The old east wind comes to dream

Chapter 119

Most of the morning passed, and the house was warmed by earth dragons and charcoal basins. After some presumptuousness, both Gu Zizhan and Chu Lan inevitably broke out in a little sweat.Chu Lan was a little tired, she closed her eyes slightly, and nestled in Gu Zizhan's arms, a rare weakness.

Gu Zizhan was also a little tired and hugged Chu Lan.Neither of them spoke, quietly feeling the delicate warmth of skin contact.

Chu Lan slowly regained her energy, and turned to look at Gu Zizhan.Her gaze was too serious, Gu Zizhan also looked at her, blinked, a little curious.

Chu Lan smiled slightly, "Your appearance makes me miss Chunhui's little dog."

Gu Zizhan bared his teeth, rubbed his head against her arms, and muttered something, "Wow, the puppy wants to eat meat."

Chu Lan laughed and pushed her away, "You little dog is not allowed to go to bed, go down and play with yourself."

Gu Zizhan refused, and half stood up, the brocade quilt slipped from his shoulders, his long black hair fell down, half covering the scenery on his chest.Pointing at Chu Lan's chest with her slender fingers, she said in a sad tone, "Do you have other dogs in your heart?"

Chu Lan stared at her, and said solemnly: "Yes, your dog is lazy and talkative, I have to replace it with a well-behaved and capable dog."

A smirk floated on Gu Zizhan's face, and he thought about Chu Lan's words in a wrong way.With a few clicks of tut, he threw himself on top of her, making a vicious look.Gu Zizhan touched Chu Lan's waist maliciously, leaned into her ear and whispered, "Why can't I do it? Lan'er, you are not doing well. You should know that you don't forget the well digger when you drink water."

Chu Lan couldn't keep her composure any longer, her face turned red all of a sudden.Hearing the embarrassment in her words, she slapped Gu Zizhan's smooth back hard, "Let go!"

Gu Zizhan refused, "Don't let go!"

Chu Lan's face turned cold, and Gu Zizhan was just about to accept it when he was ready, when Chu Lan's voice was a little hoarse, "If you don't let go, then don't regret it."

After saying that, before Gu Zizhan could react, he found himself turned upside down by Chu Lan and pushed face down into the mattress.

Chu Lan pressed up from behind her, her cold voice tinged with charm, and there was a sly smile in her eyes where Gu Zizhan couldn't see it. "It's time for me to reward you."

Gu Zizhan couldn't get out of bed all day.

When I got up early the next day to pay respects to Emperor Tianshun and the Empress, I was still a little sore and my legs were weak.

Emperor Tianshun saw her helping her lower back from time to time, and asked, "What's wrong with your waist?"

Just as Gu Zizhan suppressed a yawn, he replied, "I lost my waist yesterday." She was suddenly asked by Emperor Tianshun, and she paused, her eyes turned red.

The queen heard the sound and looked over. Seeing Gu Zizhan's appearance, she said "Oiyo" with a bit of distress, "Ah Che, what's wrong? It looks like he's hurt a bit, why don't you go to Xun Yixu to have a look?" Thinking of Chu Lan again He is proficient in medical skills, the queen hurriedly looked at Chu Lan with searching eyes.

Chu Lan felt a little embarrassed, and replied dryly, "Well, she's fine."

Gu Zizhan suppressed a smile, and said, "That's right, mother, don't worry, I'm fine, I'll be more careful in the future." He couldn't help feeling bad, and said deliberately: "When Doctor Chu set my bones yesterday, The hand strength is a bit heavy, mother, please tell her to be lighter next time, after all, my body is very delicate."

Chu Lan became more and more embarrassed, but her face was stern and calm.On the contrary, the queen was amused by her, and she teased in a tone as if coaxing a child: "Yes, yes, our Ache is very delicate, and there will be plenty in the future, such as rocking carts, tambourines, and zizi, and the queen mother will give you all of them." Add another one, you can't treat us badly, Ah Che."

Gu Zizhan's old face flushed, and he said slowly, "That, that's not necessary."

Seeing her like this, Emperor Tianshun frowned in distaste, "Tch-promise!"

The queen couldn't bear it any longer, she covered her mouth and kept laughing.

