I want to ruin the country

Yining thought of many women's bound feet from the perspective of marriage, and he said,

"I have one more thing to say. Many women now bind their feet. This is a form of torture for women and restricts the development of the labor force.

From now on, women will have the same social responsibilities as men. What can they do with bound feet? Therefore, foot binding should be strictly prohibited!"

The bad custom of foot binding has existed since ancient times. In the early days, only women from upper-class aristocratic families bound their feet because they did not need to work.

However, it gradually became popular starting from the Southern Song Dynasty and spread to ordinary people's homes starting from the Ming Dynasty.

The Manchus did not bind their feet. This bad habit was common among the Han people. However, after the Qing Dynasty entered the pass, many Manchu women began to bind their feet under the influence of the Han people.

The imperial court had banned foot binding among the Manchus many times, but the effect was not very good.

This time Yining is bringing up old issues again!

Du Shoutian Road,

"It's just a small matter. Isn't it an overreaction for the court to come out and ban it with such fanfare?"

Yining Road,

"Women are also human beings, they are no worse than men, and they will create huge value for society!

Foot binding can turn a healthy girl into a disabled person.

They can no longer carry anything on their shoulders or in their hands, and can't even leave the house in the wind or rain. This is a torture to their bodies and minds, and it is extremely cruel. I cannot allow it!"

Why do women bind their feet? Actually, it is to please the aesthetic tastes of some perverted men!

In the feudal era, women were just appendages of men, with no self at all, and everything was determined by men's likes and dislikes.

Yining continued,

"There's nothing we can do about those who have already bound their feet. We'll definitely stop doing that if we start doing it. If you don't have bound feet, then it's a crime and you'll be punished for cruelty to women."

This kind of thing is not a big deal, so Lin and Du certainly didn't object!

Finally, Yining talked about his revision of the Holy Ancestor's Instructions.

"My Lords, I did not change the ancestral precepts to satisfy my own selfish desires.

Even though I have three concubines, I will never be obsessed with women and ignore state affairs. The grand plans in my heart must be realized step by step by me!"

"Your Majesty is wise and wise. We have never suspected that you would indulge in alcohol and sex!"

This was their true words. Lin Zexu and Du Shoutian believed from the bottom of their hearts that the emperor could restrain himself.

Yining Road,

"I know how to take care of my body. I will always be sensible. I don't need someone to recite the teachings of the Holy Ancestor beside me."

The emperor goes jogging every morning and his health is getting better and better. This is obvious to all and they have nothing to say.

Yining Road,

"If anyone dares to nag about this and call me a licentious and immoral ruler, I will make her regret it!"

Seeing the cruel look on the emperor's face, Lin Zexu and Du Shoutian couldn't help but tremble in their hearts. They had witnessed the young emperor's decisiveness and ruthlessness in killing!

They thought to themselves, Your Majesty, you have wronged us. This was not said by anyone else, but by the Empress Dowager.

She asked us to cause trouble for you, and there is nothing we can do!

Yining continued,

"Moreover, my revision of the ancestral precepts is the same as banning foot binding and marriage freedom for women. It is to liberate women's nature!"

"Release your nature?"

Yining Road,

"As I said, women are human beings too. They are no less than men. They should also have the right to pursue their own happiness!"

The two of them couldn't get a word in on this topic and could only listen.

Yining Road,

“It’s the same with women in the common people and women in the palace.

In the past, women who entered the palace at the age of thirteen or fourteen were like entering a prison, with rules for eating, drinking, defecating and urinating!

Dozens or even hundreds of women follow one man, their lives are truly miserable!"

Lin and Du understood that what the emperor said was true, and once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea!

If she wants to go back to her parents' home, she can't. If she wants to have fun in the boudoir, she has to see if the emperor can turn over her card. The women in the palace are really suffering!

Yining Road,

"In terms of the joy of marriage, they are not even as good as ordinary couples. They are subject to so many restrictions when it comes to their married life. It's really unfair!"

When the emperor openly talked about married life, the two old men blushed immediately. They couldn't continue the topic!

After a moment of silence, seeing that the two were still speechless, Yining said,

"Since they have followed me, I must be worthy of them. What ordinary women have, they must also get!

I don't plan to select concubines anymore, and I won't marry so many concubines!

Because there are so many women, I can't guarantee that they will all be treated equally. I want to ensure that all my women are happy!"

Lin Zexu said,

"Your Majesty, whether or not you will marry a concubine in the future will depend on your ability to have children!"

Yining Road,

"We'll have to wait and see. I don't believe that three daughters-in-law can't give birth to several sons!"

In fact, what he was thinking was that we would have a republic in the future, so what was the point of having so many sons?

But, this cannot be said!

"I understand!"

Yining Road,

"This is what I mean. Whether you want to file a memorial to accuse me or tell the truth to the Imperial Concubine Dowager, I don't care!

Anyway, no matter what you do, I have made up my mind!

I am not saying that I will not take a concubine in the future, but I will definitely make my own decision.

And I must love her, like her, and she must also truly like me and love me, only then will I marry her.

You can also tell the Imperial Concubine Dowager that her niece, the one named Yujue, is too young!

If she and I are destined to be together, we have to wait until she grows up.

He likes me, and I like her, so I will marry her!

If you don't like each other, no one's words will help. That's beyond doubt!"

"As long as we have an heir, the emperor will make the final decision!"

Lin Zexu and Du Shoutian’s meaning was very clear: as long as I have a son to inherit the throne, nothing else matters.

But as long as you don’t have it, you have to give birth!

Lin Zexu and Du Shoutian also heard another meaning. They looked at each other. It seemed that the Imperial Concubine wanted to give her niece to the Emperor, but the Emperor refused.

Is this why the Imperial Concubine Dowager is unwilling? No wonder they say there is no love or hate without reason!

The meal was over, the matter was discussed, Lin Zexu and Du Shoutian drank a lot of wine, and understood the emperor's meaning, so they said goodbye.

Back at the Grand Council, the two had a secret conversation over tea.

Du Shoutian spoke first.

"Master Lin, what should you and I do?"

Lin Zexu asked in return,

"Master Du, what do you think?"

Du Shoutian Road,

"Master Lin, let's stop beating around the bush!

The Emperor has made his stance clear. Do you think we should still submit a memorial to impeach him?"

Lin Zexu said,

"Master Du, it seems you never intended to report the Emperor?"

Du Shoutian smiled awkwardly.

"Lord Lin, it's fine to submit a memorial. After all, it's not right for the emperor to change the ancestral precepts!"