London is destined to be sleepless tonight.
At midnight, many houses were still brightly lit, and babies were crying and couples were quarreling. The culprit of all this was the latest issue of The Times.
The newspaper published the entire content of Mavey's speech in Archbishop Park. When they saw Mavey's remarks about supporting women's rights, many men laughed disdainfully and made sarcastic remarks, but soon...
They saw their wife's indifferent gaze.
Putting aside the issue of giving more jobs to women, let’s just talk about the voting rights and property inheritance rights highlighted by Ma Wei. These are closely related to life. The vast majority of people don’t care whether their wives have the right to vote, but property Inheritance does matter.
The lifestyle of a family of three is very common. The couple conceives a child together. If it is a girl, the wife and daughter have no inheritance rights. Once something happens to a man, the property will be inherited by the man's brother, father, or male relatives.
At that time, a man's wife and daughter could only become each other's vassals and depend on others.
How good a life can they live?
When it comes to the issue of property, many men take a serious attitude. As husbands, they prefer to inherit property to their biological children instead of brothers. Who would want their wife and children to live a good life after their death? What about wink life?
But if you agree with Ma Wei's remarks about improving women's rights, you must agree to provide more jobs for women, which makes many men unwilling.
Based on the actual situation of the Kingdom of Windsor, the economy is indeed growing rapidly and the jobs are far from being saturated. It would not be harmful to allocate some to women, but some people are unwilling to set this precedent.
"Nicholas must be stopped!"
In Clarence House, the eldest prince slammed the newspaper on the table and said angrily: "We must not let him succeed! If women get the right to vote, his approval rating will instantly surpass Donnell!"
Who came up with the idea of improving women’s rights?
Nicholas von Manstein!
When women get the right to vote, who will they vote for?
This seems to go without saying.
Even the eldest prince had to admit that Mawei had come up with a plan to shake things off and caught him off guard!
"Your Highness, with all due respect, Nicholas's move is too cruel. He instigated the antagonism between men and women. Who doesn't have women in his family? Who doesn't have a mother or a wife?" Butler Nicks said with a solemn expression: "It's like the abolition of slavery. Just like the proposal, when the times develop to a certain extent, it will naturally lead to many incredible situations."
"Do you agree with Nicholas's idea?" The eldest prince asked in surprise: "Do you think he is right?"
"Yes, Your Highness, I think what Mr. Nicholas said is absolutely correct. If you put aside your personal grudges and think from the perspective of a bystander, you will find that it is only a matter of time to improve women's rights."
The eldest prince was silent. He was indeed not calm. His mood swings were too serious when it came to the general election.
think carefully
The Knicks are right, and so is Nicholas.
Once this layer of window paper is pierced, it cannot be replaced and must be faced head on.
It was obviously unwise to go against Nicholas at this time.
"But if we agree with Nicholas's remarks and really improve women's rights, the ultimate beneficiary will be Nicholas, which will be extremely detrimental to the election." The eldest prince pondered.
"Your Highness, we can also quote the remarks made by Mr. Nicholas today. They are not his alone. He was just the first to bring it up." Nix said: "We can definitely get Congressman Donnell to strongly support it." things that improve women’s rights and try to push for legislation so that the votes will be dispersed and not all go to Mr. Nicholas.”
"What you said is very good." The eldest prince nodded slowly: "Notify Donal and ask him to hurry up and prepare a proposal and submit it to Congress before Nicholas."
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Also, send someone to ask Mr. Butler why he hasn't taken action after so many days have passed. As long as Nicholas is dead, no one can threaten us!"
"clear."
"interesting."
In the Chevalier family villa, candlelight flickered in the lampshade. Under the dim light, Freya looked at the newspaper report about the content of Mavey's speech, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
As a party leader, she certainly knew what kind of storm this report would cause. This was a major event that could subvert the situation in London!
