In the mansion of the main city of Jinzhou, Liaoning, all the generals gathered to discuss the development of the economy and the expansion of the cultural foundation.

Wang Mang's subordinates and military generals expressed their opinions one after another.

They were either opposed, in favor of, or with reservations, and the discussion was extremely intense. It covers a series of things such as law, education, development, defense, military, medical care, people's welfare, etc.

Wang Mang expressed some of his ideas and views, and everyone listened carefully to analyze the difficulties and feasible ways.

"Lord Wang, the points you just mentioned are, generally speaking, more in line with the actual situation and beneficial to the people. It's just that the only thing to let girls go to school is probably a bit difficult to do. ”

A well-established general stood up and said, "Women should not show their heads, so as not to affect the atmosphere and ruin their reputation." If girls are allowed to study, it will increase their knowledge and ability. But for the majority of the people, there is a loss of Joan. In my opinion, this matter needs to be considered in the long run, and it should not be rushed. ”

"That's right!" He Jin nodded and said, "Lord Wang, the idea you put forward has a good starting point, but it is not suitable for the current morality. ”

In feudal society, women have always paid attention to three obedience and four virtues. Before leaving the cabinet, basically the door did not go out, the second door did not step, and only studied needlework behind closed doors. Only a few daughters of rich and powerful families will learn some of the Four Books and Five Classics. But there are still special teachers to teach, and they don't go to school.

Now Wang Mang proposed to let girls go to school as well, but many generals did not approve of it, fearing that it would affect the overall situation.

Wang Mang listened to their rebuttal arguments, nodded and smiled: "I was negligent in this matter, and I didn't take this aspect into account. However, it is imperative for girls to go to school.

Men can give advice to the country, why can't women? Men and women alike, as long as they have the ability, they can all give full play to their growth. Meng's mother has also moved three times. If Mengzi's mother had no knowledge, how could she have cultivated Mencius?

On the subject of Joan of Arc, this matter does require caution. In my opinion, those who teach girls to read can teach women who have some knowledge.

For example, Mr. Gongsun's wife Nie Shuang'er, of course, my wife Jingyan is also fine. They all know the five tones, know the six rhythms, and are very good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. This advantage of theirs should be brought into play and spread to ordinary people. After all, only when there are more people who read can there be better talents, and these talents are the foundation. ”

"Let someone like my wife Shuang'er teach girls?"

Gongsun Ce pondered it carefully, felt that it was feasible, and replied: "After I go back, I will talk to her about this matter, and it is estimated that she will definitely have no opinion." ”

"Good!" Wang Mang was overjoyed and said to the generals: "Everyone, if you know a talented woman, you can introduce it." Girls learn something in their bodies, and there is always something to be gained.

For example, if something happens to a certain family, Lang Zhong has no time to treat it, then these girls who have studied medicine can take the first step to regulate the emergency and save unnecessary death. ”

Huo Rongsheng opened his mouth and said: "Brother Wang, let the children study, as long as this matter is handled by good students, it should not be a big problem." There is no parent who doesn't want their children to have more skills. ”

"Indeed!"

Chen Chong deeply agreed with Huo Rongsheng's statement, and said to Wang Mang: "Lord Wang, you seem to be extremely proficient in farming. In my opinion, you can be a teacher and teach the people to farm and improve their farming tools. ”

"I had some thoughts on this when I came."

Wang Mang replied: "I found that most of the farming tools and farming methods used by the people still have great shortcomings, and they cannot be better, more effective and more convenient for farming, which really needs to be improved." When I had free time, I compiled what I knew about agriculture into a book for the people's reference. ”

Wang Jingyan on the side listened to it for a long time, and suddenly remembered something, and asked Huo Rongsheng: "Young Master Huo, where are Han Fei'er, He Qiao, He Fu, and Yin Rong, who came with you before?" Why didn't I see them? ”

Huo Rongsheng replied: "Miss Wang, the two brothers He Fu and He Cai are in the barracks, and I asked some generals to teach them to practice martial arts." As for Han Fei'er and the others, they are not here, but in Chaoyang County, and they seem to have opened some shops and restaurants.

It seems that Brother Wang had something to say to them before, but I really don't know what is going on. They just send someone to bring some money and some news every month. ”

"Oh? Did they really do that? ”

Wang Mang was stunned and said with a light smile: "When I was in Qingzhou at that time, I had some ideas to let them learn the model of Yuelai Inn. Use restaurants, teahouses and other places to make a living, and listen to the news of the world. Unexpectedly, after saying goodbye to them in Qingzhou that day, they really took this matter to heart. ”

Huo Rongsheng listened to the explanation, and suddenly realized: "I see? I'm still curious. When I asked them where the money and food came from, they just didn't say anything. I didn't expect them to be kept secret from me. ”

"Hahaha..."Wang Mang laughed, and then discussed many things with everyone.

After a series of heated discussions, for five or six hours, everyone did not feel tired, but very energetic.

It was almost six o'clock in the afternoon, and when the sun was about to set, a soldier suddenly walked in outside and said to Huo Rongsheng: "Lord Huo, the eighth prince's mansion has arrived, and he said that he has something important to discuss with you." ”

"Oh? The people of the Eighth Prince have arrived? Huo Rong was overjoyed and said to the little soldier: "You bring people." ”

"Yes, sir!" The creep stepped back.

When the rest of the generals saw this, they all got up and left.

After everyone left, Huo Rongsheng said, "Brother Wang, you must have read the secret letter I sent you a few months ago, right?" This time, the Eighth Prince sent someone, probably just for that, you see? ”

Wang Mang nodded and said: "The whole world is not the king's land, since the eighth prince bought the benefits for us in advance, let us have enough money and food to tide over the buffer period of this two-year development." It doesn't hurt that we promise him. ”

"Promise him?" Huo Rongsheng hesitated: "Brother Wang, although they have given us some benefits, if we completely agree to him, then won't we fall into a passive situation?" Or even enter the court as an official? ”

"No, we won't necessarily be in a passive situation, we just agreed to form an alliance with them for the time being."

Wang Mang sneered: "Although Liu Xin has great ambitions, he is untimely. Don't say it's him now, even if Qin Shi Huang comes, he can't save the situation. We promised him that there would be only good, no harm.

We are here to develop with peace of mind, expand our influence, and attract people from other states to participate in the construction. Liaoning will certainly be unified within five to ten years. After that, I have my own arrangements. The Han Dynasty, if you don't completely cut off your luck and carry out innovation, where will there be Ming Jun Guangwu in charge? ”

"Okay, since Brother Wang has a plan in his chest, then I also have an idea. Brother Wang, the person sent by the Eighth Prince, do you want to meet him with me? ”

"No need, anyway, things are the same as you say and I say. At this time, I will sort out some things first, so as not to forget them when I get busy. ”

(End of chapter)