Chapter 141: Twists and turns
As for the establishment of the Princess Mansion and the Women's College, I was not very optimistic at first. I just feel that being idle is idle anyway, and it's good to have something to do, so as not to get sick all day.
However, until the spring blossoms, no sign of the opening of the women's college was heard or seen.
I couldn't bear it anymore, so I ran to the Prime Minister's Mansion to ask Jiang Shang.
Jiang Shang was arguing with a good-looking young man at this time. I know this son, he is Ji Chang's most proud young son, the fifteenth son Ji Gao. He was twenty years old, two years older than me.
When I asked about the edict, Jiang Shang looked at Ji Gao and said, "Fifteenth Prince, did you participate in the whole meeting at that time?" Tell the princess about it! ”
Ji Gao bowed his hands to Jiang Shang and me respectively, and then spoke eloquently.
It turned out that as early as after Fei Zhong and Jiao Qi left Xiqi, Ji Chang convened the close ministers of the clan in the Hou Mansion to discuss the matter of the two edicts. Because I am from the Yin Shang clan and belong to an outsider, I was not allowed to participate.
Originally, I thought that since there was the edict of the king of Shang, the agreement reached by Ji Fa and others on the wine table, and the big package of glue mustaches, this should be a sure thing.
As a result, I didn't expect that as soon as Fei Zhong and Jiao Ji left, Hou's mansion quarreled over the construction of a women's college. even overshadowed the matter of giving Ji Chang Bai Huang Yue and having to specialize in the expedition.
Among them, the third son, Ji Xian, proposed that although the king of Shang had this edict and Jiao Qi expressed his willingness to contract the construction of the women's branch, it still needed to be considered in the long run. "Although Jiao Fei was a protector of his father in his early years, he was born in a businessman, and he must act first for profit. Although he expressed his willingness to bear the cost of the construction of the women's college, it will eventually be passed on to the people of Xiqi. ”
As soon as this remark came out, Ji Du, Ji Chu and other sons seconded the proposal. Ji Chang's second brother, Yu Zhong, simply made it clear that he was against it. "I am a simple and thrifty Xiqi people. The people of the court lived a luxurious life, and women often went in and out of the court. Although the territory of Xiqi is vast, the land is barren. If a women's college is opened here according to the edict, it will inevitably introduce extravagance into the court, and men and women will be mixed in the court. In the long run, there will be endless harm. ”
As soon as I heard this, I started frowning, and then my hip started to hurt.
"Hey! Nezha," Jiang Shang saw me start to cover the root of my thigh with his hand, "What's wrong, I'm sick again?" Hurry up and chant the mantra. ”
I silently recited the Tai Ming Recipe to temporarily suppress the pain in my legs. "Uncle Shi, I'm fine!"
"Nezha," Jiang Shang looked at me and sighed. "In the court, deceitful and intrigue have long been commonplace. Why do you care? ”
He looked at Ji Gao, "Fifteen sons, go on!" ”
Ji Gao continued. Ji Chang's third brother, Uncle Yu, has roughly the same opinion as Yu Zhong. The fourth prince, Ji Dan, also did not agree, but emphasized that he should be extremely cautious about the edict of the king of Shang and not let the king of Shang seize the handle. The final effect is actually the same as Ji Xian.
I've never seen or even heard of these two people, Uncle Yu. Why do they have a grudge against me? I asked Ji Gao: "I don't think I've ever seen Childe's two uncles!" Did they come on the wedding day of the prince? ”
"Of course it's coming!" Ji Gao said with a smile, "The prince is married, how can they not be present as our brother's only uncle." It's just that they were in the inner court at the time, and they didn't want to show their heads. The princess didn't have a chance to see her. ”
Ji Gao continued: "My prince Ji died young. When his father succeeded to the throne, he was twelve years old. At that time, the second uncle was ten years old and the third uncle was eight years old. The three brothers worked together to overcome the danger together, so that they could keep a corner of Xiqi safe for many years. ”
"More than ten years ago, my father handed over political affairs to my second brother. My two uncles have faded out of the government and the opposition, and they live in seclusion on weekdays, not asking about political affairs. However, whenever there is a major decision, it is still necessary to seek their opinions. ”
In fact, Ji Gao hid a lot of things that happened at the meeting from me, probably because he was afraid that if he said it, he would faint on the spot.
