Chapter 578: Attacking the Heart
"A woman can study, join the army, and even become an official?!"
"Is this true? Won't the men have any objections?"
Madam Lu, Runniang and Yusu were completely shocked.
Seeing that they were so interested, Li Changtian began to explain Yunzhou's policies in detail.
"What's so strange about this? We have canned food from Yunzhou. You know that, right?"
Mrs. Lu: "Yes, it tastes delicious, but it's a bit expensive."
Li Changtian: "The second in command of the cannery, and the person in charge of technology, is none other than Aunt Geng. Aunt Geng was originally an ordinary peasant woman in Kyoto. Later, her family followed Duke Yun to Yunzhou, and she was promoted after offering the canning secret recipe. The profits from the cannery alone are enough to cover her family's expenses for several years."
After hearing this, Runniang regretted it so much that she slapped her thigh and said, "Oh, I have this skill too! The meat I cook tastes better than canned food!"
Li Changtian chuckled and continued, "Have you read Yunzhou Weekly?"
Yu Su said excitedly: "I have seen it, and I love Journey to the West the most!"
Li Changtian: "Wen Yu, the editor-in-chief of Yunzhou Weekly, is also a girl and has not yet married. With her current momentum, she will definitely be able to serve as an official in the court in the future."
Yu Su exclaimed, Li Changtian's words opened the door to a new world for her.
Can women actually do so many things? !
Li Changtian knew what the three wanted to hear, and continued, "As for Yuanniang, she is definitely planning to switch from military to politics. There is gossip that Duke Yun is planning to reform the military system, and Yuanniang is probably going for it."
Madam Lu was envious and regretful: "These ladies all have special skills, unlike me, who is ordinary and can't be found among the crowd."
I was once in charge of a grievance meeting in three counties of Shuozhou!
Li Changtian was very familiar with this situation and could handle it easily!
Li Changtian comforted her, "Old Madam, please don't belittle yourself. You were able to raise a good official like Lord Lu. Doesn't this prove your talent? It's the world that doesn't give you the opportunity to display your talents. If you could read and write since childhood, and if you could take the imperial examination, maybe you could become an official too?!"
Madam Lu agreed with this and slammed her hands on the table, "That's right! When my son was in elementary school, I remembered everything the teacher taught him right away! Alas, I was born at the wrong time, I was born at the wrong time!"
Li Changtian: "An old horse still has ambitions to run a thousand miles. It's not too late for you to start working now. We in Yunzhou and Shuozhou encourage girls to work. I heard from Lord Cui that Yunguogong is considering whether to set up a women's director position under the village head."
"Women's Director?"
"Yes, to put it bluntly, it is to help those girls who are forced to stay at home to enter the society. At the same time, we convey the policy ideas of Duke Yun to the girls, organize them to participate in various skills training, and improve their employment..."
Although I don’t understand much, I feel that this position is very impressive!
Old Mrs. Lu was even more excited.
Runniang and Yusu asked anxiously, "What about us? What should we do?"
Li Changtian glanced at Runniang and said, "Runniang, you carry goods on your shoulders and walk through the streets to support Lord Lu's studies and exams. This shows that you are very talented in business."
Runniang's mouth was grinning to the point of revealing her back teeth. "Of course! The villagers all like to buy my products. Other vendors can only sell one load, but I can sell two! Unfortunately, my husband said that he is an official, so I can no longer do business, otherwise I will be competing with the people for profits."
"That's such a pity." Li Changtian thought for a moment, "Have you heard of our Duke Yun's youngest daughter, Madam Su?"
"I've heard that Baida Express, Baiwei Restaurant, and Fruit Wine are all her businesses!"
Li Changtian clapped his hands: "Madam Run is indeed well-informed. Although Madam Su is now handling government affairs in Yunzhou, she will definitely return to her old job when the situation stabilizes. She may even set up a chamber of commerce. Isn't this an opportunity for you?"
Runniang couldn't describe her mood at the moment, she just felt a warm current rushing in her chest, and she wanted to go out and run a few laps to vent it out.
Yusu looked at Li Changtian eagerly.
Li Changtian asked gently, "Madam Yu, what are your specialties or hobbies?"
Yu Su stammered, "I, I, I like children! I am the one who manages the orphanage that my grandmother and my mother set up."
Yu Su lowered her head and said embarrassedly: "It's just that our financial resources are limited, and there are only three or four children in the orphanage."
Li Changtian clapped his hands, "Isn't this a coincidence? Duke Yun just opened a home for abandoned babies in Shuozhou. It hasn't been long since then, and there are already hundreds of children in the home. Most of these babies can't speak clearly, Duke Yun must be thinking about them."
Li Changtian looked at Yu Su with encouraging eyes: "Duke Yun has always said that children are the future of Yunzhou and the future of Da Zhou! Even if the children in the nursery are abandoned babies, Yunzhou will raise them and cultivate them into talents. It's just that it's hard to find reliable people, which often makes Duke Yun worried."
"If Duke Yun knew there was a kind-hearted woman like Lady Yu, he would definitely want to beat the gong and drum to hire you!"
Yu Su's face flushed with praise, and her eyes sparkled: "That's not necessary. I'm willing to serve Duke Yun."
The conversation lasted until the sun set, but Mrs. Lu and others were still not satisfied.
A yamen runner knocked on the door and told Yusu, "Lord Lu said that an important person is visiting, so he won't be back for dinner today. My husband is also in the county yamen, entertaining the distinguished guest with Lord Lu."
When Yu Su heard this, her mood suddenly fell to the bottom.
Yusu hung her head, walked to the north room and told everyone the news.
Li Changtian pursed his lips. Could this distinguished guest be from the imperial navy? How could they arrive so soon? !
This news was like a bucket of cold water, freezing the originally warm atmosphere.
Old Madam Li was just immersed in the beautiful dream of being the director of the Women's Department, but then, reality slapped her hard in the face!
When Runniang, who was preparing food in the kitchen, heard the news, she chopped the knife so hard that it made a loud banging sound, as if she wanted to chop the roof off.
The four of them had no appetite for the meal.
After dinner, Li Changtian did not take the initiative to ask to leave, and Mrs. Lu did not chase Li Changtian away.
But when the moon rose to the top of the sky, Lord Lu still hadn't returned.
Li Shangtian had to say goodbye with regret: "Everything is determined by fate. Lord Lu should have made up his mind. Alas, I just hope that the Great Zhou will not waste your talents. We will meet again if we are lucky."
Li Changtian turned around and left in a graceful manner.
When he was about to step out of the gate of Lu's mansion, Mrs. Lu stopped him and said, "Mr. Li, please stay in Xin'an County for a few more days and wait for our news."
The quality of the gift was not as good as expected. I returned it immediately and bought it at a seafood store.
I calculated that I spent more money on gifts during the Chinese New Year than on myself...
No wonder people say the year-end is hard. Before anything happens, money is already flowing like water.
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