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After persuading two or three hundred scholars to retreat and submit petitions to the emperor, the court did not calm down. Memorials of advice still came in like snowflakes every day.
At the court meeting held every three days, the censors were still persistent and made remonstrances unremittingly. Especially Ma Weizhong and Shen Qingyang, who took the lead in making remonstrances, showed no intention of backing down despite the change of the situation, and became the defenders of traditional ethics and morals.
At the court meeting that day, Qin Mu was really annoyed by the noise, so he explained in a gentle manner: "My dear ministers, since ancient times, men have been farming and women have been weaving in China. I use women to weave and embroider, which is what they should do. What's wrong with that? As for recruiting women into the army to take care of the wounded, this is also the job of serving people. How has it ever harmed the ethical morality of men being superior to women
My dear ministers, the world has been in chaos for years, which has led to a serious imbalance between men and women. How many women can you support with your salaries? I will organize women to weave and embroider, and to take care of the wounded in the army. This will solve the problem of insufficient manpower and provide a place for these helpless women. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone. Why do you keep on objecting to this? "
Ma Weizhong immediately retorted: "The King of Qin uses women to weave and embroider. I have no objection to this, but he could have just let them weave at home. The King of Qin encourages merchants to set up large textile factories and encourages women to go out of their homes and show their faces. Isn't this damaging to women's virtues?"
Shen Qingyang also refuted: "Since ancient times, men have worked in the fields and women have worked in the weaving fields, so that families have enough food and the people live and work in peace. The King of Qin did the opposite, which not only undermined the principles of morality, but also made it difficult for the people to live in peace..."
"You don't have to say any more." Qin Mu interrupted Shen Qingyang. He knew that further debate would lead to no results, so he ordered the court to be adjourned.
Ten days later, Qin Mu summoned Lu Zhenfei, the Grand Secretary of the Dongke Academy who had been trying to pacify Zhejiang, and he quickly returned to Jinling.
On the other hand, Qin Liangyu, the Marquis of Loyalty, also traveled a thousand miles to Jiangling in one day and quickly arrived in Jinling.
Both of them have made great contributions. Lu Zhenfei deserves the primary credit for Zhejiang's rapid stabilization.
Over the past few months, he has traveled to all 11 prefectures in Zhejiang, rebuilt the prefecture structure, appointed talented people, and appeased the people. His contribution is invaluable.
Qin Liangyu was no less impressive. At the age of seventy, she had great prestige in Sichuan. She pacified 26 chieftains in eastern Sichuan and quickly stabilized the complicated situation in eastern Sichuan. She played a greater role than Wu Jinxi, who was specially sent to Sichuan by Qin Mu.
When these two people arrived in Beijing, Qin Mu treated them with great courtesy and went out of the city to greet them personally.
It was extremely rare for a monarch to go out of the city to welcome a minister in the past dynasties. Usually, only when a general went out to fight or won a great victory and returned to the court, the monarch would go out of the city to welcome him.
Qin Mu's high courtesy to Lu Zhenfei and Qin Liangyu made the noisy court suddenly quiet down a lot, and everyone felt something unusual.
Qin Liangyu was highly respected. She was also the "cousin" of the King of Qin, so it was fine for the King of Qin to go out of the city to welcome her. Although Lu Zhenfei's contribution was not small, it was definitely not high enough to make the king of a country go out of the city to welcome him.
The King of Qin did this, and he immediately elevated Lu Zhenfei to a higher position, with the momentum to overshadow several inner ministers in the court. This was very meaningful!
As expected. Just when the court and the public were speculating, the cabinet's deputy assistant Zhuge Min suddenly submitted a petition to be sent out. The King of Qin was not polite and immediately sent Zhuge Min to Duyun Prefecture, Guizhou, to serve as the governor of Dushan.
In addition, the Minister of Rites Du Yinxi was sent to Yunnan, which had just been conquered, to serve as the prefect of Wenshan Prefecture, which was changed from the chieftain Wang Nong. Eight other people were sent to other places, including the Left Vice Minister of Personnel Wang Xi, the Doctor of Punishment Tan Xiang, and the Doctor of Rites Liu Jiguang.
