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"After the flood control by Da Yu, a large amount of river water flowed into the East China Sea due to the change in waterways. Under the continuous impact of the tsunami, the geothermal erupted in the Tang Valley. As a result, a towering mountain range, Xiandu Mountain, was formed on the coast of the East China Sea."
"The founding ancestors of Our sect were a couple who came from Kunlun for leisure - Wang Chonghua and Lin Chaoxin. The couple, who were deeply in love, became legendary immortal lovers in Yangzhou."
"They respected each other as guests, advocated for monogamy, and proposed that women should enjoy equal status and rights with men."
"Yangzhou thrived under their guidance and governance, forming a stark contrast with other regions in the Nine Provinces."
"From that time on, Yangzhou had very progressive views on gender. Women could travel alone at night, engage in commerce, and hold official positions; they were encouraged to express their love to men they admired. In short, anything men could do, women could do as well."
Ke Lingfei nodded, "It should be this way. There's nothing wrong with that."
"This is indeed nothing wrong, but... in a lifelong marriage, along the long road, there will always be times of quarrel or differing opinions. For some reason, the couple gradually developed a rift and even quarreled."
"Neither of them could persuade the other and even resorted to violence. The result was the same, neither could defeat the other."
"So the two of them began to cultivate disciples who only listened to themselves, wanting to excel in preaching and educating disciples. Just now I mentioned that they both believe in Fuxi and Nuwa, so they had their disciples establish two organizations outside the main body of Yunqi temple - Fuxi Hall and Nuwa Temple."
"These two organizations were originally established to deal with each other, and most of their recruits are elite disciples of the Yunqi Temple. The two organizations are at odds with each other, from small matters to the governance concepts and plans of Yangzhou. In short, there is nothing they do not contend over."
"In fact, Fuxi Hall was not originally called that, but was also known as the Fuxi Temple. However, Nuwa Temple believes that women will experience the pain of childbirth that men will never experience, and may even die. They should have higher rights and status than men."
"The couple had a son. Lin Chaoxin naturally expressed affirmation and support for Nuwa Temple's proposal, so he changed 'Fuxi Temple' to 'Fuxi Hall'."
"Ah? What's the difference between the two?" Xiao Yao asked, puzzled.
Niu Xiaohua explained, "In the term 'hall,' the character for 'palace' comes first, followed by the character for 'hall.'"
"What? What's the point? Can changing a character really help us win?" Aragaki Nigaki was equally baffled.
Tiao Dau Suddenly smiled, "They want to suppress each other everywhere, even just a single word, they have to argue. Right?"
Xin Si nodded, "That's the idea. Initially, Fuxi Hall didn't agree, but these women spread the word everywhere... Over time, it became... Actually, it doesn't matter at this point. Nuwa Temple is just targeting Fuxi Hall. But..."
"As time passed, the two organizations became increasingly intense. Gradually, they no longer just targeted each other, but spread to all men and women. The situation of opposition between men and women in Yangzhou began from this."
"The situation is still not serious here. Men and women are just blaming each other and there have been no excessive actions. What truly made Yangzhou a place of decline was the 'Women's rights' movement fifty years ago."
Upon hearing the words 'Women's rights' movement, Tiao Dau and Aragaki Nigaki instinctively exchanged a glance, both thinking: Could it be the third time traveler?
Xin Si continued, "Fifty years ago, a disciple with exceptional talent appeared at Nuwa Temple. Not only did she win the top spot at the Three Emperors gathering - the martial arts competition between Fuxi Hall and Nuwa Temple - but she also excelled in various fields, making her a versatile talent."
"The female disciple is named Zhang Zihan."
"She has extremely high understanding, is very intelligent, and her thoughts and actions are always one step ahead. By the age of thirty, she had become the most outstanding disciple of Yunqi Temple. Just when everyone thought she would be the next leader, she gave up her position at Yunqi Temple and chose to go down the mountain to do business."
Everyone stared at Xin Si, listening intently to the story.
"Zhang Zihan settled in a small fishing village in the south. Contrary to everyone's expectations, she transformed the originally desolate and dilapidated village into a well-organized place within ten years, and later renamed it Yanming Town."
"Her business grew rapidly. At the age of 45, she co-founded the Nine Provinces Chamber of Commerce with prominent merchants from other states. She served as the first president and was hailed as the 'Extraordinary Woman of the Nine Provinces.'"
"After becoming president, she began planning the 'Women's rights movement.'"
"Wait! Who said this word?" Tiao Dau asked.
"She did."
Tiao Dau and Aragaki Nigaki exchanged a glance and nodded. They confirmed that the woman named Zhang Zihan was the time traveler.
"Keep going, keep going... Don't interrupt, Brother Dau," urged Tushan Li with interest.
Xin Si nodded and continued, "At first, she just suggested that men should treat their wives well. That's not a problem, but then she suggested that men should express their love with money..."
Upon hearing this, Tiao Dau couldn't help but interject, "Are you saying 'a man who spends money on you may not necessarily love you, but a man who doesn't spend money on you definitely doesn't love you'?"
Xin Si widened his eyes in surprise and said, "How did you know?"
"It should be a post-2000 Little fairy," Tiao Dau muttered to himself, "You continue..."
"Later, she advocated that men should listen to their wives at home. Women can also be the head of the household. Her words were regarded as a model by the women of Yangzhou. At one point, her followers numbered more than 100,000 people!"
"Many women from other states heard about it and came to settle in Yangzhou. As the population increased, the situation gradually got out of control."
"First, the bride price has increased tens of times, claiming to 'value the woman'; second, after marriage, the woman's family is in charge, and all the money is controlled by the woman; finally, some even demand that the child take the mother's surname, saying why should a woman's child take the man's surname?"
"You're right!" Tushan Li interjected, "She's speaking the truth."
Tiao Dau gave her a glare, "Nonsense! Keep talking and I'll take you in! You little Fox demon!"
Tushan Li playfully stuck out her tongue.
"Don't men resist?" asked Xiao Yao.
"Of course they resist... but they have Nuwa Temple backing them up. Don't forget that Yunqi temple is the first advocate of equality!"
"Heh... equality? Isn't it more like privilege? They just want to suppress men. What Women's rights? I see it as Female power!" Aragaki Nigaki raised his fist and shook it.
"This is just the beginning. Later, as long as men don't meet women's wishes... not to mention wishes, as long as women are unhappy, they will accuse men of discrimination anytime, anywhere, not in line with the principles upheld by Yunqi temple."
"The old man said that during that time, men were afraid to go out on the streets. Even a glance at a woman would lead to reprimand. If convicted... it's hard to put into words."
"Convicted? How is that possible? Who convicts? How can they convict?"
Aragaki Nigaki sat up from the bed.
"Nuwa Temple. Since Zhang Zihan became famous, the supporters of Nuwa Temple have reappointed her as the head of the temple. It's Nuwa Temple that arrests and judges men who discriminate against women."
"Why? Don't we have official authorities? Why should a Cultivation sect have the right?"
Tiao Dau stepped forward and whispered, "In this world, there are no dynasties as we understand them, no such official authorities as we think. When they say 'official authorities,' they mean the organization dispatched by Xianmen to govern the area."
"Oh, I see..."
"Ah! Don't interrupt all the time! Xin Si, little brother, continue speaking," Ke Lingfei said with a smile. " Fuxi Hall has been leading the men of the city in opposition to this trend. The two sides were deadlocked... and finally, under Zhang Zihan's leadership, all the women in Yangzhou erupted in the 'Women's Rights Movement'!"
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