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Chapter 701 Father is somewhat anxious.

The Guo family couple picked up their bowls and were about to start cooking when they heard a burst of noisy footsteps coming from outside.

"Where are the people?" a gruff man asked.

"It's in this room." someone answered.

Then, there was the sound of a key being unlocked.

The Guo couple were so frightened that they dropped their bowls on the floor.

This... is this going to catch them and send them to jail?

In the small room, they had nowhere to hide, so they could only cower and hide in the corner.

The door was violently kicked open.

Several sturdy men with beards appeared at the door and shouted into the room: "Come out."

"What...what are you doing?" Uncle Guo's voice trembled.

A man said: "What are you doing? Of course I'm sending you to a good place."

"We're not going." The Guo family's aunt and uncle turned their heads, looking like they were about to die.

The man snorted coldly and said, "Don't go? Do you want to stay in the capital and be beheaded?"

"Wha... what beheading?" The two of them were almost scared to death.

The man said angrily: "The emperor is sending people to investigate the case, and anyone involved will be severely punished. If I were you, I would leave now, lest the emperor one day come back to his senses and drag you along to beheaded."

These words are too intimidating.

The legs of the Guo family went weak and they fell to their knees on the ground.

The strong men didn't say much. They stepped forward and dragged the person up.

His movements were rough and his strength was extremely strong. He stuffed the two of them into the prison car when they left the house.

This couple, who had never been in a prison car in their lives, were so frightened that they did not dare to say a word.

After the car was far away, the uncle of the Guo family asked: "You brave men, we old couple are well-behaved common people. What are you trying to do by arresting us?"

"You are indulging the younger members of the family and violating the law. For example, after harming a girl, you then harbored a criminal. The Emperor and Queen have found out about this matter. You are unforgivable, so don't pretend to be innocent." The man said angrily.

At this point, the Guo family finally recognized the reality.

What they did was completely exposed.

It's just that they don't understand that if they just spend money to eliminate disasters, how can they commit a crime?

If someone in a big family commits a crime, isn't it a matter of spending money to settle it?

Why does it not work when we get to them?

Hearing the two people muttering, the big men were all disdainful.

One of them shouted: "It has been several years since our emperor ascended the throne. Don't you know that the eyes of the emperor and empress cannot tolerate anything? As long as you commit a crime, let alone a small family like you who thinks you are a big family, even if you are a small family, Those who serve as officials and are slaughtered will be punished. You fools, what kind of place is the capital? If you dare to come to the capital to cause trouble, you are really asking for death!"

The couple of the Guo family wanted to cry but had no tears. He could put on an expression as if he was mourning for his concubine in the prison car.

At this time in the capital, Yuan Xiu called Yuan Chongyu to the Qinzheng Hall.

"You have been following Fan Yangcheng's case. Are the circumstances clear?" Yuan Xiu asked.

Yuan Chongyu answered truthfully, "The queen mother told my grandfather that there are some aspects of this case that are not suitable for my son to know, so my son did not participate in the whole process and only watched the process of my grandfather's trial."

Yuan Xiu nodded. , pushing forward the small pile of files in front of him.

"These are all the files on this case. Take them and take a look. There are some officials in Beijing who have something to do with Guo Qian. This case will be handed over to you for trial."

Yuan Chongyu's eyes lit up instantly. He stood up and said, "Is it true? Can Erchen investigate this case?"

This reaction surprised Yuan Xiu.

His original intention was to let his son take on more government affairs and take this opportunity to exercise him, but he did not expect that his son would be so excited.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask: "Chongyu, are you very interested in this case?"

Yuan Chongyu said: "This case itself is not of interest to me, but I am angry that the prefect of Fan Yangcheng is dirty.

After hearing this, Yuan Xiu heard Lin Xuezhu mention it and felt a little moved .

But today when I heard Yuan Chongyu say it himself, it was a different feeling.

He wanted to hear his son talk carefully.

The expression on Yuan Chongyu's little face was very serious, and he said: "I believe that my father, the emperor, and my mother are doing their best to govern the country. The hinterland of the Central Plains, with the capital as the center and far away from the northern border, will definitely drive the politics and economy of other regions. However, Unexpectedly, in such a country, there is still a place outside the law. Guo Qian's audacity and bad behavior are simply outrageous, and he has failed his father. What's more, the mother has always paid attention to the rights of women and hopes that they can. Like a man, he can study wisely and even participate in all walks of life. Guo Qian uses a strange woman as a bargaining chip to make profits for himself. It is as if he has worked hard for so many years after losing his mother."

After the little guy said these words righteously, Yuan Xiudu. Somewhat stunned.

Although he was a little moved when he heard Lin Xuezhu's narration, now that he heard it with his own ears, he seemed to be even more moved.

He often thought that his son was a nerd who only knew how to read, but he did not expect that over the years, the little guy had been trying to understand his and his wife's governing philosophy.

Yuan Xiu's heart softened a little.

He waved and said to Yuan Chongyu: "Come here, come to Father."

Yuan Chongyu was stunned, a little at a loss.

In his short life of just a few years, he had no memory of before the age of three.

After three years old... It seems that my father always likes to come with joy.

He was alienated from others by nature, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with that.

Xixi is my younger sister, so I should take more care of her.

Father waved to him, his expression was so gentle, it seemed like it was the first time.

The little guy walked up to Yuan Xiu in a daze, bowed his head and stood upright, very respectfully.

Yuan Xiu took him to his side and said with a smile: "Chongyu, do you feel that your father has been too harsh on you these years?"

Yuan Chongyu thought about it for a while, but he had no impression.

So he said: "The father hopes that his son will become a talented person, so he teaches him more, but he does not think it is harsh."

If this was said by a fifteen or sixteen year old child, Yuan Xiu might still suspect that he was not sincere. .

But how old is Yuan Chongyu? How could he be so hypocritical?

Yuan Xiu couldn't help feeling a little emotional. This child was so focused on studying that he was indeed not that sensitive to external events.

As a biological father, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

But when I think about it, I feel a little grateful.

Yuan Xiu organized his speech and said: "Chongyu, my father has been running the country all day long, and he is very tired. But such a big country is in the hands of my father, and my father cannot be that ignorant king who only eats the common people. So. , It's difficult to do this, but you still have to shoulder this burden. My father has only a few sons, and you are the only one who can take care of my father's worries. Therefore, my father is somewhat anxious and wants you to grow up quickly."

Chapter 702: Don't force my son

Yuan Xiu's words sincerely, and Yuan Chongyu nodded frequently.

Father, it is really difficult for him.

Just when he was trying to empathize with his father, Lin Xuezhu walked in.

Her expression was quite strange, and when she looked at Yuan Xiu, she felt like she was still trying to speak.

Yuan Xiu lowered his head guiltily.

Lin Xuezhu smiled half-heartedly, "Husband, I made fresh food in the small kitchen in the palace, and I rushed to bring it to you. Unexpectedly, you are in Jiwa again."

What is Chickenwa?

Yuan Chongyu didn't understand.

But Yuan Xiu can understand it.

He felt even more guilty.

Lin Xuezhu put the food box on the table angrily and rolled her eyes at Yuan Xiu.

"Do you think if you change your appearance as a chicken baby, I won't be able to tell that you are a chicken baby?"

As he said that, he put out all the dishes in the food box.

He changed his tone and said, "Chongyu, let's eat together."

"Yes, Queen Mother." Yuan Chongyu quickly helped spread the dishes.

Yuan Xiu sneered and changed the subject: "Madam, what kind of new dish is this?"

Lin Xuezhu's tone was slightly cold, "Before I left the palace, I just developed a mayonnaise, which is added with juice from ground wasabi and served with fried rice. Shrimp balls, husband, try them."

As she said that, she picked up a fried shrimp ball, covered it with mayonnaise, and put it in Yuan Xiu's mouth.

Yuan Xiu didn't have any doubts at all, so he opened his mouth and took it.

The mayonnaise tasted silky and sweet, a taste he had never tasted before.

Yuan Xiu chewed heavily, and then the pungent smell came up.

It's spicy but not spicy, it's cool but not cool, it goes straight to the sky.

"Cough, cough, cough..." Yuan Xiu was choked and coughed.

