In the morning of the second day, Su Rong indeed mentioned that women should be allowed to participate in the Golden Autumn Scientific Examination, with the age limit being under forty-five.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the court was shocked. Several old ministers in the court objected, saying that the concubine's move was inappropriate. Now that the government has just stabilized, and Enke was launched again this year, it was already busy and urgent. It would be okay if a woman was added. For reference, that would be really messy.
Su Rong said calmly: "There will be no chaos. The examiner is Uncle Xie. Uncle Xie will control such a small matter."
She blamed Xie Yuan for everything she said.
Several important ministers suddenly choked. They couldn't refute it in front of the court. Would Mr. Xie control it well? But is this a matter of good control? This is something that sets a precedent. Even if there was a queen in the history of Southern Chu, it was only ten years after the queen ascended the throne that she only made a small incident against a woman. However, the princess has just returned to the court and has not yet When you ascend the throne, you have to take a scientific examination with men.
Without waiting for others to say anything, Su Rong said again: "If you have any talented young ladies in your family, please recommend them to me. If they can pass my examination, in view of your hard work and merit for the imperial court, I will exempt you from the imperial examination." After passing her scientific examination, she was directly awarded the title of seventh-grade female officer."
As soon as this statement came out, the courtiers were shocked again and forgot to refute it for a while. They all thought about whether they had it at home.
Su Rong smiled, "Okay, let's talk about the next thing!"
This matter was decided by her lightly and with great effort.
After the morning court ended, everyone reacted, but it was too late. The situation was over. They all thought to themselves that the princess's power and power, which she wielded with both grace and power, were really masterful. They, who had been living all their lives, were no match for them.
I'm old, I'm old.
Therefore, the matter of women's scientific examination was decided, and on that day, the imperial list was posted to all states and counties.
Within the government and the public, within three days, it had attracted unprecedented discussion.
Those who have daughters in the family are half happy and half sad. The happy thing is that in addition to marriage, daughters can also pass the imperial examination and enter the court and become a help to the family. Most of the girls are worried because they have not been carefully cultivated by the family. Even if they can marry a man We took the scientific examination together, and I was afraid that we would also lose our reputation and fail the examination.
Su Rong didn't care about this, it was good to take a step forward.
After Xie Yuan learned about it, he didn't say anything. He gathered people to promote the matter.
Another half month later, Cui Gong of the Cui family in Qinghe came to Nanchu with his people. It can be seen that he had already started his journey after writing a letter to Zhou Gu.
Cui Xingzhi got the news and hurriedly went to find Zhou Gu, "Cousin, my grandfather is here and has entered the city."
Zhou Gu was surprised, "So fast?"
"yes."
Zhou Gu immediately put down the work at hand and said, "Come on, I'll take a leave of absence from the master and we'll pick it up together."
Cui Xingzhi nodded.
So, the two of them went to the Minister of Household Affairs to ask for leave, and rode to pick him up together.
Although the two of them got the news quickly, by the time they received the message, the Cui family's motorcade was already approaching the gate of Cui's residence.
The two people got off their horses, one called "grandfather" and the other called "grandfather", and both looked at Cui Gong in surprise.
Cui Gong stroked his beard, looked at the two of them, laughed, "Okay.", and asked, "Where is Xiao Yanjin?"
Cui Xingzhi replied, "He followed the people from the Ministry of Industry out of the city. I'm afraid it will take a few days to come back."
"Haha, you are so capable, yet you are not in the Ministry of Rites, but in the Ministry of Works?" Cui Gong laughed.
Zhou Gu stretched out his hand to help Cui Gong, "Grandpa, are you tired from the journey? Is the journey smooth? Are your health and bones okay?"
"Everything is fine." Cui Gong nodded.
Zhou Gu also felt that Cui Gong looked good and seemed to have not endured much hardship on the road, so he breathed a sigh of relief. Then he turned around and greeted the rest of the people, calling his uncle, aunt, cousin, and cousin.
Cui Yanjin's father, Cui Yuanbin, hooked Zhou Gu's shoulder and said, "Oh, let me take a good look. Little Zhou Gu, you are so capable. You have become the wife of a queen. You will be the wife of a king in the future. You are so awesome. My uncle used to do it." I can see what you are capable of, but I didn’t expect you to be so capable.”
Zhou Gu: "..."
He knew that his fourth uncle was a loser, and his temper had not changed after so many years. No wonder he raised his little cousin so hard that he almost sent him back.
Cui Yanjin's mother, Liu Yuying, also looked at Zhou Gu strangely, and nodded along with her husband, "My nephew has made a fortune, and we will be relatives of the emperor in the future, right? Oh my, can we walk sideways in the capital city of Nanchu?"
"You two are still elders, don't be so out of tune." Mr. Cui got angry and scolded.
Cui Yuanbin was not afraid of Mr. Cui's reprimand. He probably had been reprimanded too many times. His face was thick. He still held Zhou Gu's shoulder and said, "Let uncle take a good look at you."
Zhou Gu couldn't bear it anymore and pushed him away, "Fourth uncle, your son is more capable. When he comes back in a few days, you can take a good look at him. I'm sure you don't even recognize him. A small official who entered the court at the age of twelve is the best in the world." , but he’s the only one.”
"Hey." Cui Yuanbin said, "That kid, it's all thanks to you."
Liu Yuying pouted, "Hey, what's there to see about that brat? Mr. Wang is the most valuable."
Zhou Gu: "..."
He almost touched his forehead.
"Let's go into the house and talk." Cui Gong was speechless and spoke.
Everyone entered the Cui Mansion in a lively manner. The two Cui Mansion were next to each other and both were very big. Because the two young brothers had no family members and only had guards, the two Cui Mansion were empty. There was not even a servant. Now Cui Gong We brought this group of more than a hundred people in, and just in time, the two mansions were finally full.
Zhou Gu said: "Grandpa's mansion is still a bit small. Wait for me..."
Before he could finish speaking, someone outside shouted loudly: "The lady is here!"
Zhou Gu was stunned.
He got the news suddenly and urgently. He didn't send anyone to inform Su Rong. Unexpectedly, she found it herself.
Cui Gong and everyone in the Cui family were also stunned. Cui Gong stood up and walked out quickly.
Cui Yuanbin was shocked, "Why are you here?" He followed Cui Gong out and bumped into Zhou Gu with his arm, "Did I come after you?"
Zhou Gu Qile said, "Fourth uncle, you should study more."
In order to avoid being too old and thinking about things.
Cui Gong heard clearly from the front, and turned back to glare at Cui Yuanbin, "If you can't speak for a while, just shut up. When the princess got the news of our arrival, she immediately came out of the palace. This is how important she is to us. I don't understand this." ."
Why are you chasing the concubine? This stupid thing has a confused mind all day long.
Cui Yuanbin touched his nose and quickly shut up.
Liu Yuying scorned him in a low voice, "Husband, you are so stupid."
Cui Yuanbin wanted to say, "You're not that smart." But he was afraid of being scolded by his uncle again, so he simply shut up completely. After all, now is not the time for a quarrel. The concubine has come to the door, and she must be greeted quickly.
Everyone turned around and took a few steps to greet her, only to see that Su Rong had already entered the door. She walked quickly, followed by two maids. She really didn't have the style of a princess, and her journey was very simple.
(End of chapter)
