Chu Xi knew from a young age that once a woman got married, she would no longer be herself.
She is someone else's daughter-in-law, someone else's wife, someone else's mother.
But not myself.
Even their names will be taken away and they will be given their husband's surname. After decades, they may even forget their own names.
From ancient times to the present, the world has always been too harsh on women.
It seems that a woman's fate in life is to be trapped in the harem, doing housework, taking care of her husband and children.
They are like birds in a cage, docile and well-behaved, but can only be slaughtered at will.
Just like her mother.
Chu Xi didn't want to repeat the same mistake.
She wanted to control her own destiny, to be a shining person like her elder sister, and to bring light to the millions of women in Daqin.
But she also knew that this could not be achieved just by talking about it.
In a patriarchal society where men are superior to women, women can only control the right to speak if they truly gain power.
The female workers in Xianyang have demonstrated this well.
A long-term and stable job not only provides them with wages to support their livelihood, but also gives them the confidence and dignity to stand up straight.
This is material abundance.
Literacy and reading have broadened their horizons, broken down old ideas and concepts, and given them a new understanding of the world and themselves.
This is spiritual richness.
Gradually, more and more women are realizing that
They are not anyone's daughter-in-law, wife or mother.
They are themselves first.
With the rapid development of industry, the women in Xianyang City gradually awakened their self-awareness and became a force that could not be ignored.
As one of the leaders, Chu Xi was pleased and set a bigger goal in his heart.
She shouldn't stop there.
She can do more.
So, Chu Xi, with a passion in his heart, gave up the prosperous and wealthy life in the capital city amid the misunderstanding of others.
She then traveled around the country, opening factories, recruiting female workers, and establishing women's federations.
Thanks to her unremitting efforts, more and more women broke free from their constraints, walked out of the rear house, and saw a wider world.
With their own abilities, they have won respect and gained the confidence and strength to speak out in a patriarchal society.
At the same time, the Women's Federation also saved many women in dire straits.
Under Chu Xi's leadership, female compatriots united as one to fight for more equal rights and status with men.
Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing.
There is secular prejudice, oppression from men, and even backstabbing from women.
Chu Xi had been angry, frustrated, and confused, but she never gave up.
Because she firmly believes that she is not just helping one person, but countless female compatriots now and in the future.
She will work hard to fulfill the mission of her generation and pass on the flame.
And in the end, she did it.
According to later historical records, Ziwei Hou Chu Xi was one of the famous leaders of the women's rights movement in the Qin Empire and made indelible contributions to the cause of women's rights.
She was born into an official family, but became a slave due to family changes. She was later rescued by the First Empress, who treated her as a sister and taught her carefully.
She remained unmarried throughout her life and devoted her life to achieving gender equality.
Whether it is opening a factory for female workers or establishing a Women's Federation, it allows women's power to be strengthened and thus gain more say.
Ziwei Hou Chuxi is regarded as one of the greatest female role models by women in later generations.
She also realized her childhood dream -
Let thousands and thousands of purple stars shine in the vast world.
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If Chu Xi provided resources for women economically, then Lu Zhi fought for women's rights politically.
As the first female number one scholar in the history of the Qin Empire, Lu Zhi's reputation is undoubtedly very loud.
It is said that there is no false reputation under a great name, and everyone admires him.
But as a woman, she received more doubts and contempt.
Even though she is knowledgeable and talented, for people, gender is the original sin.
It's as if women are inferior to men just because they have two pounds less flesh under their crotch.
Lu Zhi thought of her past life. No matter how many contributions she had made to benefit the country and the people, those people still scolded her as a vicious woman and a hen that crows at dawn.
But did Liu Bang kill few people?
From ancient times to the present, which emperor’s hands are not stained with blood?
Just because she is a woman, she is treated differently.
However, despite this, Lu Zhi never despised her identity as a woman.
She always believed that women were no worse than men.
And she did prove this point. As the top female scholar, she surpassed all the men, broke the prejudice of the world, and set an example for female students all over the world.
When she returned home in glory, she looked at her father with a smile and spoke slowly.
"Father, you see, I don't need any help from a noble man."
"I am my own benefactor."
"From now on, my life is under my control, my destiny is determined by me, and I don't need to rely on anyone to live a good life."
She couldn't quite remember her father's response at the time, but she remembered that his eyes were extremely complicated.
It seems like anger, regret, or relief...
But that doesn't matter anymore.
She fulfilled the vow she had made and completely reversed the tragic ending of her previous life.
In this life, she will live a more exciting, freer and more open life.
After entering the court as an official, Lu Zhi did not care about the strange looks of the officials at all, and devoted herself to doing practical things for the people.
Because her political views were consistent with those of Emperor Zhao of Qin, she was given important positions. In addition, due to her outstanding political achievements, she was promoted all the way and eventually became the Minister of Revenue.
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