allonlinenovel Chapter 227 That... Madam Hou?
Chapter 227 That... Madam Hou?
The output left them speechless.
In the end, Zhou Huanjiu was given the same title of marquis as Xu Xinshu, but because he was too young, his official rank was one level lower than Xu Xinshu's, and he was appointed as the Inspector of Military Equipment.
However, the matter was not over yet, because the emperor threw out another immature idea: "With Xu Shaoqing and Zhou Jiancheng as examples, I really can't help but think about it."
"Women make up half of the world's people."
“Among them, how many characters are buried in the backyard.”
“It’s really regrettable and heartbreaking!”
"Why not reform the imperial examination system so that women can also enter the government?"
These words were like water dropped into a frying pan, making the scene boil and splash.
A large group of people knelt down directly: "Your Majesty, you can't do that!"
"I hope your majesty will think deeply about this!"
"Your Majesty, please take back your order!"
The noisy voices of exhortation all mean the same thing.
Among the people below, even Xu Lanqi, who had always been the male version of the emperor's eloquent flower, was stunned.
The emperor sat quietly alone on the high platform, watching the developments.
It’s still the same old trick. First, make an unreasonable request that is impossible to accomplish, and then take a step back. It will be much easier.
It doesn't matter if the trick is old, as long as it is useful. One trick can make you successful everywhere.
Faced with the heated opposition from the public, Bei Heng "backed down".
"I just want to recruit talented people. Wouldn't it be a pity to lose one or two more of the country's most important talents like Xu Qing and Zhou Qing?"
"They are royal relatives, so they can come before me."
"What about the ordinary people who live among the people? Even if they have talents, they have nowhere to serve. Worse still, they are taken advantage of by other countries. That is a heart-wrenching loss."
This statement is so reasonable. No one dares to say that if talents are lost, then they are lost, and if other countries benefit, then they benefit.
If I told them, I would be considered a spy, beaten to death on the spot, and my property would be confiscated and my entire family would be exterminated.
Everyone could only praise "Your Majesty is wise and wise."
Your Majesty, the wise and enlightened one, asks you all what good advice you have.
The Left Counselor suggested: "Your Majesty, it is too shocking to allow women to serve as officials."
"In this world, each of the yin and yang and the universe has its own duties."
"If women are allowed to do the duties of men, the world will be in chaos, yin and yang will be reversed, and there will be chaos."
"But people like Zhou Jiancheng should not be missed. I suggest that Your Majesty appoint imperial censors to visit the people."
"Those with outstanding talents will be tested, and after they have made contributions, they will be awarded rewards and positions."
Zhou Huanjiu, who was sitting in the middle of the hall, could tell something was wrong. Even though she was dumb, she knew that one could be appointed as an official only after passing the imperial examination.
However, the women discovered by the censors can only be given positions after they have made meritorious services.
Same as her.
Isn’t it a bit unfair?
In the end, the proposal of Zuo Jianyi Doctor was adopted.
After the court session, Zhou Huan returned to Renshou Hall and paid her respects to the empress dowager first.
Inside the main hall, the door was closed and Aunt Hui was guarding the door.
Zhou Huanjiu felt that his aunt was becoming more and more lazy. She often slept during the day and would sleep for a long time.
Moreover, the people who keep watch over Changgu at night are no longer palace maids, but the two handsome eunuchs.
Very strange.
She asked, "Aunt, is the eldest aunt taking a nap?"
There was a strange smile on Aunt Hui's face. Every time my eldest aunt asked this question while she was sleeping during the day, Aunt Hui's smile was always strange.
Alas~ strange adults.
Aunt Hui replied, "The Queen Mother is resting now. I will convey the Princess' greetings to her."
Zhou Huanjiu rubbed his fingers and said in confusion: "But... I have something I want to tell my aunt in person."
"Then wait until the eldest aunt wakes up, and then aunt will teach me?"
Just as Aunt Hui was about to reply, the Queen Mother's voice came from inside the room: "Let Jiu'er come in. I'm awake."
Zhou Huanjiu was brought in.
The eldest aunt's hair was a little messy, and her face was flushed, she looked very radiant and full of energy.
I have to say, my eldest aunt has become younger and younger in recent years.
Standing behind her was the handsome eunuch who had always been by her side and was very favored by her.
"Jiu'er, what do you want to tell your aunt?"
Zhou Huanjiu retracted his thoughts and said, "Aunt, my cousin has issued an order to give me the position of Military Equipment Supervisor. He asked me to move out of the palace and take up the post in the Ministry of Works."
The Queen Mother and all the palace servants who had watched Zhou Huanjiu grow up were all stunned.
"You? The Arms Supervisor?"
For a moment, she didn't connect the young girl in front of her with the Armaments Inspectorate.
My brain isn't working very well after a strenuous workout.
Didn’t you act like a spoiled child in front of her yesterday, saying that you didn’t want to go to school?
Why are you saying you want to go to the Arsenal today?
But after she was stunned, she quickly reacted: "Could it be that the fact that you kept making so much noise in the bedroom all day and almost burned something in my Renshou Palace is related to military equipment?"
Zhou Huanjiu nodded, "Actually it's not entirely my credit. Chuchu gave me a strange book, and I made gunpowder according to what was written in it."
"My cousin said that this thing was very useful on the battlefield of Tunning, so he gave it to me as a reward."
The Queen Mother looked at her silly niece with pity and even gave her a reward.
Do you know what kind of oppressive life you are about to face?
The aunt and niece said goodbye to the Empress Dowager for a long time.
As soon as Zhou Huanjiu had time, he sent someone to tell his mother the great news.
When Mrs. Zhou got the news, she thought she was dreaming.
She pinched her arm hard.
"It doesn't hurt, it was just a dream"
The little maid who reported the news to her pouted and said aggrievedly, "Madam, you pinched my arm."
Mrs. Zhou: ...
"Sorry, please go down and apply some medicine."
She pinched herself again, and this time it hurt. Was it not a dream?
The maid who reported the news said speechlessly: "Madam, even if you don't pinch me, don't pinch yourself."
"My lady, no, our Lord will be back soon. If he saw bruises on your arms, he would think that the servants had abused you."
Mrs. Zhou was not used to the title of Marquis. She asked, "Although Jiu'er was given the title of Marquis..."
She still felt dizzy when talking about this.
"Jiu'er was made a marquis, but calling her Marquis is weird, isn't it? After all, she is a girl."
The maid hesitated: "Then...Mrs. Hou?"
Mrs. Zhou: ...even stranger.
"The Marquis is the Marquis."
She clasped her hands together and bowed in the direction of her small Buddhist temple.
"God bless you."
She said to herself excitedly, "I thought that I would have to endure this life without a child."
"I never thought my son would be so successful!"
"That girl looks silly. I knew she had her own abilities, but I didn't expect her to be so capable!"
The maid looked at her hands that were pinched so hard that they hurt, and she had to keep smiling, feeling sorry for herself in silence.
Mrs. Zhou, who was always dignified, could not suppress her excitement at all. But she also could not be like her daughter. When she was happy, she was like a wild monkey who had returned to her native land and ran around the yard happily.
The most she did was walk around the room a little more.