After a moment of stalemate, he suddenly tilted his head back, the veins on his neck bulging, his neck stiff, and he shouted at the top of his lungs.
He continued, almost shouting, "What His Highness Prince Zhao said sounds clear and logical at first glance, as if there is some truth to it."
However, if one calms down and analyzes it carefully, one will find that it is full of loopholes, utterly absurd, and has no basis whatsoever!
"The ancestral rituals and laws have been passed down for thousands of years. They are the crystallization of wisdom that countless ancestors have painstakingly accumulated through countless explorations, practices and summaries."
Over the course of a thousand years, dynasties have risen and fallen, and time has brought vicissitudes. Whether in times of peace and prosperity or amidst the flames of war, the ancestral laws and traditions have remained steadfast.
Each and every item contains profound cultural connotations and deep principles of governing the country and ensuring its stability.
It is like the foundation of the universe, supporting the operation of the nation. How can it be easily discarded or carelessly forgotten due to temporary changes in the times? That would be utterly absurd!
"Let's talk about the story of Mulan joining the army in place of her father. It's just a fictional story in folk operas that was fabricated and embellished to attract attention and make people cry."
Traditional opera is an art of exaggeration and should not be taken seriously. How can it be used as strong evidence that women should participate in court affairs and military campaigns?
Isn't this treating an absurd story as truth, making a laughingstock of oneself? It's utter nonsense!
"Now that women are involved in politics and policy discussions in the court, this trend has already thrown the court into chaos."
Women are naturally gentle and weak, with more emotion than reason. Their behavior is very different from that of men, and their perspectives and ways of thinking are also more limited.
When making decisions, they are often easily swayed by personal emotions, act impulsively, only look at the present and ignore the long term, completely disregarding the overall situation and the fundamental interests of the country.
If this continues, the foundation built by our ancestors and passed down through generations will inevitably be destroyed in this chaotic situation!
"From the day I entered the court to serve as an official, I have shouldered the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the nation and its people, and have been wholeheartedly devoted to the prosperity of the country and the well-being of its people."
Day and night, I worked diligently and conscientiously, never daring to slack off in the slightest. I lived up to the expectations of Heaven and the trust of the people, with a clear conscience and without a trace of selfishness or ulterior motives.
But now, to be unjustly accused of being the culprit hindering the country's development is a tremendous injustice, causing me immense grief and pain, as if pierced by a thousand arrows!
"As for Mu Yunxi, she has indeed achieved some results in the war, which is an objective fact. I am not lying through my teeth and denying it entirely."
But ultimately, without the help of the firearms developed day and night by the skilled craftsmen of the Ministry of Works, who devoted themselves to research and development, it would have been impossible.
As a woman, even with some intelligence and courage, how much of a storm could she stir up on that cruel, bloody, and ever-changing battlefield?
It's just a drop in the ocean; it's far from enough to turn the tide.
"Your Majesty has always held those soldiers who fought bravely and risked their lives on the battlefield in the highest esteem."
They are heroes who protect Tianxuan and the people, and I have no intention of looking down on them in the slightest.
However, when it comes to rewarding merit, the principle of fairness and impartiality should be upheld since ancient times, and rewards and punishments should be clearly distinguished.
Just because Mu Yunxi is a woman and is deeply favored by His Majesty and His Highness, we cannot ignore the rules and facts.
Exaggerating her achievements is extremely unfair to the other soldiers.
"If her achievements were to be recorded in a grand and public way, those who also risked their lives and shed their blood on the battlefield, fighting with all their might, would be remembered."
What must the soldiers who did not receive such an honor feel? What about their years of dedication and sacrifice? How should they conduct themselves?
Are their blood and sweat so cheap, so unappreciated?
"Your Highness Prince Zhao holds a high position and wields great power. These words may offend Your Highness and may even bring about my own death."
But for the sake of Tianxuan's future and for the prosperity of our ancestors for generations to come, I am willing to risk my life to offer my advice.
I implore Your Majesty and Prince Zhao to rescind your decree and not let momentary sentimentality cloud your judgment.
This will plunge the court into chaos and disorder, destroying the very foundation of Tianxuan! This is a matter of life and death for Tianxuan; I urge Your Majesty and Your Highness to reconsider your actions!"
As he spoke, his knees buckled, and he knelt down with a thud, his forehead hitting the ground heavily with a dull thud, remaining motionless for a long time.
It seems that by adopting this most humble posture, it is expressing its loyalty and perseverance.
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