After Mu Xi blushed and agreed to the bet, Chu Fan took a few people to the textile factory to select suitable sheepskin to make hot air balloons.
After hearing that Chu Fan was going to the textile factory, Chu Zhenglin immediately set off for the textile factory. After all, not only was he a member of the Royal Government Affairs Office responsible for the docking work with the textile factory, but the person in charge of the textile factory where Chu Fan was going was his and Chu Fan's sister. Chu Zhenglin was also afraid that Chu Fan would see some scenes of his sister bullying workers in the textile factory, which would cause Chu Fan's dissatisfaction.
When Chu Fan arrived at a textile factory in Kaifeng, he saw his sister scolding the female workers. Chu Zhenglin, who had been worried about this kind of situation, felt like the sky was falling. The thing he least wanted to see happened.
Just as Chu Zhenglin was about to step forward to stop Chu Miaoyin, Chu Fan raised his hand to stop him. Chu Fan wanted to see what kind of person his sister was in private, and whether she would use her power to oppress the people like the royal families of other countries.
You know, in this world, it is not uncommon for the royal family to oppress the people. If your sister is really such a person, then you must discipline her well.
Although Chu Fan did not have such a great ambition to change the whole world, he at least hoped that the royal family could set an example for the aristocratic families of Wei State and not oppress the people at will.
Chu Fan is not a saint. As the largest privileged class in Wei State, and as a vested interest holder, he will not shamelessly say things like everyone is equal. Another point is that such a reform will affect the interests of too many people. As long as he dares to propose such a reform, it will inevitably cause a huge storm.
Of course, if it was to complete the system task, Chu Fan might really take the risk. After all, the temptation to return to Blue Star with millions of taels of silver and other wealth in the inner treasury is still very great. But the most important point is that people in this world have not yet gotten rid of the shackles of feudal ideas, and rash reforms will only cause greater turmoil.
The people of Wei were just beginning to solve the problem of food and clothing, and education was just beginning to be popularized. Proposing the concept of equality for all would take several years, until a new generation grew up and broke free from the constraints of Confucianism before people would understand and support this concept.
Of course, these weren't the issues Chu Fan should be thinking about, because Chu Fan had already decided to complete the system quest and return to Blue Star with his wealth when he began his revenge against the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom. Therefore, the future development of the Wei Kingdom had little to do with him, and he only needed to do his best with the things at hand.
Chu Fan said to Chu Zhenglin, "Why is Sister Miaoyin in the textile factory?"
Chu Zhenglin replied, "Your Majesty, because Chu Miaoyin is one of the managers of this textile factory, she spends a lot of time in the factory handling various matters and supervising the workers' production progress."
Chu Fan said with great interest, "It's really beyond my imagination that a princess like her would be willing to stay in such a dirty and noisy environment. So, can anyone tell me why a princess like her would appear here?"
Chu Zhenglin hesitated for a moment before explaining, "Your Majesty, didn't you originally say that a prestigious woman in Wei should be appointed to manage the textile factory? And who could be more prestigious than the Emperor's sister? So, after consultation between the Imperial Government Affairs Office and the six ministries, they appointed Chu Fan's sister, Chu Miaoyin, as one of the managers of the textile factory."
Chu Fan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry after hearing Chu Zhenglin's explanation. He had only wanted to have someone from the royal family among the management of the textile factory so that people from the aristocratic families would not dare to interfere in the affairs of the textile factory. However, he had not expected that Chu Anping would directly arrange for his sister Chu Miaoyin to be the person in charge of the textile factory.
But if you think about it carefully, Chu Miaoyin is his sister and a princess of Wei State. Her prestige in Wei State is indeed unmatched. As one of the persons in charge of the textile factory, she can indeed intimidate those aristocratic families who want to tamper with the textile factory.
Chu Fan also believed that with the suppression of the elders in the royal family and the supervision of the prince in the Royal Government Affairs Office, his sister would not be able to oppress female workers.
Chu Fan said, "Brother, let's first listen to what happened here and see how our sister manages this textile factory."
Chu Zhenglin certainly didn't refute Chu Fan's words. After all, Chu Fan was the Emperor of Wei, and even as his elder brother, he couldn't interfere too much. He just hoped his sister wouldn't do anything that would bring shame to the royal family.
At this time, Chu Fan and the others outside only heard Chu Miaoyin sternly scolding the female worker, "I told you not to continue working if your finger is injured. There are many tiny hairs in wool. If they get into the wound, it will only make it worse. Not only will your body not be able to withstand it, but it may also affect the entire production schedule."
Chu Miaoyin's voice was stern but caring, which changed Chu Fan's impression of his sister. You know, in Chu Fan's impression, Chu Miaoyin has always been a difficult person to talk to. She has never been so close to her brother.
Chu Fan remembered that before he ascended the throne, Chu Miaoyin had always disliked him. Even though he was her brother, she still treated him coldly. Back then, Chu Miaoyin had often called him a loser in front of him. How could she now speak to a female worker in such a way?
You have to know that although Chu Miaoyin was scolding the female worker, the concern in her words could not be concealed. Moreover, he had not previously announced that he was coming to the textile factory to buy sheepskin, so Chu Miaoyin's actions were completely sincere. Chu Fan nodded inwardly, gaining a new understanding of Chu Miaoyin's change.
At this time, Chu Fan heard the female workers in the textile factory say, "Your Highness, if I stop to rest today, I won't be able to complete today's task, and my wages this month will be reduced. Moreover, this little injury is not a big problem for us women who used to only be able to farm.
Furthermore, Your Majesty is able to sympathize with the hardships of us ordinary people and provide us ordinary women with stable jobs and incomes. We should share His Majesty's worries and not let minor injuries hinder progress."
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