After Ji Dan spoke, Uncle Yu said: "It is a mistake to leave this Haihe princess Nezha in Xiqi. If this woman had not been here, there would have been no such edict. Although Nezha had a gap with the king of Shang because of the sacrifice, he was a blood relative of the king of Shang after all. His maternal grandfather was a young master of Shang. His father was also a merchant border guard. If there is a conflict between Shang and Zhou, how can she turn her heart to Xiqi? In my brother's opinion, we should try to get Nezha to leave this place to prevent future troubles. ”
After Uncle Yu spoke, Yu Zhong, Ji Xian, Ji Du and other sons seconded the proposal. In the end, Ji Zheng said a fair word, "Princess Nezha escorted her father and the princess back to Xiqi, and she was born and died, and she made a great contribution." I'm afraid it's not appropriate for my uncle to discuss this. ”
Ji Chang was speechless for a long time, and then turned his head to ask Jiang Shang and the "Four Friends" for their opinions. Jiang Shangyan said: "Although Nezha is a woman, he is a fairy, with a unique skill, and he has more than ten magic weapons, and he has killed mermaids and dragons in the East China Sea. At present, Xiqi has few soldiers and is surrounded by enemies on all sides. At this time of employing people, how can there be a reason to reject people thousands of miles away? ”
San Yisheng said: "The king of Shang gave the prince Bai Ming and Huang Yue, and he had to make a special expedition. This is a good time for me to calm down the Quartet. If Princess Haihe can go out with the army, it will show that I am famous in Xiqi......"
In short, in the end, no one drove me away, and no one mentioned the establishment of the academy again.
I asked Ji Gao: "Fifteenth son, what is your opinion on the establishment of a women's college in Xiqi?" ”
"Me?" Ji Gao was stunned for a moment, "I think it's good!" Xiqi is remote and isolated. Even the young lady of the official family is very simple, and few have seen the world. The establishment of a women's college can enable Xiqi women to be knowledgeable, broaden their horizons, and be both civil and military. It's just that Ji Gaoren is soft-spoken, and what he says won't have any effect. ”
Jiang Shang smiled, "Childe did the right thing." If it's useless, what's the good of talking? ”
"Actually, Princess Nezha," said Ji Gao, "the people who attended the meeting at that time were all men, so how could they consider the problem from the perspective of women? ”
At this time, Jiang Shang diverted the topic, "Nezha, how long has it been since you saw Yi'er?" ”
"It's been two months." I said, "Why hasn't Sister Yi Jiang been back for a long time?" ”
Jiang Shang smiled, "She is pregnant, and her reaction is quite strong." The Imperial Doctor told her to recuperate in peace. ”
"Really?"
"If you miss her, can you go to the Hou Mansion to see her!"
"Good! I'll go tomorrow. ”
Ji Gao said: "Actually, the princess can visit Mrs. Taiji by the way and talk to her about the academy." Maybe there will be a turnaround? ”
The next day, I dressed up and went to the Hou Mansion to meet the princess. It just so happened that Ji Fa was also here. I think it's funny to see the two of them respecting each other. I had the audacity to touch Yi Jiang's belly, which made Ji Fa's face change all of a sudden.
I hurriedly retracted my hand in fright.
Yi Jiang smiled, "Husband, look at how scared Nezha's little sister." ”
Ji blushed and came out.
Yi Jiang said: "The king of Shang issued an edict to let you set up a women's branch, and the prince has already told me. ”
"What's his opinion?" I asked.
The son of the world said that his father had already made a decision on this matter. So that you don't rush for a while. ”
Coming out of Yi Jiang, I went to see Mrs. Tai Ji again. Actually, I didn't really want to meet her. For meeting this sister of the sky, I, like Yi Jiang, also have a lot of pressure.
Mrs. Taiji was very friendly, and pulled me directly to sit beside her. "Nezha, the old man heard that after you regained your immortal body, the pain often flared up. Have you been feeling better lately? ”
"It's better. There is Mrs. Lao's concern. I said. The old lady's concern was of little practical use, but it sounded very comfortable.
I took the opportunity to bring up the matter of the edict.
Mrs. Taiji pondered for a moment, "The prince has his considerations. She said, and then asked me, "Where is the women's branch of Chaoge located?" ”
I replied, "In the south of Qishui, across the river from Chaoge City." ”
"I see," she muttered...... "then your women's branch is also located on the south bank of Weishui!" ”
She smiled slyly, "That's where the prince married me back then." ”