Playing the Pig and Eating the Tiger: My Funny System is Too Fierce

Chapter 202 Facing the Difficulties

"Your Highness, please keep a close eye on your niece and cousin as they go to court today." The Third Lady gave these instructions while adjusting her court attire.

"Don't worry," Mo Yunchen smiled rarely, "With me here, who dares to embarrass them?"

Today is a special day. As the first female officials in the history of the imperial court, my niece and cousin are about to enter the imperial court. This is not only a significant moment for them, but also a turning point for the entire dynasty.

"Report!" the young eunuch hurried over. "The two masters have arrived outside the hall."

The third young lady and Mo Yunchen looked at each other and saw anticipation in each other's eyes: the show was about to begin.

The court meeting began, and the ministers stood in line as usual. When my niece and cousin entered the hall, wearing specially made court robes, a whisper immediately broke out.

“They actually let women attend court…”

“How shameful…”

"The generals are so powerful that they dare to do such a thing..."

Mo Yunchen glanced at the ministers who were discussing the matter with a cold look, and said in a cold voice: "Why, my dear ministers, do you have any objections to my decision?"

The ministers immediately fell silent. But the Minister of Rites still stood up and said, "Your Highness, allowing women to serve as officials is unprecedented since the founding of the country. I am afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?" Mo Yunchen interrupted him, "I want to ask, why do we have to restrict women from becoming officials? Is talent to be measured by gender?"

The Minister of Rites was speechless.

"Besides," Mo Yunchen continued, "these two ministers made great contributions in uncovering the case of the prince's rebellion. If it were a man, would you still have any objections?"

The officials fell silent again. Indeed, my niece and cousin had made significant contributions to the investigation of the princes' case. If it weren't for their meticulous investigation, how could those princes have been able to expose each other?

"We admit our mistakes." The Minister of Rites took the lead in admitting his mistakes.

"Okay," Mo Yunchen said calmly, "Since there are no objections, let's start the discussion."

The first topic was about the floods in southern China. Due to recent heavy rains, water levels in the Jiangnan region have risen sharply, creating a very critical situation.

"Your Highness," the Minister of War stepped forward, "We have mobilized three thousand soldiers to provide disaster relief, but..."

“But what?”

"But it's difficult to get food and supplies at the moment."

The third young lady listened and shook her head: Why are these people always so slow in doing things?

At this moment, my cousin stood up and said, "Your Highness, I have a plan."

Everyone's eyes were fixed on her, some with disdain, others with curiosity.

"Speak." Mo Yunchen said.

"As far as I know, merchants across Jiangnan have grain reserves. If we can mobilize their enthusiasm, perhaps we can alleviate the urgent need."

"Mobilize enthusiasm?" The Minister of War sneered, "Do we have to spend a lot of money to buy it? Where would the court get so much money?"

"No," my cousin said confidently, "What I mean is that we can use tax incentives in exchange for their support. For example, we can promise to reduce or exempt some commercial taxes in the next three years..."

This proposal stunned everyone present: This is a good idea! For merchants, future tax benefits are more attractive than giving silver directly.

Mo Yunchen nodded: "That's right, let's do it this way."

In the first battle, my cousin won the recognition of many people.

Next, it was time to discuss the border military situation. Since the last time the vassal kings' rebellion was quelled, the border situation had undergone subtle changes.

"According to secret reports," the head of the Ministry of War said, "there seems to be unusual movements in the Western Regions. However, the specific circumstances are still unclear..."

The niece suddenly spoke up: "I do know some of the inside story."

Everyone was shocked again: Could it be that this new female official has such a clear grasp of border intelligence?

"Tell me about it." Mo Yunchen said.

"According to my investigation, the countries in the Western Regions are so eager to take action because they mistakenly believe that our dynasty is still in turmoil," my niece analyzed. "We can definitely take advantage of this opportunity..."

She came up with a brilliant plan: take advantage of the misjudgment of the Western Regions countries and secretly instigate them to fight each other, leaving them unable to take care of themselves.

This strategy can be said to kill three birds with one stone: it avoids direct conflict, weakens the strength of the countries in the Western Regions, and finally gains benefits secretly.

"Great!" Mo Yunchen nodded approvingly, "Let's do it according to this plan."

The performance of the two new female officials silenced the ministers who had originally held opposing views. It must be said that these two people were indeed capable.

After the court was dismissed, the third young lady couldn't wait to find her niece and cousin: "You did a great job today!"

"It's all thanks to you," the niece said with a smile, "If you hadn't taught us about government affairs every day during this period, how could I dare to speak like this today?"

"Yes," my cousin also said, "but the looks in those ministers' eyes are really scary."

The Third Miss was about to speak when Mo Yunchen suddenly came over and asked, "How is it? How does it feel to attend court for the first time?"

The three people saluted quickly.

"Not bad," said the niece, "just a little nervous."

"Being nervous is a good thing," Mo Yunchen counseled. "It shows that you have a sense of responsibility. But you should be more careful in the future. Things won't always go smoothly in the court."

"We understand." The two nodded seriously.

After her niece and cousin left, the third lady said, "Your Highness is supporting them today."

"What else?" Mo Yunchen said with a smile, "Since I made an exception and let them serve as officials, I naturally have to give them enough confidence."

The Third Miss's heart warmed: This is the Crown Prince's good intention. He knew that it was not easy for the two women to enter the court for the first time, so he deliberately built up momentum for them in the court.

"By the way," Mo Yunchen suddenly said, "I have a new idea for your new formation."

"Oh?" Miss San became interested. "Tell me about it."

And so, the two began to discuss military affairs again. To others, such a conversation might be boring, but for them, it was the most comfortable moment.

Because at this time, they are not only the ruler and his subject, but also husband and wife, and even more so, like-minded partners. This kind of tacit understanding is incomparable to any sweet words.

"Wait," the Third Miss suddenly thought of something, "His Highness said that this formation can be changed like this, so if the enemy attacks from the flank..."

"You mean here?" Mo Yunchen pointed at the blueprint. "Indeed, this place needs stronger defense."

The two of them chatted back and forth for a long time without realizing it. It was not until the night watch sounded outside that they realized how quickly time had passed.

"It's getting late," Mo Yunchen said, "you should go to bed."

"Your Highness should also go to bed early," the Third Miss said with a smile, "You still have to attend court tomorrow."

Looking at her departing back, Mo Yunchen smiled: This girl is becoming more and more like the mistress of the house.

The Third Miss returned to her bedroom but could not fall asleep for a long time. She was thinking how lucky she was to have met such a wise ruler.

He not only valued his own talents, but was also willing to set a precedent for his friends. Such a broad mind and such a magnanimity made her admire him even more.

As she thought about it, she fell asleep. In her dream, she returned to the day when she first met the prince. At that time, she didn't know that this seemingly aloof prince would become the most important person in her life.

And now, she was not only his Crown Princess, but also his most trusted partner. This kind of happiness was something she had never dared to imagine.

The moonlight outside the window is like water, it is another beautiful night.