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The four of them arrived at the Imperial Garden when Lin Xiu Wen suddenly said, "Just in time, I have something I want to discuss with you all."
"What is it?" the three responded in unison.
Lin Xiu Wen took out a memorial. "This is regarding the Keju Reform. I would like to hear your opinions."
Su Wanqing took the memorial and read it carefully. "Increasing the military examination to select talented generals... this idea is quite good."
Ashide nodded. "We in the Northern Border also have many brave warriors; if they could participate in the military examination..."
"That's not appropriate," Liu Rumei suddenly interjected.
Everyone looked at her in surprise. Liu Rumei explained, "The military examination selects not only martial arts skills but, more importantly, strategies and tactics. If we rashly allow Northern Border warriors to participate, I fear..."
Lin Xiu Wen pondered for a moment. "Rumei is right. How about this: we will first trial it in the capital, and once the system is refined, we can promote it to the Northern Border."
Su Wanqing suddenly thought of something. "Your Majesty, I have another suggestion."
"Speak."
"Why not establish a Female Section?" Su Wanqing's eyes sparkled. "This would give talented women across the land an opportunity to serve the country."
Lin Xiu Wen's eyes lit up. "Good idea!"
Ashide clapped and laughed, "Then I will be the first to sign up!"
However, Liu Rumei frowned. "This... might provoke opposition from the old ministers in court."
Lin Xiu Wen smiled. "No matter. I have my ways."
The next day during court, Lin Xiu Wen announced his decision regarding the Keju Reform.
As expected, an old minister stepped forward to oppose him. "Your Majesty, a woman without talent is virtuous; this action may go against the Ancestral System..."
Lin Xiu Wen remained calm. "Do you know that when the Former Emperor traveled incognito, he was assisted by a woman who helped him quell a rebellion?"
The old minister was taken aback. "This..."
"That woman," Lin Xiu Wen continued, "was my mother."
At these words, the court erupted in an uproar.
Seizing the moment, Lin Xiu Wen added, "Therefore, I have decided to posthumously honor my mother as the Holy Empress Dowager. At the same time, we will establish a Female Section to highlight her virtue." The ministers exchanged glances, and no one dared to oppose further.
After court adjourned, Lin Xiu Wen returned to the harem and found the three women waiting for him.
"Your Majesty," Su Wanqing smiled, "your move is truly brilliant."
Ashide gave a thumbs up, "You've honored the late Empress Mother while also implementing new policies—two birds with one stone!"
However, Liu Rumei appeared thoughtful. "Your Majesty, I can't shake the feeling that there are still those in the Court who are dissatisfied with the new policies."
Lin Xiu Wen nodded. "Indeed. So I plan to..."
Before he could finish, a eunuch rushed in, panic-stricken. "Your Majesty, it's terrible! The Imperial Ancestral Temple is on fire!"
Everyone was shocked. The Imperial Ancestral Temple, where the emperors of past dynasties were enshrined, catching fire at this moment was no coincidence.
Lin Xiu Wen immediately ordered, "Rumei, take people to extinguish the fire. Wanqing, go calm the harem. Ashide, come with me."
At the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Lin Xiu Wen found that although the flames were fierce, they had not spread to the main hall.
"This is a warning," Ashide whispered.
Lin Xiu Wen sneered, "It seems someone can't sit still."
Just then, Liu Rumei arrived, escorting a group of people. "Your Majesty, we've caught the arsonists."
Lin Xiu Wen looked closely and was shocked to see several respected old ministers among them!
"You..." Lin Xiu Wen was heartbroken. "Why would you do this?"
One old minister knelt down and wept bitterly. "Your Majesty, we simply cannot accept women in power..."
Lin Xiu Wen sighed. "I implement these new policies for the sake of the common people. You all..."
Suddenly he thought of something. "Come here! Proclaim an edict: any minister over sixty may retire and will receive another reward."
As soon as he said this, those old ministers bowed deeply. "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty!"
Afterward, Su Wanqing asked in confusion, "Why did Your Majesty...?"
Lin Xiu Wen explained, "Their opposition to the new policies stems from their fear for their positions. Rather than forcing them to comply, it's better to give them a dignified way out."
Ashide praised him, "Your Majesty is truly a benevolent ruler!"
Yet Liu Rumei cautioned, "Your Majesty, we must still be wary of those retiring ministers..."
Lin Xiu Wen nodded. "Indeed. So I plan to..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a guard rushed in breathlessly. "Your Majesty, urgent news from the Northern Border!"
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