Ancient women awaken: loving yourself is the way to go

Mo Hongyun looked up at her clear eyes and suddenly understood why Xingxi insisted on the throne.

Only when the imperial power is in her hands can we respect life and achieve true justice.

Even he had been taught that he could use any means necessary to keep his throne, and that it was better to believe in the existence of a crisis hidden in the dark than to believe that it did not exist.

It’s like sitting on the throne means you have to put yourself first and naturally think that you are the most honorable person in the world.

He suddenly understood why Xingxi asked him to go out and have a look. The rise and fall of a country is closely related to the lives of the people, but the people in power only heard about the sufferings of the people from others. How can they empathize with them? How can they ensure that the imperial edicts they issue are suitable for the people?

In fact, Xingxi had reminded him of this. The time when he dressed up as a woman made him experience firsthand how difficult it is to be a woman and how unfair the world is to women. However, he did not think much about it, so his achievements were not as good as Xingxi's. He relied on his intelligence and the rules of his predecessors for everything.

He smiled and said, "Looks like I really should go out for a walk."

Shen Xingxi glared at him, "Only I can force you to go out, you can't do it willingly."

"Okay, okay." Mo Hongyun laughed, then stopped smiling and looked at her seriously: "I really don't want to leave."

Shen Xingxi kissed his lips and sighed, "How could I bear to do that? But a talented person like Yunyun is needed by the country."

Mo Hongyun felt a little sour in the tip of his nose. The country would not decline without him. On the contrary, he had lost his previous high spirits because of the blow. Xingxi was helping him regain his confidence.

He nodded and said, "I will work hard to become an indispensable person in the country."

Because he needed to leave the palace the day after tomorrow, he called Wu Ti, Yue Luo and Man Tian in, told them that he was leaving, and said, "I only want to take one person away with me. Who of you is willing to go with me?"

The three of them looked at each other and lowered their heads.

Mo Hongyun couldn't believe it, "You guys don't want to?"

He seemed to have thought of something and said, "But I can also take two people away with me. Wu Ti and Yue Luo, are you willing?"

Shen Xingxi, who was handling memorials at the side, couldn't help laughing, "Yunyun, you don't still think they are really a couple, do you?"

"But they are always seen together. Isn't it because Starfire knows they are a couple that she always asks them to be together?"

Wu Ti scratched his head and said, "My lord, this subordinate and Yue Luo both like Xing Huo and want to compete fairly."

"What?" Mo Hongyun felt even more shocked than hearing that the two were together.

He looked at Mantian, "What about you?"

Mantian blushed quietly, "I like Xingshuang." He added, "Love at first sight."

Shen Xingxi didn't know this. She put down her pen and asked with interest, "Could it be the first time Xingshuang entered the palace and knocked you out?"

Mantian glanced at the male master guiltily, "She...she hugged me."

"Does Xingshuang know your feelings?" Shen Xingxi asked impatiently.

Mantian looked depressed, "She said she liked Xinghuo more and asked me to follow Xinghuo, so that we can have the complete Moon Falls, Crows Cry, and Frost Mantian."

"Hahahaha..." Shen Xingxi laughed out loud.

Mo Hongyun covered his lips with his hands and his face turned red with laughter.

【Hahahaha...】The system rolled over with laughter.

Xinghuo knocked on the door, and with Shen Xingxi's consent, he walked into the room and said to Yueluo and Wuti, "You can leave with Mr. Yun and broaden your horizons. To be honest, I am indeed attracted to you, but I am a playboy and I like both of you at the same time. When you come back, I will ask for your answer, but I only want two answers, one is that you both stay, and the other is that you both leave."

She looked at Mantian again, "Xingshuang was just joking at that time, but how can you be worthy of her? Xingshuang is the most powerful among us. She is familiar with the art of war and is a talented general. Do you think that just by saying that you like her, you can make her look at you more?"

Mantian was silent for a moment, "I'll prove it to her."

He bowed to Shen Xingxi and said, "Master, please allow me to join the army."

Shen Xingxi nodded, "Go ahead, but remember, you're joining the army for yourself, not for Xingshuang. I'm going to say this beforehand. If Xingshuang still doesn't like you by then, don't take today's decision as a sacrifice and accuse her of being heartless, or I'll let Yunyun beat you with her shoe soles!"

The smile on Mo Hongyun’s face disappeared. What does it have to do with him!

Man Tianxia subconsciously glanced at the soles of the man's shoes and promised: "If this really happens, I deserve it if I let a few nails pierce the soles of the man's shoes."

Mo Hongyun picked up the teacup numbly, but still couldn't help complaining: "Why do I have to hammer nails into the soles of my shoes!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing. Mantian looked at the male master and saw that he seemed to have completely come out of the haze, and laughed even more happily.

