Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 517: Counterattack

The dynasty stipulated that there would be a major court session every five days, with officials of the fifth rank and above participating; and a minor court session would be held every three days, with officials of the third rank and above participating.

At the grand court meeting, as soon as Ning Zhiwei sat down on the dragon throne, court officials stood up one after another and asked her to give up the idea of ​​opening a technical school for girls, and listed its negative consequences and adverse effects.

There were hundreds of negative impacts listed alone, making it seem as if setting up a technical school for girls would lead to instability in public opinion, people would rebel, and the world would be in chaos.

Shengxia frowned as she listened. What was wrong with these people? Was it that serious?

It is understandable that men object, but why do some women get involved? They betray their own group.

Yes, to be able to enter the court, gender is not the most important thing; what is important is the binding of interests.

An imperial censor suddenly pointed the finger at her, "Master Shengxia Sheng, you frowned, what do you think about this?"

Shengxia is a high-ranking official, and her attitude is very important.

Under the gazes of everyone, Sheng Xia walked out calmly, "I am a humble servant, and I have come this far thanks to Your Majesty's perseverance. I will always have only one position, and I will only listen to Your Majesty's words and swear to be loyal to you until death, and I will not let you down."

She is a staunch royalist, "Your Majesty's will is the direction of my struggle."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces turned unhappy.

By comparing them like this, they seemed disloyal and unrighteous.

The censor stiffened his neck and said, "A loyal minister does not avoid severe punishment in order to give direct advice; a martyr does not avoid sacrificing his life in order to achieve his goal."

Shengxia snorted coldly and looked around. All the officials who jumped out were minor officials, none of them were above the third rank.

However, the leaders behind this are definitely high-ranking officials, and those in high positions are all founding heroes who have experienced countless storms and fought side by side.

"I think you are rebelling against your superiors, forming a clique for personal gain, and trying to manipulate public opinion and force the emperor to listen to you."

This accusation was so serious that the censor gasped and his face turned green. "You are talking nonsense. You are trying to curry favor with the emperor. You are a sycophantic official."

Shengxia looked indifferent, "Then you are a traitor."

Cui Yanxi looked at her subordinate coldly. This traitor actually stabbed her own family in the back. "Censor Chen, I think you are a traitor."

Censor Chen was not afraid and retorted, "Sir Cui, are you colluding with foreign officials?"

The two sides started to curse each other fiercely, and they were about to fight.

Ning Zhiwei has gotten used to sitting on the dragon throne. It has always been like this.

She glanced at her daughter sitting below her. The little girl was watching the court officials engaging in a friendly yet intense exchange with bright eyes.

The doctor of the Ministry of Works stood up and said, "Your Majesty, building a women's technical college will not only cost a lot of money, but will also have a very bad impact. I beg Your Majesty to stop this plan for the sake of the people of the world."

Ning Zhiwei's eyes fell on his face, "Oh, large-scale construction is a waste of money and labor, okay, abolish it..."

She paused, and while some people were secretly proud of themselves, she continued, "The plan to build the Hero Pavilion."

There was an uproar at the scene. What? Did you hear it right?

Zhou Hongye was the first to say, "Your Majesty, do you want to build a Pavilion of Meritorious Officials?"

This matter has been mentioned twice, but both times it was left unresolved. The main reason was that there was not enough money, so it had to be concentrated on the people first.

I didn't expect that she would have this intention at this critical juncture.

Ning Zhiwei looked at him deeply and said, "It was there just now, but it's gone now. Let's be more obedient, so as not to be scolded by others again."

Everyone was so anxious that they jumped up and down, glaring at the doctor from the Ministry of Works fiercely, telling him to talk nonsense.

To be included in the Hall of Meritorious Officials is the honor that all civil and military officials dream of.

Ministry of Industry Doctor: ...What did he say? It's unfair. Who can be blamed for cutting off the beginning and the end?

He quickly said, "Your Majesty, these are two different things and cannot be confused."

Ning Qi carefully cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, building the Meritorious Officials Pavilion is a great thing for the country and the people. It can inspire countless civilians and soldiers, and it can also give great encouragement to the founding heroes."

Zhou Hongye frowned slightly, "Your Majesty, this Meritorious Officials Pavilion has always been in the plan, and you have promised it in public. It is a promise that goes without saying."

Ning Zhiwei's expression remained unchanged. "I will definitely do what I promised, but now is not a good time. I cannot bear the crime of wasting money and manpower. Let's wait for 30 years before we talk about it."

Thirty years? Everyone's face turned blue, and they were all dead by then.

She glanced at the eunuch beside her, who immediately shouted at the top of his voice, "Dismiss the court."

Ning Zhiwei stood up without saying a word and walked away holding the little girl's hand.

Rong Jing looked back at everyone, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised. These were all pawns pushed to the front of the stage, not a big threat.

Xiao Linfeng waved his sleeves and walked out slowly.

As soon as he walked out of the hall, a group of people chased after him, "Master Xiao, Master Xiao, please go and persuade the emperor that this Meritorious Officials Pavilion must be built."

"Yes, everyone is looking forward to it."

Xiao Linfeng looked indifferent, "Just wait and see, until she is happy one day."

"Master Xiao, aren't you anxious?"

Xiao Linfeng looked at the man behind them, "Why rush? It's only a matter of time."

Everyone looked in the direction he was looking and saw the First Marquis Zhou Hongye.

"Master Zhou, please go and persuade the emperor."

Zhou Hongye married Ning Wenyin and was also the Minister of Justice, making him the head of the civil servants, holding a high position and great power.

Xiao Linfeng said calmly, "I advise you not to go. If you pretend to be arrogant, you will be beaten out."

Zhou Hongye's expression changed, "What do you mean?"

Xiao Linfeng looked at her with sarcasm, "If you make her unhappy, she will make all of you unhappy. How simple it is."

"Master Zhou, you are a smart man. After just a few days of good life, you are already confused? Do you think that hiding behind and giving orders will not hurt feelings? Can you avoid her eyes? Do you think the Jinyiwei are just decorations?"

As he spoke, everyone's faces turned ugly, especially Zhou Hongye.

Xiao Linfeng saw this and sneered, "You guys, you actually want to fight her? Tsk tsk, you don't know how to live or die. She can easily crush you to death."

He was a foreign official who stayed at the frontier all year round and never participated in court struggles.

Zhou Hongye tried to win him over many times, but was rejected every time. He was annoyed, "Master Xiao, what nonsense are you talking about? How can we fight against the emperor? I have always admired the emperor the most."

"Master Zhou, you are not the only smart person in the world. What I can see through, how can the emperor not see through it?"

Xiao Linfeng reminded him, considering that they had fought side by side before, "Love is consumed little by little. Once it's all consumed, you and your family will be finished."

Some people can share adversity, but not wealth. They are blinded by power and forget their original intentions.

Zhou Hongye's expression changed several times, "No."

Xiao Linfeng shook his head slightly, not quite understanding what he wanted. He had already reached the highest position in the country, enjoying wealth and glory, so what else did he want?

Anything further would be rebellion.

"You're just kidding yourself."

Zhou Hongye looked at his receding back, his eyes flickering. Alas, who could understand his painstaking efforts?