Although Emperor Tianshun put on a disgusted look, his brows were relaxed, seeing the queen's smile, he slowly began to laugh too.

After having breakfast together, the queen took Chu Lan to see little Gu Lang, while Emperor Tianshun left Gu Zizhan behind and wanted to talk to her.

Emperor Tianshun thought of what he was going to say, and didn't know how to speak for a moment. Seeing Gu Zizhan's clear eyes, he coughed lightly and said, "We have never played chess before, why don't we talk about a game?"

Gu Zizhan, this stinky chess basket, suddenly became a bit overwhelmed.No matter one or two, they have to play chess with her.The broken pot broke and said: "Okay, but you have to let me go, the loss is too bad, and I will stay here in Hekun Palace."

Emperor Tianshun was annoyed and funny, "Tch—progress!"

The two set up the chessboard, Emperor Tianshun held the white piece, and dropped a piece at the Tianyuan position in the middle of the chessboard.Looking at Gu Zizhan, he said, "It's your turn."

Gu Zizhan held the sunspot and thought about it, before dropping it far away on the upper left.

Emperor Tianshun followed with another son, and the two of them came and went, and they walked back and forth by more than a dozen in a short time.Seeing that Emperor Tianshun didn't speak, Gu Zizhan didn't speak either.

When the chessboard was no longer empty, Emperor Tianshun said, "Ache, what are your plans for the full future?"

Gu Zizhan looked serious, and replied after consideration: "Manman is still young, and I only want her to be safe and healthy right now. If there are bumps in the road ahead, I will smooth it out for her." He looked up at Emperor Tianshun again, "Although changing customs does not happen overnight It can be done, but it is not impossible to wear a stone through a drop of water. What I am doing now is also preparing for her in the future."

Emperor Tianshun looked directly into her eyes, seeing her clear and firm eyes, he couldn't help asking: "How dare you dare to risk the disgrace of the world?"

Gu Zizhan said with a clear smile: "As a parent, you should think far and wide for your children. She is my child, and I have done it for her, for myself, and for all the people of the world. I still have some courage." He added, "Furthermore Speaking of it, just like what I told you that day, the people are naturally divided into men and women, and the Son of Heaven is the lord of all people, so he should seek benefits for all people, and should not treat one person more favorably than another, and make distinctions based on gender."

The idea of ​​her words is to guide him to recognize the equal status of women from the perspective of a feudal emperor like Emperor Tianshun.From her heart's point of view, this ten thousand people should be the master of the world.

Emperor Tianshun frowned and pondered, and without thinking much, he casually dropped a son. After a long time, he said again: "But since ancient times, men have been the masters of women. The emperor rules all the people, and men will work for them and control the female family members in the backyard. Forever. That's all, if you want to separate the woman out, wouldn't you waste a lot of energy in vain?"

On this point, Gu Zizhan had done his homework beforehand, so he opened his mouth to answer: "But according to the population statistics of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the number of women is not less than that of men, and even overall, including those who are hidden, the number is far greater." For men. Moreover, the nine sons of the dragon are different, and the character is naturally divided into good and bad. In this regard, there is no distinction between men and women. If the court does not care about this, and everyone only cares about their own affairs, it is inevitable that there will be many injustices."

"Strong and violent people are confident and fearless, kind and weak people are oppressed. In a peaceful and prosperous world, it shouldn't be like this. And women's talents are not inherently weaker than men. Uncle Loyalty and his female generals are the best examples. If she hadn't had those injustices in her early years, her achievements would probably be much better than today. These talents should not be buried, nor should they be underestimated."

After thinking about it, Gu Zizhan said sincerely: "It's not easy to hide a full identity for a lifetime. Besides, this will restrain her after all, and I can't bear her to live so tremblingly for the rest of her life. If the customs don't change, her Her identity will definitely become the target of treacherous attacks in the future. Words can make money and words are formidable, the child I raised with pampering, I will never allow anyone to hurt her."

The firmness of what she said caused waves in Emperor Tianshun's heart.

Looking at Gu Zizhan, Emperor Tianshun seemed to have finally made a decision.Looking at Gu Zizhan solemnly, Emperor Tianshun said word by word: "You must remember what you said today."

Gu Zizhan also looked solemn, and replied: "I will never forget."

