Chapter 65 Ridiculous, too ridiculous
Almost all the high-ranking officials in the court recognized him.
The one leading the group was not some young general at all, but General Shen’s daughter, now Concubine Shen Liuzheng!
They felt their heads buzzing, and the anticipation of the past few months was shattered at this moment.
What? The one who led them to victory was actually a woman?
"I am Shen Zheng, and fortunately I have fulfilled my mission. I have conquered Beiyong and led the soldiers of Great Xia back in triumph." Shen Liuzheng did not reveal his identity.
The ministers breathed a sigh of relief.
Concubine Shu is still sensible.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, Lu Yanshi said, "Thank you for your hard work, my beloved concubine."
Everyone present: ???
Even Shen Liuzheng himself was confused.
She didn't expect Lu Yanshi to reveal her identity on the spot.
She had already prepared to live in anonymity for the rest of her life, and this time she was able to go to the battlefield and kill to her heart's content.
As long as I can avenge my father and brother and let the world know that the Shen family is not defeated by Beiyong, it will be enough.
The court officials were all in shock.
What does the emperor mean?
Lu Yanshi held Lu Li in his arms and personally helped Shen Liuzheng off the horse.
"What does the emperor mean?" Shen Liuzheng asked in a low voice.
"Don't you want to bring honor to the Shen family?" Lu Yanshi asked back.
"Of course I do." Shen Liuzheng answered without hesitation.
"Then do as I say." Lu Yanshi ordered someone to send her a set of women's riding clothes.
"Put it on and ride back to the palace."
Shen Liuzheng took it without hesitation and got into Lu Yanshi's carriage to change clothes.
Only when she changed into her riding uniform and came out did the soldiers who followed her in the battle come back to their senses.
Their commander is actually a woman?
"Your Majesty, this is not possible." The Grand Tutor took the lead and stood up.
The court officials all opposed Shen Liuzheng revealing his identity.
It’s fine if they know it, but we can’t let the people know it too.
Shen Liuzheng had already anticipated some objections, so she turned her head and looked at Lu Yanshi.
Waiting for his answer.
"Why not? Concubine Shu has made an invaluable contribution in conquering Beiyong this time. It would be fine to confer her a second-rank general to assist the country." Lu Yanshi said calmly.
"Since ancient times, women have not been allowed to enter the military camp, let alone serve as officials in the court. If you now directly announce your identity as the queen to the world, you will be condemned and cursed by thousands of people." The Grand Tutor looked at him with great sorrow.
All the court officials echoed this.
"Your Majesty, how can a woman be an official? It's good enough for them to manage the affairs of the harem. Taking care of their parents and raising their children is what they should do."
"Your Majesty, women are delicate and easily influenced by emotions. If they collude with foreign enemies, the consequences will be disastrous."
One by one, they were all against revealing Shen Liuzheng's identity, and they would not allow her to serve as an official in the court as a daughter.
Shen Liuzheng clenched his fists in anger.
If Lu Yanshi had not been present, she would not have lost her temper and would have punched these old bastards who could only talk nonsense and complain away.
[These people are so weird. As long as they have the ability, what difference does it make between men and women? ]
Lu Li was very confused.
When they are cultivating, any male or female demon who can successfully transform into a human form and ascend to heaven will become a powerful demon.
There are also the mermaids, who are born genderless. They only choose their gender when they reach adulthood and meet their ideal partner.
She really didn't understand why these ministers were so obsessed with gender issues.
[They are so good at talking, but why don't we see them go to the battlefield and persuade the enemy to surrender? We still have to rely on Concubine Shu to do it.]
Lu Li couldn't help but complain.
When Shen Liuzheng heard Lu Li's inner thoughts, excitement flashed in her eyes.
As expected! The Ninth Princess is her confidant.
[These people are so noisy. Father, can you please tell them to shut up? It gives me a headache.]
[I don’t understand who is the emperor.]
Lu Yanshi's face darkened as he listened to his daughter's thoughts.
"That's enough." He shouted, and all the civil and military officials in the court shut up.
"No one can erase the merits of Concubine Shu. You don't need to be promoted to the rank of general. Now you should return to the palace."
Lu Yanshi turned around, hugged Lu Li and got on the carriage.
Concubine Shu immediately understood, jumped on her horse, and followed them into the city with her head held high.
The ministers were so angry that they stamped their feet, but there was nothing they could do.
The Emperor made it clear that he wanted to build up support for Concubine Shu.
"Ridiculous, so ridiculous." The Grand Tutor muttered with shaking hands.
He looked at Concubine Shu riding her horse into the city and fainted on the spot.
The officials surrounding him were startled and rushed forward to support him.
The Grand Tutor is already old, and if he gets angry and causes harm, it will be a serious matter.
The emperor was so angry with his teacher that he died. It would be a bad thing if it got out.
The court officials followed them back to the city with heavy hearts.
Lu Yanshi in the carriage sighed.
He naturally knows that policies should be implemented gradually, rather than in a simple and crude way like now.
But he is running out of time.
The daughter kept saying that Daxia would be destroyed in three years and he would die.
Now there are only two years and one month left.
If he doesn't hurry up and change, what will happen when he dies?
He wanted to implement the college entrance examination policy mentioned by Qu Fufeng, so that everyone, regardless of gender, age or status, could participate in the selection. In this way, he could find talents in the shortest time, develop Daxia's strength, revitalize Daxia's economy, and make Daxia the world's number one power.
He can feel at ease.
His first step was to make Concubine Shu reveal her identity as a woman.
With such a powerful example as Concubine Shu, who would dare to say that women are inferior to men?
He wanted to convey an idea to the world: as long as someone had ability, regardless of gender, age or status, he would make use of them.
It's a pity that these court officials are too conservative and stubborn.
Lu Li noticed her father's low mood, so she stretched out her little hands, hugged his neck, and rubbed him with her little face.
"Father, don't be angry."
Lu Yanshi's heart was almost softened by her.
Oh my god, how could his daughter be so sweet and adorable.
"Okay, Father, don't be angry. Don't bother with those stupid things."
[That's good. Don't let your father be pissed off to death by those ministers before Daxia is destroyed.]
The warmth just now lasted only three seconds. After hearing Lu Li's sincere words, Lu Yanshi's mouth twitched.
He shouldn't have had too high hopes for his daughter.
He thought that he would not be irritated to death by the minister, but would sooner or later be irritated to death by this leaky cotton shirt.
Shen Liuzheng followed them on horseback, feeling a little uneasy.
She had just followed impulsively, but she had already used up all her courage.
If she marches into the city in such a grand manner, what will the people say? Will they accept the fact that she is a woman?
Thinking about how strongly the ministers were opposed to her revealing her identity, Shen Liuzheng's heart sank.
"God bless Daxia! General Shen returns triumphantly!"
The eunuch leading the way struck the bronze gong, and the long-lasting sound spread far away.
Hearing this, the people standing by the street became excited.
"Here he comes, General Shen is back!"
They all stood on tiptoe and looked around.
Where is General Shen? Why is a woman leading the group?