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That was a brilliant answer. However, Tang Yu also understood Xun Yu's thoughts. He personally agreed with improving farming techniques and attaching importance to the research and development of agricultural tools.

However, it seems that the Xun family is temporarily barred from holding official positions due to the persecution of the partisans.

Tang Yu only knew that it was the Eastern Han Dynasty, but he didn't know who the current emperor was, because the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty was not very familiar to him.

"Wenruo, do you want to become an official in the court in the future? But it seems that the emperor has no intention of lifting the ban on partisans?"

The question was asked with some hesitation, mainly because this matter was a sad one for the Xun family.

They have been suppressed for many years, and none of the clan's members can hold official positions, so the clan can only decline. They must be unwilling to accept this.

Of course, the Xun family was still very influential among scholars.

But if he can't hold office for several decades, this reputation will probably be useless.

"That's right, the persecution of the partisans has not yet been lifted, and the Xun clan is still restricted. However, in my opinion, there is a great deal of opposition among the gentry, and perhaps there will be a turning point within ten years."

How can the emperor rule the world solely with the help of eunuchs? The Xun family will surely be able to re-enter the court.

However, Jiaojiao didn't seem to care whether I could become an official in the future. I had always thought that women in the world hoped for their husbands to rise in rank and become wealthy and powerful, so that their husbands could enter officialdom and bring honor to their wives and children.

But Jiaojiao seemed to think differently from the people of this world.

Tang Yu: I haven't said anything yet, how did you figure it out!

"Wenruo seems to have lofty ambitions, yearning to save the people from suffering and hoping for a return to enlightened rule in the court. But in my view, all things are destined to perish."

In the twilight of the dynasty, chaos reigned, the people suffered greatly, and life became incredibly difficult. Some things could not be changed by a single minister or a wise ruler; the court was already utterly corrupt.

Even if all the eunuchs were wiped out, it would be of little use. Once the balance is broken, chaos will immediately descend. I am not saying this because my father was a eunuch and therefore I am on the side of the eunuchs.

But this is the natural order of things, and no one can reverse it.

Xun Yu was quite surprised to hear this.

He quickly took Tang Yu's hand and looked around. Only after confirming that no one was around did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"These kinds of things shouldn't be said to others outside. Jiaojiao seems to have a rather unrestrained and unconventional personality, and her thoughts are different from those of ordinary people. If someone with ulterior motives hears this, they might use it to cause trouble."

Tang Yu knew, of course, how outrageous her words were; she only dared to say them because she knew no one was around.

Moreover, she said this only to test Xun Yu's ability to accept her as this kind of person.

After spending more than a day together, she could see that Xun Yu was a gentleman, but also one who had been taught by feudal ethics.

Therefore, Tang Yu was very worried about how long their married life would last.

If our paths diverge in the future, we may have to part ways.

Therefore, she deliberately tested the waters, suggesting that if their values ​​were truly too different, they could find an opportunity to part ways amicably in the future.

"After hearing my outrageous words, what are your thoughts, Wenruo? Are you worried that I might bring trouble to the family in the future?"

Chapter 4 Xun Yu of the Three Kingdoms

"Jiaojiao is quite outstanding in both learning and insight, but she probably rarely showed her face in public while in the Tang family. In fact, among the gentry, many people are discussing whether the Mandate of Heaven still rests with the Han dynasty?"

A renowned scholar named He once advocated the theory of three ages, saying that the world would change from a period of decline and chaos to a period of prosperity and peace, and then to a period of great peace.

After hearing this, some people boldly speculated that destiny would continue to change, and the world would repeat itself in cycles, which is somewhat similar to what Jiaojiao had just said.

Yes, it seems that the Han Dynasty did not have a very serious problem with ideological restrictions, and there was quite a bit of freedom of speech.

Even Confucianism is not the only dominant school of thought today, and Confucius's status has not yet reached an unparalleled level.

As Tang Yu pondered this, Xun Yu, standing beside him, spoke up with a smile.

"Moreover, Xunzi, the ancestor of the Xun family, said, 'The course of Heaven is constant; it does not exist for Yao, nor does it perish for Jie.' Although there are not many supporters of this idea, there are some who believe it."

Decades ago, the scholar Wang Chong said that solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, floods, droughts, thunder and lightning are all natural phenomena and are by no means condemnations from Heaven. Whether a monarch practices benevolent governance or not does not affect the way of Heaven.

He believed that the Way of Heaven is without emotion or will, did not believe in ghosts and gods, and completely denied the interaction between Heaven and man.

In truth, the sons of the gentry in our dynasty each have their own doctrines, and Jiao Jiao's remarks are not utterly rebellious; they are simply not suitable for those with ulterior motives to hear.

Xun Yu spoke frankly, and Tang Yu realized that the person before him was definitely not a bookish gentleman.

Although he received the education of this era, he fully understood that the Confucian ethics were for the purpose of ruling.

"So, what does Wenruo think the world will become in the future?"

In fact, Xun Yu didn't know that people caught up in the tide of the times had already vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but no one could see through the future.

"Once the persecution of the partisans is over, I will probably enter officialdom like other aristocratic sons and become a virtuous minister in a region."

If the world descends into chaos, I will protect the safety of my people. If possible, I would do my utmost to prop up the collapsing edifice and save the people from dire straits.

But who can know what the future holds? I don't even know if I can do it.

So who exactly is the current emperor of the Han Dynasty?

It appears that the court is corrupt, but a corrupt court does not necessarily mean the country will perish.

In some cases, a corrupt court can still manage to survive for decades.

Why does Jiaojiao look so worried? Did I say something too heavy? Or does Jiaojiao hope that I will become a reclusive hermit and not pursue an official career?

