Nowadays, the legal narrative of the Purple Horde Khanate is relatively stable. At least here in Europe, there is no problem.
To be honest, their direct relationship with Rome is not very big. But the problem is that the definition of what is Rome is quite controversial. Other countries in Europe can't compete with them, so it doesn't matter.
Judging from the results, the previous wars of the Purple Horde Khanate were indeed as Guo Gai and others estimated, and they never worried about the issue of claims.
Guo Kang believes that this is because the claims of the Purple Horde Khanate are relatively simple. When other European countries launch wars, they often need some excuses, at least to persuade their vassals to actively participate in order to obtain soldiers; and then to persuade other countries to at least remain neutral to avoid being besieged.
But for the Purple Horde Khanate, as long as it can convince the citizens. As for external claims... no matter what, the Purple Horde Khanate is under siege, so there is no need to consider whether foreign countries recognize it.
It's the same this time. With the approval of the priests, Guo Kang's explanation was successfully completed.
He asked Father Mikhail to organize everyone and prepare to set off. He went upstairs again to see how Guo Ponu was doing.
In fact, his main purpose was to let Guo Ponu go through the process with Wang Da Lama.
After meeting, if this topic is brought up, Guo Ponu will definitely talk about today's events and ask Wang Da Lama to let her go with Guo Kang. If Lama Wang is not willing, he can use his help to dissuade Guo Ponu. He is not a relative of the Guo family, so he can be persuaded from a business perspective; and if Lama Wang cannot persuade her and Guo Ponu insists on going, then let her take her with him. Anyway, if his adoptive mother asked him, Guo Kang would be able to say that he had tried his best. It was because Guo Ponu was too willful and he could not be blamed.
However, when he went upstairs, an old man with a long white beard caught up and greeted him.
"Brother Patrick?" Guo Kang turned around and asked, "What's the matter?"
"I heard Brother Leo say that the church is planning to organize nuns to engage in weaving?" Brother Patrick asked: "He brought some documents and said he would let us take a look at them first, and there would be a meeting in the next few days to discuss how to implement them. I saw the plan The proposer is you, so come and ask immediately."
"It's me." Guo Kang nodded. He didn't know why he was so anxious to come find him privately, so he asked, "Is there something wrong with the plan?"
"I don't think there is anything wrong with the plan itself. Weaving is indeed suitable for women." Brother Patrick said, "But this kind of organization has great hidden dangers."
"Oh?" Guo Kang was a little curious.
"If it were just to organize nuns to pray and study, it would still be acceptable. Teaching everyone to weave, there is nothing to blame. But the planned organization gives too much power to women. I think this is something we must be vigilant about. "Yes," said Brother Patrick solemnly.
"Is that so?" Guo Kang said unexpectedly.
"Look." Brother Patrick took out the document sent to him and pointed to the above statement: "Here, women are allowed to organize themselves, and they are also allowed to expand the textile association and attract more people to join. And here, women are allowed to organize themselves. People are presiding over business negotiations... these are very problematic."
"This is not a private business done by oneself, but a formal organization established by the Roman official and the church. You also know that this kind of association will definitely be connected with various managements and may continue to develop in the future. So, Allowing them to do these jobs puts public power in their hands."
"This is very dangerous," warned Brother Patrick. "Women who have had power, even a small amount, will arouse their desire. Others will be jealous of them, which will lead to greed and hatred. These people We will not be satisfied with this, but will expand our power in other directions.”
"Plato analyzed this issue. He believed that women can be seen as the further degeneration of men who do evil or are timid. This is their nature, so they will definitely seize opportunities to satisfy their evil desires. These People do not dare to openly oppose you, but these hidden erosions are fatal to the church."
"And you see." He pointed to another page: "It also says that in order for women to work more efficiently, they need to be educated in literacy and learn some skills. This is also a very dangerous move."
"Our philosophers, out of respect for wisdom, generally speak euphemistically. But the poets have expressed it very clearly." He quoted:
"Menander metaphorically said that teaching women to read is a serious mistake. Because women are as deadly as poisonous snakes, and teaching women to read is like adding extra venom to the poisonous snake. I heard that the Serians also have this Metaphor. Isn’t this a common understanding among all civilizations?”
"As early as the classical era, Euripides talked about this issue. He said that in a happy family, women should be stupid and unqualified; wise men will hate smart women and should not allow such characters to appear in their families - —In that era, people had already seen it very clearly. We can’t be more confused than them in the philosophy that we have passed down from generation to generation and studied for so long.”
"This..." Guo Kang didn't know how to answer for a while.
As a son of a prince, he also officially attended the school here, so he knew very well that this kind of argument was used in Greek philosophy. This question is unsolvable from a philosophical perspective.
He thought for a while and had to start from the direction of actual results and said: "Our goal is mainly to organize more people to participate in work in a more efficient way. In this way, everyone can live a better life and free up manpower. Engage in more important tasks such as war. Therefore, how to organize women is just a formality. The overall goal is for Rome. Compared with the interests of Rome, I think even if there are some problems, it is acceptable. We will gradually Just improve the system and make improvements, and that’s it.”
"Judging from this matter alone, it will indeed be more efficient." Brother Patrick did not object: "However, when we formulate policies, we should also consider the wider impact and subsequent effects, not just Look at the matter itself.”
"Rome can definitely get additional benefits from this matter. But will the hidden dangers caused by this cause greater losses?" He said with some worry: "I'm worried that the work of a thousand weavers will be ruined." Nothing like the damage caused by a woman taking advantage of the situation.”
"I don't want to object to your plan. In fact, I also think this idea is very effective. However, there are some details that require more attention." He suggested: "And everyone knows that you are still blocked. The influence of Rees culture is probably greater.”
"I think the Seris people still underestimate the destructiveness of women." He shook his head and judged.
(End of chapter)
