such as Yue Linyuan

It is rare for Liang Chen to be called into the Nuan Pavilion, let alone see the prince kneeling on the ground after entering the Nuan Pavilion.

But after all, he is a courtier who has been immersed in the court for many years, no matter how shocked he is, he will not show it on his face so easily, so Liang Chen only blinked his eyes for a while, then stood behind Chu Shendu and saluted Chu Yuezhi .

"Liang Chen, you said before that you and Jiang Sheng would study how to protect women, have you come to a conclusion now?" Chu Yuezhi sat up straight before Liang Chen came in, worrying about how to protect women. The image in front of him also let go of the hand that was held with Si Yuanting.

Ever since Chu Yuezhi proposed the legislation, Liang Chen has been researching whether there is a better law that is easier for the courtiers and the people to accept. After these days of research, although he still has many concerns, he is indeed more serious than before. Just a little more to think differently.

"Your Majesty, I have repeatedly discussed with Jiang Shangshu these days. We all think that it is too easy to be refuted when we advocate the establishment of a protection law. Women who have been in a disadvantaged position for a long time have established protection methods, and they may be suspected of hitting a stone with an egg." Liang Chen said, "Your Majesty, maybe have you ever thought that maybe most women are not like Empress Xiaochun and General Huangfu. Such a tough character and fearless courage. If a method of protection is proposed, it may not be a real protection, but it will further deepen the world's identification of women, that is, women are weak, deceptive and useless."

This was an angle that neither Chu Yuezhi nor Si Yuanting had considered, so after Liang Chen said this, their expressions became serious.

"Your Majesty, I dare to ask you, have Empress Xiaochun and General Huangfu ever asked you for protection?" Liang Chen asked.

Chu Yuezhi thought for a while, until then he suddenly realized that neither Si Zhuxi nor Huangfu Liangyu had ever asked him for protection for so many years.

His eyes darkened, and Chu Yue insisted: "No, whether it is Xiaochun or Huangfu Liangyu, they always choose to work hard to get everything they want, do what they want to do, and don't ask me or others for help. anyone's protection."

Si Zhuxi never let him or Si Yuanting protect her. On the contrary, when she was trapped in Jiaofang Division, Si Zhuxi used her own methods to protect and support Si Yuanting. Later, Chu Yuelei gave her a marriage, and Si Zhuxi Zhuxi also chose to marry him as his wife for the ideal in his heart and the child in his womb.Later, when he ascended the throne and became emperor, Si Zhuxi had never asked him for anything out of selfish desires for many years. Even when there were rumors of a conspiracy between King Qing and the Ming and Qing Qiu parties, she, who was in the vortex, asked to stand on her own. Chaotang, who personally refuted those who tried to bring her down, helped him and Si Yuanting push for the establishment of a girls' school.

As for Huangfu Liangyu, from the moment he returned to Beijing, he asked to inherit the behest of his deceased father, and he did not flinch from the harsh test he gave him. He fought bloody battles in his own way to the end, and won the opportunity for himself to realize his ideals; more than ten years later , Huangfu Liangyu defended the frontier, and also did not rely on anyone. With his own fighting on the battlefield, he forced his way through the crowd of men and became a female general who shocked the frontier. She is at her disposal.

They are women, but they have never asked anyone for protection.

"Your Majesty, I don't think that women should silently endure and not resist when faced with difficulties, nor do we think that when we have an advantage in power or position or even power, we should use this advantage to bully and harm others, but we don't want to protect them. Those who need help." Liang Chen said, he does not deny the weakness of women, and he understands why Chu Yuezhi has been working hard in this regard.

Chu Yuezhi has seen too many women being hurt, and there are many people whom Chu Yuezhi cares about, from Chu Yuezhi's mother who has been sealed up, to Si Zhuxi, to the women who were victims of the women's abduction case, etc., no matter what Whether he is a courtier or a bystander, he can understand Chu Yuezhi's insistence, and he will not be arrogant to think that treating women as objects is a matter of course.It's just that he believes that sometimes the weak may not really be the weak. Instead of focusing on the weak, it is better to admit that they can also be strong.

"To establish a protection law for women may usher in criticism from many courtiers and even ordinary people, including literati, because this law is tantamount to standing on the opposite side of etiquette. It was overthrown again. Therefore, Chen and Jiang Shangshu both believed that it is really difficult to implement the law of protection, but if we can find out the loopholes and make amendments according to the current laws, it will be much easier to implement. In some specific Under certain circumstances and conditions, laws and regulations that seem to be only beneficial to men on the surface may also become unpleasant sharp blades. If these laws and regulations can be revised, I believe that a balance can be achieved and resistance will be reduced. possibility."

After hearing Liang Chen's words, Chu Yuezhi groaned without opening his mouth, and Si Yuanting said: "What Master Liang said, to a certain extent, coincides with Master Ruan's proposal."

"Huh?" Chu Yuezhi looked at Si Yuanting, saw his thoughtful expression, and said, "What did you think of?"

Si Yuanting pursed his lips lightly, and said: "We are all familiar with the history of the Tang Dynasty. You may remember that there were many records of women doing business in the Tang Dynasty. Now Master Ruan has put forward a similar proposal. In fact, we have established a women's school for many years, and now the folk custom Openness, even the concept that women should not show their faces has been diluted a lot. In this case, why don't we take advantage of the trend and support women's business. For a long time, the status of businessmen is not high, and women who are allowed to do business will not be offended by their status Furthermore, based on Master Liang’s words, it is not necessarily necessary to deliberately find laws and regulations to amend, but it is possible to legislate and formulate relevant regulations on women’s business operations, and to support them in the name of regulations.”

