women's Day" by the Taishi Bureau.
The workshop will give female workers a paid half-day off. The "Women's Rights and Interests Protection Association", headed by Lu Lingqi, will organize various compassionate activities on this day and vigorously promote and commend outstanding examples.
The so-called excellent models are naturally excellent working women - shielding from interference such as using female virtue as the criterion for evaluation!
Since it was Empress Chu Lu Lingqi who performed the task in name, naturally nowadays, there would be no "evil outsiders" who could deviate from the selection criteria.
In addition, among the people, influenced by some gossip, it seems that there is a custom of wives pouring a cup of Gaolu tea to their husbands on this day. It has even gradually developed into the custom of pouring a cup of Gaolu tea to men on this day.
A hint of confession...
It is said that Huang Yueying, the greatest machine master of the Chu State, tested the King of Chu in this way. It was precisely because he passed the test that the Chu State began an era of great development.
To a certain extent, these can be regarded as "sacrifice", but they are more folk-oriented. Even official activities are mostly entertainment activities such as float parades.
It is very different from traditional sacrifices, and even completely opposite in terms of solemnity. It pays more attention to penetrating influence into the people, rather than paying high costs, and doing some face-saving rituals.
At the beginning, because of the establishment of these festivals and anniversaries, many officials also had opinions on Xu Rong - although they knew in their hearts that this was not Xu Rong's own intention, but after all... impeaching Xu Rong seemed more gentle.
!
However, firstly, with the support of Bai Tu, and secondly, with the unconditional support of the Jiangdong gentry, Xu Rong's position remained stable despite being impeached many times.
And through the "confrontations" in the past few years, everyone also understands how soft on the outside and strong on the inside this young girl is, and it cannot be shaken by some impeachments and attacks!
But at this moment, Xu Rong lowered her head, her face was obviously red, and she looked embarrassed to raise her head...
In order to avoid leaking the matter in advance, Lu Kang did not discuss it with anyone else. He only mentioned it to Xu Rong and hinted it to Xu Rong's father!
"Ahem, now the Kingdom of Chu is in its infancy, and I and you all should put state affairs first..." Bai Tu couldn't refuse right away.
Firstly, this was Lu Kang's request before he took office, and it was very important. Secondly... Lu Kang just said something like "Taishi Xu has always admired the King of Chu", which gave Bai Tu little room for maneuver.
Smaller!
If it were anyone else who dared to "force the palace" like this, Bai Tu would definitely let him know how to wear small shoes that are comfortable.
but……
Lu Kanglin had sex before he became an official, how could Baitu blame him harshly?
"Your Majesty, your Majesty! In my opinion, although Your Majesty has had two sons, he is still not prosperous. What's more... the Queen is known for her generosity and kindness. If Your Majesty does not accept a concubine for a long time, it may damage the Queen's reputation and the Majesty's reputation."
Fame!"
This statement is not unreasonable nowadays. For example, in history, Sun Quan's wife, an uncrowned queen trainer, was most praised for her tolerance for others and took the initiative to arrange for Sun Quan's concubine.
The Han Dynasty was not superstitious about the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues", and its views on women's chastity were different from those of the times after the rigidification of Neo-Confucianism.
However, the resistance to "jealousy" has already been formed. The only difference is that during the rigid period of Neo-Confucianism, if the wife was jealous, it was just because she was unruly, but now... if the family is uneasy, it is not just the wife who is unruly.
, also means that the husband is "incompetent in running the family", and the Han people recognize that both parties have equal responsibilities.
Of course, in the Chu State, ordinary courtiers...whether they are grand scholars or six ministers, if they dare to "kidnap" Bai Tu over this matter, they will definitely not get anything good to eat. Not only Bai Tu will not be happy, but also the queen's father, Lu Bu
, I’m afraid I want to make him look good, except... Lu Bu himself.
That's right, the one who just stood up from his chair and spoke out was Lu Bu, the privy envoy and the head of state!