When this result came out, the government and the public were in a state of panic. To say that he was being exiled was tantamount to sentencing him to death!
Looking at the places where he was sent away, they were all regarded as wild and desolate places. A dignified second assistant minister of the cabinet was suddenly sent to Dushan, Guizhou. He could not find it after searching on the map for a long time, and his chances of returning to the court in this lifetime were probably very slim.
Even Shao Hua, the Left Censor-in-Chief who was in charge of the Censorate, was inexplicably fined half a year's salary.
This is not the end. Shen Qingyang and Ma Weizhong, the two people who opposed the movement most strongly, one was sent to weave cloth, and the other became a glorious "angel in white".
This reminds me of the story of Emperor Wu of Han and Di Shan. Di Shan opposed Emperor Wu of Han's use of military force against the Xiongnu, saying that military force is dangerous and difficult to use... It is better to marry a princess.
Emperor Wu of Han therefore sent this corrupt scholar to guard the border. Not long after, the Huns came. Di Shan failed to convince the Huns with his words of benevolence, righteousness and morality, and was beheaded.
Now, the experiences of Shen Qingyang and Ma Weizhong are so similar to Di Shan’s!
This series of sudden changes was like a blockbuster bomb, which confused all the ministers.
Anyone who is not stupid can guess what is going on. However, no one expected that the consequences of the King of Qin's anger would be so serious. Finally, the news in the court stopped and it became quiet!
Officials at all levels felt like they were on the edge of an abyss and treading on thin ice. They followed the principle of doing more and talking less to avoid getting into trouble, and the atmosphere in the court changed.
As expected, the King of Qin subsequently transferred Lu Zhenfei to the position of Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace, replacing Zhuge Min's position as the second assistant of the cabinet, and the Minister of Rites Tan Qiubai replaced the Minister of Rites, and Ai Nanying became the Minister of Rites.
After a series of personnel adjustments, a lot of fresh blood was brought in. Through this method, Qin Mu further strengthened his control over various departments.
Matters concerning the establishment of a weaving bureau, textile factories, hospitals, embroidery factories, etc. were no longer brought up for discussion in the court. Instead, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, the Imperial Medical Service, and other relevant departments, as well as local prefectures were ordered to handle them according to the emperor's order. This is called power, and it's done first and then discussed.
After the matter came to a temporary end, Qin Mu took the time to hold a family dinner to entertain Qin Liangyu.
Qin Liangyu was already 72 years old. She was leaning on a dragon-headed cane and was supported by Qin Zuoming and Qin Zuoming. Qin Mu brought Yang Zhi and his son Qin Ye to the gate of the mansion to greet her. Qin Liangyu, with her white hair, broke away from the support of her two nephews and was about to salute.
Without needing to be told, Yang Zhi hurried over to support her, then bowed and said, "Aunt, please accept my greeting."
"Queen, no, no, how can I accept this?" Qin Liangyu hurriedly returned the greeting. Although she was old, she was still a monarch and a subject, so she did not dare to accept Yang Zhi's greeting.
Yang Zhi went up to her again and supported her, smiling and saying, "Today is a family banquet, and the King of Qin has to call the eldest aunt "elder sister". Ye'er, come, come and greet the eldest aunt."
Encouraged by Yang Zhi, Qin Ye walked forward and bowed, calling in a childish voice: "Nephew... nephew greets aunt."
"Oh my dear, get up quickly, get up quickly." Qin Liangyu showed a kind smile. She handed the dragon-headed cane to Qin Zuoming next to her, then picked up Qin Ye and said with a smile, "Since you called me aunt, I have to give you a gift today. Here, this is the precious jade passed down from my Qin family ancestors. From now on, I will pass it on to you. Come, aunt, help you put it on, and I promise that you will be healthy and live a long life."
"Ye'er, thank your aunt quickly."
"Thank you, aunt."