Perhaps from now on, women will be able to enjoy the same rights as men
"I'm afraid there is no better opportunity than this."
With a roll of her eyes, Freya picked up the bell on the corner of the table and rang it.
Jingle Bell.
Click.
The door opened, and a butler wearing white gloves walked in and said in a respectful tone: "Madam, what are your orders?"
"Inform Roselet, Pique, and Haimano and ask them to come here immediately. I have something important to do."
The housekeeper was stunned for a moment: "Madam, it's so late. Please summon the leaders of the political parties to meet."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Freya said with a smile: "Once women gain the same political status as men, it proves that they have value. In order to obtain rights and interests, there will be outstanding people who will stand up and urge legislation, and I want to What we do is to gather the best of these women to form a women’s union and seize the opportunity!”
"I understand, I'll do it right away."
The next day.
Several proposals were sent to Congress early in the morning. The contents were basically the same. They were all about bills to improve women's rights. The people who sent these proposals had either the eldest prince or the second prince behind them.
In less than a day, the issue of improving women's rights caused an uproar in London. Many people were unwilling to work. Many women gathered together to talk about their dissatisfaction with their husbands. It seemed to have turned into a crusade against the past dissatisfaction. It was all vented at this moment.
In the afternoon, the Evening Times published Mavey's new remarks again - about whether women should receive the same education as men.
This report once again intensified the conflict, but this time, Ma Wei’s target was not ordinary civilians, but the nobles who were watching from the sidelines!
Women who are eligible to go to school are all the lucky ones from well-off families. They have had food and drink since they were born, and only children are regarded as the apple of their eyes. However, no matter how hard they try, they cannot get the same opportunity to go to school as men. They can only rely on Enter school as an 'auditor' or go to a so-called 'boarding school'.
This is an unfair system, but no one dares to mention it. Now that Ma Wei has raised it in public, he is undoubtedly challenging the ancient rules of the Kingdom of Windsor. According to common sense, pioneers like Ma Wei should be burned alive, but this time .
There were many supportive voices behind him.
Several female students organized a club and launched a march on campus. This brave move aroused the response of other public schools. In just a few days, a wave of feminist movements began with great vigor. On the streets of London, regardless of the Female students marching with signs after being blocked by their father.
Parades are not allowed. According to the laws of the kingdom, large gatherings must be reported in advance. In order to maintain public order, the government sent Scotland Yard police. However, when the police arrived at the scene, they discovered that most of the people participating in the parade were daughters of noble families, and only Only those who have received elite education have the courage to challenge the 'rules'.
Just when the police were hesitating whether to arrest or not.
Freya appears.
She rode an expensive carriage and joined the parade as a duke. The female students were excited and rushed to the palace and parliament as if they had a backbone. Seeing this scene, Rhodes IV and Rhodes sitting in the palace Prime Minister Winston and others were silent.
"Your Majesty, I seem to have seen the figure of Duke Freya." Prime Minister Winston took a deep breath on his cigar: "What should I do? Are we going to arrest her?"
"What did she get involved with!" Rhodes IV coughed angrily. It was his order to dispatch the police, but he didn't want to see Freya arrested.
Even if you don't care about affection, you still have to look at the title of Duke Freya. The Duke is already the highest-ranking noble in the Kingdom of Windsor besides the prince. His influence is very important. He represents the interests of the established nobles. If today the king ignores the title of noble and orders Arrest a Duke.
What would the other nobles think?
Have their titles become decorations?
After experiencing the Glorious Revolution, the king's power in the Kingdom of Windsor is no longer what it used to be. It still has appeal and influence, all relying on the support of these nobles. If the nobles unite to oppose, he, the king, will be sidelined.
Even Prime Minister Winston Churchill sitting next to him came from an ancient aristocratic family!
