Chapter 76 Establishing Girls' Schools: If this modern knowledge could be applied to this world…

While Luxi Village was thriving, Wen Yu did not stay at home.

She was summoned to the prefectural city by an urgent letter from Su Lin.

Su Lin wrote in his letter that he had something extremely important to discuss with her. Although she didn't know what it was, she immediately packed her things and rode her horse to Luzhou Prefecture.

The early spring breeze still carried a slight chill, and the misty rain soaked the earth. Wen Yu, wearing a raincoat and a bamboo hat, rode his horse forward.

Along the way, tender green grass has already sprouted from the soil beside the villages we pass.

The desolation brought about by the three years of famine was slowly covered by newly grown greenery, and farmers stood under the eaves, leaning on their hoes, carefully planning the spring planting.

Birds sang everywhere, and flowers on the branches bloomed again. The long-suffering Luzhou Prefecture finally showed signs of improvement.

She withdrew her gaze, dared not delay, and continued on her way, finally arriving in the prefectural city earlier than expected.

Wen Yu reined in her horse in front of the Su residence. The steward, who was already familiar with her, greeted her warmly: "Miss Wen, you've finally arrived!"

Wen Yu dismounted and stopped his idle chatter: "What business does the master have with me?"

As the steward led her inside, he whispered, "War has broken out in the North; things are about to change drastically."

"What?" Wen Yu was caught off guard.

She knew that wars were common in ancient times, but this Great Yin Dynasty had suffered far too many disasters.

First came famine, then plague, and now war—it's practically a harbinger of a change of dynasty.

Who knows, maybe some talented person will suddenly emerge and seize the throne next...

The comments section gets excited whenever this is mentioned.

Could you show us the side quest where he becomes emperor?

[Wen Yu, you haven't played an empress yet, why don't you give it a try?]

With our current strength, we're still a long way from becoming emperors...

Hey! Do you guys even remember this is a farming livestream?

[Even if I can't become emperor, why not try being a female official? I think it's entirely possible, right?]

Farming and building a career aren't mutually exclusive, are they?

Wen Yu felt that these comments were really out of the ordinary.

Judging from all factors, Su Lin is more likely to rise up in rebellion than she is.

Su Lin has been secretly cultivating his power for many years, and now that he is in the position of prefect, he has access to far more resources than she does.

She had only been in this world for a year and had only managed to manage Luxi Village well; she dared not have any greater ambitions.

What's more... she also wanted to go home.

Wen Yu has no attachment to the power of the ancient world. She only wants to return to the modern world and reunite with her family. She does not want to sacrifice everything here for the sake of fighting for power that is so illusory.

Luxi Village is the only place in this world she wants to protect.

"The master is inside, please come in, young lady." The steward led her inside, gently knocked on a door, and ushered her in.

The maid beside him helped Wen Yu take off his wet raincoat and bamboo hat.

She stepped into the room and saw that the window was wide open. Su Lin was sitting at a low table by the window, with a pot of tea boiling in front of him.

White smoke curled from the bubbling stove, and a breeze swept through the room, carrying the aroma of tea to Wen Yu's face.

She closed the door, walked over and sat down in front of Su Lin: "Lord Su."

"Miss Wen, I'm afraid I have to leave Luzhou Prefecture." Su Lin got straight to the point.

Wen Yu had just picked up his teacup when he was so startled he almost spilled it: "Is it because of the war?"

“Yes.” Su Lin nodded. “His Majesty has given Princess Zhaoxin an imperial edict, granting her full authority over the war in the northern border. With this edict, she can freely select talents from the court.”

"She gave me an urgent order, instructing me to hand over all official duties and depart within ten days."

Wen Yu suppressed the turmoil in her heart, took a small sip of the tea in her hand, and felt the aroma of the tea, but she no longer had the mood to savor it.

How could this happen so suddenly?

Ten days...

The viewers in the live chat were completely unaware of her inner thoughts and were instead delighted.

[The emperor has entrusted military power to a princess? Is this a good sign?]

I think there's a real chance; if a female leader comes to power, everything will change dramatically!

But I feel that an old fox like the emperor might not actually be willing to relinquish power; he'll definitely guard against it fiercely.

[Hey! Why are you so concerned? If I had hundreds of thousands of troops under my command, who would dare disobey me!]

That's right. Whoever holds military power holds the power to make decisions.

I think this princess is no ordinary person; I'm looking forward to her next move...

Wen Yu then said, "The princess gaining power is also an opportunity; perhaps this is the turning point we've been waiting for."

“Indeed.” Su Lin nodded gently. “Everything else is fine, but I’m worried about Luzhou Prefecture.”

"Luzhou Prefecture is, after all, a place I built up from scratch. Lu Hongguang and others have long coveted my position. Once they take power, who knows what kind of chaos they'll create."

Wen Yu put down his teacup: "Will the next prefect be Lu Hongguang?"

“Most likely,” Su Lin sighed. “Based on seniority and official rank, he has the advantage of being in a good position.”

Wen Yu knew that Lu Hongguang, that old-fashioned man, had always been dissatisfied with Su Lin's bold and decisive actions. He was a conservative and always believed in his own set of rules.

If he were made the head official, who knows what would become of Luzhou Prefecture...

"Therefore, I left a few backup plans."

Su Lin pulled out a small box from the side and handed it to Wen Yu: "Open it when you get back."

Wen Yu took the box, then remembered what she had brought and quickly took it out: "I have brought what you asked me to bring."

Su Lin had previously asked Wen Yu for a complete set of textbooks from Luxi Academy, and Wen Yu brought all the textbooks with her, including their newly compiled ones.

—That textbook that belonged only to women.

This was compiled by her and the women of Luxi Village, hoping to guide girls who want to read.

