The poetry meeting was closely watched by the aristocratic families, and Li Chengfeng, as the initiator, was also busy.
He sent "Hidden Dragon" to every corner of the capital to collect information about folk rumors.
The game's plot does not describe these big families in detail, but it also mentions several key treacherous ministers.
Now that Li Chengfeng has traveled through this real Dagan Dynasty, he cannot miss any details.
In recent times, most of the reports submitted by "Yinlong" are related to several major families in the capital, especially their extraordinary emphasis on poetry meetings.
Li Chengfeng knew clearly in his heart that these old stubborn people might be the ones who spread the rumors in the capital.
Since ancient times, people's words are scary, and the tongues of the people are sometimes as powerful as cannonballs.
These people clearly wanted to use the poetry gathering to stir up trouble, spread rumors, and ruin his reputation.
In order to obtain first-hand information, Li Chengfeng decided to go on a secret visit to the people to hear to what extent these rumors had fermented.
He changed into an ordinary blue shirt and came alone to the largest restaurant in the capital - Duweiju.
As soon as I entered the door, I heard a group of people sitting around a table, talking loudly.
"Hey, have you heard? This new emperor is simply a tyrant!"
A burly man with a full beard, wearing a butcher's apron, was spitting out his opinion: "How could a woman be prime minister? It's absolutely ridiculous!"
"you do not say!"
Another man dressed as a farmer chimed in, "Since ancient times, have women ever held official positions? This is simply a violation of social order! I think this dynasty will end sooner or later!"
"I don't think so."
A middle-aged man in a Confucian robe shook his head and said, "Although Prime Minister Song is a woman, she is very capable and has a good way of governing the country. I think she is much better than those male officials who are just sitting there doing nothing."
"fart!"
The bearded man slammed the table and said, "Women are women, long on hair but short on knowledge!"
To be able to say such things, you may not have much experience. Li Chengfeng thought it was ridiculous and secretly complained to himself.
"What kind of abilities can a woman have? I think Song Yuwei is a demon who brings disaster to the country and the people!"
The people around nodded in agreement. Obviously, in ancient society, it was indeed difficult for the public to accept the idea of women holding official positions.
Li Chengfeng calmly found a corner to sit down, ordered a pot of wine, and listened slowly.
The rumors varied widely, some saying that he was addicted to wine and women and ignored state affairs;
Some say he favored treacherous officials and persecuted loyal officials;
Even more outrageous, some people say that he is the reincarnation of a monster and wants to destroy Daigan.
Li Chengfeng listened to these absurd rumors, but instead of feeling angry, he found them somewhat amusing.
People in ancient times attached great importance to ancestral systems. They were reluctant to throw away outdated ideas that had been deeply rooted for hundreds of years even if they were harmful.
At this time, Feng Rushi stood out from the crowd with bright eyes.
He walked straight up to the group and said loudly, "Everyone, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it or not."
"Hey, isn't this Feng Rusi, the scholar?"
The bearded man glanced at him sideways, "Why, you want to join in the fun too?"
Feng Rusi cupped his hands and said calmly, "I just want to say that it's not a bad thing for a woman to be an official."
"Haha, I'm dying of laughter!" The bearded man pointed at Feng Rusi and laughed. "You poor scholar, what do you know? A woman should stay at home to take care of her husband and children. How can you show your face in public?"
"Being a husband and raising children is just one option for women, not the only way out."
Li Chengfeng looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man in white clothes, who was very elegant and talking.
"Since ancient times, women have been as capable as men, and there are many talented women among them."
"Prime Minister Song is extremely talented and one of the most talented women in the capital."
"Just because she's a woman, should she be deprived of the right to serve her country?"
"Humph! What do you know! Since ancient times, men have been responsible for the outside world and women for the inside world. Women should stay at home to take care of their husbands and children. How can it be improper for them to show their faces in public?"
"This brother is wrong,"
Feng Rusi remained neither humble nor overbearing. "Times are progressing. Shouldn't women learn, make progress, and contribute to the country? Are we still clinging to outdated ideas from centuries ago?"
"You...you are spreading rumors to confuse the public!"
The bearded man was furious, but couldn't find the right words to refute.
"Brother, if you say that women serving as officials is a lie to confuse the public, then what about those female heroes and generals recorded in history books?"
"They have defended their country and made outstanding contributions. Could it be that they are also spreading rumors to deceive the public?"
The scholar pressed on step by step, quoting from classics, and left the strong man speechless.
The people around also began to whisper, some agreed with the scholar's point of view, while others insisted on traditional ideas, and the two sides argued endlessly.
Li Chengfeng watched the debate with great interest, his eyes always fixed on Feng Rusi.
This scholar actually had some courage and insight, and he even dared to speak for Song Yuwei in public.
"This brother is right! Women can also hold up half the sky!"
A clear female voice joined the debate.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman in tight clothes walking towards them. She looked heroic and extraordinary.
"I'm the head of the escort agency. I've traveled a lot and seen a lot of the world."
"Of the women I've met, some are businesswomen, some are doctors, and some wield swords and guns. They're no worse than men, so why can't they become officials?"
"As a woman, what do you know about governing a country?"
The strong man became angry and wanted to change his target.
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