Chapter 325 Opening a Medical School
"First, give women the right to choose their own marriage, then give them the ability to settle down and make a living..."
The emperor's voice was neither high nor low, and his tone was neither fast nor slow.
"Youning wants to help women rise up and let them fight for the world with men!"
Chu Huaixu shook his head sternly, "Father, you are wrong. Youning doesn't want women to compete with men for the world. She just wants women to live a better life."
The emperor looked at Chu Huaixu and asked, "So, you agree with Youning's approach?"
"Why not?" Chu Huaixu asked directly, "In this world, not only men are the people of Dayong, but women are also the people of Dayong. If there were no women and no reproduction, how long could men exist in this world? How long could Dayong exist in this world? What's wrong with being nicer to women and making their lives better?"
If it were anyone else, they would never dare to say such words to the emperor.
But Chu Huaixu was not afraid at all. He looked straight at the emperor and spoke in a strong and powerful voice.
Even though the emperor had a blank expression on his face at this moment, Chu Huaixu still did not show the slightest fear or uneasiness.
The entire imperial study was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
It was unknown how much time had passed, but the emperor finally laughed.
"I really didn't expect this day to come so soon. Xu'er, you and Youning are even more capable than me, and you dare to think and act even more boldly!"
Chu Huaixu's face showed a hint of curiosity. "Did Father have this idea before? Did he want to do this too?"
The emperor shook his head, not trying to flatter himself, "I favor your mother, and naturally I love her as well, wanting all women in the world to have a better life, but I haven't thought deeply about this matter, nor have I put much effort into it.
That's why I say that you and Youning are better than me! You are so young, but you already have such ideas, which is great!
I am old, and I don't have as many ideas as you, nor do I have your drive, but I will be your strongest backing. No matter what you want to do, I will support you! "
After receiving a positive answer, Chu Huaixu's smile became even brighter. "Thank you, Father! We will definitely not let you down!"
The emperor shook his head, "No! The most important thing is not to disappoint me, but to not disappoint the women of this world! They really did study medicine and followed your choice. Now that you have taken this step, you can't retreat even a single step!
If you quit, you may just be laughed at and talked about by others, but it will not have much impact on your life.
But for those women who followed you in making the choice, if you back down, what they will face is being condemned by thousands of people, facing an abyss, and a life worse than death!
So, whether it is you or Youning, you can't do something just for fun or because of a sudden whim.
Of course I know that you are not such children, I just want to remind you one more thing! "
Chu Huaixu stood up and knelt directly in front of the emperor. "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Neither Youning nor I take this matter lightly! Since we have chosen to do this, we will definitely do it well!"
"Good!" the emperor praised loudly. "Then go ahead and do it! Now, is there anything I can help you with?"
"We need a house to use as a school, preferably a larger one."
The emperor pointed at Chu Huaixu and asked him to stand up. After he sat down, he smiled and said, "You must have already chosen it, right? Well, it's that house. If he doesn't need it right now, I'll give it to you."
"That house has been empty for a long time." Chu Huaixu said with a smile, "It was the former Yong'an Marquis Mansion."
The emperor was a little surprised when he heard this, "Why did you think of using that house?"
In this huge capital city, there are quite a few empty mansions of marquises and princes.
Among these mansions, the Yong'an Marquis Mansion is not the best, nor is it the largest.
No matter how you look at it, it's not the best choice.
"Although some of the other houses are vacant, they can all be used in the future. However, giving the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion to a meritorious official might make him unhappy. Rather than leaving it empty, it's better to make full use of it.
That house is larger and hasn't been abandoned for long, so it can be repaired more quickly, cost less, and put into use sooner."
The emperor felt something was strange when he heard what Chu Huaixu said before, but he didn't know what was strange about it.
But after listening to the rest, I finally understood what was so strange.
It’s not that the reasons Chu Huaixu gave earlier were false, it’s just that he deliberately said the order in reverse.
Chu Huaixu chose the Yong'an Marquis Mansion simply because it had been abandoned for a relatively short time and had basically no major damage. It could be repaired quickly and put into use in the shortest time possible.
This is clearly because they are afraid that the longer they delay, the more trouble they will have.
Yet, we still have to find so many high-sounding reasons.
Although he saw through this, this was his own son after all, so the emperor certainly would not expose him on purpose.