Lin Xuezhu ignored him and gave Yuan Chongyu a shrimp ball, lightly dipping it in mayonnaise.

He said gently like a loving mother: "Chongyu eat slowly and see if you can get used to it."

Yuan Chongyu took a bite with caution as his father learned from his past mistakes.

However, the sauce is just right. The taste of wasabi is a bit pungent but not overwhelming. It just balances out the sweetness of mayonnaise and gives it a unique flavor.

He nodded fondly.

They were fed the same way, but their treatment was so different.

But Yuan Xiu didn't dare to say a word of complaint, he just picked up the vegetables and ate them aggrievedly.

After dinner, under Lin Xuezhu's threatening gaze, Yuan Xiu did not dare to continue with the chicken.

He asked Lin Chengzhang to assist Yuan Chongyu, thoroughly investigate the officials in the capital who had colluded with Guo Qian, and then let Yuan Chongyu leave.

When only Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu were left in the hall, Lin Xuezhu's expression softened.

She didn't accuse Yuan Xiu anymore, but talked about another thing, "Your Majesty, my mother heard that you have finished mourning for your wife, and you intend to help my aunt. What do you think?"

"Wen Dataizi?" Yuan Xiu was a little surprised.

At first, when Lin Xuezhu called Mr. Wen a big fan, Yuan Xiu didn't think it was too serious.

Later, Master Wen's various behaviors made him feel that this nickname was too appropriate.

Therefore, unknowingly, when no one else was present, he also got used to calling Lord Wen Wen the big troll.

Lin Xuezhu nodded, "Do you think this marriage is reliable?"

Yuan Xiu thought for a while, but he really couldn't connect the quiet Lin Jiayuan with the snarky Wen Daszi.

"Are their personalities suitable?" he asked uncertainly.

"They complement each other!" Lin Xuezhu said: "My aunt, if no one cares about her, she won't be able to say a word for a whole day. Lord Wen is a good talker, so I just have a chat with her to prevent her from holding it in every day and causing problems. "

Yuan Xiu thought about it, and it seemed to be the same, and asked: "What if my aunt thinks he is too noisy?"

"It depends on my aunt," Lin Xuezhu said, "What do I want my father to do? Invite Mr. Wen to the party and let my aunt observe it to see if it suits your liking. "

My father-in-law has never had any contact with Mr. Wen. Wouldn't it be too abrupt to suddenly invite Mr. Wen to a party?" Xiu asked again.

Lin Xuezhu said: "Although Mr. Wen is an upright person, he is not pedantic. He knows how to seize the opportunity and work hard. Since my father is the head of the country, if you invite him, he should be happy to go."

Yuan Xiu thought for a while and said : "The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, why don't we give a banquet in the palace and invite the officials from the capital and their families to the banquet. At that time, my aunt can see the single men from whichever family she wants."

Good guy, Lin Xuezhu said. Call a good guy.

She just wanted to introduce Mr. Wen to her aunt, but her husband was so happy that he directly held an audition.

It's great to be a relative of the emperor. As long as the ministers of the court are single, they can choose them at will.

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said, "In this way, I will let the husband worry about it."

Yuan Xiu smiled, "As long as it can make the wife happy, I can do anything for the husband."

Great, after his performance just now, the wife should not You will remember the hatred of the chicken baby just now.

Yuan Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Xuezhu looked at the time, packed her things and prepared to leave.

"Husband, I'm going back first. You should have a lot of political matters to deal with, so I won't interrupt you." Lin Xuezhu said, carrying her food box and heading out.

"Madam, walk slowly." Yuan Xiu said with a smile.

Lin Xuezhu walked halfway, stopped suddenly, turned around, looked at Yuan Xiu with fierce eyes, and said, "Don't force my son again!"

"Yes." Yuan Xiu answered happily, but also felt a little guilty.

Lin Xuezhu returned to Chunhua Palace and immediately started preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

Someone will worry about the list, and all she has to do is draw up the menu, arrange staffing, and so on.

It's been a long time since I prepared a banquet like this.

Yuan Xiu doesn't like trouble, and he doesn't want her to have to work too hard.

Except for necessary annual festivals, almost no banquets were held.

For a family reunion festival like the Mid-Autumn Festival, their family of four would either spend it in the palace, or invite everyone from the Lin family over to enjoy it, but the scale wouldn't be very big anyway.

This kind of banquet for courtiers, especially for a blind date for his aunt, made Lin Xuezhu very excited.

"Luo Hong, did Zhuangzi send an account book this month?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

"Yes." When Luo Hong returned to the palace, she finished handing over the work to the palace maid and eunuch who stayed behind.

At this moment, she found the account book and handed it to Lin Xuezhu.

This ledger, in addition to recording Zhuangzi's revenue, will also record what crops are about to mature recently.

If Lin Xuezhu wants to eat something, if she sends a message, someone will rush to deliver it to the palace.

However, Lin Xuezhu rarely asked for things.

She has plenty of fruits and the like in her space, so she can just carry them behind her back when she wants to eat.

The things given to Yuan Chongyu and Xi Le came directly from her space. Anyway, the two children would not ask where these things came from.

As for the daily expenses in the palace, there are also special purchasing channels, so she doesn't need to worry about it.

Anyway, there was no technology or ruthless work in ancient times, everything was purely natural, and she was not picky about what she tasted.

Chapter 703: No one can compare to

Lin Xuezhu, thinking that since it was rare for her to host a palace banquet, she would have to do it in a unique way.

The food in the palace is exquisite, even better than the most famous restaurant in the capital.

If she wanted to develop on this basis, she had to use her brains.

She didn't want to make the palace banquet extravagant and wasteful.

The trend of extravagance cannot start in the palace, otherwise the officials will definitely follow suit.

If the emperor and empress are not upright, they cannot expect their officials to be honest and self-disciplined.

But the palace banquet should not be too shabby and lose the royal face.

Then you can only put effort into the dishes, which must be exquisite and affordable.

Lin Xuezhu searched his stomach and made a menu.

He also called the people from the imperial dining room and discussed it.

Finally, the menu was finalized.

This is a menu that combines Chinese and Western cuisine, and its main focus is beyond the cognitive scope of this era.

For this reason, Lin Xuezhu had to conduct some training for the imperial chefs in the imperial dining room.

This training can be said to have updated the cooking skills of all the royal chefs.

After they left Chunhua Palace, they discussed in private and both felt that the queen's mind was a good thing.

Looking at her leisurely day, she actually has more thoughts in her head than dozens of people put together.

The imperial dining room was in a state of tension, making preparations according to the recipes given by Lin Xuezhu every day.

A few days later, Lin Xuezhu returned to the Lin family.

This time, she was ready to bring joy back to the palace.

When she first returned to Beijing, she secretly visited Xi Le in the academy.

Although the little girl is as naughty as ever, she is more focused on her studies than before.

It can be said that after this period of various aspects of teaching, there has been some progress.

After Lin Xuezhu arrived at the Lin Mansion, she told Wen Xiuqing what she thought.

Wen Xiuqing was silent for a moment.

She is Lin Xuezhu's daughter. As a grandmother, she has not had close contact with her grandchildren.

In addition, the daughter is also a queen and lives in the palace all day, making it even more inconvenient for them to communicate with each other.

Xi Le is a child with a lively and lovable personality, and the whole family likes her very much.

During the past few months of living in the Lin Mansion, everyone held her in their hands like a big treasure.

What's rare is that the little girl is not proud of being favored, but behaves very close to everyone.

Even the servants in the mansion beamed when they mentioned the little princess.

Therefore, when Leng Buding heard that Xi Le was going to be taken back, Wen Xiuqing felt extremely reluctant to let go.

She has always been a gentle and calm person, and she is also very good at taking care of others.

But this time, she rarely hesitated.

Said: "Xue Zhu, now I see that Xi Le has become a lot more sensible, and she also knows how to pay attention to her studies. If you take her back suddenly, will you waste her studies? Why don't you let her study in the academy for a while? Time to consolidate?"

