The folk customs of the Tang Dynasty were open, but when it came to girls enrolling in school, only the daughters of wealthy and luxurious families, or noble families, would have a husband to teach girls knowledge.
A large part of the reason why women can study is because they have older or younger brothers in their families.
It is obviously unrealistic for women to enter school.
The pressure from scholars all over the world is enough to crush everyone.
Even if Zhao Chen didn't agree, Sun Simiao would understand.
Sun Simiao was a little nervous. He knew that his proposal was very embarrassing.
Then he was about to give up the idea of admitting girls to school, and said to Zhao Chen: "Zhao Chen, I just said casually, this kind of thing is indeed..."
"Don't worry, Divine Doctor Sun. If it were in other places, I might not be able to guarantee it to you, but in Wannian County, it is not difficult for women to enroll in school."
"Ah?" Sun Simiao was startled. After a while, he turned back to Zhao Chen and said in astonishment: "Did you agree?"
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It was already the third day that Lu Dongzan came to Wannian County.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were dilly-dallying, making it clear that they were giving the emperor's instructions and wanted to delay his time.
In this way, the situation in Tubo will become worse and worse.
The bottom line of Thalu Dongzan will also become lower and lower.
Even though he knew what Li Shimin meant, Lu Dongzan didn't do anything about it.
Zhao Chen killed his son. If Lu Dongzan went there alone, Zhao Chen would definitely think that he was here for revenge.
Although Lu Dongzan came to Chang'an, a large part of the reason was to take revenge.
But it’s not this moment after all!
Without the officials from the Ministry of Rites, Lu Dongzan might not be able to see Zhao Chen.
The officials from the Ministry of Rites sent out also received Lu Dongzan with Zhao Chen last time.
After walking all morning, both of them felt very tired.
Finally at noon, Lu Dongzan saw the gate of Wannian City.
A notice was posted at the city gate, and many people crowded around to watch.
Lu Dongzan is not interested. He just wants to meet Zhao Chen as soon as possible and ask him to agree to the mutual trade between the two countries.
"Our county magistrate really dares to do anything."
"Isn't that right? It's actually said that from now on, women from Wannian County can also enroll in school, and a medical school will be opened next to Chang'an Academy."
"The dean of this medical school is our famous Dr. Sun Simiao, Sun Simiao."
"Divine Doctor Sun is someone that even His Majesty can't invite. I heard that he took the initiative to stay in our Wannian County this time."
"Our county magistrate is really capable. He is Divine Doctor Sun. Your Majesty asked him to be the director of the Imperial Medical Office, but Divine Doctor Sun refused."
"I didn't expect that Divine Doctor Sun would stay here."
"The enrollment of women is probably history."
"It's important, Lord County Magistrate, that all women who can enter the medical school will have their daily living taken care of by the county government. Each of them can also receive a hundred cash as pocket money each month."
"This is great. An ordinary family only has so much hard work in a month. Now as long as they enroll in school, they can get it."
"This is not here to study, it's obviously here to make money."
"My girl happens to be of the right age, so I'll let her try it out tomorrow."
"That's good, that's good. Maybe I'll go in now. Since I have the money, I can be said to be a disciple of Divine Doctor Sun when I go out. It'll be a lot of face."
"I will go back now and call my daughter back from the fields to take care of her."
Lu Dongzan originally wanted to leave directly.
But when I hear the people's comments, I will rein in the horse's head.
What did he just hear? Zhao Chen allowed women to enter school?
And he also gives such preferential treatment to those students?
Lu Dongzan knew that although the Tang Dynasty did not prohibit women from enrolling in school, it was still a deep-rooted idea and no one would ever break this rule.
Zhao Chen, this guy really dares to do anything.
"Sir Wang, Zhao Chen allowed women to enroll in school. It seems that your Ministry of Rites has never given such permission." Lu Dongzan turned back to look at the officials from the Ministry of Rites who came with him and said with a smile.
The official from the Ministry of Rites smiled lightly and said: "The Ministry of Rites has no explicit regulations on women's enrollment, but it also did not say that women are not allowed to enroll."
"So, there is nothing wrong with what Duke Zhao did."
Although he said this, in fact, even the officials of the Ministry of Rites themselves did not expect that Zhao Chen would dare to be so bold.
Fortunately, today's aristocratic families have gradually declined and have evacuated from Chang'an City.
However, there is still a family that has stood firm for thousands of years and is already standing in the court!
If Zhao Chen does this, he will probably offend a lot of people!
"Haha, there are only two people in the Tang Dynasty that I admire. One of them is His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He has conquered the world at a young age. He is truly an unparalleled hero."
"The other person is Zhao Chen. Although this person does not appear in the court, his actions are enough to change the world."
"Sir Wang, please say a few more kind words for me later." Lu Dongzan said with a smile to the officials from the Ministry of Rites beside him.
The two of them continued walking forward.
As we entered the city, we saw a straight cement road in front of us.
Lu Dongzan looked dazed for a moment.
He had never seen such a road.
The horse's hooves made a crisp sound on it.
Looking back at the official from the Ministry of Rites who came with him, he saw that he was as surprised as he was.
Obviously, this was his first time seeing such a thing.
"Gu——" the official of the Ministry of Rites swallowed a mouthful of saliva, looked at Lu Dongzan, and explained: "This is the cement road made by Duke Zhao. This is the first time I have seen it. You saw the closed road in Chang'an City.
The road is actually this kind of road, but it just started there."
"Concrete road?" Lu Dongzan had never heard of this name.
He found that he knew too little about the Tang Dynasty.
There is such a magical thing in this world.
No matter how smooth the bluestone is, if it is laid on the ground, there will still be uneven places.
But he saw nothing on the cement road in front of him.
Looking ahead, apart from the bustling crowds, there is no mess on the ground.
"This is the name that Duke Zhao said. His Majesty has ordered that the walls of all the cities on the border of the Tang Dynasty will be made like this in the future." The official of the Ministry of Rites said with a faint smile.
"The city wall is also like this?" Lu Dongzan's expression changed, regardless of the fact that officials from the Ministry of Rites were right next to him.
He took out the dagger from his body and stabbed it directly into the cement road on the ground.
"哐——"
Sparks flew up, leaving only a mark on the cement road.
The pig iron dagger in Lu Dongzan's hand was broken directly from the sharp part.
Lu Dongzan's face twitched violently twice, and he hurriedly put away the dagger. With a smile on his face, he said: "This cement road is quite strong."
The official of the Ministry of Rites forgot to glance at Lu Dongzan with contempt.
He didn't know what Lu Dongzan had just thought, but let him test it how he wanted.
Once this cement is used on border cities, Datang will be in an invincible position.