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The discussion about the politics, economy, military and culture of the Wu Zhou period lasted for three days. Qiaoqiao discovered that Gu Tong'an was a true academic genius, Wang Min was quick to understand, she was only half-baked, and Yao Xing was completely clueless.

Qiaoqiao might occasionally chime in, but Yao Xing would never speak, though he would enthusiastically serve tea and water and treat guests.

He bought back the soda bottles from the convenience store near the school gate so you could return them after you finished drinking them.

The discussion got heated at noon, so he went to get lunch. After we finished eating, he washed all the lunchboxes for us.

Qiaoqiao also had doubts. Even if she didn't understand history, she was probably like her, knowing the knowledge from the textbooks, right?

Why did Yao Xing pass the exam if he didn't even know the textbook knowledge?

When asked, he said he only didn't understand the Wu Zhou period, and was so-so about other dynasties, but when it came to the Three Kingdoms, he could talk endlessly about it.

This made Qiaoqiao feel very guilty, as she felt she had wasted Yao Xing's talent. She thought he should assemble a team based on the Three Kingdoms.

Gu Tong'an and Wang Min clashed, each with their own opinions.

"Emperor Wu valued talent, agriculture, and scholars. These three factors contributed to the flourishing of the Zhenguan era..."

"First of all, we must acknowledge Empress Wu's political acumen. However, all of Empress Wu's achievements were accumulated during her time as empress. When she ascended to the throne, she heavily relied on cruel officials, indulged in extravagance and waste, and especially executed the sons of the Li family."

A woman, once she truly possesses power, becomes ruthless and without any moral boundaries. Especially in Empress Wu's later years, even two male favorites could stir up trouble, leading to power struggles among various factions, chaos in the court, and widespread suffering among the people…

"So many male emperors, many of whom became depraved in their later years, why can't female emperors do the same?"

As Gu Tong'an and Wang Min were arguing heatedly, Qiaoqiao yawned at an inopportune moment, and their criticism immediately turned to her: "Yang Qiao, this is a project for all four of us, why are you sleeping?"

"I... I got up early today. Please continue, I'm listening."

"Don't you have your own opinions?"

"I... Hey, Yao Xing, what's your opinion?"

Yao Xing was also very sleepy. Hearing Qiaoqiao call out, he quickly asked, "Is it time to get food?"

"You, you guys, are just like the current situation in rural areas, eating from the same pot and cheating. The achievements belong to all four of you, and you didn't contribute at all," Wang Min pointed out sternly to Qiaoqiao and Yaoxing's wrong approach.

"I think Wang Min is right."

"I think Gu Tong'an is right."

Two to two, they'll keep arguing.

Qiaoqiao squinted at the two classmates in front of her; their arguments were actually quite simple.

Wang Min is a self-reliant and strong-willed feminist who admires Wu Zetian's independent and unconventional behavior.

I estimate that after graduation, I will enter a government agency and become a leader.

Although Gu Tong'an was a boy, he believed that family ties were paramount, and he could not bring himself to kill his outstanding son to seize the throne.

History is interpreted in a thousand ways; at the pinnacle of power, those in power are always ruthless.

While Qiaoqiao's Wu Zhou team was arguing heatedly, the other teams were not to be outdone. Look, the Ming History and Song History teams are fighting. Qiaoqiao's four-person team, forgetting about their own Wu Zetian, rushed to break up the fight.

"Hey, stop fighting! Let's talk this out."

"He actually said that Emperor Renzong of Song was weak and incompetent. Do you know that during Emperor Renzong's reign, the people were the happiest and wealthiest? Look at your Ming Dynasty, killing loyal ministers, increasing taxes, and being harsh on officials. In five thousand years of history, only during the Hongwu era did no one want to be an official. Yes, Emperor Taizu had a talent for leading troops in battle, but in terms of governing the country, he was no different from the petty woman next door."

"You're talking nonsense. The Ming Dynasty was the most developed country in the world at that time. Unlike Emperor Renzong of Song, who was incessantly nagging and acted like a woman, and couldn't even have children."

"You, you foul mouth! It's not that she can't have children, it's that there's a family history of disease that makes her babies have a low survival rate. You're using her privacy to slander a wise ruler! You're a despicable person, a truly despicable person..."

They couldn't keep up the insults any longer, so they started fighting. The woman pulled her hair, and the man swung a bench.

Until He Yuan roared, "Stop!"

Those who were fighting, those who were trying to break up the fight, and those who were just watching the show all obediently returned to their seats.

"I asked you to discuss the political and economic development of various dynasties, to learn from the strengths of each ruler and avoid their mistakes, but instead you started fighting."

"Since you two groups, eight people in total, all have such insightful opinions, each of you should write an article titled 'If I Were Him.' I want to see how you would be a perfect emperor."

Now, the four of them haven't finished their assignment, and they've got another one to do. They'll have to stay up all night.

They bickered and argued, and after that, they copied homework together again. This was the most beautiful time of carefree living and letting their minds soar.

From the time Qiaoqiao was old enough to understand, she dared not participate in any topics at school because of her family's political background.

The school's conversations all revolved around the "Five Black Categories," and Qiaoqiao was one of them.

Today, Qiaoqiao is a college student who has taken off her hat. She can observe and participate without anyone laughing at her or humiliating her.

Suddenly, Qiaoqiao realized her brother's good intentions, stood up, and knew she had to rely on herself.

After a week of discussion, the "Insights on the Legacy of Zhenguan in the Wu Zhou Period" by the Qiaoqiao Group of Four was successfully published.

Main authors: Wang Min, Gu Tong'an.

Copying: Qiaoqiao.

Advisor: Yao Xing.

It's not necessary to include the names of the four people; Yao Xing was a complete outsider.

Of course, he treated them to meals many times, and the other three were still very friendly to him.

With her homework finished, Qiaoqiao felt completely relaxed, and she no longer had to listen to Gu Tong'an and Wang Min arguing.

However, the other four members did not have such a smooth time, scratching their heads and unable to utter a single word.

School was over, and Qiaoqiao sped through the campus on her blue women's bicycle. This bicycle attracted countless people. Qiaoqiao held her head high, enjoying the cool spring breeze, and was full of confidence.

When I got home, I first kissed my adorable son, then went to the kitchen to help Sister Hu cook dinner.

The meal was ready when Zhou Wenhui and his mother-in-law came home from get off work. With a shout of "Dinner's ready!", the whole family gathered around, playing with Zhou Xiaowei, filled with happiness.

"Mom, how is Master Chen's condition? Yang Zheng wrote to me, he's very worried." Zhou Wenhui asked while eating.

"No complications or ulceration have occurred. The scabs have started to fall off. If all goes well, the first skin graft surgery can be performed next month."

"So fast?"

"The faster the better for the patient; waiting until the skin hardens will cause more pain."

While eating, Luo Meiyun would smile at Zhou Xiaowei and wipe his drool.

The number one knife in Huailin City looks no different from the kind grandmother next door.

"Hey, Qiaoqiao, are you getting used to university life?" Luo Meiyun asked casually.

"It's alright. We history department often discuss the prominent figures of various dynasties. They even fought to protect the people they liked."

"Fight? That can't be right?"

"Really, she's just like a shrew in the market, but I find it quite amusing," Qiaoqiao laughed.

"Oh my, college students fight too?" Hu Xiaomei interjected in surprise.

"Qiaoqiao, if you like watching other people fight, stand far away and be careful." Zhou Wenhui solemnly educated Qiaoqiao.

Hu Xiaomei looked at her two cultured young masters with confusion. Shouldn't they be breaking up the fight? Why are they encouraging Qiaoqiao to watch the show?