Yang Zhi was afraid that Qin Liangyu would be tired, so she quickly went up to pick up her son. The little guy seemed to get along well with the kind-looking Qin Liangyu, and looked back at her eagerly, which made Qin Liangyu like him more and more.
After everyone exchanged greetings, Yang Zhi supported Qin Liangyu all the way, Qin Liangyu held Qin Ye's hand, and they all came to the side hall in the front yard.
The banquet was already set in the palace. After everyone had taken their seats, Qin Liangyu said, "King Qin, I have something to ask you, King Qin."
"Sister, we are a family, just ask if you have anything to say."
Qin Liangyu brushed her gray hair lightly and said solemnly: "The Qin Dynasty unified the world. This is destiny and cannot be changed by human power. Heaven is merciful and kind. I have no other request except that the King of Qin will treat the descendants of Zhu Ming well after he establishes his rule over the world."
Qin Liangyu bowed from a distance as she spoke, her white hair touching the ground. Qin Mu could understand her feelings. She had fought for the Ming Dynasty all her life and remained loyal. Although the world had come to this point, how could she not remember the kindness of her former master for generations.
Qin Mu quickly stood up and helped her up, saying sternly, "Big sister, there is no need to do this. Please stand up quickly. I promise you that as long as the grandsons of the Zhu family do not become enemies of the Qin Dynasty, I will definitely treat them well and will not kill them all."
"With the words of the King of Qin, I can finally rest assured."
After the banquet started, Qin Liangyu called Qin Ye to her side and fed him mouthful by mouthful, just like she was her own grandson. This family banquet was a happy one.
Qin Zuoming and Qin Zuoming are the sons of Qin Liangyu's fourth brother Qin Minping. In the Battle of Pyeongan Bangyan, Qin Minping died for his country. Qin Zuoming and Qin Zuoming were only in their teens at that time. They followed their father to fight and were both seriously injured.
As descendants of generals and having fought for many years, they have extremely rich experience. Now they are lieutenant generals of the Beijing Camp and instructors at the Daqin Military Academy. Their status is already very high, but in front of Qin Liangyu and Qin Mu, they are very respectful and dare not say much.
During the banquet, Qin Mu proposed to give Qin Liangyu a house to live in Jinling, but Qin Liangyu said, "King Qin, I am about to die. People always return to their roots. I hope King Qin can fulfill my wish."
Qin Mu smiled and said, "Why do you say that, elder sister? You are old but still strong and healthy. As for me, I am young and inexperienced. I need your advice from time to time. You must not refuse."
"In my life, I have been good at leading troops in battles, but I am completely clueless when it comes to government affairs. King Qin, even if I want to stay, I can't help you."
Qin Mu immediately smiled and said, "I can help you, I can help you. I have something I want to trouble you with, elder sister."
Qin Mu was smiling widely. Qin Liangyu was experienced and after a little thought, she guessed what he was going to do.
She thought for a moment and said, "Does the King of Qin really intend to recruit women as military doctors?"
Qin Mu nodded and replied, "Big sister, in these years of war, many women in the world are lonely and helpless. It is not appropriate to let them fend for themselves. Women are usually more careful. With a little training, they can take care of the wounded much better than men. This will kill two birds with one stone. It will not only solve the problem of these women having no one to rely on, but also solve the problem of insufficient nursing staff in the army. But at the beginning, this matter needs a respected person like you to preside over it."
To put it bluntly, not only are officials in the court opposed to this matter, but even women in the community probably wouldn't dare to apply. Who knows if you are recruiting camp prostitutes
If a highly respected person like Qin Liangyu came forward to preside over the matter, the situation would be different.
Qin Mu then lobbied for a long time, and even Yang Zhi joined in the lobbying, before Qin Liangyu finally agreed.
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ps: There are still three or four days left, the pursuers are getting closer and closer, the situation is critical, I urgently need monthly tickets, I urgently need monthly tickets, I urgently need monthly tickets! Brothers, I urgently need monthly tickets!
.(To be continued..)
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