Lin Xuezhu smiled, "Mom, when I took Xi Le back, I didn't let her study. I originally sent her out to let her see how other people's children live. Educational significance is enough. As long as she is willing to learn, we will not have any problems in the palace. I will ask my husband to find a good teacher for her, and this matter will be solved

. There is a comparison between them. Is it the same as studying in the palace by herself? There are only a few children in the palace, so Xi Le is alone..."

Lin Xuezhu felt that something was unusual when she heard Wen Xiuqing's tone.

She asked tentatively: "Mom, don't you want Xi Le to go back to the palace?"

Wen Xiuqing showed a look that said "You understand me", as if she was relieved, "My dear girl, Xi Le is really too annoying." We love you so much. Our grandchildren, Chongyu and Xihe, still stay in the palace. Your father and I miss you very much."

"I understand," Lin Xuezhu said calmly, "Mom, what about you. Have you ever thought that what happened today was because you and your father didn't have many children when you were young? If you had more sons, wouldn't you have grandchildren around you now?"

Wen Xiuqing: It hurts... ...

but on second thought, my daughter is right.

Since when I was young, I tried to save money and didn't have many children, I can't complain about the lack of population growth now, right?

Seeing Wen Xiuqing's thoughtful look on her face, Lin Xuezhu smiled and said, "Mom, this means that my husband is in power, and his thoughts are quite open-minded. He allows me to leave the palace from time to time, and does not restrict the children. Otherwise, as a princess, Xi Le, I'm afraid you won't be able to see each other a few times throughout the year. During this period, I would like to thank my mother for taking care of Xi Le. How about I let her and Chong Yu go back to my grandfather's house for a while every year?"

Wen Xiuqing felt shocked when she heard this. comfort.

Her daughter is a good daughter, her son-in-law is also a good son-in-law, not to mention her two grandchildren, they are both good children, so what regrets does she have.

She thought about it to herself, and then she thought about it.

Then he said: "When there are many people, people are prosperous, and when there are few people, there is peace of mind. There is nothing good about a big family. Too many people are troublesome. If the mind is not in one place, too many people will be a drag. Our family is better. , the population is simple and everyone is harmonious, which is incomparable to other families."

Lin Xuezhu likes players like her who work on their own, so that others don't have to work hard to persuade her.

Hurry and strike while the iron is hot: "When I get back, I will tell my husband to set up a girls' school in the Imperial College so that officials can send their ladies to study. When this matter is almost done, I will come back to bring joy back. During this period, I have to ask my mother to take care of Xi Le for me."

Seeing that Wen Xiuqing was so reluctant to let go of Xi Le, she finally couldn't bear to take it away.

Let Xi Le stay in the Lin Mansion and stay with her mother for a few more days.

Wen Xiuqing was so happy that she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes when she looked at Lin Xuezhu.

Lin Xuezhu told Yuan Xiu about the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet again, and asked Wen Xiuqing to help Lin Jiayuan make preparations. If there are any issues that need to be investigated, you can tell them in advance and arrange them at that time to see if you can inquire about them. .

Wen Xiuqing agreed.

She was still very concerned about her sister-in-law's marriage.

After all these years of asking around, I still feel that Mr. Wen has a good character.

To be honest, in this era, there are not many men who can miss their first wife from time to time after the death of their first wife.

What's more, it's three years of spontaneous mourning.

Most people, for the sake of face, cannot renew their relationship immediately.

But if the family is in good condition, it is normal to have several concubines to serve first.

No one can compare to Mr. Wen's respect and decency.

This is why Wen Xiuqing is optimistic about him.

My sister-in-law's marriage was too bitter when she was young. In the second half of her life, she hopes that she can meet a down-to-earth man and live a good life.

Not to mention compensating her for her past misfortune, at least she should not be wronged again.

Chapter 704 Acceptance does not mean that you agree with

the Mid-Autumn Festival and the palace night banquet.

All the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were invited and allowed to bring their family members to the palace for the banquet.

If there is a main wife, it is natural to bring the main wife into the palace.

Those who didn't have it, brought the eldest daughter of the family.

There is no way, the social interaction of officials is important, and the social interaction of ladies also has indispensable significance.

The wife of the wife is not here, so even the eldest daughter cannot miss such an important occasion.

Only no one dares to take a concubine, whether it is a noble concubine or a good concubine.

There was only one queen in the emperor's harem, and the emperor valued the queen very much, which was rare in the world.

The officials in the court couldn't imitate the emperor. They only had one wife, and they certainly didn't dare to take any concubines out to dance.

In the evening, the weather was slightly cooler, so Lin Xuezhu ordered people to open all the doors in the banquet hall so that everyone could enjoy the moon.

Men and women are not seated separately, but are arranged in family units.

Lin Xuezhu is not used to this nonsense about women not being able to sit on men's tables.

When the officials entered the venue, they were accustomed to seeing such a seating arrangement.

This originated from the first banquet held in the palace. Someone found that men and women were not seated separately and pointed out that this was against the rules.

The emperor listened carefully to the man's point of view, and then asked the palace servants to prepare a small table for him alone.

Everyone else was eating peacefully at the table, including his wife.

He was the only one, inferior to others, sitting in the corner, looking up at everyone in aggrieved manner.

He couldn't even see the emperor's face clearly through the crowd.

After eating this meal, he felt like he had been abandoned by the whole world.

All I can say is that it is not very harmful, but extremely insulting.

A great social opportunity was also lost.

When the other courtiers saw him in such miserable condition, they not only dared not say a word, but also secretly rejoiced that they were not the one who stood out.

All in all, they found that if they had the slightest objection to certain matters that the emperor and empress considered to be matters of principle and absolutely unshakable, the emperor and empress would always have countless ways to punish them.

As time passed, everyone figured out the bottom line of the emperor and empress, and no one dared to touch it anymore.

After everyone was seated, Yuan Xiu began his usual greetings.

He focused on greeting Wen Dashuzi's current situation.

Wen Dashouzi was flattered and answered seriously.

At this time, behind the screen beside Yuan Xiu, Lin Jiayuan was quietly observing Wen Daxiuzi through the hollow part.

This man's appearance is not outstanding, and his temperament cannot be said to be extraordinary.

It's just that his tough style in the court these years has given him a full sense of perseverance, and he looks very reliable.

At this point, Lin Jiayuan, who had suffered enough from useless men, was satisfied.

Since Wen Xiuqing was accompanying Lin Chengzhang to the banquet, Jiang Qishuang, Lu and Lin Jiayuan watched together.

After greetings, the food was served.

Yuan Xiu said: "The osmanthus wine at today's banquet was brewed by me and the queen last year. Let's have a drink and enjoy it. Ministers, please give it a try."

When the food and wine were served, all the ministers looked at the banquet. They discovered many dishes they had never seen before and couldn't help but marvel at them.

Lin Xuezhu was not surprised by everyone's reaction.

In order to achieve the goal of being neither extravagant nor original, she asked the imperial dining room to try many Western food recipes for this banquet.

Everyone at the banquet carefully tried it, and most people's feedback was quite good.

For the few who are not adapted to these tastes, there are also traditional Chinese dishes, which will not delay their meal.

After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, the monarch and his ministers began to chat again.

Lin Xuezhu said: "I heard that the Lord has been mourning for his wife for three years. Once the mourning period is over, matchmakers will have to cross the threshold. Is this possible?"

The queen took the lead in gossiping, and everyone present couldn't help but prick up their ears to listen.

Wen Daxiuzi brought his eldest daughter to the banquet today. Hearing this, his old face turned red, and he seemed to be looking at his daughter's face.

He scratched his head and said: "Thank you to the empress for your concern, and thanks to the emperor's love over the years, Wei Chen has gained quite a reputation among the aristocratic families. It may be an exaggeration to break through the threshold, but there are indeed a few matchmakers who come to visit."

Lin Xuezhu then asked, "Does Mr. Wen have any eyes for you?"

Mr. Wen usually trolled anyone he caught in the court, and he was not afraid of anyone with a higher official rank than him.

At this moment, he was a little coy, and he said: "It's Wei Chen's turn to pick and choose. It's Wei Chen's honor to be favored by Wei Chen."

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said, "Master Wen doesn't pick, but several times A matchmaker can't always make a decision, he has to make a choice.

Wen Daxiuzi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "That's that.

