After losing the vest at the beginning, the female general was forced to marry the scheming prince

Chapter 159 The Women's Festival Birth
The emperor seriously thought about Ning Youbei's proposal.

Now that the government is still relatively stable, it seems reasonable to let these women who have been confined to the back house for a long time take a day off and concentrate on having fun for a day.

After thinking for a while, the emperor asked the queen, "What do you think of Youbei's proposal?"

The queen replied: "The concubine thinks the king of Chu's proposal is very good."

The emperor asked Concubine Xian again: "Concubine Xian, what do you think?"

Concubine Xian replied:

"I can't tell you other benefits, but I just think that if there is such a women's festival, I'm afraid all the women will thank His Majesty for your kindness."

Even if Concubine Xian is not very interested in such festivals, she will not deny that such festivals have a different social significance.In any case she would not say anything bad.

Concubine Xian's words pleased the emperor, he said with a smile:

"Since both the Queen and Concubine Xian feel that Youbei's proposal is good, then I will leave this matter to you two.

After the two of you have discussed it, come up with a charter, and after I read it, if there is no opinion, it will be decided. "

The queen and concubine Xian were busy answering "yes".

Concubine Shu, who was waiting for the emperor to ask her opinion: "..."

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The queen is very active in organizing the women's festival.

On the second day of the banquet, she called Concubine Xian to come to her palace to discuss matters.

As far as the entire harem is concerned, the only person who is slightly pleasing to the queen is Concubine Xian.

Concubine Xian is low-key, respectful, does not create troubles, does not form cliques, has little favors, and has no sons, such a concubine is the most trouble-free.

……

Concubine Xian sat under the empress, she had already drank a pot of tea, but the empress was still expressing her thoughts impassionedly.

In fact, it doesn't matter to Concubine Xian whether there is this women's festival or not, but since it is a task entrusted by the emperor, Concubine Xian must help the queen to take care of it.

After finishing what she thought of, the empress asked Concubine Xian: "Concubine Xian, what do you think?"

Concubine Xian respectfully replied:

"Your Majesty is very thoughtful. It's just that the concubine thinks that for the first event, it's better not to be busy setting up polo games. You can prepare a few more docile horses. Let's see everyone's equestrian level."

Concubine Xian had no choice but to say:

"Nowadays, there are not enough official ladies who can ride horses in Yudu City to make a polo team, so if you set up a polo game, who will play?"

The women in Yudu are different from the women in Haiqing, Longmen and other places, because it is connected to the wolf country or the tribes in the west, and the folk customs are open, and some of their customs have also been followed.

For example: women can ride horses.

The women in Yudu are similar to the women in Jianghuai. To judge whether a woman is good or not, she depends on female red embroidery, pays attention to three obediences and four virtues, and as for piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, it is just icing on the cake...

This made Qu Chu considered the most unqualified female candidate by the people of Yudu.

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After hearing Concubine Xian's words, the queen's enthusiasm subsided a little, and she also realized that she was thinking too naively.

She said to Concubine Xian: "Just as I said just now, after you go back, make a note for me."

Concubine Xian respectfully agreed.

……

Concubine Xian's work efficiency was very fast, and she came up with the plan for the festival in just one day.

After reading it, the queen felt that there was nothing that needed to be revised, which was much more reasonable than she thought.

The queen's expression was not very good.

"Put it here first, and then submit it to His Majesty after I have thought about it and there is no problem."

Concubine Xian didn't say much, she just replied "yes" respectfully and went back to her palace.

……

The next day, the emperor received a note from the queen about the addition of a women's festival, along with a plan of activities for the festival.

The emperor smiled and showed this statement and plan to Ning Youbei.

"This is your idea, can you see if you have any suggestions?"

Ning Youbei took it and read it.

"Brother Huang, when did the empress act so thoughtfully?"

Although Ning Youbei didn't know the emperor's concubines very well, when he saw the queen's behavior, he could only describe it as arrogant, domineering and domineering. How could he come up with such a comprehensive and safe plan?

The emperor "chi" smiled.

"With the queen's mind, how could she think of it? I'm afraid this plan was written by Concubine Xian."

Ning Youbei never knew that Concubine Xian was so capable, so he couldn't help laughing and said: "I didn't know there were such talents in the Imperial Brother's harem."

The emperor also let out a long sigh:
"Actually, I sometimes feel that if women are educated like men and given the same living environment, they are not necessarily inferior to men.

People like General Qu, Su Zhuangzhu, and old aunts are stronger than us men. "

Hearing what the emperor said, Ning Youbei also felt emotional.

"That's right, like Ah Chu and Master Su, they were educated just like men, so their achievements are higher than many men.

Not only Ah Chu, but also the other women in Mantuo Villa are much stronger than ordinary men.

The last time I went to the tribes in the west, I met a businessman from the Totuo tribe. He told me:
Farther west of the Tuotuo tribe, there are many countries where men and women are equal, and women can study, work, and even be officials just like men.

There are also countries where the Queen reigns. "

The emperor shook his head and said:
"It may be impossible for the Dayu Kingdom to achieve equality between men and women, but sometimes I think: it is still possible to introduce some measures to protect the interests of women.

So when you proposed a women's festival, I thought it was a good start. "

Ning Youbei immediately flattered him: "Maybe this move of the emperor's brother will be praised by future generations and forever recorded in the annals of history."

The emperor took the book and threw it at Ning Youbei, "You kid, when did you learn to flatter me?"

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The emperor put the queen's statement in the court for discussion.

Duke Huguo has been officially appointed as Prime Minister.He heard with his own ears at the family banquet that day that this was the emperor's intention, so naturally he would not refute the emperor's nephew's face because of such a trivial matter.

He came out and said: "The queen's move is full of generosity, and it is also for the benefit of women. I agree."

Duke Wei took a deep look at Duke Hu. He thought that the Guild of Protecting the Country would fight him, but he didn't expect to praise the Queen.

The queen is the daughter of Duke Wei, so naturally he would not refute his own daughter's statement.

He stood up and said:
"I also think that the empress's move is very demeanor, and I agree with it.

As the empress, the empress should preside over all matters related to women's festivals. "

With the two princes at the head, the rest of the ministers seconded the proposal one after another.

……

Although he was not very satisfied with this queen, the emperor never thought of abolishing her.Therefore, such a major event as women's festival can only be presided over by her.

The emperor then said:

"Since all the ministers feel that the queen's move is very kind, I will approve her proposal.

From then on, February [-]th is Women's Day in Dayu Kingdom.

Every year on this day in the future, women have the right to rest, and their father, brother, brother, husband, and son should be considerate of them.

......"

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(End of this chapter)