She smiled and pointed at him with her finger, then agreed directly.
"Alright! Since you've said so, I, your father, naturally have no objection. I'll issue the decree right now!"
Chu Huaixu was startled. "I originally wanted to use the name of the Eastern Palace..."
"You and I are father and son, so what does it matter whose name we use? I've said before that I will be your and Youning's strongest support. Of course, I can't just talk about it, I have to show it in actual action!"
Since the emperor had said so, Chu Huaixu naturally would not refuse again, "Thank you, father!"
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The next morning during the court session, the emperor issued an imperial edict.
We are going to open a medical school in the capital and will start recruiting students from now on. The age should preferably be between ten and forty years old, regardless of gender.
All students must undergo rigorous examination to see if they have talent in medicine.
Once admitted, all tuition fees will be waived.
The teachers who teach the courses are the doctors from Yaowang Valley.
The location of Yixuetang is the former Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
This imperial edict was issued before the court session ended.
Just as Eunuch Wang finished reading the imperial edict, the emperor stood up and said, "Withdraw from the court!"
The emperor turned and left, soon disappearing behind the pearl curtain.
All the ministers were still immersed in shock, but the emperor had already turned and left.
When the ministers came to their senses, even the prince was nowhere to be seen. Only a group of ministers were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
The emperor passed away too quickly, and they didn't even have a chance to speak.
There is no way to ask for an audience with the emperor right now, so I can only go back and discuss it temporarily.
But when they left the palace, they discovered that new imperial edicts had been posted on notice boards on every street.
The content of the imperial edict was no different from the imperial decree they had just heard.
If there is any difference, it is that the content is more detailed.
The civil and military officials all had different expressions. They never expected that the emperor would actually use this trick!
In order to avoid their opposition, just announce it to the world directly.
Even if he is the emperor, it is impossible to change his orders every day.
This matter has spread throughout the streets and alleys, and everyone knows about it. There is no room for turning around now.
All of Prince Cheng's followers returned to the mansion first, changed their clothes, and then quietly left the mansion and went to Prince Cheng's mansion.
Sitting in Prince Cheng's study, a group of people all looked solemn.
"Your Majesty, what does the Emperor mean by this?"
"Yes, Your Highness! Why are you opening a medical school for no reason? And you're even allowing women to enroll? Are you going to let women become doctors and save lives? Isn't this a joke?"
"The Emperor has never made such a sudden decision before. What happened this time?"
"The Emperor previously wanted to give women the right to divorce on their own and allowed widows to remarry. That was already... but now he's even allowing women to practice medicine in public? This is simply... immoral!"
"Women should just stay home to take care of their husbands and children and be filial to their parents-in-law. Forcing them to practice medicine and wander the streets isn't that encouraging them to be unruly? How could the Emperor do this?"
A group of people chattered endlessly.
After talking for a while, I realized that Prince Cheng hadn't said a word.
Everyone looked at each other, and then asked quietly, "Prince?"
Prince Cheng finally opened his eyes and looked at everyone expressionlessly, "Have you said enough? What's the point of your high-sounding speeches just to me? Why not take you to the Emperor and speak before him?"
When they heard this, even those who were sitting felt their legs go weak.
If they were really led before the emperor by Prince Cheng, would they have any good outcome?
But...what does the prince mean by this?
Could it be that the prince is not angry at all?
Could it be that the prince also supports such a ridiculous decision?
"Your Highness, do you think this is feasible?" someone asked cautiously.
"When did I say it was feasible?" Prince Cheng smiled. "But you're too impatient! The Emperor is just starting this now, and you're jumping out to oppose it. Do you want the Emperor to settle accounts with you?"
Everyone thought that what the prince said made sense!
"Even if you object, there's no need to be so hasty to object now. Just wait!"
"I know who is the leader of this matter. Who else could it be other than that little genius doctor Yu Youning?"
"But just because she is a miracle doctor doesn't mean every woman can be a miracle doctor!"
"Once she's taught them how to practice medicine, and sees a few people die or become disabled, she'll realize how unreliable her idea is!"
Listening to every word King Cheng said, everyone's eyes gradually lit up.
Those who had looked sad and angry just now are now all smiling.
"Your Majesty is really smart!"
"The prince is indeed far-sighted!"
"With the prince leading us, Dayong will be even better!"
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