Lin Xuezhu looked like she was deliberately teasing him and asked, "What kind of woman does Mr. Wen like? " If I have an acquaintance who knows me well, I can help Mr. Wen with the arrangements. "

As soon as these words came out, Wen Daxiuzi immediately felt as if he had been boiled by hot water, turning red from the top of his head to the root of his neck.

He spoke even more awkwardly, "I am a humble minister, and I don't have any requirements. Just be gentle and virtuous. For example, like Wei Chen's deceased wife. Lin Xuezhu

saw that he was forced to do this, so he stopped asking questions and said with a smile: "I know." "

Seeing that the queen stopped asking any more questions, Wen Datai was obviously relieved. He drank a few sips of osmanthus wine in an attempt to suppress his embarrassing emotions.

The other officials who had been more or less sprayed by him looked at Looking at his embarrassment,

they laughed secretly. However, it was a joke that the Empress was so concerned about it.

They all talked and laughed for a while, and Yuan Xiu said: "Today is a family dinner, and the queen won't let me talk about state affairs. However, there is something stuck between state affairs and family affairs. I would like to ask your opinions.

"Everyone is listening attentively. " "All the ministers answered in unison.

Yuan Xiu said: "In recent years, the Queen has instructed the Northern Chamber of Commerce to fund the establishment of girls' schools across the country, and the results have begun to bear fruit. Now that my daughter has grown up and is old enough to go to school, I plan to open a girls' school in the Imperial College. If you have girls of the right age in your family, you can send them to study with the princess. "

After his words fell, the courtiers fell silent.

In recent years, some of the policies implemented by the emperor and empress did not affect their interests, and they did not fully agree with them.

However, between the two of them, one firmly controlled the military power, and the other With a firm grasp on the economy, they were reluctant and had no power to resist. They could only accept the emperor's decision,

but acceptance did not mean they agreed with it.

As long as it was not directly related to them, they could accept it. Zuo didn't see it.

But the matter of letting the women in the family go to the Imperial College is definitely related to them. Women should be virtuous and virtuous, and they should take care of their husbands and children at home. What kind of school

do they go to?

With so many things, can a man still control his wife and daughter at home?

Not to mention that the queen also advocates women's self-reliance, which is even more ridiculous!

Chapter 705 Hearing that the big troll had taken advantage of others,

Yuan Xiu saw that all the ministers were silent, his face darkened, and asked: "What do you think, dear ministers?"

Still no one said anything.

With a sneer on his face, Yuan Xiu asked: "Everyone in the Hanlin Academy, what do you think?"

The Hanlin Academy is the representative of scholars. The people who love reading the most in the world are all in the Hanlin Academy.

When it comes to studying, if you want to find a sense of identity, look no further than people from the Hanlin Academy.

After Yuan Xiu asked, a Hanlin scholar said: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, men have been in charge of the outside world and women have been in charge of the home. Men's ambitions are in the world, and women's responsibilities are in the back house. I believe that the books that women should read are Women's Training, Women's rules, women's precepts, will take care of their husbands and children, and take care of their families so that they don't have to worry about anything. This is their greatest contribution."

As soon as these words came out, Lin Xuezhu's expression changed immediately.

She threw her chopsticks on the table and stopped eating.

This move scared all the ministers into silence.

Everyone knows that the Queen is the most beloved person in the Emperor's heart.

If a minister has a political disagreement, it won't matter if he has a few words with the emperor.

Just can't touch the queen!

The emperor had no room for negotiation when it came to meeting the queen.

Sure enough, Yuan Xiu said dissatisfied: "I thought the Hanlin Academy was a role model for the world's students, but I didn't expect that your ideas are so old-fashioned and narrow-minded. If women can only be trapped in the back house, then how did I end up in today's situation? Queen in these years What they did was just to prove that women can do great things just like men. But in your eyes, are these not worth mentioning?"

Seeing that the emperor was angry, the Hanlin scholar immediately said: "Your Majesty. "Wei Chen is not looking down on the Queen's achievements. But, how many women in the world can be like a Queen? The reason why the Queen is a Queen is naturally because of her extraordinary abilities."

Lin Xuezhu laughed at this.

She knows that in this era, the idea that men are superior to women is difficult to eradicate.

It's just that she and Yuan Xiu have worked hard for so many years, and she thinks it has achieved results.

More and more people are sending their daughters to girls' schools.

Even if you don't learn how to manage the world, you can still learn a skill to make a living.

This is a good start.

Nothing can be accomplished overnight, and she knows it.

I just didn't expect that the people's minds were gradually becoming enlightened, but those who worked for officials and slaughtered people were still wrapped in a thick cocoon and didn't want to change at all.

She was about to say something when she heard Wen Dashouzi speak.

"According to what you say, if the women in the world don't have the ability of the queen, they can just give up and stop learning? Then I would like to ask, do you think your ability is stronger than the emperor?"

This is quite a statement . Yu put a disrespectful hat on someone's head.

The Hanlin bachelor immediately became angry and retorted: "When did I say this? Don't blame me."

Wen Dashou sneered, "Then you mean that your ability is not as good as the emperor? "

That's natural," said the Hanlin scholar.

A proud smile appeared on Wen Daxiuzi's face, and he said without mercy: "Then according to your logic, your ability is not as good as the emperor, so what kind of official do you want to be? Retire your old age and return to your hometown as soon as possible. You should cultivate the land and lead the family. Take care of your children, don't embarrass yourself here."

"You!" The Hanlin bachelor's face was red from the spray, but he couldn't say a word to refute.

Wen Dafanzi turned his attention to Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu.

Said: "The emperor, the queen, and the ministers believe that if you are poor, you will want to change. The reason why more and more people support women's education is because women's education has brought them tangible benefits. If women can be self-reliant, That would not only improve their own lives, but also help their families. The reason why these courtiers did not support female education was because they did not need their daughters to earn a living for them. What they needed more was to send their daughters for marriage. , in exchange for greater benefits for them. That's why they talked about caring for their husbands and raising their children. Wei Chen felt that their approach was in line with the old saying, "A well-fed dog will not bark.

" On the occasion of the palace banquet, I heard that the words used by the big troll were somewhat vulgar.

However, those who thought he was right felt relieved.

Lin Jiayuan, Jiang Qishuang and Lu were behind the screen, all covering their mouths to prevent themselves from laughing.

Lin Xuezhu didn't have so many scruples and simply let out a puff of laughter that everyone in the audience knew.

Wen Dashouzi was very satisfied with his performance.

Originally, his duty was to help them criticize those who disagreed with them after confirming the emperor's thoughts.

Those old antiques and antiques from the Hanlin Academy rely on their status as scholars all day long to think of themselves as noble and will not quarrel at all.

He said a few vulgar words and they were completely overwhelmed.

Humph, you won't win if you quarrel, but being mean is a positive thing.

What the Emperor and Queen said is obviously right, but they insist on singing the opposite tune. Isn't that just looking for scolding!

The principle of Wen Datai is to treat these people as vulgarly as possible.

Anyway, he can't say slanderous words, so he can only use vulgar words to defeat them!

When I heard that the big troll was complacent, I heard an editor from the Hanlin Academy speak.

"I heard that your words are wrong. From ancient times to the present, men and women have divided labor. This is not only a custom, but also based on the differences between men and women. Women are responsible for childbirth, have a delicate mind, and are better at housework. Men have They are responsible for raising a family, have a righteous mind, and are better at external matters. If, according to Mr. Wen, all women go out to make a living, then who should be left in charge of the inner affairs?"

After saying this, the editor showed a hint of anger. A self-righteous smile.

Wen Datai was not going to be led by him, and said directly: "Men are in charge. Women can manage the inner house, you men are not even as good as women, right? Besides, you said that women are good at inner house things, then let me ask you, Do you understand, that one wife and three concubines?"

As soon as these words came out, the face of the wife sitting next to the editor immediately changed.

Wen Dafanzi didn't care about this and continued: "I heard that the wife of your house is a virtuous and virtuous woman who keeps the back house in order. It's just that you favor the third concubine and spoil her to the point where she has no mistress. Provoking the main wife makes the family restless. You are a troublemaker at home, but you are still a troublemaker in the court. What is the use of a person like you, who can be an editor of the Imperial Academy? , why can't women?"