Bai Tu:……
Seeing that Lu Bu had already spoken out, the others couldn't wait for the Jiangdong nobles. They all stood up and bowed in Bai Tu's direction, arguing one by one that Bai Tu's harem needed to be expanded.
Although the other Chu ministers did not support, they were just watching the fun and could not really oppose it.
In fact, everyone also knows the reason why Lu Kang expected Xu Rong to enter the Queen of Chu's harem - the Xu family is not among the four surnames in Jiangdong, but it is also a first-class gentry in Jiangdong. Ten years ago, it was not inferior to the Yu family and the Wei family...
It is only because of the "unprecedented changes" in the past ten years that various companies have higher requirements for talents, and there is a lack of first-class talents, so Xu's situation has gradually weakened.
However, after Xu Rong was recommended as Taishi Ling, the Xu family not only returned to the first echelon of the Jiangdong gentry, but even vaguely meant to be the second core after the Lu family.
After all, everyone knows that Xu Rong was recommended for reasons other than ability - Xu Rong's qualifications and achievements in stargazing, she is the only female of the right age in Jiangdong who can become a court official...
And the reason why you become a court official is to set up weird festivals for stargazing?
Of course not!
The Jiangdong gentry, who knew it well, naturally supported Xu Rong in groups.
However, in the past few years, Bai Tu has been holding back on this aspect, and many people have become anxious, especially... In the past, they could use "not of the right age" as an excuse, but now Xu Rong is almost 20 years old.
age!
Even according to what Chu State advocated, Xu Rong had already reached the marriageable age.
At this time, Xu Rong felt a little hot-skinned - when she was being discussed about marriage and recommending a concubine to the king, she was also present... This kind of thing is not something that everyone can experience, so naturally she was even more shocked.
stand up.
Lu Kang had indeed mentioned this matter to her clearly before. After all... Mr. Lu knew that if anything happened, Xu Rong had no intention of doing so, and even if he had any conflict, he would not be able to explain it easily.
However, the sophisticated Lu Kang noticed that when Xu Rong was mentioned about this matter, although she was a little shy, she had no intention of resisting.
This is indeed the case. In Xu Rong's heart, her favorite thing to do is undoubtedly doing math problems. Only math problems can make her happy.
What I want from my future husband...
It would be great to be able to do math problems together!
Firstly, Xu Rong knew some of its intentions from her father when she first became Taishi Ling, so she was well prepared. Secondly...Xu Rong knew from Pang Tong that many of the math problems she solved were
From the white picture!
Mathematics problems, in Xu Rong's opinion, are like a touching love letter.
The days and nights when I used to answer questions were spent tasting the taste of love(?)...
So when Lu Kang mentioned the matter again, Xu Rong was still very willing.
In the past few years, she has had quite a lot of contact with Bai Tu. After all, Bai Tu would often ask her to do strange things in private - setting up festivals and anniversaries.
Although she was mentally prepared, after Lu Kang raised the matter at the court meeting, Xu Rong was still distracted and in a daze, not knowing how it would end in the end.
I only know that when I came out of Jiangshanyuan, many people congratulated me, and...unknowingly, they seemed to be more respectful?
Originally, although Taishi Ling had little power and a high position, and was considered the number one figure in the court, he would not be fawned over by other court officials, especially... when Xu Rong was still a woman, many people were even more embarrassed to do so.
!
"Rong Rong, don't forget to go to Chu Palace later... It's still early. Let's go a little later during dinner." Lu Kang reminded.
"Ah? Ah! I mean... thank you, Uncle Lu, for reminding me." Xu Rong immediately said in shock, and at the same time she finally understood what had just happened.
Of course, although Xu Rong's incident was also very explosive, the protagonist of the current San Dynasty was obviously not him.
In front of Jiangshanyuan Gate, all the officials watched Lu Kang get on the carriage...
Lu Kang may still come to Jiangshanyuan in the future, but it is no longer his obligation - Lu Kang, who has made suggestions for Bai Tu and coordinated the internal interests of the Bai Tu Group since the Yangzhou Prefecture period, officially withdrew from the court today.