Zi Cheng listened and pondered, "Little Aunt, the method is good, but it's not that easy to implement. Moreover, not all soldiers need to be arranged."
Sheng Lengshuang understood these matters, "Your Majesty, how to implement it and how to settle these soldiers, you can discuss with the ministers."
"My purpose is to let the common people and the soldiers see the court's goodwill, and to trust and admire the court and Your Majesty even more. The benefits brought by this, I don't need to say, Your Majesty also understands."
Zi Cheng understood the benefits too well. He chuckled, "Little Aunt, if only you were a man. However, if you were a man, Little Uncle would cry."
The methods of Little Aunt were excellent, and crucially, in the long run, the strength and various aspects of the Eastern Jin Dynasty would reach a new height.
If, in the future, someone were to invade, the Eastern Jin Dynasty would no longer need to fear.
Sheng Lengshuang chuckled, "Has Your Majesty considered arranging a way out for women?"
Zi Cheng had indeed considered it, "I have considered it, but this matter is too difficult to implement. Women have always been like this since ancient times; it's not easy to arrange a way out for them."
"Most importantly, many women cannot take that step."
As a woman, Sheng Lengshuang understood this point too well. It was better for ordinary commoners, but for women from good families or large households, their lives were to be centered around their husbands, following the Three Obediences and Four Virtues.
For them to take this step would be to oppose the entire world.
"As if I hadn't mentioned it."
Zi Cheng waved his hand, "Actually, if we start with the soldiers, perhaps the situation of women can be improved step by step."
Sheng Lengshuang became interested, "Your Majesty means...?"
Zi Cheng elaborated, "To treat soldiers and their families well, and these families include wives, children, and parents. To give the wives and daughters of these soldiers suitable jobs, and as these women do well, it will slowly spread."
Sheng Lengshuang nodded slowly, finding this idea truly good, "With such an arrangement, people can slowly see that women can also be independent. It's just that..."
Zi Cheng picked up the conversation, "Yes, those pedantic and conservative scholars will definitely criticize it. But, their criticism is actually an opportunity."
Sheng Lengshuang, "Your Majesty means to use the attitudes and family affairs of these people to make a fuss?"
Zi Cheng meant exactly that, "Let them live without the care of mothers, wives, or daughters, and see if they will still say such things."
Sheng Lengshuang's eyes lit up, and she gave a thumbs up, "Your Majesty's idea is excellent. Moreover, let them not have women to give birth to children, and see if they can continue the lineage."
Zi Cheng burst into laughter, "Little Aunt's move is good! We must let those pedantic fellows suffer a bit, so they don't think too highly of themselves."
Sheng Lengshuang was increasingly satisfied with the current emperor. Look, such a good emperor, not only considering the livelihood of the people but also considering the vulnerable groups.
She believed that the Eastern Jin Dynasty would become even stronger.
"Does Little Aunt have any thoughts about becoming a military doctor?" Zi Cheng suddenly brought up the matter.
Sheng Lengshuang was surprised, "Is Your Majesty trying to use me as an example?"
Zi Cheng wagged a finger, "No, no, no, I'm interested in Little Aunt's medical skills."
"The environment at the border is inherently poor, and the medical skills of military doctors are not very high. If Little Aunt can be a military doctor, she can save many soldiers' lives."
He showed hesitation, "However, the military camp is full of men. If Little Aunt, a delicate woman, goes there, it's easy for things to go wrong."
Although he had not stayed in the military camp, he knew that there were many ruffians and unruly individuals in the military camp, and those people treated women as playthings and were shameless.
Sheng Lengshuang also had such concerns, not that she cared about her reputation, but in such an environment, she could be attacked by a soldier in the military camp at any time.
No matter how strict the military discipline, there were always rotten apples.
"Your Majesty, I will consider this matter. I had intended to be a military doctor, but the actual situation did not permit it."
Zi Cheng told her to consider it slowly, "This matter cannot be rushed. Moreover, if Little Uncle finds out that I have done such a thing, I don't know how he will deal with me."
Sheng Lengshuang missed Mo Lingxi somewhat, wondering how he was doing at the border and if he was living well.
...
Mo Lingxi was very busy at the border. He had to prepare to deal with the Southern Jin Dynasty's army, as well as settle the affairs of the military camp and the city.
"Commander!" General Fu entered the study and saluted, "The matters arranged by the Commander have been prepared. We are just waiting for the Southern Jin Dynasty army to make a move."
Mo Lingxi heard this and walked to the sand table to look, "Will it be windy tonight?"
General Fu also looked at the sand table, "Yes. It has been measured, and it will be windy tonight, which is most suitable for flying."
"Commander, this subordinate is worried that the Southern Jin Dynasty army will receive the news and will not act tonight."
Mo Lingxi said lightly, "If they don't act tonight, there will be other days. With such a good plan, if it were old General, would old General give up?"
General Fu sneered, "This plan is excellent for a surprise attack. Even if it's not a surprise attack, using some insidious means, we can occupy Chengmen Pass in the shortest possible time."
Mo Lingxi walked to the doorway and looked at the overcast sky, "It looks like it might rain in the next two days."
"What is the Commander worried about? There are no rivers nearby."
"It doesn't matter if there are rivers or not, what matters is how much water can be gathered. Old General, please pay attention to the water usage inside and outside the city recently."
General Fu took the order, "Commander, should we continue to wait, or should we attack first?"
Mo Lingxi had already considered this, "I think today's overcast sky is suitable for the soldiers to train. Let old General lead the team to kill the arrogance of the Southern Jin Dynasty army." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Yes!" General Fu took the order and retreated to prepare for the attack on the Southern Jin Dynasty army.
Mo Lingxi narrowed his sharp eyes, summoned the deputy general, and made a series of arrangements. This time, they had to give the Southern Jin Dynasty army a big gift.
...
Suddenly, the war drums roared, attracting the attention of the people of Chengmen Pass.
"Are we going to attack the Southern Jin Dynasty army? I've been looking forward to this day!"
"Oh dear, quickly find a good place to watch them beat the dogs of the Southern Jin Dynasty!"
"It's General Fu himself leading the troops!"
General Fu, leading three thousand troops, charged out of the city gate with great momentum, heading straight for the Southern Jin Dynasty's military camp.
Soon, they arrived in front of the Southern Jin Dynasty's military camp.
The deputy general stepped forward and shouted, "You dogs of the Southern Jin Dynasty, get out here! Your grandfather is waiting to kill you!"
The commander of the Southern Jin Dynasty stood on the city wall and calmly watched the Eastern Jin Dynasty's army, making no move.
"Commander, this...?" the deputy general asked, confused.
The commander said, "This is a probe. Moreover, General Fu has guarded Chengmen Pass for many years, and now with King Mingrui guarding it, do you and I dare to fight easily?"
The deputy general fell silent.