This personal attack made the editor of the Hanlin Academy blow his beard and stare, almost pouting.

His wife, on the other hand, was worried at first, but then she heard that the big fan was complaining on her behalf, and her eyes suddenly turned red with grievance.

How can others not understand this situation?

The Imperial Academy editor's presence in the court was not very strong, and few people knew about his inner affairs.

How much leverage does this big troll have on others?

Chapter 706: This was said beautifully, and it made people excited.

In the first debate at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, Wen Daxizi faced off against a certain Hanlin bachelor, and Wen Daxiuzi won.

In the second game, Wen Dataizi defeated a certain Hanlin Academy editor, and Wen Dataizi won again.

One person won in a row, and the whole audience was speechless.

Lin Xuezhu silently picked up the chopsticks and took a bite of food for herself.

Now, she could eat again.

Well, the food is delicious.

Who knows, this feeling of peace of mind was given to me by Wen Daxizi.

When everyone saw that Wen Dafanzi took action and the queen felt comfortable, they knew that Wen Dafanzi had won the game again.

This guy is absolutely unbeatable on his way to please the emperor and empress.

Others relied on flattery, but the emperor and empress did not accept the move at all, and even felt disgusted.

Only he found a new way and gained the favor of the emperor and empress by criticizing others.

hehe.

It cannot be said that he is not a talent.

At this time, Wen Dataizi looked around the audience, and his eyes clearly said: Who is dissatisfied? Keep arguing!

All the ministers knew that there was no benefit in dealing with him, so they turned their attention to Yuan Xiu.

The editor of the Hanlin Academy said: "Your Majesty, I heard that Your Excellency insulted Wei Chen so much that Wei Chen was disgraced. Please make the decision for Wei Chen."

Yuan Xiu said coldly and unbearably: "How do you want me to make decisions for you? ?"

The editor of the Hanlin Academy choked.

Lin Xuezhu had almost finished eating, and put down his chopsticks again, and said: "Sir, I heard that Master Wen just said a few words to you, and you are extremely aggrieved. So why am I not aggrieved? There are currently gold and silver in the treasury. How much is the contribution of the Northern Chamber of Commerce of this Palace? Do you want the Minister of Household Affairs to calculate it for you? Part of the monthly salary you receive is from this Palace, but you use it to disdain women. This is a great way to repay this palace."

These words made the editor of the Hanlin Academy blush again.

He secretly looked at the emperor's face and saw that the emperor had no expression on his face and had no intention of saying a word for him.

He knew that after today's incident, he would not be able to seek justice.

Lin Xuezhu stopped looking at him and continued: "What I and the Emperor are going to do may subvert everyone's understanding. Whether you support it or not, you cannot stop the wheel of history from rolling forward. You can either keep up with us. Either you will be crushed under the wheel, the choice is yours. Times will eventually change. It doesn't matter if you want to stick to the rules. There are people who are the first to be enlightened. These people will be the future of this country.

" The meaning of the words is obvious. There are many talents. If you are not willing to be loyal to the court, someone can take your place.

These words can be regarded as poking the lungs of the courtiers.

They looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes, and there was surprise in everyone's eyes.

Common people? Those mud-legged ones? Is it good to leave the country in their hands?

Managing a country cannot just rely on reading and taking exams.

Power, connections, and heritage, are these things that the grassroots can easily possess?

The emperor and empress were too naive.

However, being naive, they can't do anything to the emperor and empress, right?

Again, with the military and economic power in hand, the emperor and empress were simply unshakable in the world.

So what if they don't accept it?

When he talks in court, he can't get enough of the big trolls, but when he wants to cause trouble in private, he can't get enough of the empress.

There seems to be no other way out except letting others control it.

Yuan Xiu saw that the atmosphere had reached this point, so he said: "The Queen and I are currently only promoting female education nationwide. In the future, we will also open scientific examinations for women to give them the opportunity to pursue official careers. If you are not used to it, , Get used to it from now on, and the woman you look down on may stand beside you in the court. When the time comes, let's see who is more capable, men or women."

Madam said, this is called the catfish effect. .

The tradition of male superiority and female inferiority leads to men having no competition and blindly arrogant.

Allowing women to be active on the stage of the times not only gives them the opportunity to display their abilities, but also urges men to make progress.

Isn't this a matter of killing two birds with one stone?

However, as soon as Yuan Xiu finished speaking, the atmosphere at the scene immediately froze again.

The courtiers felt that there was nothing they could do when meeting such a shocking pair of emperors and empresses, so they could only pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Some things, as long as you can't see them, can be treated as if they never happened.

However, women can serve as officials in the government just like men?

This is not something that is going on in their faces!

I can't bear this, I can't bear it.

Just when they were thinking about how to tactfully express to the emperor that this matter was absolutely intolerable, Yuan Xiu raised his chopsticks.

It looks like you can't bear it and there's nothing you can do to me.

Courtier: Yes, you have to endure it if you can't bear it.

Anyway, that day hasn't come yet, so let's just pretend it's not a problem for the time being.

If one day, a woman really enters the court, then...

let's talk about it then.

Lin Xuezhu looked at the constipated expressions on everyone's faces and knew that the couple had stimulated the courtiers enough today and it was time to go back and make amends.

Then he said: "Everyone, you don't need to worry too much. Your Majesty and I are also worried about the busy schedule of the government, and are afraid that your lords will not be able to cope with it, so they want someone to share your worries. As Lord Wen said, if a woman can enter the court, There must be men who can take charge of the housework. This is not about women taking men's jobs, but about the rational allocation and utilization of talents."

Courtiers: This is a beautiful thing to say, but it is disturbing to hear.

Lin Xuezhu didn't care whether they were upset or not. The so-called superiors were like this. They often used high-sounding reasons to cover up things with obvious intentions. It seemed that they treated their subordinates as fools, but in fact they gave both parties a step down.

Lin Xuezhu herself didn't like to use this trick, but when dealing with these courtiers who had old-fashioned ideas and only cared about their own interests without caring about the overall situation, she didn't care if the method was ugly.

After all, respect is all mutual.

She doesn't need to give respect to people who don't respect women.

At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, it seems that everyone is talking and laughing, but in fact most people have their own thoughts.

After the banquet was over, some courtiers returned home with heavy steps.

Yuanxiu returned to Qinzheng Hall to handle official duties.

Lin Xuezhu met with Lin Jiayuan and others to discuss what happened at the banquet today.

"Auntie, what do you think of Mr. Wen?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

Lin Jiayuan is not good at words. She is very quiet most of the time and does not often express her opinions.

But this time, she thought seriously for a while and asked Lin Xuezhu: "When Mr. Wen refuted what other officials said at the banquet just now, was it to cater to the emperor and the queen, or did he really think so?"

This question made her wonder. Lin Xuezhu had a refreshing feeling.

It seems that my aunt has been quietly changing over the years and has developed the ability to think independently.

Chapter 707: Don't be in

-fighting. Lin Xuezhu wanted to tease Lin Jiayuan, so she said, "Auntie, if Mr. Wen is sincere, let's get along with him and ask him personally."

Lin Jiayuan's face turned red slightly and she said with a smile. : "Eldest niece, don't make fun of me."

Jiang Qishang said: "I think what the eldest niece said makes sense. Only by getting along with this person can we see his character. Especially in the court, where the face and the heart are There are too many different people. Life-long decisions must be carefully considered."

Lin Jiayuan nodded, "If Mr. Wen is really united, then he is a good person."

"Maybe he is not originally. I think so, but after listening to what my husband and I said, he agreed with us and changed his mind, which can be regarded as a follow-up." Lin Xuezhu added.

Due to the limitations of the times, she cannot require people of this era to have the same advanced ideas as hers.

But as long as you think carefully and can identify with her, you can be considered a talent.

If she is stubborn and stubborn, she will naturally not marry her aunt.

After all, her aunt has been influenced by so many years of advanced thinking, and her ideological realm is also very comparable to others.

People with unequal ideological realms cannot live together.

Mr. Lu agreed with Lin Xuezhu's words.

