"A country or a dynasty has its heyday, followed by its decline. Modern history textbooks in middle schools teach that the decline of a dynasty inevitably leads to the people's livelihood being in dire straits, and the damage to the people is devastating. That's why many historians have been studying Ming history. If you stand above the people, you must consider them, no matter which dynasty."
Ji Nianqin stood on the stage of the opera troupe, and many palace maids gathered below the stage. Regardless of whether they could understand or not, women needed to save themselves.
"The rise and fall of dynasties depend entirely on the prosperity or poverty of the people. When the people are prosperous, the country is at its peak. When the people are hungry and cold, a country will face peasant uprisings and the change of dynasties."
"Catch her for me!!"
Many soldiers were ready to arrest Ji Nianqin, but she jumped up and down and continued to talk.
"History brings us nothing but simple life day in and day out. 'The Fifteenth Year of the Wanli Reign' explores the various problems existing in traditional social management and, based on these problems, explores the experiences and lessons we should learn from today. Why are people today becoming smarter and more rational? It's because they are sorting out the mistakes made by their ancestors and using them as a reminder to stay clear-headed."
"Are you a reincarnated monkey? You run pretty fast?"
Ji Nianqin's point was simple: no matter what time period, the past is a lesson worth learning from and improving upon. However, the palace maids' belief in male superiority over female inferiority was like being brainwashed by a modern pyramid scheme, leaving them numb and insensitive.
"It is now the end of the Ming Dynasty. Corrupt officials monopolize government affairs, and eunuchs act with impunity. After the emperor ascended to the throne, he eliminated the eunuch organization. However, major political reforms inevitably lead to national turmoil, and dissatisfied elements will cause chaos. This has led to the current situation. The prince was burned, the emperor fell ill, and the government was in chaos. There was no one to help, which would leave a great disaster."
"Your Majesty, the whole court is invading, and the casualties among the military and civilians are heavy..."
"You're taking advantage of the situation, thinking that if the emperor and the crown prince fall at the same time, we'll be left with no one in the court? I'm still a human being, Ji Nianqin."
"arrive!"
Ji Nianqin raised one hand as if she was preparing for the college entrance examination in school, and when it fell, it turned into the shape of a fist.
"With internal and external threats, the land is uncultivated and people are starving. The peasants will naturally rise up and resist. You possess some strategic skills, and for now, I have no choice but to trust you. Therefore, you will suppress the rebellion."
"Suppress? Queen, are you asking me to lead troops to kill people? I can't do it."
"You can't do it? Ji Nianqin, don't be so arrogant. I have plenty of talented people in my court. You said you were a woman and wanted to make women proud, so I ordered you to go. But don't refuse a toast and drink a penalty. Since you are completely useless, what's the point of keeping you around? Come on, take her away and behead her."
"Empress, with our current military, I have no doubt we can repel foreign invasions. As for the peasant uprisings within our country, I too was born into poverty and understand the suffering of the people. If we institute a weekly New Year celebration to improve people's lives, perhaps life will gradually improve."
"Celebrating the New Year once a week? How easy is that?"
"Your Majesty, it's not difficult at all. As long as you truly care about the people..."
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