Wei Xiaobao looked at the so-called car in front of him, which was actually a modified tractor, but he still smiled and nodded in approval. Seeing this, Qiu Daoji couldn't help but said to Wei Xiaobao with some complacency: "Commander Wei, what do you think of my car? Is it the same as what is described in the book in the library?"

Wei Xiaobao smiled and replied, "Not bad, not bad. Your tractor has been modified to look like a car. It is indeed novel."

It turned out that Wei Xiaobao had won an internal combustion engine factory, a tractor factory and a library in the last lottery, and it was Qiu Daoji's love for researching and studying these new technologies that enabled him to achieve such surprising results.

Wei Xiaobao turned his attention to Wu Sanniang and Du Xueting and asked them, "What's going on with you two?"

Wu Sanniang blushed and said, "Nothing serious, we're just trying to get by together!"

When Wei Xiaobao heard this, he immediately teased, "I am your elder brother-in-law, and I didn't even take the betrothal gift, but gave it away so quickly!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter and Wu Sanniang's face turned red instantly.

At this time, Prince Shang Wen also came to Wei Xiaobao and said hesitantly, "Commander Wei, you just came back. I shouldn't disturb you, but the parliament has been arguing about this matter recently. I really don't know how to deal with it, so I still hope to hear your opinion."

Wei Xiaobao smiled easily and comforted King Shang Wen, "It's okay, just tell me! If I can help, I will do my best." He knew that King Shang Wen had always been very supportive of him, so he naturally would not refuse his request.

Shang Wen began to say, "The thing is, the Ryukyu Kingdom currently has a population of 57 people, with a male-female ratio of 107:100, and a marriageable population of . In the past, men from wealthy families had three wives and four concubines, and there were many poor families who could not find wives. But now the problem is that the poor are becoming fewer and fewer, but wealthy families still have three wives and four concubines, with more men than women. All of a sudden, there are many bachelors who cannot find wives. Therefore, some people in the parliament have suggested abolishing the three wives and four concubines and implementing monogamy. What do you think?"

The choice between three wives and four concubines and monogamy was thrown to Wei Xiaobao, and everyone in the audience fell silent. Everyone knew that this was indeed the biggest problem facing the Ryukyu Kingdom at the moment, but everyone also knew that Wei Xiaobao had eight wives, so what would he choose?

Wei Xiaobao knew that everyone wanted to know his attitude towards this matter. After all, this involved the reform of the marriage system of the entire Ryukyu Kingdom. If he could use some excuses to delay time before, now there is no way out.

So, Wei Xiaobao took a deep breath and prepared to express his opinion. He knew that as the commander of the Tiandi Federation, his decision would affect everyone's life. Therefore, he had to consider it carefully.

Everyone listened attentively. The adults present all had three wives and four concubines, so they were all very interested in this topic.

"The marriage system is one of the fundamental systems of a country. An imbalance between men and women will cause an imbalance between yin and yang in the entire society, which will cause big problems. However, disrespecting history and hastily making a one-size-fits-all decision is also not conducive to social harmony."

Wei Xiaobao thought for a moment and said, "Family is the foundation of society, and monogamy is the inevitable result of historical development. I think that from now on, we should implement the marriage registration system. For those who used to have three wives and four concubines, we should respect the opinions of both parties. If either party is willing to dissolve the de facto marriage, the de facto marriage will be dissolved. If not, it will be registered as a polygamous family. For those who do not have a de facto marriage, monogamy will be implemented. In the future, polygamous de facto marriages will no longer be practiced. Violators will be severely punished for bigamy."

He paused and continued, "This not only solves the imbalance in the ratio of men to women, but also ensures the implementation of monogamy, while also avoiding the social conflicts and instability that may be caused by a one-size-fits-all approach. We must promote reform step by step, so that society can gradually adapt to the new marriage system and achieve social stability and harmony."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. They realized that this was not only a personal issue, but also a matter concerning the fate of the country. Only through reasonable policy guidance can we achieve long-term social stability.

After Wei Xiaobao finished speaking, a smile appeared on his face. He turned his gaze to King Shang Wen and said slowly: "This is just a small suggestion from me. The final decision still needs to be made by your parliament." His tone was calm and firm, as if he was full of confidence in his suggestion.

As soon as Wei Xiaobao finished speaking, there was a burst of warm applause and cheers. Everyone present stood up and clapped vigorously, cheering for Wei Xiaobao's suggestion. Their eyes were shining with excitement and expectation. If this method was used to solve the problem, the wives and concubines at home would not be affected.

King Shangwen was so excited that his face flushed and his eyes showed an ecstatic expression. He clenched his fists tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Yes! If we can solve the problems of our generation, won't everything be solved? It's wonderful! Why didn't I think of it?" As he spoke, he waved his arms excitedly, as if he had seen the beautiful vision of the future.

Then he turned to face the crowd and raised his voice and said: "Look, we argue every day, but we can't find a solution to the problem. But with just one word from the commander-in-chief, all the problems become clear in an instant. This is the power of wisdom!" His words were full of emotion and admiration.

Finally, King Shangwen turned his gaze to Wei Xiaobao again and said respectfully: "Commander-in-chief, we admire your wisdom. There is nothing that you cannot solve. We believe that under your leadership, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve our goals." His tone revealed his infinite trust and respect for Wei Xiaobao.

At this time, Mao Shiba, Long Keduo and Shi Lang also came to the commander-in-chief's mansion.

Long Keduo and Shi Lang have been waiting here for a month and a half, and now finally Wei Xiaobao has returned.

They both had heard about Jinxia Island, and they also knew that the Tiandi Federation had incorporated the Jinxia Navy and Fujian Han Camp to form the Eastern Fleet.

Long Keduo said with a sad face: "Master Wei, this time, Shi Lang and I are following the emperor's order to reinstate you and ask you to return to the Qing Dynasty to serve. But now the Qing Dynasty and the Tiandi Federation have become hostile. What should we do now?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Xiaobao laughed and said jokingly, "Master Long, the New Year is coming soon, don't look so sad, smile."

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