Eat in Song Dynasty

Chapter 421
"Lu Siqing's words are reasonable, so follow what he said."

"Your Majesty, I have a different opinion." Dou Shangshu stood up and said.

Even though Lu Yuancheng raised the key point in everyone's eyes, Dou Shangshu still wanted to refute it.Because the latest notification results were sent from below, Qin Pei's side already has the potential to overtake them.

"Although the notice on the list does not state that women are not allowed to participate in the speech, it also does not say that women are allowed to participate in the speech. In my past, there has never been a precedent for women to participate in the decision-making of major national affairs, so I think this notice is not considered. , should be corrected."

Wen Shu on Yujie clenched his fists. Does Shangshu Dou have a bag in his head?
"Your Majesty, it's been three days since the notice was issued. It's a loss of consideration at this time. Isn't it a loss of the credibility of the court? Besides, it has never happened before, but it doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. If the country wants to develop better, it needs to adapt to the situation." Introduce the old and bring forth the new, you must not rest on your laurels and stick to the old ways." Qin Pei replied.

That is, there were no precedents for women to participate in state affairs before, and it does not mean that there will not be any in the future.

Qin Shenzheng is quite good at talking, and Wen Shu secretly commented below.

The ministers discussed and quarreled again because of their views.

Zhao Duan rubbed his forehead, looked at Lu Yuancheng and Zhou Fuyin who were silent, "What do you think?"

The two are considered non-partisan figures in the DPRK and rarely participate in debates. Zhao Duan wants to hear their opinions more.

"Since Your Majesty asked each other, I have the courage to say something." Lu Yuancheng said carefully, "Actually, I have a precedent for women participating in state affairs, so..."

"You mean?" Zhao Duan reacted.

Lu Yuancheng nodded, "Exactly. In this dynasty, there have been many empresses and empress dowagers listening to the government. Although the government is out of the palace, the orders are strict and the people's livelihood is maintained. Therefore, I believe that whether it is beneficial to the country should be judged by ability, Facts, not gender."

well said!Wen Shu secretly applauded at the bottom.

That is, whether it works or not, it should be based on ability, how can it be different because of the views of men and women.

"Lu Siqing's words are so ridiculous. How can the empress dowagers and empresses be compared to these street girls." Master Guo retorted.

"That is, most of these women in the market have few poems and books, no vision, no style, how can they be compared with queens and queen mothers." Lord Li echoed.

How can not be compared?Wen Shu slandered.

They are all women, what is missing is family background and good educational conditions.

If we can popularize women's academies, let women study like men, and open up women's imperial examinations, how can we know that there will be no female champions and female prime ministers!

Even a female emperor is not impossible. Didn't there be a female emperor in the previous dynasty?

Master Lu seemed to have heard her heart, and the next moment he heard him say: "The two adults also said that the reason why market girls are inferior to queens and queen mothers is because they are illiterate and lack poetry. But It's not a natural defect of being a woman, but something that can be made up for later in life. In other words, if women can read, they won't necessarily be inferior to men in seeing the pattern."

"Isn't this a fallacy?" the people on Dou Shangshu's side wanted to say more.

Qin Pei interjected at the right time: "Why is it a fallacy, or is it that Mr. Guo and Mr. Li feel that the current queen mother is not as good as a man when she sees the situation."

How dare the two of them accept these words!

Even if the court is full of civil and military affairs, no one dares to accept it!
It should be noted that the current official is the empress dowager, who refuted the former prime minister's intention and pushed her to the throne.

If it is said that the queen mother sees the situation is not good, does it mean that today's officials should not sit on the throne.

Although they sometimes felt that Zhao Duan was indeed not made to be an official, but the deal was done, he was already an official, and it was treason to say that.

"Okay, stop arguing." Zhao Duan yelled and stopped those who wanted to talk, "What Lu Siqing said is not unreasonable, women are also citizens of the Song Dynasty, since it is said that this matter is decided by the people, it is not easy to pass Women are excluded."

"His Majesty."