In this era, not everyone wanted to be an official. As long as they had enough to eat and drink, some great scholars and famous figures preferred to be romantic figures, living in seclusion and engaging in lofty discussions before taking on disciples and passing on their knowledge.

"Wenruo, you are a free man with lofty ambitions and a desire to benefit the people. A man like you may one day become a renowned minister."

I have no interest in power or influence. Whether you are a high-ranking official in the court or a wise man in the countryside, I don't care.

I will not force you to act according to my will, even if the career path you choose is extremely difficult. That is your life and the future you hope for, and I will not interfere.

At the same time, I am also free. Wenruo must have sensed it too; the rules and etiquette of this world cannot bind me, and I act entirely according to my own will.

I originally thought that your family would break off the engagement since my father forced us to. I've been waiting for you to break off the engagement for the past few years. I didn't expect you to keep your promise, so I will also keep my promise.

Whether we can walk together to the end in this life depends on whether we share the same ideals and goals.

Tang Yu spoke very frankly, after all, Xun Yu seemed to be a very easy person to talk to.

It would be better to make things clear from the beginning to avoid Xun Yu having too many misunderstandings about her and hurting each other in the future.

Tang Yu doesn't have high expectations of her family and friends; she just wants everyone to maintain basic respect.

However, if it's someone to spend a lifetime with, Tang Yu can't hide his true nature and not express his opinions.

Let her spend her days in the inner quarters bearing and raising children, managing the household, and having no interest in worldly affairs.

That would be too much to ask of people, after all, a lifetime is so long.

Xun Yu was indeed shocked after hearing this.

Although he had only spent one day with his wife, it was enough for him to understand that she was different from everyone else in the world; she possessed a kind of temperament that he couldn't quite describe.

Like Chang'e in the moon palace, she is beautiful, mysterious, and aloof, making her difficult to understand, yet captivating and enchanting.

"Jiaojiao, I don't know how other couples get along. This is also my first time being a husband, and I don't know how to respect you or treat you well."

Perhaps some of my ideas will displease you, but I truly lack experience. If I do anything wrong, please point it out; please don't immediately assume that our marriage is over.

I believe that marital relationships require mutual tolerance; only by recognizing mistakes can they be corrected.

Xun Yu's tone was somewhat tense as he spoke, and he gripped Tang Yu's hand even tighter.

He didn't understand how the two of them, who were just out for a walk on their first day of marriage, could be talking about possibly going their separate ways in the future.

Feeling the sweat on the other person's palm, Tang Yu smiled somewhat embarrassedly, startling the other person.

"Don't be nervous, I just wanted to let you know that I don't follow rules and etiquette very well."

For example, if you go on a trip for several months or even half a year, I probably won't stay at home waiting for you to return. I will most likely go out to travel and play in various places as well. This behavior may be considered unvirtuous.

Furthermore, if you take a concubine, I will probably divorce you; that would also be considered unvirtuous.

Of course, at home on ordinary days, I'm more inclined to do my own things. I have my own servants who will take care of my husband's food, clothing, shelter, and transportation; I don't do everything myself.

Furthermore, I have a bad temper. If someone bullies me, I usually fight back on the spot and don't really give others face.

After saying this, Tang Yu smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling.

No matter how outstanding or beautiful Xun Yu is, it doesn't mean she will have to compromise herself for a man and become a virtuous and gentle mistress in the inner quarters.

She's the kind of person who, if she wants to go out and have fun, absolutely has to go out and have fun.

No one in this world can hold her back.

Although the roads to the government were so bumpy and uneven in this world that she didn't like to go out, since traveling was too troublesome and bumpy.

But if she wants to go out, no one can stop her.

Xun Yu was indeed shocked after hearing this. He wasn't angry, but rather surprised that his wife had this kind of personality.

“I have no concubines. Since Jiaojiao doesn’t like them, I will definitely not take any in the future.”

As for being virtuous and obedient, the "Admonitions for Women" compiled by the Ban Gu (a group of scholars) previously taught women to be obedient and virtuous. In reality, the purpose was to counter the tyrannical and autocratic rule of the Empress Dowager and the interference of her relatives in politics. This move was to seize power.

The "Admonitions for Women" compiled by her uncle emphasized male superiority and female subservience. This was because the world was in chaos, and he believed that this method could regulate the world's order, make everyone do what was appropriate for their status, and then the world would naturally be peaceful and tranquil.

I cannot comment on my uncle's thoughts, nor can I influence the opinions of the world.

But with me, Jiaojiao is free. If she feels too restricted by her elders, how about I apply to study abroad in six months and take Jiaojiao on a trip?

Having said all that, Tang Yu felt that Xun Yu was very sincere.

In fact, very few women in the Han Dynasty took the "Admonitions for Women" seriously. Princesses, in particular, were often arrogant and domineering, acting as male concubines.

It was common for women from aristocratic families to divorce and remarry, and there were quite a few domineering women in the world.

Xun Yu didn't think Tang Yu was the first person; it was just that Tang Yu's appearance didn't give off such a character at all.

Tang Yu wanted a clear explanation to avoid misunderstandings about each other's personalities.

Now, Tang Yu has received a satisfactory answer.

Since the person in front of her can tolerate her unconventionality, she should of course reciprocate with equal respect and care.

“Wenruo treats me with sincerity and love, and I will naturally treat my husband with sincerity as well. What gift would you like today, my husband? As long as I can fulfill your request, you can ask for it today.”

Upon hearing this, Xun Yu first raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a smile.

Then, seemingly blushing slightly, she stepped forward and whispered a request in Tang Yu's ear.