The Marquis of Yanyang stood up and waved to the people below: "Those who believe that men are superior to women are the way of heaven, stand on the left. Those who believe that men and women should be equal and equally important, stand on the right. Now please make your choice."
There was immediate movement below, and as expected, there were a total of twenty-three gentlemen in the college, eighteen of whom were standing on the left side, while only five gentlemen were standing on the right side. This was quite a disparity.
The Marquis of Yanyang turned around and saluted Xiao Muting: "Your Highness, we have already separated."
"Then please answer the first question first." Xiao Muting waved his hand expressionlessly. Su Han immediately walked out from behind him, raised a scroll, and opened it again. It read "Nuwa
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The two camps below were stunned for a moment after seeing this topic. The eighteen people on the left started discussing it first, while the five people on the right just looked at each other and smiled confidently to encourage each other.
Xiao Muting pointed to the people on the left: "You guys go ahead and talk."
"Returning to Your Highness, Nuwa is an ancient deity. She is also called the Emperor Wa and Nuwa by the world. According to legend, Nuwa created humans by using yellow mud as a kneading soil. She also created the institution of marriage, and even refined the five colors.
She patched up the sky with a stone, leaving the world with the magical legend of Nuwa patching up the sky." Someone immediately stood up and answered loudly, looking extremely proud.
Someone else continued: "According to legend, the goddess Nuwa not only created humans and mended the sky, but also created all living things in this world. She has vast magical powers and is known as the Mother of the Earth. She is the creator god and mother goddess worshiped by the world.
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"It seems that everyone knows about Nuwa. Then I would like to ask why she is known as the 'Mother of the Earth' instead of the 'Father of the Earth'. Don't you think that men are noble and women are humble?
Well, why do you worship a humble goddess?" Xiao Muting asked in a majestic tone.
Everyone in His Highness was stunned. The eighteen people looked at each other and pursed their lips. At this time, someone stood up again and said: "Nuwa is only the God of creation, but the construction of the earth in this world still depends on men."
Only in this way can we develop, but the emperors and monarchs for generations have all been men, but we have not seen a few female emperors."
"Isn't it true? It's just that she is young. Think about it, the Yizhou Kingdom a thousand years ago also had female emperors for generations. She also ruled the country for more than 800 years. In its prime, she was famous all over the world. Even the army was filled with women.
There are many generals, how can you say that this woman is not good?" From the other camp, a middle-aged gentleman stood up and stared at the other side with sharp eyes.
"But since ancient times, there are still a few female emperors, and the same goes for female generals. They are not still male emperors, but male generals are the majority. Aren't men still respected in this world? Women are just for reproducing offspring, although there have been a few
There are outstanding people, but they are still a minority, and we cannot generalize them all." Someone in the other camp also retorted loudly.
"Even if women are tools for reproduction, it would not be possible without women in this world. The reason why men are respected is that they can achieve success with the help of women. Otherwise, wouldn't men in this world die? Without women, this world would not be possible.
Is there anyone here?" He said again.
"That's why I say that women are just responsible for taking care of their children. They don't need too many talents, they just have to do this job well." The voice from the other side was louder.
At this time, Su Han snorted coldly, a mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth again, and his eyes became more disdainful.
Xiao Muting reached out, gently held her hand, then pulled her back with a little force, and never let go.
At this time, the debate became even louder. Su Han shook his head slightly and whispered: "It's really deep-rooted."
"It is said that a woman's lack of talent is a virtue, so why do some talented people say that marrying a virtuous wife is a good idea? Then I dare to ask, what does this so-called husband teach her children? How can a woman teach her children if she has no talent?
What is it, no talent? Then aren't all the descendants also talentless and incompetent?" Although there are few people here, every word they say makes sense, and the people opposite are also trying their best to defend.
"The so-called marrying a virtuous wife is about virtuous and virtuous people, not about extraordinary talents. It doesn't matter if a woman is talented. Since ancient times, how many women can ascend to the court and command the world? It is very important to keep one's own integrity." Then.
The person on the other side sneered again.
"In that case, your father is a talentless person. I dare to ask Mr. Liu, is all your knowledge taught by your father? It has nothing to do with your father. But I heard that your father is a local scholar.
My legitimate daughter's literary talents and knowledge are not inferior to those of her father. I wonder who taught Mr. Liu his enlightenment since childhood, his father or his father." Mr. Qi here asked loudly.
"What we are talking about today is about women in the world, not the affairs of an individual family. What is the purpose of Mr. Qi's question? My mother's knowledge is only a minority, and it cannot be regarded as a common phenomenon." Mr. Liu widened his eyes.
He said angrily with eyes closed.
"That is to say, Mr. Liu is completely dismissive of your mother's sincere teachings since she was a child. He thinks that her so-called talent and learning are contrary to nature and are not worthy of the good wife and mother that Mr. Liu thinks of.
They should be whipped, right?" Mr. Qi asked again without showing any signs of weakness.
"Of course not." Mr. Liu replied wordlessly.
At this time, Xiao Muting nodded to Su Han again. She stepped forward and unfolded another scroll in her hand, with four big words written on it: "Mother! Great!"
The gentlemen from the two camps below were stunned again after seeing it.
At this time, the Marquis of Yanyang also came forward and said: "The debate you just had was very good. I think your original thoughts should have changed at this time. I will give you another chance to choose. If you think mother is a great
, just stand on the right side. If you still think that women are virtuous if they have no talent or virtue, you can still stand on the left side. Let’s start now.”
Sure enough, several people from the camp on the left just walked to the opposite camp, so there were twelve people on the left and eleven people on the right.
Xiao Muting stood up at this time and looked at the people on both sides: "Whether women should have the same status as men should be a difficult problem in the world. I have no intention of changing the minds of everyone in the world, but I
However, they value women's abilities very much. They have never thought that women are useless and are just appendages of men. This is unfair to women. It is precisely because of the deep-rooted concept of men being superior to women since ancient times that many people are patriarchal.
I have no control over the idea of valuing girls in other places, but in my realm, I just want to break this concept. I can open a women's class in the school, and I can also add a female student to Tianlong Academy.
I will hire talented women to be my mentors. I have never underestimated women. If a man can do it, a woman may not be able to do it. If a woman can do it, a man will definitely not be able to do it. Without them, there would be no life.
Without men like us who can stand here, the greatness of your mother cannot be ignored. Your mother worked hard to bring you into this world, but you look down on such a great woman. This is unfilial. You are all talented.
Master, why don't you think about it carefully? Today, I will use this as the question, and you should answer it truthfully. I am looking forward to your test papers."
There was silence below. The teachers who had been arguing just now were dumbfounded, and some even lowered their heads in shame. This time the debate ended after Xiao Muting's speech, and it was decided on the spot.
Three days later, Tianlong Academy opened three more classes for female students, recruiting students from all over the county.