Jiu Zhang Ji: The Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter

Chapter 199: She is so bright that no matter how much darkness there is in the world, it cannot hide her.

How many concubines?

When Tian Haogeng heard this, he shrank back.

Dayan did have a rule that after a man got married, he could take up to three concubines with his wife's permission. However, matters in the backyard were private and consensual, so the people would not report it and the officials would not punish it. Therefore, even if there was a lustful man who took a few concubines, no one would care. You could keep them if you could afford it.

However, as the Minister of Rites, he would be in trouble if he was questioned openly like this in the court.

Tian Haogeng was born into a branch of an aristocratic family and had some assets, but no special abilities. The Minister of Rites was a lowly position. With the Minister of Rites above him, he didn't have to make decisions on major issues. With the officials of the Ministry of Rites below him, he didn't have to do small things himself. He was just a person who lived to make a living. He had no major faults, except that he was lustful, but he could afford to support them, so he brought in concubines one by one.

When he was young, his wife still cared about him. He would send away the concubines he was tired of and who had no children, and tried to control the number of concubines within the limit. When he got older, his children had all started their own families, and he had a large number of grandchildren. She no longer cared about this old man, so she let him do whatever he wanted. As a result, he had more illegitimate sons and daughters, and the concubines who had given birth to children could not be sent away. The number of concubines in the backyard had long exceeded the limit.

Tian Huiqi's mother was his most favored aunt. As for whether she was in the teens or twenties, he probably couldn't even count them himself.

Now that he was being asked this question to his face by the Grand Secretary Su, he knew that he was doomed. How could he not be afraid?

As officials in the same dynasty, everyone knew each other well, and everyone quietly moved away from him.

"Come here, the Minister of Rites Tian Haogeng, you knowingly broke the law, I dismiss you from your post and let you go home to retire." With an edict from Emperor Yong'an, the third-rank minister became a commoner and was dragged out of the court by the Imperial Guards.

The regulation on having too many concubines only applies to ministers in the court and does not apply to ordinary people. Therefore, as long as Tian Haogeng does not become an official for this mistake, he will not be sent to jail.

The civil servants have the mouth and the military officers have the knife. This University Scholar Su usually has a kind smile. Who would have thought that with just a few words, without a single punch or kick, and without any soldiers, he could easily knock down a third-rank official.

"Does anyone have any objection to the women's examination?" Emperor Yong'an, Yu Linghuan, looked around at the court officials.

Originally, Tang Qing, the general of cavalry among the military commanders, also walked out when Tian Haogeng knelt down to object. His two daughters, Tang Miaofu and Tang Miaoke, had been quietly sent out of the capital and would never come back in this lifetime. So why should other people's girls be allowed to serve as officials in the court?

His daughter can't do that, and neither can other people's daughters. With this in mind, he had to oppose this decree. He had just taken half a step when the Grand Secretary Su spoke up. Su Junwang was not someone to be trifled with. He usually focused on his studies and would not easily impeach anyone. But as long as he opened his mouth, the person being impeached would surely suffer, and there was no surprise there.

He quickly retracted his half-stepped foot. Now he could only be thankful that he was a martial artist and could retract his foot quickly. Now, he had to wait and see. He couldn't be the first to step out. He should protect himself first.

Those old-fashioned people who held opposing opinions looked at each other and saw the intention to retreat in each other's eyes. Then they comforted themselves that it would take a long time for this woman to become an official in the court. There would be many opportunities to trip up the emperor in the future. There was no need for her to offend the emperor in the court today.

It is for this reason that they all become so low-key.

Emperor Yong'an sat on top, watching every move of the people below clearly. You all know how to advance and retreat, so I'll let you live for a few more days. I'll deal with you when you explode.

"Since all of you have no objection, then this matter is settled. Now, please ask the Crown Princess to read out the specific details of the women's examination." Emperor Yong'an Yu Linghuan waved his hand and pushed Qiao Lili in front of the court officials.

Qiao Lili was a little surprised. The matter of reading out the specific rules of the women's examination in front of the palace was not discussed before. Aren't they printed in booklets? They could just pass it out and read it themselves. It's not like they can't read.

Couldn't she have just used her ears to listen here? Why is she using her mouth now?

At this time, the Sixth Prince Yu Jingyan, who was standing at the front of the court officials, bowed and saluted, then stood up and said in a loud voice: "Please ask the Crown Princess to read out the rules of the women's examination."

As soon as he shouted, another voice followed, saying, "Please ask the Crown Princess to read out the rules of the women's examination." "Please ask the Crown Princess to solve my doubts."

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When Qiao Lili saw this trend, with Yu Linghuan taking the lead and Yu Jingyan fanning the flames, and with the support of these court officials, she decided to just read it. They were all drafted by her, so there was no need to worry about reading it wrong.

She stood up, walked in front of Emperor Yong'an, and said calmly: "The difference between the women's examination and the autumn examination is that the women's examination is a category-based examination." Her voice was neither fast nor slow, and although it was not as loud as thunder, it touched the heart.

"First of all, there is a distinction between civil and military. The examination is divided into two categories: civil and military. The military examination is further divided into kung fu and military tactics. Candidates can participate in one or both."

"The liberal arts exams are currently divided into five categories: literature, history, mathematics, medicine, and agriculture. You can take all of them, or just choose one or any of them."

"This year's exam was rather rushed. Next time, after more preparation, there will be more categories. We in Dayan need more women with knowledge, culture, and special talents to participate in government affairs."

The examination will invite relevant great scholars and capable people to set questions, judge, and select the winners. The winners will participate in a period of training and then be sent to various positions to shine. It is not necessary for them to go to the court right after the examination.

At this point, the ministers had a general understanding of the examination. It was not what they thought, nor was it the same model as the empress's, but it still sounded pretty good.

“Excuse me, Princess, will these women who pass the examination become officials of the imperial court in the future?” The Minister of Rites stepped forward and asked.

This was normal communication, not malicious boycott, so Qiao Lili was happy to answer him, solving his doubts and also solving the doubts of all the court officials.

"That's not the case. Women who pass the relevant exams can only prove that they have talent in this area, but it doesn't prove that they have the talent to be officials. According to their expertise, they will participate in specific affairs. For example, women with outstanding medical skills will not immediately serve in the Imperial Hospital. They will go to various major medical clinics to see patients. With these female doctors, women's illnesses will be easier and more convenient to be diagnosed and treated."

"A women's clinic will also be established in the capital, and all the doctors will be female, and they will only treat women's diseases. According to statistics, the average life expectancy of women in Dayan is around 35 years old, and a large proportion of them die from childbirth and related diseases after childbirth. If they can get treatment at this time, then our Dayan's population will continue to grow. With people, more arable land will be reclaimed, and everything will start a virtuous cycle. So, with people, you have everything. And women play a decisive role in population growth."

"And women with excellent arithmetic skills can reach..."

At the beginning, Qiao Lili had questions and answers with the court officials. After that, it became Qiao Lili's personal speech time. She presented facts, reasoned, and had solid evidence, which convinced all the court officials.

Yu Jingyan looked at the young woman who was talking in the audience. At this moment, she was shining brightly, and no matter how much darkness there was in the world, it could not hide her.

Qiao Peng: Is this really my sister?