Unable to catch him and unable to drive him away, Rhodes IV had a headache and quickly convened the cabinet for discussion.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince and the second prince have both sent proposals to improve women's rights. Congress has accepted them." Prime Minister Winston puffed on a cigar and said depressedly: "On this matter, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party are surprisingly consistent. , even Duke Freya is a party leader, and if the three of them join forces, this proposal will probably be forcibly passed."
What is before us is reality.
The Conservative Party and the Liberal Party have captured more than half of the seats in the House of Commons. On issues related to improving women's rights, even though many nobles insist on abiding by the ancient 'rules', they cannot withstand the joint pressure of the eldest prince and the second prince. In addition, Increasing number of demonstrations
More and more members agree with the proposal. It is only a matter of time before the House of Commons passes it. As for the female students parading outside the House of Lords, they are all daughters of noble families, many of whom are members of the House of Lords. What can they do?
Is it possible to sever the relationship between father and daughter?
The upper and lower houses compromise and pass the proposal, leaving only the last hurdle.
As long as the cabinet and the king sign the document, the proposal will be officially adopted.
While the documents aren't in front of them yet, that day isn't too far away.
Rhodes IV didn't know what he was insisting on. Maybe he just didn't want to be led by others, but the situation was no longer up to him.
Even if the king does not sign, the cabinet can force the bill to pass. If the cabinet does not agree, of course the bill cannot be passed, but the problem is.
The House of Lords and the Lower House, like the King, have the special power to re-elect the cabinet!
The arms cannot twist the thighs.
"What did the church say?" Rhodes IV placed his last hope on the church. He hoped that Pope Umbry I could come forward and settle the matter for him.
Speaking of the church, Prime Minister Winston twitched his lips: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten something very important?"
"What's up?"
"The god the church believes in is a goddess."
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"The church has no intention of taking any stand on the issue of improving women's rights. Not only that, Pope Ubli I also held a week-long mass, during which he would not see anyone." Winston He took a puff of his cigar and exhaled thick white smoke: "Your Majesty, don't count on the church, they are already hiding."
Did Pope Ubli I dare to insult women?
Why is the goddess called the goddess?
This is a very delicate issue.
If Umbry I supports Rhodes IV and does not agree to improve women's rights, then he is not loyal enough to the goddess.
Even if the goddess didn't care, Ubli I would not dare to take such unnecessary risks.
Does it matter to him whether women’s rights are improved or not?
He represents the church, not the daycare!
Because of the goddess, the Church of the Three Goddess of Destiny went into hiding and was determined not to make any remarks or express any attitude on this matter.
Let nature take its course.
The last hope was shattered, and Rhodes IV stopped struggling: "Well, now that the matter is over, let's speed up the passage of the bill and end this farce quickly."
"Your Majesty, Duke Freya seems to want to set up a women's union, what do you think?"
"Let her go. The bill has been passed. How can we stop her?"
"yes"
With the acquiescence of the king and the cabinet, the "Women's Rights and Interests Bill" was quickly passed in less than three days. The attitude of the entire Congress was surprisingly unanimous. When the news of the passage of the bill came out, the women celebrated their victory one after another.
"The bill passed."
At the Flower Street Grocery Store, Ma Wei read the latest issue of the newspaper: "Women have the right to vote, the right to inherit property and the right to work. Although the content of the bill is still a bit unclear and needs to be optimized, it is very impressive that this can be achieved in such a short time. It’s easier.”
"Brother, it is a good thing for us that women have the right to vote!" Levin said excitedly: "You proposed this bill, and the women in London will definitely give you the first vote!"
Ma Wei smiled: "As far as I know, Councilor Donnell also made the same remarks as me. He even expressed his willingness to fight for women's rights on the basis of mine. He has received a lot of support."
"I still can't compare to you, brother." Levin shook his head and said, "Brother, do you know that your new nickname has been spread in London recently?"
"New nickname?" Ma Wei asked in astonishment: "I really don't know, what nickname did they give me?"
"Women's Friend!"
(End of chapter)
