They led the charge, while the rest of the militia followed up and picked off any remaining enemies; their coordination was excellent.

They fought this battle with great gusto!

At first, the Northern Rong leader didn't take these ten or twenty thousand people seriously, but as his forces dwindled, he began to panic.

Just then, the city gates opened from the inside, and Xiao Jue, clad in armor, led a large number of soldiers to meet the challenge.

Seeing more and more of his own people dying, the Northern Rong leader had no choice but to lead the remaining men in a hasty retreat.

Because there were more important things to do, Lin Yan did not send anyone to pursue the fleeing Northern Rong army.

At this moment, Xiao Jue also noticed Lin Yan, who was riding a warhorse in full armor. Thinking of the recent rumors, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"Miss Lin, you wouldn't happen to be the legendary peasant leader, the one blessed by the heavens, would you?!"

After the fierce battle, Lin Yan's face was covered in blood. She wiped it off casually, exchanged a smile with Xie Muqing beside her, and then looked at Xiao Jue to answer his question.

"As you can see, Your Highness is not mistaken; it is indeed me."

Upon receiving the accurate answer, Xiao Jue was extremely shocked, but at the same time, he felt that it seemed to be the right way to do it.

"Miss Lin is truly an extraordinary woman!"

"Your Highness is too kind."

The next day.

Because they jointly repelled the Northern Rong, they held a particularly high position in the hearts of the people, especially Lin Yan, who possessed the Imperial Seal and was also the leader of the peasant uprising army.

Therefore, they entered the imperial city and stormed into the palace without needing a single soldier.

At that time, under the guidance of the Imperial Guards, Xiao Yu tried to escape from the palace, but was spotted by the sharp-eyed Lin Yan and shot dead on the spot.

He died!

Looking at his brothers lying on the ground, a trace of pain flashed in Xiao Jue's eyes, and he couldn't bear to look anymore.

In their youth, the brothers had a happy childhood, but later, somehow, they ended up on this path.

Does that location really possess such great magic?

Father Emperor, my brothers all imprisoned our own father and assassinated our brothers for it!

At this moment, Lin Yan's eyes were filled with intense ruthlessness. Xie Muqing couldn't help but feel worried and puzzled.

"What's wrong, my lady?"

"He sent assassins to kill you time and time again. He should have died long ago! Letting him live until now is too good for him."

Lin Yan couldn't hide the disgust in her tone, and she really didn't look good covered in blood.

But in Xie Muqing's heart, she was unrealistically beautiful at this moment, incomparably beautiful.

A sweet feeling rose silently from the bottom of his heart, and his hands, which were hanging at his sides, quietly grasped Lin Yan's hands.

"My wife..."

Seeing his unusually clingy demeanor, Xiao Jue, standing to the side, shuddered, feeling goosebumps that weren't even there.

I wish I could stay as far away from this devilish man as possible.

Lin Yan was still somewhat dazed when she was pushed to sit on the dragon throne.

She always thought that Xiao Jue would be the one to eventually ascend the throne, and that he had played a significant role in this coup attempt.

However, she seemed to underestimate the importance that people today place on the Imperial Seal of the State.

Upon seeing her take out the Imperial Seal, Xiao Jue's expression changed, and he actually knelt down before her!

And so, Lin Yan ascended the throne in a daze, becoming the founding emperor of the Great Zhou Kingdom, and on the same day, she appointed Xie Muqing as her imperial consort.

Fortunately, she was quite adaptable, and after serving as the leader of the rebel army for so many days, she gradually got used to being the emperor.

In just a few short months.

The emperor has changed again and again, and now the emperor has become a woman. How can the court officials accept this?

But when they saw the Imperial Seal of the State, they all fell silent...

In fact, Lin Yan knew in her heart that Xiao Jue did not seem to be enthusiastic about the throne, otherwise he would not have given up the imperial seal so easily.

Since becoming emperor, Lin Yan has been extremely busy, first with bestowing titles and rewards, and then with sweeping reforms.

Once she was settled in her position, she issued several imperial edicts.

The first measure was to exempt farmers from taxes for five years. After five years, farmers' taxes would be reduced by half.

The second measure was to close all brothels and kiosk, and to dismiss officials found visiting brothels.

The third measure was to allow women to attend school and take the imperial examinations or join the army, just like men.

The fourth reward is half a tael of silver for anyone who reports the drowning of female infants.

...

Of course, the path of reform cannot be completely changed overnight.

Lin Yan still has a long way to go...

The End (Extra chapters will be added later)