Unexpectedly, it came in handy so quickly.

Su Lin took the bundle and solemnly flipped through the textbooks inside, a nostalgic look inadvertently appearing on his face.

Having been away from the modern world for many years, seeing this knowledge again feels both unfamiliar and nostalgic.

If this modern knowledge could be promoted throughout the world, it would truly be a great achievement for generations to come.

“These books were given to me by the princess,” Su Lin said, closing the book. “The princess has always been concerned about education, and upon hearing of the remarkable achievements in education in Luxi Village, she wanted to promote it vigorously.”

"The princess also issued an order to establish girls' schools throughout the land so that girls could study and receive an education."

Wen Yu had never heard of this before and pressed on, "Really? But I've never heard of it..."

“This matter has been debated countless times in the court. Many people have impeached the princess for being unorthodox and believe that His Majesty has spoiled her too much, which is why she has done such a thing against the natural order.” Su Lin raised the corner of his mouth. “Many local officials have also paid lip service to the order but not actually carried it out.”

"Therefore, Luzhou Prefecture must set a precedent."

The two spoke in unison.

Su Lin looked at Wen Yu and nodded: "That's right."

"I have ordered the establishment of girls' schools throughout the prefecture, with school teachers of appropriate age, and the government will provide the funding and textbooks."

Su Lin stroked the cover of the book in his hand: "Within ten days, I will promote this set of books to every corner of Luzhou Prefecture."

“We have a female leader and the school in Luxi Village as a precedent, so it will be much easier to implement. Once it succeeds in one place, it will create an unstoppable wave, and then they will not be able to stop it.”

Wen Yu nodded in agreement.

It doesn't matter if it's not done elsewhere, but as long as it's done and succeeded in one place, the feasibility of this matter will soon be proven, and a second and third success story will emerge, and it will even be promoted to the entire Dayin.

They firmly believe that women who are eager to learn will always know more than they do.

The wave they can create is far greater than the voices of opposition.

The viewers in the live chat seemed to have noticed.

[Hasn't what Lord Su has done far exceeded the scope of what a male official should do?]

I have a feeling that this Lady Su is also one of our female compatriots.

[Perhaps he's just a more enlightened man?]

No, I don't think Su Lin's words, actions, and motives are like those of an ordinary person, much less an ordinary man. Su Lin is very likely a time traveler—and a woman at that.

The practice of women disguising themselves as men did not exist in ancient times. Stories of female princes-in-law have been passed down for thousands of years, proving that such things were not uncommon; it's just that for many, the traces have been erased.

That's great! Hopefully, our camp will have more and more allies fighting alongside us...

Wen Yu suddenly remembered that when Su Lin confessed his female identity to her last time, the system blocked everything.

These viewers genuinely didn't know her true identity.

But everyone astutely guessed it.

Yes, when a woman rises to a high position, how can she refrain from speaking out for her compatriots?

Although Su Lin appears unassuming, everything she says and does is with the future and fate of all the women in mind.

Princess Zhaoxin also values ​​her highly, and Wen Yu knows without much thought that Su Lin is probably loyal to the princess.

That's good too.

Knowing that Su Lin had such a powerful backer, Wen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Right now, she was still weak and alone, and if something really happened, she couldn't guarantee that she could really protect Su Lin.

With the princess around, there shouldn't be any major problems.

"Lord Su, please take good care of yourself on this trip." Wen Yu raised his cup again in a toast. "If you need anything, please feel free to write to me."

After all, she has the system and the online store; if they need anything, she can always provide some assistance.

Su Lin nodded in understanding: "Okay."

The negotiations temporarily ended, and Su Lin invited Wen Yu to have a meal at his residence.

With something on their minds, the two of them ate without any enjoyment.

When Wen Yu took his leave and returned to Luxi Village, the rain had already stopped.

The setting sun shone on the ground, and the puddles after the rain glittered and sparkled.

She rode her horse back to Luxi Village with the setting sun on her back, shattering the golden light on the ground.

Back home, Wen Yu carefully opened the box.

The first thing that catches the eye is a document stamped with the official seal, which states that Luxi Village has been established as an agricultural demonstration site for the entire prefecture, and that agricultural officials from all over the country are required to come and learn from its experience.

With the issuance of this document, it will no longer be just Luxi Village that promotes agriculture; the entire Luzhou Prefecture will embark on the path of agricultural revitalization.

Secondly, there was an appointment letter. Su Lin meticulously wrote down Wen Yu's various achievements in the construction of Luxi Village, and therefore decided to promote her to the position of village head of Luxi Village, and at the end, he affixed his personal seal.

In the past, village chiefs could only be men, but Su Lin chose Wen Yu.

At the very bottom was a jade pendant belonging to Princess Zhaoxin, with a note attached that read: "Whoever holds this token is as if the Empress herself were present."

"Wen Yu, while I'm away, please guard Luzhou Prefecture for me, and take good care of yourself." Su Lin's handwriting was as composed as ever. "This is the jade pendant that the princess once gave me. If I encounter any danger, I can use it to save my life. Now that I don't need it anymore, I'm giving it to you."

"Our fruits must not be easily taken away by others."

The three arrangements were not only intended to revitalize agriculture, but also to consolidate her position and provide her with a protective shield; they were very well thought out.

The comments kept refreshing in front of her.

Okay, I can guarantee that Su Lin is definitely a woman.

How could a man think of such a thing for her? I don't believe such a thing exists in the world.

Su Lin is going to follow the princess to pursue her career, while Wen Yu will stay home to continue infrastructure development. We all have a bright future ahead of us.

[Will things turn out well when we meet again?]

Wen Yu closed the wooden box and pondered with his eyes closed.

Don't worry, Luzhou Prefecture is a place we rescued together from danger. I will do my best to protect it and everything we have.