Chapter 183 The Lady's Deep Intentions
Arriving at the gate of the Princess's Mansion, the old prime minister looked at the plaque with his mind wandering away.
If he hadn't had such ambitions, who could say it wouldn't be him who would live here?
When the doorman learned that the prime minister had arrived, he warmly welcomed him into the front hall, called the butler to entertain the guest, and then went to inform the two masters.
The old tutor was thinking about poetry and painting in his study. When he heard that the prime minister had arrived and wanted to see his wife, he immediately ran out of the study.
His footsteps were so fast that they startled the servants along the way. They didn't expect that the old tutor was still so agile at such an old age.
"What are you doing here?" Old Master Shen was very ruthless and did not offer any welcome greetings to the Prime Minister.
The prime minister was helpless. This old guy had always regarded him as an enemy. Shouldn't he be grateful to him?
"I have something to ask the princess. I will leave after a few words."
The old tutor snorted and sat in the main seat, as if he was going to leave unless she left.
"How come you have time to come here today, Prime Minister?"
The eldest princess arrived late, sat next to the old tutor, took the tea he handed her and drank it.
"This old minister greets the eldest princess." The prime minister stood up and saluted, then told the two of them what happened in the morning court today.
Old Master Shen frowned. When he heard the word "female school", he thought about how much resistance there would be, but it was actually finalized by the two of them in one day.
The granddaughter was too hasty in this matter. She had just ascended the throne, and Yun Zhao was also making a fuss. He seemed to have seen how unwilling the ministers were.
The eldest princess also knew the importance of the matter, but she knew her granddaughter's style of doing things better. That girl either didn't do it, or if she did it, she would do it happily, just like when she took over the treasury, she wouldn't worry too much.
There are pros and cons. My own thoughts can no longer keep up with my granddaughter's, let alone the officials.
"Princess, I think your Highness is a bit too aggressive, and the Emperor Yun doesn't have any ideas, so he just indulges her. The two of them are working together to force the officials to agree. If this continues, I'm afraid there will be a fall out between the monarch and his subjects."
Since ancient times, discord between the monarch and his subjects has been a taboo. No one implements the monarch's orders, and the monarch does not listen to the subjects' suggestions.
The rift gradually widens, and when no one comes to attack, chaos will break out inside.
"I want to know what kind of world the lady wants. She has many ideas. I have been trying my best to protect them in the morning court these past few days, but sooner or later, they will become useless."
The Princess and her husband fell into deep thought. This was indeed a big deal.
But the trust of his subjects is the key to the emperor's maintaining his position, and she wants to be the first person to trust her granddaughter.
The princess's brows relaxed, and she looked at the prime minister with a smile: "Prime Minister, don't worry, she is not a troublemaker. Everything she does must be beneficial to the Great Zhou."
"For example, she managed Jia County very well. You should all know the tax revenue of Jia County in the past two years."
The Prime Minister nodded: "I know this. Although Jia County is still in the tax-free period, the numbers are clear and the development is indeed very good."
"But a county cannot represent a country after all. If the lady were to use Jia County to deduce a country, the officials would probably laugh at her..."
The princess understood that all officials would feel that managing a county was not a big deal.
Her expression did not change. She did not think that the prime minister was mocking her, but only thought that he was wholeheartedly serving the country.
"Don't worry, Prime Minister. Jia County has already opened a girls' school. What the lady wants to do is not a sudden whim."
I have never heard of this prime minister. They are all concerned about political achievements and people's livelihood.
The princess knew that he didn't understand, so she continued, "Although your Highness has only governed one county, a county cannot represent an entire country, but there are many people who can't even govern a county well. What do you think, Prime Minister?"
The prime minister pondered over this sentence. Indeed, there were officials who could not even manage a county well, but the lady did a very good job.
Perhaps he should try to trust the two emperors.
He smiled and raised his head, his expression no longer as hesitant as before he came: "In this case, I will work hard for a few more years and see what they are capable of."
The eldest princess laughed and the old tutor cried. Why didn’t he retire and return home?
Well, for the sake of his granddaughter, he endured it.
Seeing his wife smiling at him, he stood up to block their sight: "Go and kill two games?"
The prime minister stood up calmly: "Okay." Defeated general.
After paying his respects to the eldest princess, he followed the old tutor away.
In the following days, the prime minister always called important ministers to discuss matters with the two emperors after the court session.
Gradually, everyone discovered that many of Nvjun’s ideas actually had reasons, but she didn’t like to say them out loud, so most people didn’t understand.
What’s even more infuriating is that Emperor Yun agreed without even asking the reason.
At first they thought that only Emperor Yun could understand the deep meaning of the Lady, and they were all fools who couldn't understand it.
After going through a lot of things, he finally figured it out, that Emperor Yun simply couldn't stand seeing the female monarch frown.
As long as it was proposed by the lady, he would support it as a major matter and get people to do it.
Now they have learned their lesson. Instead of opposing directly, they ask the lady what is the significance of doing so and then think about whether it is feasible.
If there is no benefit in the near future, the lady can make concessions.
As long as the queen gives in, Emperor Yun won't care at all. There needs to be some adjustment between the monarch and his subjects.
The Ministry of Revenue cooperated to open girls' schools in various prefectures. Chen Shurong redistributed the palace maids, and those who were literate were appointed as ninth-rank female officials, and sent them to girls' schools in various places to educate people.
They kept enough people to serve and selected those who could read and write, and gave silver to the rest and released them from the palace.
There are only their family in the palace, so they don't need so many people to serve them, which can save a lot of expenses.
The officials had no objection to this, as they had the imperial edict from the previous emperor, which prohibited them from taking concubines.
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Soon it was the end of the year, and the news of the two men's ascension to the throne had already been announced to the world. The people did not care who would be the emperor, they only cared about next year's harvest.
However, the appearance of the empress still caused a lot of discussion, as if it had broken some rules.
Envoys from neighboring small countries had already set out a month ago to offer congratulations, and almost all of them arrived in Beijing before the Spring Festival.
Cong Wu brought back a man from Beijing and specially brought him into the palace to meet the emperor. When the man saw Xie Yunzhao, he rushed over, knelt down, and kowtowed three times.
"The white forehead is seen thinking about the clothes."
"Why did you bring him here? What is he talking about?" Xie Yunzhao frowned.
"Your Majesty, he must come with you and ask to see the Master."
Xie Yunzhao laughed out loud: "You little brat, you dare to come to the Great Zhou to try to establish a relationship with the emperor? I teach you a few moves and you call me your master?"
Cong Wu laughed and said, "After His Majesty left, he kept clamoring to learn the language of the Great Zhou. Is he doing well?"
"Yes, you can understand it if you listen carefully. Get up."
Shen Shurong and the two children walked in, and when they saw the child with blond hair, they frowned and hugged their children.
When Xiao Kairui turned around, he saw Shen Shurong.
"The lady is your master's wife, call someone." Xie Yunzhao kicked little Carrie on the butt.
Little Kairui knelt down again and kowtowed three times: "Bai Jiansi mother."
Shen Shurong saw his face clearly. His eyes were blue and very big. His golden hair fluttered back and forth as he kowtowed. His skin was also snow-white. He had never seen anyone who looked like this before.
"Get up, sir, where did you recognize your disciple?"
"maritime."
“Oh.” Shen Shurong was still a little uncomfortable with his appearance. She put her arm around a child and walked around him to Xie Yunzhao.
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