The people on Dou Shangshu’s side were still waiting to talk, but they were stopped by Zhao Duan’s gesture, “I’ve also considered what you say, how about this, while the students from the women’s private school and Taixue are here today, why don’t you just compare on the spot. "

"If a woman wins, the woman's right to make a statement is determined. If there are any state affairs for the people to decide in the future, women also have the right to participate, and there is no need to make an explicit announcement."

"If the woman loses, it proves that the woman is indeed inferior to the man. Then not only the result of the woman's performance is invalid, but also the woman can no longer participate in any state decision-making."

Zhao Duan's words were fair, and the ministers of both sides shut up.

Even if Qin Pei was worried that the people in the girls' private school could not compare with the students who were too learned, he couldn't say more, otherwise he would be talking about himself.

Wen Shu below had the same worry as him.

Although women's private schools also teach poetry and books, the time for women to study is still short, and because women are not allowed to participate in scientific examinations, very few study hard in poetry and books.

However, most of the Taixue students were excellent students recommended by academies from all over the world. After ten years of hard work, they devoted all their energy to studying just for one day.

If it is an examination of poetry and books, there is a gap.
"Let's do it, Xuande."

As the words fell, there was a "dong dong dong" drumming sound on the tower.

"Quiet! Your Majesty's word of mouth, today's hint involves the court's law. Since there is a dispute, then let's compete on the spot. If the final result is that the woman wins or is equal to the man, then all women can participate if there is a hint."

"If the result is that the man wins, women will no longer be able to participate in state affairs resolutions in the future, this is it!"

"What, a competition?"

"Try what?"

"What kind of comparison?"

"We won't let us compare our strength with men."

As the oral order was announced, there was a buzzing sound from below.

Zhao Duan looked at the ministers, "The content of the competition, the competition system, do you have a regulation?"

All the ministers looked at me, and I looked at you. Finally, someone from the Ministry of Rites stood up and said: "The official, I have a plan."

"speak."

"Since it is a competition to see the pattern, how about comparing it from three aspects, one is broad knowledge, the other is poetry and books, and the third is strategy and quick wit. The competition system is two wins in three games, and each game can have ten men and women. How about the one who answers the most questions wins?"

After thinking for a while, Zhao Duan nodded, "According to what Qing said, do you have any objections?"

Dou Shangshu naturally had no objection. According to him, the Taixue students had an advantage over broad knowledge and common sense of poetry and books. After all, they had studied for more than ten years.

Although Qin Pei felt that it was inappropriate, he couldn't find a reason to refute it for a while.

Because it is fairer to compare poems and books, women should not be allowed to compete with men.

Everyone shook their heads, and the matter was settled.

"Since that's the case, the test questions should be determined by the Ministry of Rites."

"My lord Wang, you have to do a good job with the test questions, don't let the water go." Dou Shangshu said: "Since they say that women are not inferior to men, then the test questions must be unified, so that you can test your true level." After speaking He also glanced at Qin Pei.

Qin Pei also instructed: "Yes, it's better to be fair."

This time, Mr. Wang was put on the fire, how could it be considered fair.

He is good at giving imperial examination questions, but this test between men and women is really difficult for him. If one is not good, he will be said to be partial and let go.

He can't afford to offend both ends.

"What's the matter, but there are difficulties?" Seeing that he has not given the test questions for a long time, Zhao Duan asked.

Mr. Wang expressed his concerns, "Officials, this test between men and women is no better than an examination room. I can't think of more suitable and fair test questions for a while."

"Then what should we do? You can't just wait like this forever. You discuss with Ding Qing and give the result within a stick of incense."

"This..." Mr. Wang was a little embarrassed.

Seeing this, Lu Yuancheng stood up and said: "The official, the minister has a way. If not, let the contestants figure out this topic by themselves."

"Come up with the question yourself?" Zhao Duan asked.

Lu Yuancheng nodded, "Whoever beats the opponent wins."

Zhao Duan came to his senses, stroked his beard, and nodded again and again: "Interesting, it's a way, you can try it."

(End of this chapter)