Xie Yizhou frowned slightly. "Your servant does not mean to object, but I feel this is a very difficult goal to achieve. Neither the court officials nor the noble families will agree to it."
"That is why we must approach it gradually. First, we will open the civil service examinations to women. When the time comes, talented women will be able to enter the imperial court based on their own abilities. As for those without formal schooling, they may find other ways to showcase their worth. In short, the social status of women will rise once the first group of women enters the court through the examinations."
Jiuli paused, then said, "When we reach a certain stage, why shouldn't a woman be able to serve as Prime Minister and achieve great glory? To me, if you have the ability, real talent, and unwavering loyalty, gender does not matter—everything is possible."
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