Chapter 346: There is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days
Xiao Ning looked at the girls kneeling on the ground with clear and bright eyes.
Then he looked at the women sitting at the desk, hesitant and lost in thought.
She opened her lips and said in a loud voice, "Everyone, patriarchal thinking is deeply rooted. I need your help. As women, we should work together and move forward hand in hand!"
"We want to create a different kind of prosperous world, an era of equality between men and women, where everyone can choose their own life. Men can serve as officials in the court and become generals on the battlefield, and women can do the same!"
"That's all I have to say. If you are interested, go back and study hard to prepare for the exam. Next spring, take part in the Spring Examination. I look forward to seeing you in the court."
As Xiao Ning finished speaking, an indescribable feeling arose in the hearts of everyone present.
The eyes of the unmarried girls were all shining.
Married women were also shaken.
After returning home, they tossed and turned, ready to make a move.
It would have been fine if they hadn't had it before, but now His Majesty has presented them with the opportunity to hold power...
The new dynasty has just been established, and there is much to be done. If we can seize this opportunity, we can rise to prominence in the next spring exam...
Thinking of this, their bodies trembled uncontrollably.
Compared to taking care of the husband and children and managing the small piece of land at home, who doesn’t want to go out and see the vast world and its endless scenery?
Thinking of this, I couldn't sleep well, so I couldn't help but get up and take out the book to study hard.
They wanted to try, and if they failed, it wouldn't matter, but if they passed, they could become officials, just like the men...
As for what Xiao Ning said to them at the lotus viewing banquet, they all concealed it from the men in their families.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to study, and they probably wouldn’t even be able to leave the house.
They can only act like quails in front of His Majesty, but they have plenty of ways to deal with them.
…
The next morning at court, Xiao Ning told his ministers the news that an imperial examination would be held next year.
Naturally, some officials objected, saying that officials had been selected from the ninth rank since ancient times...
Xiao Ning curled his lips and lazily replied, "Since ancient times, has there ever been a woman who became emperor?"
Ministers: “…”
"I am speaking this today to inform you, not to question you."
"If anyone is dissatisfied with this, they can just resign and retire. As for those who want to take advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble..."
Xiao Ning straightened up, his eyes cold.
"I don't mind sending you to the underworld to reunite with the previous emperors. You can then have a good discussion about whether the Nine-Rank System or the Imperial Examination System is better for selecting officials."
Everyone: “…”
Xiao Ning has come to where she is today by fighting hard with every sword and gun.
The generals under her command all worshipped her as a god. Neither money nor beauty could sway them in the slightest, as if they were possessed by a demon.
It is impossible for them to use it.
Shengjing City was still under martial law and they were unable to contact the outside world.
The ministers selected by the Nine-Rank System looked at the young woman on the dragon throne with hatred.
The ministers from humble backgrounds were delighted.
If the imperial examination system could be implemented, it would undoubtedly be a great blessing for them!
In recent years, scholars from poor families have been oppressed by the aristocratic families and can only do the hard jobs that the aristocratic families don't want. If something goes wrong, they have to take the blame for them.
"Everyone, do you have any objections?"
The ministers could only say aggrievedly: "I have no objection."
Xiao Ning said, "Since my dear ministers have no objection, then this matter will be handled by Minister Zhang, with Minister Xu and Minister Li assisting."
"This is the first imperial examination since I ascended the throne. My dear ministers, please prepare carefully. I don't want anything to go wrong."
Zhang, Xu and others knelt on the ground in response.
Xiao Ning asked the eunuch beside him to take the outline he and Shang Xi had drawn up, and handed it to Zhang Qing, saying, "This is the outline I drew up. Please follow this and draw up a set of rules for me to see."
Zhang Qing took the thing and nodded with lowered eyes.
…
In order to prevent these aristocratic families from causing trouble, Xiao Ning cut off all ties between the aristocratic family ministers and various places. Now, reports from various places will be submitted directly to Xiao Ning's desk.
Only after Xiao Ning has read it will he take it to the court to discuss with the ministers.
Doing so can prevent them from colluding with officials and deceiving their superiors and subordinates.
But the disadvantages are also obvious, which is that it increases Xiao Ning's workload.
Originally, after becoming a real couple, the two had been in great love recently. However, ever since he ascended the throne, Xiao Ning's affairs became more and more busy. Not to mention being in great love, sometimes they couldn't have sex for two weeks.
Xiao Ning is often busy until midnight and then falls asleep as soon as he goes to bed.
Even so, there were often dark circles under her eyes and she looked tired.
Previously, Shang Xi felt that as Xiao Ning's "harem", it was inappropriate for him to always interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty.
Seeing how tired she was, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
So both of them became very tired.
One day, Shang Xi put down the memorial in his hand and sighed, "This isn't a solution. How can we guard against thieves for a thousand days?"
Furong also echoed, "Yes, Your Majesty, you and His Highness collapsed from exhaustion. Doesn't that really fulfill what those people wanted?"
Upon hearing this, Yuzhu quickly responded, "That's right, given the current situation, it would be more convenient to just kill all of them!"
When Xiao Ning heard this, he couldn't help laughing.
"Yuzhu, you used to be so disgusted with the sight of a chicken being killed, how come you only talk about fighting and killing now?"
Yuzhu: "...I was worried about you, and you teased me."
While they were talking, Li Yuan and Zhou Jiang asked to see him.
Since Xiao Ning became emperor, the palace rule that prohibited outsiders from entering the harem was abolished.
After all, Shang Xi is the only one in her harem, and he is a man.
It is better to guard against palace maids than against foreign men.
However, the palace maids were all very clear-headed. Although they were briefly confused by Shang Xi's appearance, they knew clearly that Xiao Ning was the one in power in the palace, so they naturally would not be so stupid as to provoke Shang Xi.
Shang Xi, who is in love, has Xiao Ning in his heart and eyes, so it is even more impossible for him to do anything wrong.
Xiao Ning signaled the eunuch to invite the two in.
As soon as the two came in, they knelt down and saluted Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning quickly said, "No need to be polite."
Zhou Jianglai came to report on the situation of the four major camps.
Ever since Xiao Ning ascended the throne, he promoted Zhou Jiang to be the commander-in-chief of the four camps, surpassing the main commanders of the four camps and having unquestionable power.
At that time, Xiao Ning had not yet ascended the throne.
Zhou Jiang was stunned when he heard the appointment.
It was not until the Xiangshan Heaven Sacrifice that he knew that it was Xiao Ning who was going to be the emperor.
Zhou Jiang felt that he had misjudged the situation. He had originally thought that after Xiao Ning supported Shang Xi, he would be crowned a king of a different surname. However, in the end, Shang Xi directly proclaimed himself emperor.
In order to prevent someone from secretly colluding with the government and plotting something illegal, Xiao Ning disbanded the previous four camps and incorporated them into the Xiao family army. The current four camps are brand new.
Zhou Jiang would come to Xiao Ning almost every two weeks to report on the latest developments.
It was both to reassure Xiao Ning and to get closer to him.
And Li Yuan was the one he met on the way to the palace.
The new recruit back then has now become the new emperor's right-hand man, commanding a hundred thousand troops. It would be a lie for Zhou Jiang to say he wasn't envious.
Unfortunately, he was the General of the Central Army at that time and could not go with her.
well……
However, as Xiao Ning's former boss, he is much luckier than many people.
Be content.
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