It seems that everyone has plans for the future and is moving towards their goals.

The next day, Shen Xingxi wore a dragon robe and became the king of a country under the attention of everyone.

The first thing she did when she came to power was to promote Baiye to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and establish a newspaper in the name of the country.

Newspapers were made possible through movable type printing, which enabled the people to keep abreast of what was happening in the world, clarify public opinion, and improve the people's level of cognition...

The second thing was to add marriage laws, and three forms of marriage laws were implemented.

The third thing was to change the format of the imperial examination. Every year, there would be a test for students and a provincial examination. The top five candidates from each region would have to go to Beijing to study in the Imperial Academy or the Women's College for one year before taking part in the metropolitan examination and the palace examination.

The censor did not have too many doubts about the first two things. After all, the first thing was beneficial to the country and the people, and the second thing did not cause much change in essence. However, the third thing was indeed a waste of money and time, and was a joke.

He was so angry that he summoned all the officials to report to the emperor together, but suddenly found that only a few old ministers who also followed the prime minister were willing to stand up, and that was because he had something on these old ministers.

He let everyone go in a somewhat dejected manner, feeling confused and astonished. How had the emperor managed to keep the throne so firmly in place after only three months on the throne?

He entered the palace alone with his worries. Xinghuo smiled and invited the censor into the hall. He picked up two books and said, "Sir, the emperor said you should read these two things before talking to her."

The censor glanced at the emperor who was immersed in reviewing memorials, opened the first booklet, and found that it was an objective evaluation of the scholar.

There are both praises and criticisms.

Some people believe that scholars are well-read, talented, ambitious, and are the inheritors of culture; while others believe that scholars are too pedantic, unrealistic, and lack practical ability.

Another booklet is about improving the teaching model of the Imperial College. Classes are divided according to academic performance. The two classes with excellent academic performance are provided with opportunities to practice in the court. The final ranking will be determined by the joint examination and the palace examination based on the students' performance throughout the year.

He suddenly thought of himself back then, who knew nothing about officialdom. The book never wrote about how to deal with disputes among the people, or how to deal with interpersonal relationships in officialdom.

He was lucky enough to marry a useless wife and become a disciple of his father-in-law, the former censor, and was favored by the late emperor and the late royal father. This is how he has been able to protect himself until now.

He looked at the word "practice" and suddenly smiled, leaning forward to salute: "Your Majesty is wise, but I have to trouble the Minister of Revenue to fill the treasury."

Shen Xingxi put down the imperial brush and looked up at the censor. "This is easy to handle. If the censor is worried, he can ask the Minister of Revenue. She has written some plans, but the censor is worried too much now."

The censor knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am the one who…"

Shen Xingxi interrupted the censor and said, "Since you are so willing to worry about it, then you can be the prime minister."

The censor was stunned for a moment, then quickly refused, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid I am not qualified for the position of Prime Minister..."

"Imperial Censor." Shen Xingxi knew without thinking that the censor's next words would be a long speech, the kind that would contain hundreds of words, quoting from classics, all of which would express that he was not qualified for the position of prime minister.

I had no choice but to interrupt again, "I need officials who are upright, not afraid of power, and who think from the perspective of the people, rather than officials who are good at flattery and are cunning and treacherous.

Since ancient times, emperors have been prohibited from accepting bribes, but personal connections are always necessary in the officialdom, just as if not accepting gifts means being unsociable, and not giving gifts means there is no formal channel to become an official.

I think the most suitable person to rectify this bad habit is the Censor.

I hold the imperial examinations every year, and students practice in the court before entering the court to serve as officials. This can also avoid the situation where there is too much turnover among officials and no one is available. "

The censor was silent for a moment and asked, "Does the emperor really trust me?" He seemed to be standing against the emperor every time.

"I am the only official that I have not been able to find any evidence against during my years of observing the court. You were also the one who criticized the person who spread rumors about me before I ascended the throne. Although you always oppose me, you will change your position as long as the other party is right. I trust you."

The censor was slightly shaken, but he had to ask a question, "Your Majesty, can you tell me the truth? Does the death of the late emperor have anything to do with you?" He didn't believe that the emperor had been observing the officials before not for the throne.

"It's related." Shen Xingxi stood up, walked to the side of the censor, curled his lips, and lowered his voice: "But how can the censor be sure that the late emperor really passed away? You may be colleagues in the future."

Censor: “???”

"!!!"

He could hardly conceal his shock: "Is what the emperor said true?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Shen Xingxi asked lightly.

The censor knelt on the ground and said, "I accept your order. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

He paused, "Your Majesty, do you mean that the late emperor will take part in the imperial examination? Then wouldn't the words on his head reveal his identity?"

Shen Xingxi raised an eyebrow: "The words on the head?"