She nodded and said, "If Master Wen is of the same mind as Xuezhu and Xiu'er, I can rest assured that Sister Jiayuan will be with him."

Lin Xuezhu looked at Lin Jiayuan tentatively, "Auntie, do you want me to make arrangements for you? "Meet Mr. Wen?"

"In such a hurry?" Lin Jiayuan hesitated.

Lin Xuezhu nodded and said matter-of-factly: "You have met him, and your first impression is not bad. Can't we move on now? If we don't meet, do you still need me to set up a trap and continue to test him?" "

Then Not really," Lin Jiayuan said.

It's too deliberate to test this kind of thing.

Besides, Mr. Wen shouldn't be treated like this.

Lin Xuezhu smiled, "This is incredible. Since we don't plan to continue to test him, it would be better for my aunt to complete the part of removing the fake and preserving the real. After all, only those who know the basics personally can make better judgments, right?"

Lin Jiayuan thought. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "Then just follow what my eldest niece said."

Hehe.

Lin Xuezhu was very happy.

If this smelly troll is a reliable person, her aunt will probably be very happy for the rest of her life.

Don't think she didn't hear it. At the Mid-Autumn Festival night banquet, when she heard the big trolls angrily criticizing the courtiers, her aunt was behind the screen and couldn't help but laugh several times.

Her aunt should have a good laugh.

When choosing a son-in-law for her aunt, she first looked at his character and secondly, his character.

As for power, status, wealth and status, their family has everything they need, and there is no need to make up for it through marriage.

The female family members discussed together for a while, and then they saw Eunuch Quan standing at the entrance of the palace, bowing respectfully.

"Eunuch Quan, what's the matter?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

After the father-in-law saluted, he said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty sent your servant to ask if your Majesty is free and can you go to the Qinzheng Hall to discuss the recently proposed tax reform with the Emperor?"

Lin Jiayuan, Jiang Qishuang and Mr. Lu heard that Yuan Xiu wanted to discuss business matters with Lin Xuezhu, so he quickly resigned.

Lin Xuezhu said to Quan Gong fairly: "My father and mother should wait outside the palace and find two reliable people to send my aunt and uncle out of the palace."

"Yes." Quan Gong said impartially: "Madam, please wait a moment. I will arrange for someone to come over immediately."

After saying that, he quickly walked a few steps to make arrangements.

Lin Xuezhu said to Luo Hong, "Let's go too."

After that, he took Luo Hong to Qinzheng Hall without waiting for Quan's father-in-law to lead the way.

After Father-in-law Quan arranged for the young eunuch to take the three ladies out of the palace, he found that the queen had already left.

He quickly wiped the sweat on his forehead from running around, and ran all the way to catch up with the person.

Alas, the Queen's journey to Qinzheng Hall is familiar, but someone must lead the way. This is the rule.

But their queen is unruly most of the time.

It's just that the queen can break the rules, but they, the slaves, can't.

Quan's father-in-law is running faster and faster. If there was any 800-meter race in ancient times, he should be able to get a place.

Just when he was about to arrive at Qinzheng Hall, he finally caught up with Lin Xuezhu.

"Your Majesty, it's really easy to find slaves." Eunuch Quan suppressed his panting breathing and spoke to Lin Xuezhu as calmly as possible.

Lin Xuezhu said: "I know that I need Eunuch Quan to lead the way to the Qinzheng Palace. However, after today's palace banquet, it was already late. The emperor had a hard time handling government affairs, and I didn't want him to wait for a long time, so I went to Eunuch Quan by myself without waiting. Come here."

Hearing this explanation, Quan's father-in-law felt warm in his heart.

This is the master he serves wholeheartedly, even if his body is broken to pieces.

Quan Gongzhu said impartially: "What the empress is considering is that the servants were not arranged properly. She should have arranged the manpower in advance to send the three ladies out of the palace."

Lin Xuezhu didn't care at all and said: "Eunuch Quan, don't be in trouble in your life. You follow me and my wife. After being the emperor for many years, how could we not know how stable a person you are, let alone argue with you on such trivial matters?"

Eunuch Quan almost burst into tears.

But he also knew that it was good for his master to be tolerant.

As a slave, you cannot lower your requirements for yourself just because of your master's tolerance.

So he bowed respectfully, walked calmly, and led the way.

Lin Xuezhu didn't say much and followed him into the Qinzheng Hall.

In Qinzheng Hall, the side hall where Yuan Xiu usually handles official duties is brightly lit.

Through the window paper, you can vaguely see the man with his head bowed and buried in the case.

Lin Xuezhu suddenly felt a sour softness in her heart.

The most tired person in this country is probably her husband.

On weekdays, she tried her best to accept that her husband was the master of the world, and his every move affected the lives of millions of people across the country.

There is a saying that if you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

Her husband has his own responsibilities that he has to shoulder, and for this responsibility, there must be sacrifices.

But today, after the lively banquet, he returned to this place where he became extremely lonely and continued to shoulder the heavy responsibility of this country.

Seeing this scene, she was being hypocritical.

Lin Xuezhu couldn't help but sigh.

Both Eunuch Quan and Luo Hong were sensitive people. Seeing Lin Xuezhu delaying entering the palace, instead standing at the door and sighing, they couldn't help but tense up.

"Mother, why are you sighing?" Eunuch Quan asked cautiously.

Lin Xuezhu asked: "My husband, are you always this tired?"

After hearing this, Eunuch Quan couldn't help but lower his head further, and replied: "The emperor is diligent in political affairs. He is the most majestic person I have ever seen."

Chapter 708: When it comes to the skills in doing things, it must be his mother

. "My queen, the prince is also in the palace." Eunuch Quan reminded him kindly before pushing the door open.

Lin Xuezhu nodded, feeling even more sad.

Her husband only had enough food and clothing, but now she has raised her son to have this kind of character that works day and night.

Sure enough, when the palace door opened, the father and son, one in the middle and one on the left, both had their heads lowered.

"Madam."

"Mother."

When the two saw Lin Xuezhu coming in, they both called out.

"Is Chongyu still busy?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

Yuan Chongyu nodded, "My father asked me to handle Fan Yangcheng's case, and I am sorting out the case carefully."

"Okay." Lin Xuezhu smiled gently.

Yuan Xiu said: "Chongyu, my father is going to discuss tax reform with my mother and queen. You can listen nearby."

"I understand." Yuan Chongyu said, then put down his pen and sat upright, as if he was listening attentively. look.

Lin Xuezhu said: "Chongyu, please sit closer and let's discuss it together."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

As soon as Yuan Chongyu finished speaking, Quan's father-in-law walked in and led others to move Yuan Chongyu's seat next to Yuan Xiu.

Lin Xuezhu sat down on the other side of Yuan Xiu and straightened his clothes.

Yuan Xiu said: "My wife has mentioned to my husband before what kind of 'personal income tax' is to be levied. I don't understand very well, so I asked my wife to give me some advice."

Lin Xuezhu said: "Our country currently has land tax, head tax, and customs duties. and municipal taxes. The people who pay taxes are mainly farmers, merchants and other common people. The previous tax reform increased the proportion of municipal taxes and customs taxes, which helped reduce the burden on farmers. The imperial court will work with the Northern Chamber of Commerce to improve the industrial structure, form an industrial chain, improve production efficiency, and reduce operating costs."

Yuan Xiu nodded.

He and his wife have been doing these things over the years, and now it seems that the results have been remarkable.

Lin Xuezhu said: "In the final analysis, the latter three categories of people are paying taxes. Those who are officials enjoy the salary of the imperial court. Even the properties in their names are given by the imperial court. Although their villagers also have to pay taxes, Lin Xuezhu said. Tax, but the part of the tax paid comes from the farmers. After working hard for a year, the farmers have little leftover. This is unfair."

Yuan Xiu agreed: "That's why Madam said that tax reform is needed . ?"

Lin Xuezhu said: "That's right. The laws of our court stipulate that those who own land and farms must not extract more than 60% of the harvest from the land and farms, and the other 30% is land tax, and the farmers have no more than 60% of the harvest. 10%. Husband, look, who actually controls most of the food? "

Yuan Xiu understands.

