My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 735 Helen’s proposal

"Brother Zhang and Brother Zhu, I wish you a safe journey and take care!"

Zhu Zhanhe stood on the pier and solemnly said goodbye to Zhang Zhong and Zhu Yong.

"Zhan He, take care of yourself and don't work too hard!"

Zhang Zhong and Zhu Yong stood on the bow of the boat and bowed their hands to him.

Then the ship set sail, and this large fleet slowly left the port.

This was the first time the Han Dynasty organized a naval expedition, and it was sent out in cooperation with the army. In addition, the expedition to Egypt was related to the Han Dynasty's future overseas strategy, so Zhu Zhanhe also regarded this matter as a top priority. , many things are handled by oneself.

Looking at the naval fleet drifting away, Zhu Zhanhe was silent for a long time. Although he had made sufficient preparations in advance, he was still not sure about this expedition. Everything depended on Zhang Zhong and Zhu Yong. played.

"Your Highness, those people took the bait!"

At this moment, Liu Ke suddenly came to Zhu Zhanhe and reported in a low voice.

"What did you find out?"

Zhu Zhanhe immediately asked curiously after hearing this.

Previously, Liu Ke discovered that the Jinyi Guards of the Ming Dynasty were operating in Beizhenggang. Zhu Zhanhe did not ask him to arrest the people. Instead, he wanted to find out what these people wanted to do and set a trap for them if necessary. Now the results are finally there.

"A few days ago we discovered that these people wanted to contact people in the workshops and military camps, so I asked people to pretend to be buyers in the workshops. When we went out, these people took the bait and took the initiative to contact our people. After a few days, they After getting used to it, their intention was exposed. It turned out that they wanted to make a new type of musket!"

Liu Ke explained with a smile.

"As expected, their ambitions are quite big!"

Zhu Zhanhe also sneered when he heard this. He had made some guesses about the purpose of these Jin Yiwei spies before. After thinking about it, he probably thought it was the flintlock gun that attracted Ming's attention. Now it seems that he was right.

The flintlock gun was made by the firearms workshop in Beizheng Port. For the Ming Dynasty, it was best to have craftsmen who could produce flintlock guns. However, they could not enter the workshop, and the firearms craftsmen never had contact with the outside world, so they kept a close eye on them. For a flintlock gun, as long as you get a sample, it is not difficult to copy it with the strength of the Ming Dynasty firearms craftsmen.

"Your Highness, we have found out that there are about a dozen of these spies. The leader lives in an inn at the port. The other party has turned into a businessman from the Ming Dynasty and is looking for information. If we want to control the other party, maybe we can start from Did he dig out more information?"

Liu Ke suggested again.

"The Jin Yiwei of the Ming Dynasty are not stupid either. The people who can be sent to the Han Dynasty are probably unimportant little miscellaneous fish. Even if such people are caught, they won't be able to get any useful information!"

Zhu Zhanhe thought about this for a while, and then ordered: "Let's go and contact that little bastard in person and let him be our traitor. If he agrees, let him go. If he doesn't agree, let him go." It’s not too late to catch him!”

"Subordinates obey!"

Liu Ke immediately agreed and then retreated.

"I don't like this person. He's so gloomy all the time. He doesn't look like a good person!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as Liu Ke left, Helen, who was standing next to Zhu Zhanhe, commented.

"You've been here for so long, don't you still know the rules of us men? Women are forbidden to express their opinions on anyone and anything related to government affairs!" Zhu Zhanhe turned to look at Helen, and then said.

"Of course I know, but I think this rule is very unreasonable. You men and women receive different educations, and they are naturally good at different things. If a woman receives the same education as a man since she was a child, her political performance will definitely not be the same. Worse than men!”

Helen argued somewhat unconvinced.

But what she said makes sense. Whether it is the Ming Dynasty or the Han Dynasty, even women from wealthy families can only study some books such as "Women's Training" and "Women's Commandments". Even studying poetry will be considered unruly.

In addition, women are kept in captivity at home. They usually do not go out or step out of the door. Their whole knowledge is limited to their small families. Naturally, they cannot have any good insights into politics. Therefore, all dynasties have Women are prohibited from interfering in government affairs.

"Something makes sense!"

Zhu Zhanhe nodded when he heard the words. Unexpectedly, Helen had not been in Dahan for a long time, but she could point out some of Dahan's problems sharply.

"Since Your Highness knows there is a problem, why don't you think of a way to solve it? For example, you have been worried about the small population of the Han Dynasty. In this case, why can't women receive the same education as men, so that when they grow up, they will definitely be able to A group of talented people will come out!”

Helen actually suggested to Zhu Zhanhe solemnly.

"This is easy to say, but it is not easy to break some of the inherent prejudices and customs in society!"

Zhu Zhanhe sighed and said that as a time traveler, some of his ideas are too incompatible with this era, but the times will not change because of his ideas. He can only adapt while doing small things. Let’s start and change this era little by little.

"What's not easy about this? The primary school you run is teaching students to read, but it only recruits some male students. If you also recruit some girls, it will definitely change some people's minds!"

Helen thought Zhu Zhanhe was making excuses, and even used primary school enrollment as an example.

"Who told you that primary school only recruits male students?"

Zhu Zhanhe asked with a puzzled expression.

"Isn't it? I followed you to the elementary school several times before, but I never saw a female student!"

Helen asked again unconvinced.

"There is no gender restriction for primary school enrollment. Both men and women can register. But until now, no female student insists on going to school!"

Zhu Zhanhe replied helplessly.

In fact, what he said is not accurate. After the elementary school opened, there were indeed a few bold girls who wanted to go to school, and some even got permission from their parents. However, these few female students would be criticized immediately when they entered the school. After being given pointers and even being gossiped about, in the end they usually stayed there for a few days and then didn’t dare to go back again.

"The entire school, from teachers to students, is all male. Girls will definitely be under a lot of pressure to go to this kind of school. But if there is a school dedicated to teaching girls, there will definitely be many girls willing to come to school!"

Helen actually came up with a very advanced idea at this time.

"You mean to establish a girls' school?"

Zhu Zhanhe also showed a surprised expression when he heard this. He did not expect that if a girls' school was really established and all the teachers and administrators were female, it would dispel the concerns of many girls.

(End of this chapter)