Emperor Tianshun nodded his head, dropped another stone, and then laughed loudly: "I haven't reached fifty steps, haha, you lost too fast, Ache."

Gu Zizhan was taken aback, looking at the chess game.He looked pitifully at Emperor Tianshun again, "The ancients were honest and never deceived me, ginger is still old and spicy!"

Emperor Tianshun laughed loudly, and pointedly said: "You are still too young! But don't worry, although I am old, I can still help you in many things."

Gu Zizhan stood up and said: "My son, thank you, Father!"

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On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the court officially opened the Yamen.

The Great Court will come as scheduled.

Officials from various ministries paid New Year greetings to the emperor and the prince as usual, and reported the official affairs accumulated in the past ten days one by one.

After hearing this, Emperor Tianshun only nodded, but his eyes were signaling that Gu Zizhan would arrange the decision.

Gu Zizhan and him have already reached a very tacit understanding, pointing out the key points of each matter, clarifying the direction of advancement, setting the ultimate goal, and assigning them to various departments according to categories for specific implementation.After that, he asked Emperor Tianshun for his opinion with his eyes.

Emperor Tianshun raised his jaw, and under the eyes of everyone with different thoughts, he nodded slightly, "Yes."

The dust settled.Above the main hall, some people let out a long sigh of relief, while others were resentful.

A trace of boredom flashed in Emperor Tianshun's eyes, he quickly suppressed his emotions, and turned his head slightly to look at Li Ruoyu.

Li Ruoyu immediately understood, and holding a bright yellow satin embroidered with dragon patterns, he walked forward in small steps.The voice was sharp and thin: "Your Majesty has a purpose."

None of the courtiers expected it, and when they heard him speak, they all looked at each other in surprise.

Gu Zizhan knelt down first, and said loudly: "The minister waits for the order!"

Her tone was very drawn out, and all the courtiers hurriedly came back to their senses, knelt down behind her, and said in unison: "I am waiting for the order!"

Li Ruoyu took a peek at Emperor Tianshun, cleared his throat silently, and announced the decree: "Haotian has a destiny, and the emperor accepts it. The rule is that Tianshun is 27 years old. At the beginning of the new year, all the old filth will be eliminated, and everything will be renewed. A major national event , The first thing is to use talents. The emperor is kind, and this year he specially opened the township and met the Enke, and made a wide range of elegance and recruited talents. In order to show the state's magnanimity and show the emperor's prowess, this year Enke has no distinction between men and women. Anyone can participate in the test, and the rest of the requirements follow the old rules. The Zhongchun County Examination and the Mengxia Mansion Examination are the same as this, and women are allowed to participate in the examination."

"Kin this-"

After Li Ruoyu finished reading, the courtiers obviously did not recover.No matter what their political views are or what factions they are from, they suddenly couldn't believe it. Did they hear it wrong?

For a while, there was no sound above the main hall.After a long while, the sound of gasping suddenly sounded one after another.

Gu Zizhan didn't expect it either.But she quickly came to her senses and looked at Taifu Chu who was kneeling at the head of the officials.

Taifu Chu frowned and remained silent.Gu Zizhan secretly thought something was wrong, it seems that Emperor Tianshun didn't communicate with him beforehand.

Just as she was about to take the lead in shouting out the Emperor Shengming, suddenly an old but deep voice sounded.Lian Shizhi spoke first: "Your Majesty is wise!" Then he asked again: "The old minister dares to ask Your Majesty whether the martial arts will be carried out in the same way?"

Emperor Tianshun, sitting high on the throne, nodded, "That's the same."

Lian Shizhi immediately rejoiced, and repeated: "Your Majesty is wise!"

At this moment, Grand Tutor Chu, who had been silent for a long time, also spoke slowly, "Your Majesty is wise!"

As soon as he said these words, Gu Zizhan's heart fell to the ground.His eyes turned to Gu Tao, the king of Linjiang County, and other cousins ​​of the Xunqi class, and then swept across the faces of Zheng Qian, the official censor, and Zhao Qin, the minister of officials.

Then, when she bowed to salute, all the young faces in the hall shouted together with her: "Your Majesty is holy!"

At this time, Gu Zizhan raised his eyes and met the gaze of Emperor Shun.She showed an incomparably bright smile, and silently said with her mouth: Ginger is still old and spicy.