Inside the majestic and solemn hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating. Qin Qianluo stood tall and proud, her posture as upright as a pine tree.
She parted her cherry lips slightly and let out a cold laugh, a laugh that sounded like the cry of an owl, carrying the biting chill of the coldest winter.
Instantly, the surrounding air seemed to be shrouded in a layer of frost, and a chill pierced straight to the heart.
Qin Qianluo's beautiful eyes flashed with murderous intent as she looked up and stared directly at Lord Li. Her eyes were filled with a cold light, and her killing intent was faintly visible.
The gaze was like a sharp blade, aimed directly at Lord Li, causing him to tremble slightly.
"Lord Li, I have already said all this, yet you still remain unfazed and shamelessly claim that you are only devoted to the Tianxuan state?"
Her voice was clear and crisp, yet carried an undeniable authority, echoing in the empty hall: "You keep spouting the same old clichés."
They regard ancestral rituals and laws as the ultimate standard, clinging to them tightly, like a drowning person grasping at a straw that can't save them, refusing to give an inch.
"I must ask you, are you simply stubbornly clinging to outdated ideas and rigidly adhering to the old ways, or do you harbor ulterior motives and intend to hinder the development and progress of Tianxuan?"
Qin Qianluo paused slightly, took a deep breath, and coldly swept her gaze over Lord Li's face, which was flushed red with anger. Her tone became increasingly sharp.
Like a sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed: "Take Mulan joining the army in place of her father as an example."
Although this story is often found in operas and plays, it has been passed down by word of mouth from street vendors to high-ranking officials and nobles, and has endured for a long time.
What this truly reflects is the people's heartfelt respect and deep longing for female heroes.
Today, women are allowed to participate in politics and governance in the imperial court. They are law-abiding, concerned about the world, and diligent and conscientious in their work.
The court was clean and honest, and their achievements were remarkable, all of which were recorded and witnessed by all.
May I ask Lord Li, where exactly did they disrupt the court's rules and break the ancestral laws?
On the contrary, you blindly follow the old ways, remain stagnant, and refuse to accept any new ideas and changes.
This is the real culprit behind the stagnant and lifeless atmosphere in the court! If this continues, what will become of Tianxuan's future?
"Furthermore, how could you be so audacious as to disregard the facts, spout nonsense, and completely erase her illustrious military achievements over the years!"
Qin Qianluo looked excited, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and her voice unconsciously rose, "You said that firearms are a great help on the battlefield, and that is indeed undeniable."
But without General Mu's exceptional military talent, could firearms have operated autonomously on the battlefield? Could they have independently deployed troops and repelled the enemy?
A hint of reminiscence appeared in Qin Qianluo's eyes, as if she had returned to the war-torn frontier battlefield. "Back then, the frontier war was intense."
The enemy army surged in like a tidal wave, burning, killing, and looting wherever they went. The people were displaced and their cries shook the heavens.
General Mu, only fourteen years old, was given a critical mission. Donning armor and wielding a sharp blade, he resolutely rushed to the battlefield.
On the battlefield, smoke filled the air, obscuring the sky, and the shouts of battle were deafening and incessant.
The soldiers fought bloody battles amidst a hail of bullets, brushing shoulders with death every moment.
General Mu, on the other hand, led from the front, charging into battle and sharing life and death with her soldiers. Her figure moved through the flames of war, inspiring the morale of every soldier.
Countless long nights she spent in her tent, studying military maps and meticulously planning strategic deployments, which led to today's glorious victory.
But what about you? You keep talking about fair rewards and punishments, yet you turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to her achievements. This is clearly a reversal of rewards and punishments, and extremely unfair!
If everyone acts according to your standards, who among the soldiers will be willing to fight to the death in the future?
Who would be willing to sacrifice their life for the sake of Tianxuan's territory and the peace of its people?
Do you really want Tianxuan to be left without any usable troops, plunged into an abyss of no return, and allowed foreign enemies to trample our land and harm our people at will?
"You still dare to threaten His Majesty with 'dying in remonstrance'?" Qin Qianluo took a step forward, her eyes filled with disdain and anger.
"Are you truly concerned about the fate of Tianxuan's country and its people, or are you merely upholding your deep-rooted, rotten prejudice?"
His Majesty is wise and insightful, discerning the ways of the world, and possesses unparalleled wisdom. How could he possibly be misled by your fallacious and heretical arguments?
Qin Qianluo's words were forceful and resounding, each sentence like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present.
"I advise you to put away those outdated ideas as soon as possible, and stop hindering the prosperity and development of Tianxuan!"
Otherwise, you will not only become a sinner against Tianxuan for all time, but you will also be forever nailed to the pillar of historical shame, becoming a laughingstock for future generations!
Li Jianyi opened his mouth, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, attempting to refute.
But Qin Qianluo seemed to be able to see through his thoughts, and with lightning speed, she interrupted him with a voice as loud as a bell.
Her tone grew increasingly sharp, each word carrying a powerful momentum, like gleaming blades piercing straight into the loopholes in Li Jianyi's words.
"Lord Li, you speak eloquently and fluently in this solemn and dignified court, which represents the fate of Tianxuan."
His first words were always about the lofty ancestral laws and regulations, and he always spoke of the grand principles of the imperial court.
In your eyes, it seems that only by following the rigid, conservative, and inflexible rules you speak of can the court remain stable and the country prosper.
But you are utterly absurd, irrationally regarding women as a source of trouble for the court.
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