Lin Xuezhu continued: "There is also a head tax, which means that all adult men in the family must pay a tax per head. Because the household registration system is very complete, the collection of the head tax is very convenient, which means that the cost of taxation is also very small. "But it's actually unfair. The poorer the family, the more men they need to work. If there are more men, the more poll taxes will be collected. Isn't this a contradiction?

" He and Yuan Chongyu nodded frequently.

Yuan Xiu asked: "How is Madam's personal income tax collected?"

"Everyone needs to collect income on a quarterly basis. And it must be levied according to the gradient of income. That is to say "Poor people can charge less or not, but the richer they are, the more they have to charge," Lin Xuezhu replied.

Yuan Xiu finished the product and said, "Madam does this because she doesn't want the burden of taxation to fall on ordinary people. Instead, the rich who enjoy more resources in this society can only get in and out."

"That's right, that's it . It can also reduce the gap between the rich and the poor to a certain extent. Of course, the effect is limited, but it can give poor people some room to breathe. I think it is relatively more reasonable to replace the poll tax with personal income tax. How to do it." Lin Xuezhu said.

After she finished speaking, she saw Yuan Chongyu looking like he was hesitant to speak.

So she asked: "What Chongyu wants to say, just say it."

Yuan Chongyu paused and said: "Mother, I think the mother's idea is more fair and reasonable, but I'm afraid that it will offend the interests of those rich people. It's a lot of resistance."

He was recently handling cases related to Fan Yangcheng and found that the officials involved in the case did everything they could to escape guilt.

In his view, those people were dishonest, unkind, oppressed the people, took human lives lightly, and did all kinds of bad things.

Unfortunately, when their interests are touched, they refuse to give in.

My mother once said a word called double standard.

It means that a person treats others with different standards than he treats himself.

He now understands it deeply.

Not to mention that these people have committed crimes and are still trying their best to protect their own interests.

If someone's interests were touched for no reason, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing?

Therefore, he concluded that this "personal income tax" should not be easy to implement.

However, Lin Xuezhu didn't care about this.

She said: "Chongyu, any reform is bound to touch the interests of some people, but if you are timid and don't do things because of this, this country will not become better. Similarly, you must also see that, When the interests of some people are harmed and more people benefit, then it is worth doing. The responsibility of a country is not to take care of the interests of a small number of people, but to benefit the majority of people. If you still have the energy to make life better and better for most people, this is what a king should do."

Yuan Chongyu thought about his mother's words carefully and took it seriously. nodded.

The queen mother is right, a king needs to be courageous and cannot be timid about matters of great right and wrong.

However, he was still worried after all, so he plucked up the courage to ask: "But what if those whose interests were violated want to resist? What are the father and mother going to do?"

This time, the person who answered him was Yuan Xiu.

He said: "Then some iron-blooded methods are needed. Kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. You should understand this principle, right?"

As he said, he mentioned an incident that happened when he and Lin Xuezhu were in exile.

"There was once a person who was bullied by a group of people, and your mother wanted to help her. But if she was to confront a group of people, she obviously did not have the ability. Therefore, your mother told her to catch her no matter how she was bullied. As long as one of the people in the group is beaten to death, the others will be afraid that the next person chosen will be them, and they will have some scruples when they take action. It will be difficult to gather together, and then this person's crisis will be resolved."

After he finished speaking, Yuan Chongyu's face immediately showed a look of realization.

Sure enough, what the sages said in the book was all great principles. When it came to the skills in doing things, it had to be his mother.

Chapter 709 Comments on Taiguan

Yuan Xiu saw his son being taught and inspired: "By drawing inferences from one example to other cases, Chongyu believes that if this tax reform encounters resistance, how to solve it?"

Yuan Chongyu thought about it carefully and then took his time. Di said, "Choose the person with the loudest opposition and the highest official position, and investigate him strictly. If he has done anything illegal, he will be severely punished."

"What if he has not done anything illegal?" Lin Xuezhu asked again.

Yuan Chongyu said: "It will be there more or less. Even if he doesn't have it, his relatives will definitely have it. The queen mother said, don't underestimate human nature. Greed is the biggest weakness of human nature."

Yuan Xiu laughed. Said: "You can presuppose this, but if you don't have real evidence, don't do it rashly. You can have people investigate quietly. Once the evidence is obtained, it will be dealt with quickly with thunderous momentum."

"I understand," Yuan said. Chongyu replied.

He thought that Fan Yangcheng's case should be investigated like this this time.

Lin Xuezhu thought for a while and then asked Yuan Chongyu: "Chongyu, tell me, how should we collect the 'personal income tax' that our mother wants to collect?"

In ancient times, unlike modern times, there was a developed network system. Most money transactions take place online.

In ancient times, precious metals were used as currency, and in some places, there was even a form of barter transactions.

Therefore, it is very difficult to check a person's income.

Yuan Chongyu thought for a long time this time before replying: "Those who are officials can be directly deducted from their salaries. Those who have assets such as land, villages, shops, etc. can be charged according to the area of ​​the property or the revenue within a certain period of time." . If the family does not have land, only the head tax will be levied, and the tax amount will be reduced, regardless of gender. This can also encourage women to participate in labor to make up for the loss of tax revenue."

Lin Xuezhu smiled, smiling very happily.

Although Yuan Chongyu has not received modern education, he has already developed the concepts of bourgeoisie and proletariat in his mind. He understands that only those who control assets should contribute to society, instead of treating people without assets as leeks and cutting them off. Wave after wave.

I have to say that it is not easy for such an old child to think of these things.

When Yuan Chongyu saw his mother's smile, he seemed to be encouraged and asked: "Mother, are you right?"

"Chongyu is right." Lin Xuezhu continued to guide him, "Then can Chongyu be right?" "How about improving the details of this idea?"

"Let's just write an article and explain it in detail," Yuan Xiu said.

There was no way he would miss the opportunity to meet Chicken Baby.

Lin Xuezhu was also very interested in her son's point of view, so she did not stop Yuan Xiu's behavior.

Next, the family of three discussed tax reform.

Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu each expressed some of their own opinions, and the night got late.

Lin Xuezhu yawned and said, "That's it for today. I'm tired. How about you?"

"Mother, I would like to stay for a while," Yuan Chongyu said.

His father, emperor and mother had just said a lot, and he wanted to sort it out as soon as possible.

"No." Lin Xuezhu said resolutely: "Children staying up late will affect their growth."

After that, she said to Yuan Xiu without any doubt: "I don't care if you forget to sleep and eat. How old is my son? You are not allowed to take him to stay up late. He must be put to sleep before midnight!"

Yuan Xiu looked at Yuan Chongyu, "Did you hear what your mother said?"

Yuan Chongyu: ...

Lin Xuezhu can't stand Yuan Xiu's blame-shifting behavior, but she can do it in front of her son. Be appropriately arrogant and show your family status. However, in the end, we still have to save some face for Yuan Xiu, his biological father.

So, she shouted to the door: "Eunuch Quan, send the prince back to the palace."

"Yes." This time, Eunuch Quan had arranged for people in advance and was already waiting outside the palace.

After sending Yuan Chongyu away first, Lin Xuezhu said to Yuan Xiu, "What are your plans, husband?"

Yuan Xiu sorted out the notes on the case and said, "Of course, I will go back to Chunhua Palace with my wife to rest."

"Forget it, it's all over . It's so late, let's rest in Qinzheng Hall," Lin Xuezhu said.

Yuan Xiu had to get up early tomorrow to go to court. Although the road to Chunhua Palace was not far, there was still time to go back and forth.

Rather than letting her husband bother her, it would be better for her to just stay.

After Lin Xuezhu finished speaking, he said to the outside of the hall: "Luo Hong, I will stay at the Qinzheng Hall tonight. Please ask someone to prepare for it."

"Yes." Luo Hong knew early on that since the master came to the Qinzheng Hall, there was a high probability that he would come to the Qinzheng Hall. I was busy until late at night.

She had been prepared for this, and had already notified the maids in Chunhua Palace to prepare.

After a while, all the items Lin Xuezhu needed were delivered.

After the two washed up, they turned off the lights and lay on the bed.

Both parties were very tired and had no other thoughts. They just leaned close to each other and closed their eyes.