It seems to be suppressed, but in fact it has opened up a new path.

Chu Yuezhi understood what Si Yuanting meant, and after thinking about it for a moment, he said to Liang Chen: "Liang Chen, I have asked Ruan Xing to draw up a proposal on women's careers, and you will find them after you leave the palace today." He said it was my oral order, ordering you to draft a bill with him, and Jiang Sheng, I want you to draw up a bill that can stand in court."

The status and bondage of women are not formed in a day, so it is impossible to hope to formulate comprehensive laws and regulations to fight against the etiquette and laws that have been passed down for thousands of years. It may be easy to deny it, but it cannot be affirmed one-sidedly.

There is no set of laws that can cover everything, so the laws have changed in different dynasties, and there is no law that can solve all problems in this world. It is not allowed to be too strict or too kind, but there is one thing that cannot There is no such thing as a circle, and sometimes making rules is to move forward instead of standing still or going backwards.

"Minister, take the decree." Liang Chen replied, he had no relevant communication with Ruan Xing before entering the palace, so he didn't know that Ruan Xing had thought a lot about this matter, and now he can find this new one. Export, which shows the importance of brainstorming.

"Okay, if there is nothing else, you can step back, I'm tired." Chu Yuezhi took the hot tea Si Yuanting handed him, which was brought by Wang Zhong not long ago, and he took two sips, He no longer intends to listen to what Liang Chen has to say.

Liang Chen understood what Chu Yuezhi meant, no matter if there was anything else, he shouldn't say anything more, so he immediately bowed out and left the palace to go to the Ruan Mansion with Chu Yuezhi's orders.

After warming up with hot tea, Chu Yuezhi asked Si Yuanting for a candied fruit after drinking it, and then looked at Chu Shendu who was kneeling motionless on the ground again, and asked, "Prince, what did I talk to Liang Chen just now?" What do you think?"

Chu Shen knelt alone for a long time, his calf was already so numb that he couldn't feel anything, and there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead, and at this moment when Chu Yuezhi asked him for his opinion again, he felt unbearable pain in his heart.However, when the emperor asked questions, no matter whether he was a prince or a courtier, he had to answer. Even though he was already very disturbed, he could only bite the bullet and answer: "My son thinks that matters such as women's status should not be rushed, Mr. Liang. What he said is even more thoughtful. Instead of forcing the courtiers and the people to accept the law, it is better to find another way to deal with it slowly. The emperor has been paving the way for this matter all these years. He made a rash move and made a wrong move, and lost the hearts of the people because of it.”

Because he was really tired, Chu Yuezhi leaned into Si Yuanting's arms, his eyes that looked at Chu Shendu seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, and he exhaled slowly, Chu Yuezhi no longer intentionally let Chu Shendu be hung in mid-air Filled with apprehension, he said in a serious voice, "Chu Shendu, you have to remember that the people are the most important at any time. In my heart, all the people are equally important, and there are no people who are justified by the system. The imperfection of the system was sacrificed. The imperfection of the system is the fault of the ruler, and the people should not bear the consequences. However, neither I nor the chief minister will say that you are wrong, because from the perspective of governing the country, your point of view is not considered You are wrong, you consider and hope to protect the interests of more people. This is not wrong, but it is not the rule of law that I and the Chief Assistant agree with. Every emperor will have his own understanding and practice of governing the country. I also believe that you want to be a good emperor in the future. No matter how you want to govern the country, I only ask you to never forget what is the foundation of a country, and not to pursue becoming a wise or benevolent emperor, because as an emperor, What you want to pursue should not be mere fame, but the happiness of the people and the security of the country, peace and prosperity, Haiyan and Heqing.

"Yuanyuan, Royal Father is already old. No matter how many things he wants to do, he is already unable to do what he wants. The time left is not enough for Royal Father to complete those unfinished things. Your temperament is still relatively calm. The courage on father's shoulders will be entrusted to you, and all the things that father has time to do in the future will also be entrusted to you. If possible, father hopes very much that he can last for a few more years and make Daheng The country will be governed better and then the throne will be passed on to you, but your father and your uncle have made promises, and your uncle has waited too long and sacrificed too much, and your father can't and won't break his promise. The household registration of teaching students according to their aptitude you just mentioned Restructuring is a very good idea, but it is left to you to implement and promote it. This throne is far more difficult to secure than you imagined, and the responsibilities you have to shoulder are far heavier than you thought. The loneliness that comes is definitely unbearable, you, don't let father and uncle down."

Looking up at Chu Yuezhi and Si Yuanting in a daze, Chu Shen never thought that Chu Yuezhi summoned him to say these things to him, and never realized that his father was old .Both his father and his uncle were people he had looked up to for nearly 20 years, and they were like beliefs. He suddenly heard such a heavy confession. Sad, because he knew that his father and uncle were really planning to leave.

With a sob in his throat, Chu Shendu took a deep breath, leaned over and kowtowed deeply to Chu Yuezhi and Si Yuanting: "My son, remember the teachings carefully, and you will definitely live up to the great trust of your father and uncle."

Si Yuanting stared at Chu Yuezhi who was leaning in his arms, and raised his hand to gently embrace the shoulders that were not as tough as before.

Chu Yuezhi thought about the words he told Chu Shendu for a long time, and he didn't have anything to add; in all fairness, he didn't mind Chu Yuezhi sitting on the throne for a few more years, because for him, As long as the two are together, that's enough, but he also knows that Chu Yuezhi will always put the promise between him and them first, even if he says it's okay, Chu Yuezhi will not break his promise to him, so He didn't say anything, but let Chu Yuezhi rely on him silently.

This is his Chu Qi, who has people in his heart, Daheng Kingdom, ideals, and him.