si-mexico Chapter 233 Su Wangyan
Chapter 233 Su Wangyan
When Ye Yuwu received the letter, the team was still resting. She carefully examined the letter, and when she saw the contents, she was startled and replied to Gao Lianzhu earnestly.
Later, the letter was sent, and Ye Yuwu, who was bored, seemed to have a lot on her mind. Although there had been a big commotion because of the story she wrote, and women had also fought for the right to become officials, it was still very rare.
Previously, the imperial court did not have many women, which was also because the new round of imperial examinations had not yet begun, and new talents had not yet been discovered, which was normal.
However, Ye Yuwu still saw a rather grim situation: there were still too few literate women.
Most of the women in the latest batch came from wealthy and powerful families. Their early exposure to knowledge and the cultural influences they received naturally enabled them to learn and participate in the imperial examinations.
However, the education level of ordinary women was generally low. Although the general level of education among ordinary people was relatively low, families with male members would usually send them to learn some characters. Even in difficult circumstances, some families would try their best to send the male members of their family to private schools.
Women have historically had no opportunity to learn to read, which is a significant challenge at present.
But someone always has to be the pioneer.
Therefore, Ye Yuwu affirmed Gao Lianzhu's idea in the letter, but before doing such a thing, some issues should be considered first, and then action should be taken.
After receiving the letter, Gao Lianzhu realized that he should not rush things. This matter was already quite difficult, so he had to take it into consideration.
Ye Yuwu, who was rushing to catch the train, was also inspired by this incident. She felt that this could also serve as inspiration for her next storybook.
He spent the entire journey rushing to catch the train, and even though she had brought some storybooks to pass the time, she finished reading them very quickly.
So she reluctantly picked up her pen and began her story-writing journey inside the carriage.
The journey passed quickly as she wrote her story, and finally they arrived! It took them more than half a month to travel from Chizhou to the border, and they were weary from their journey.
The border truly lives up to the description in the poem: "A lone plume of smoke rises straight in the vast desert!"
Along the way, as they blocked off traffic, they could see the desolation growing more and more barren as they headed towards their destination.
The once lush and green scenery gradually turned into desolation and loneliness. Along the way, all you could see were large areas of bare land, and only occasionally could you spot a few withered plants.
It was at this time that Ye Yuwu gained a real understanding of the border region.
The people of the entire border region all lived within Youzhou.
As they approached their destination, a group of armored soldiers on tall horses escorted them into the city.
When they arrived at the foot of the city, even Ye Yuwu was stunned by the magnificent city walls before her.
The city walls here are different from those elsewhere, on this seemingly desolate land.
The endless stone walls, like a giant dragon, coiled across the winding land. On this wall, one could vaguely see some mottled marks, which seemed to be some swords.
The sturdy city walls stood tall and imposing, and atop them stood solemn-looking border soldiers.
The city gate was very tall. As they approached, the gate slowly opened, and they stepped into this territory for the first time.
Upon entering the city, Ye Yuwu saw a man dressed in black standing not far away, with several lieutenants behind him. Needless to say, Ye Yuwu knew that this man should be General Su Wangyan of the border.
As the group approached, Ye Yuwu finally got a clear look at Su Wangyan's appearance and was amazed by his youth. In her impression, generals like him usually looked weathered or had big bellies. It was said that this was to accumulate energy so that fat could be burned during battles.
Of course, Ye Yuwu didn't know whether this statement was correct or not.
But the man in front of him, apart from being young, was tall and handsome, with a bit of a bandit-like air about him, and his face was cold and resolute.
The wind was strong at the border, blowing his hair wildly, which made him appear even more unruly, like a lone wolf on this desolate border, cold and dangerous, making people dare not look at him a second time, for fear of being targeted by him.
Just as Ye Yuwu was secretly observing him, Su Wangyan also noticed a probing gaze.
He naturally knew who was watching him, and to be honest, he was quite happy that the imperial court had sent someone to deliver grain.
However, he also received orders from the imperial court to ensure the safety of this group of people.
When he learned that the imperial court had sent officials to Youzhou to manage the border, he didn't react much. However, when he learned that the people coming were a man and a woman, he couldn't help but frown.
He was far away at the border and only recently learned that the capital had changed its laws, allowing women to become officials.
He had only received this news a short time before he was told that a woman was coming to the border to handle agricultural matters, which he found absurd.
What is the border region? Not only is it desolate, but it also frequently clashes with neighboring small countries, while the Turks on the other side are also eyeing it covetously.
The conditions here are harsh; even a grown man can't stand it. How could a delicate woman be sent here? Su Wangyan clasped his hands and sneered.
What can a woman do? These past few days, he's been overwhelmed by the refugee crisis, hasn't slept well, and has a terrible headache. He doesn't know what the court is up to; do they think the border isn't chaotic enough already?
"I wonder what the court is trying to do? The matter of the rogue hasn't been resolved yet, and they still come up with such a ridiculous idea." Su Wangyan looked at them with a cold expression.
Not only did the woman appear very frail, but the man also seemed refined and gentle, as if he couldn't even kill a chicken.
Su Wangyan concealed his thoughts and stepped forward to greet them.
The Minister of Agriculture chatted with him for a few words, but because they were tired from traveling day and night, Su Wangyan naturally noticed their fatigue and personally led them to the General's Mansion.
This general's mansion was naturally Su Wangyan's residence. Since they were sent down by the imperial court, they naturally had to live in the general's mansion.
Su Wangyan even cleaned the house for them.
At that moment, the Minister of Agriculture and Su Wangyan were still talking. They were talking about something, but suddenly they both turned their heads and glanced at her.
Ye Yuwu didn't notice that they had glanced at her. She had taken the opportunity to secretly observe her surroundings.
Once inside the city, sand and stones flew everywhere. Sometimes a gust of wind would blow sand into her eyes, causing Ye Yuwu and Huaping to shed tears from time to time.
Whenever this happened, Su Wangyan would give her a disdainful look.
Su Wangyan thought to himself: So delicate.
Fortunately, Ye Yuwu's eyes were blinded by the sand and she didn't see it, otherwise she would have gone up to demand an explanation no matter what.
Just as Ye Yuwu was looking around, Su Wangyan suddenly stood in front of her. Caught off guard, Ye Yuwu was startled by his sudden appearance.
Little did she know that it was precisely because of her reaction that Su Wangyan began to sneer inwardly: Tsk, she's not easily scared.
Su Wangyan's voice was not as deep as he was, but rather clear and melodious with a slight upward cadence at the end, inexplicably tender.
"Does Lord Ye know how to ride a horse?"