There was nothing to say all night. The next morning, when Lin Xuezhu woke up from her sleep, she found that Yuan Xiu had gone to court.

Luo Hong helped her wash up, and then had breakfast served.

Lin Xuezhu ate a little and then wrote a letter to Lin Chengzhang.

Originally, in order to let Lin Jiayuan see each other, Lin Xuezhu and Wen Xiuqing planned to let Lin Chengzhang hold a party in the mansion and invite Mr. Wen over.

But since Yuan Xiu took the initiative to host a banquet in the palace for the sake of adult beauty, it saved Lin Chengzhang a lot of trouble.

Now, it was his turn to take care of his sister's happiness.

The party that was originally not held can be held.

Lin Xuezhu finished writing this and that and had someone send it back to the Lin Mansion.

About an hour later, Lin Chengzhang's reply came.

The content of the reply was very simple, but the word "received" represented the tacit understanding between father and daughter.

After doing these things, Lin Xuezhu asked someone to hand over the letter from the Northern Chamber of Commerce.

Although her official duties are not as busy as Yuan Xiu's, she still has to deal with some internal matters of the Northern Chamber of Commerce from time to time.

Over the years, as the Northern Chamber of Commerce grew bigger and bigger, she had to see more and more things.

Jing Lan is very measured and knows what matters she can make the decision on, and what matters must be let Lin Xuezhu know.

With such a busy person, Lin Xuezhu felt very relaxed.

At noon, after attending court and dealing with some court affairs, Yuan Xiu returned to the dormitory to have lunch.

Lin Xuezhu had already asked the imperial dining room to prepare some easy-to-digest food. The couple sat opposite each other and began to eat.

"How did Chongyu handle the Fan Yangcheng case?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

"Try your best." Yuan Xiu couldn't help but smile with relief.

Lin Xuezhu was speechless. She had heard too many praises from parents about their children. This was the first time she heard a father say that his children

"do their best".

"Husband, isn't your evaluation a little too official?" Lin Xuezhu couldn't help but sigh.

Chapter 710: Hitting is bad behavior

After the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, the Imperial College for Girls officially entered the preparation stage.

Yuan Xiu selected two great scholars from the Hanlin Academy to teach female disciples.

Lin Xuezhu personally supervised it, and the people below did not dare to neglect it. In just ten days, classes could begin.

The teaching content includes not only cultural classes, but also activity classes, focusing on the comprehensive development of moral, intellectual, physical, artistic and physical skills.

Lin Xuezhu went out of the palace in person to take Xi Le back to the palace from the Lin Mansion.

Xi Le has tanned a bit, her skin is a healthy wheat color, and she is in better spirits than when she was in the palace.

Lin Xuezhu came back from Fanyang City and visited Xi Le once before.

Now the mother and daughter were reunited, and they seemed to have endless things to talk about. They chatted along the way, talking to Lin Xuezhu about what they had seen outside the palace.

Lin Xuezhu listened with interest. As he listened, he felt something was wrong.

There were many children of court officials in the academy, and those children didn't know how they were conquered by Xi Le. They told Xi Le many secrets that were unknown to the adults in the family.

As a result, Lin Xuezhu heard a lot of secrets from officials' families along the way.

Which gentleman is a strict wife and has private money hidden in his study?

Which adult likes to fart when others are eating?

Which adult doesn't wash his feet? Mosquitoes don't like to bite them in summer.

Which adult is a mama's boy, and the old lady in the house wants to seize power.

Various and strange.

Some Lin Xuezhu found it interesting, while others just felt their ears were dirty.

After Xi Le finished speaking, Lin Xuezhu said: "Xi Le, my mother wants to ask you, what kind of magic did you cast on your classmates to make them tell you such private things?"

"It's nothing, they want to know, in the palace What kind of life is it like, I told them that they must exchange their lives with me," said Xi Le innocently.

Lin Xuezhu's heart twitched when she heard this.

This is how all these gossips come about!

She quickly asked: "Then what did you exchange with them?"

She tried her best to be pleasant so as not to scare Xi Le and make the little girl dare not say anything.

But she was anxious in her heart.

The children have been talking about this among themselves, Xi Le should not expose her and Yuan Xiu's privacy.

After hearing what she said, Xi Le frowned and thought for a while, then said: "I told them that my father reads the book in Qinzheng Palace every day, and occasionally calls officials into the palace to scold them. My mother has a chamber of commerce. I have to deal with things, play with me, and watch my brother read, and sometimes go out to the palace. As for my brother, I just read, eat, and play every day. "

"No?" Rejoice.

These words all sound quite normal.

Xi Le nodded, "That's it. I don't know how many more there are."

Lin Xuezhu breathed a sigh of relief.

This child usually knows how to play, and he probably doesn't have such a delicate mind to notice some subtle things.

Just as she was thinking about it, she saw an obvious look of disappointment on the little girl's face.

So he asked: "What's wrong? Why are you unhappy while talking?"

Xi Le said a little disappointed: "After hearing what I said, my classmates all said that life in the palace is too boring. I only said it once ,

they never asked again.

Lin Xuezhu couldn't hold back and laughed out loud.

"Then have you asked them what they think life in the palace is like?"

She believed that since the daughter was allowed to go out and experience a different life, it was necessary to exchange feelings.

Many times, listening to other people's different voices is also a kind of growth.

Xi Le scratched his head and seemed to be thinking about it seriously.

This child is optimistic by nature, that is to say, he doesn't take anything to heart in the legendary way.

It does take some time for her to think about something.

After a while, Xi Le said: "They said that life in the palace is about fine clothes and fine food, and they are richer than they are at home. They know that the father will handle the government affairs, but they feel that the mother is trying her best to dress up in the palace every day to prevent her father from doing anything. Choose a concubine."

Lin Xuezhu frowned slightly after hearing this answer.

She didn't care what others thought, but it wasn't okay for a young child to be led astray like this.

She has always believed that although women and men are different in physiology and temperament, they are good at different fields.

But everyone can still seek common ground while reserving differences, and women are not necessarily inferior to men, nor are they unable to enter men's fields.

Yuan Xiu is an extremely open-minded person and has always had a spiritual connection with her.

On the contrary, those courtiers were consistent with what they showed at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet.

They can recognize Yuan Xiu's diligence and his contribution to the country, but they can never recognize her.

In their eyes, she was still a palace woman who only knew how to compete with women.

Or, it's not that they don't know what she has done over the years, they just don't want to admit it.

Not only did she not admit it, but she also misled the children. The queen was such a woman who tried every means to win the emperor's heart.

Lin Xuezhu didn't hate them for their rigid thinking, she only hated them for ruining the next generation because of their lack of brains.

Yes, they are destroying not only their own children, but the next generation of the country, those who will take over the responsibility of the country from their hands.

Lin Xuezhu's eyes suddenly darkened.

This kind of concept cannot be continued to be instilled.

Otherwise, women's situation will still be very difficult.

She was thinking this, completely unaware that Little Joy was looking at her with a worried look.

"Mother, don't be angry. I have already taught those classmates a lesson for you." The little girl gently held Lin Xuezhu's hand, her tone full of comfort.

"What did you say?" Lin Xuezhu came back to her senses and looked at Xi Le with some surprise.

Xi Le pursed her lips nervously and said, "Those classmates who said that my mother did nothing in the palace, I pushed them to the ground and told them with my fists that my mother is the most powerful queen in the world. "

Pfft!"

Lin Xuezhu couldn't help laughing again.

"Xi Le, did you hit them?" she asked.

Xi Le's little hand retracted and whispered: "I didn't use any force, I was just trying to scare them. Who told me that when I said the Queen Mother was very powerful, they didn't believe it. Since they didn't believe it, I'll scare them until they say they believe it." "

After the little girl finished speaking, she looked at Lin Xuezhu's face.

Wouldn't the queen mother blame her for beating someone?

Her grandmother told her that hitting people is bad behavior.

Especially the kind that uses the big to bully the small and bullies others with power.

She learned these words before entering the academy.

Since my grandmother thought so, my mother should also think so.

The little girl couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

However, Lin Xuezhu did not blame her too much, and just said: "Xi Le, in fact, if you want to convince someone, you don't necessarily have to use your fists."