[Chapter 426: "Interesting Things" in the Palace]
At this time, a conductor was holding a loudspeaker and shouting to the people getting on the bus: "Comrades who have just got on the bus, please pay attention..."
As if he saw something familiar, Shen Junlin's eyes became clear and he showed an interested expression.
Seeing him like this, Cheng Liyan suddenly remembered to use the loudspeaker to talk to the old emperor, and the couple were criticizing the emperor behind his back.
So he leaned over and whispered in Shen Junlin's ear, "How did the emperor use those loudspeakers when they were sent back?"
Hearing his brother-in-law's question, Shen Junlin's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
I couldn’t help but think of the “interesting things” that happened in my uterus a few days ago.
After the emperor received the horn, he did feel a little playful at first.
But he is old and pays more attention to his reputation, so he still has to maintain his dignity.
So he just played with it for a while and then put it down.
But that night, he took the twenty trumpets to the harem and distributed them to the youngest princes and princesses.
Although the emperor is old, he is still strong.
There are quite a few princes and princesses under the age of eight in the palace.
So, at the grand court meeting a few days later, Shen Junlin personally experienced the "divine power" of the trumpet!
There is actually a long distance between the front court and the harem, but the palace cannot be quiet!
Normally, no one dares to make loud noises.
So when they went to court, all the civil and military officials heard the sounds of children playing in the harem, and even learned the maiden names of several concubines!
Thinking of this, Shen Junlin felt a little embarrassed for the emperor.
He cleared his throat and said to Cheng Liyan, "The emperor has ordered the trumpet to be sent to the tower."
Sent to the city wall?
Cheng Liyan immediately understood the old emperor's thoughts.
It is indeed a good idea to send it to the city wall and let the soldiers use it to maintain order among the people entering and leaving the city gate.
It seems that the old emperor is not what they think he is, and he is going there just to play!
After understanding this, Cheng Liyan nodded and praised: "Yes, this is a good use. In addition to the soldiers on the tower, it should also be effective for the people patrolling the city."
Shen Junlin thought of the soldiers patrolling the city who wore loudspeakers on their waists, and when they encountered fights, they would shout loudly from a distance to stop them...
Well, the effect must be much better than shouting with your voice.
He said, "Thank you for the reminder, brother-in-law. I will write a letter to inform the emperor. But... if that's the case, then a lot of loudspeakers will be needed."
"Don't worry, I'll slowly figure it out."
Cheng Liyan is not afraid that Wushuang Country will ask for a lot. If they ask for a lot, he can use it to exchange things.
The loudspeakers were not controlled materials. He bought them in batches from some small factories on the street, and no one paid much attention to them.
Even if someone really cared, no one would dare to ask him.
Even if they have doubts in their hearts, they will find reasons to explain themselves, such as buying it for others.
After all, once you sit in a certain position, it will be much easier to get things done.
Shen Junlin originally wanted to inquire indirectly to see if his brother-in-law would have difficulty asking for more trumpets.
Seeing that my brother-in-law had agreed before I even opened my mouth, I was overjoyed!
It was difficult to express it in the car, so he could only nod slightly to show his gratitude.
After getting off the bus, they went to the park first.
Naturally, they also brought cameras with them this time.
Cheng Liyan went to buy film, and the three children surrounded Shen Junlin and chattered about the interesting things they encountered the filming crew that day.
Shen Junlin listened with a smile, nodding from time to time to show his agreement.
Shen Yuyao left them standing on the side of the road chatting while she ran to a famous dessert shop across from the park and bought some famous Beijing snacks.
Pea yellow, donkey rolls, jujube flower crisps...
She came back with the things, opened the paper bag and asked the third brother to taste it.
Shen Junlin was not in the habit of eating out, so he waved his hand to refuse.
Little Nanxi grabbed a piece of pea yellow, jumped up and stuffed it directly into his mouth.
"Third uncle, try this, it's really delicious!"
Shen Junlin was caught off guard and was stuffed in the mouth by his niece, and he was immediately embarrassed.
He quickly covered his mouth with his hand, and at the same time stretched out his other hand to tap Nancy's little head lovingly.
His eyes were full of helplessness.
Snap!
Just when they were all unprepared, Cheng Liyan, who had already bought the film, quickly took a picture of the scene.
After visiting the park, the group went to see the elementary school where they were participating in the sports meet.
Because of that movie, this primary school is now popular, and many people come to apply for visits from time to time.
On weekdays, people are absolutely not allowed to enter the school during classes, but today is Sunday. After Cheng Liyan took out his military officer's certificate and the gatekeeper recognized Mingyue and the other two, this problem was solved.
They walked into the campus happily.
Shen Junlin had seen the movie and heard his daughter’s description of it.
What impressed Shen Junlin the most about this world school was not the teaching conditions here, or how the knowledge learned was different from that of Wushuang Country.
What he cared about was that this was a coeducational school!
And girls can participate in those sports with boys.
This was something Shen Junlin could never have imagined before watching the movie.
Although his daughter later told him about "gender equality" and "women hold up half the sky", Shen Junlin just smiled and never really took it to heart.
I still can't understand such behavior in my heart.
And today, in this school, he saw long-distance runners training on the playground.
I saw with my own eyes that the little girls in the team were sweating profusely while running on the playground just like the boys.
Seeing their vigorous postures, seeing their expressions of not being afraid of fatigue and not admitting defeat...
The shock Shen Junlin felt in his heart was completely different from watching a few movies or chatting with his daughter a few times!
Especially later, he saw the children, regardless of gender, all sitting on the ground, and the coach asked them to massage each other to loosen their muscles. Shen Junlin was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth!
He was not one of those conservative old scholars, and he did not feel any discomfort when seeing this scene.
On the contrary, he felt the equality and respect between people.
This made Shen Junlin feel a deep admiration in his heart!
I feel that the monarch of this country is truly a man of foresight and a broad mind!
He can abandon the idea that men are responsible for external affairs and women are responsible for internal affairs, and let women have the awareness that they are also capable from an early age.
Give them the opportunity to step out of their homes, stand on an equal footing with men, and serve the country and the people together.
This alone proves its greatness!
Shen Junlin didn't think of any deeper or broader associations.
The only thing he thought of at this moment was how much more labor force this would add!
Shen Junlin is an official in the Ministry of Revenue. He knows very well that manpower and labor force are the foundation of a country.
No matter how many ideas you have, you can't complete them without people.
In Wushuang Country, in order to make a living, housewives in the countryside have to go out of their homes and work in the fields.
But families with slightly better conditions would also keep unmarried girls at home and not allow them to go out casually.
This is the case in the countryside, let alone in the city.
If these people could go out of their homes and do the same work as men, the national strength of Wushuang would be greatly improved!
Looking at those children, Shen Junlin was filled with emotion.
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