Chapter 436 I am a citizen of Da Yu
Huangfu Ruoxi's desire to go to the battlefield has been a long-standing one.
She came to the north with Emperor Xiao Wu this time specifically to go to the battlefield.
For the children of the Huangfu family, going to the battlefield was a common occurrence.
Regardless of gender.
Some people have said that the first general from the Huangfu family to go to the battlefield married a woman who was a commander of the personal guard of the Empress Dowager Taizu.
He protected the Empress and helped Emperor Taizu conquer the world together.
Emperor Xiaowu glanced at Huangfu Ruoxi, then at Duke Changsheng, and decided it was best not to say anything.
"Um... Ruoxi, everything on the battlefield is decided by the old general."
I... have no words to say.
You should discuss this with the old general first! Once you have a result, just let me know.
Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be returning now.
After Emperor Xiao finished speaking, he turned and left.
After Emperor Xiao Wu left, Huangfu Ruoxi turned to Changsheng Gong.
"Father......"
"No need to say anything more, you just stay behind with His Majesty's personal guards and lead your own troops to guard the rear."
"I, the commander, have my own plans for how to deploy the army," said Chang Sheng Gong, waving his hand.
Huangfu Ruoxi...
Staying behind with His Majesty's personal guards, what's the difference between that and a mascot?
Oh, so all that trouble she went through was just to cheer for someone else and go through the motions?
How can this be?
She even bragged to her younger sister Yu that she could at least secure a vanguard position...
Now they're telling her to stay behind and cheer everyone on.
Huangfu Ruoxi felt that if that were the case, it would be a terrible disservice to the personal guards who had come with her through all that hardship...
"Father, did His Majesty tell you to say that?"
"Then I'll go find His Majesty." Huangfu Ruoxi turned around angrily to go find Emperor Xiao Wu.
Upon seeing this, Chang Shenggong quickly grabbed Huangfu Ruoxi.
"His Majesty said that I have the final say on how the army is deployed and how the battle is fought."
Going to him won't do you any good.
"Besides, there are a total of 200,000 troops now! Do you women soldiers even have a chance to be sent?" Chang Shenggong said.
Chang Shenggong's words immediately made Huangfu Ruoxi furious.
"Father, what are you saying?"
I always thought you were different from those old-fashioned people, that you wouldn't look at us with those outdated ideas.
So you're just like them! You all think women shouldn't go to war, right?
"Would you dare say that to your mother and grandmother?" Huangfu Ruoxi said angrily.
Chang Shenggong felt a headache coming on.
That's not what he meant at all!
Ultimately, I spoiled this little girl.
Before she got married, she was pampered by her mother and grandmother.
After she entered the palace and became empress, His Majesty doted on her immensely.
"Furthermore, Yu-meimei said that if her father, the old Duke of Dingguo, were still alive, he would definitely support her going to the battlefield."
"You're really not as good as the Duke of Dingguo in this respect," Huangfu Ruoxi continued her angry accusation.
Chang Sheng Gong...
That's going a bit too far! It's one thing for others to compare themselves to that guy, but that's another!
How can you compare your own daughter to this!
"Ruoxi! Can you please let your father finish speaking first?"
My father never meant to look down on you women.
On the contrary, your father respects you very much.
Many people say that when Emperor Taizu was conquering the country, his empress was incredibly brave.
What was the situation back then?
The Central Plains were trampled by the Hu people, nine out of ten households were wiped out, and the young and strong were almost all killed.
At that time, in order to protect the Central Plains, everyone had to go to the battlefield.
Only in that way can we secure a glimmer of hope for the Central Plains.
The father didn't look down on women; rather, he felt that when a country needed women to protect it, when women and children needed to go to the battlefield, it was a time of great importance.
This dynasty is probably nearing its end.
The Great Yu is now a powerful and well-equipped army, aided by a variety of excellent weapons, and is at its peak of strength.
If at this time, women are still required to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and defend their homeland.
This is the real tragedy.
"Ruoxi, how about listening to your father and staying behind to supervise the battle alongside His Majesty?" Changsheng Gong asked in a low voice.
Huangfu Ruoxi remained calm and thought for a while before speaking.
“Father, we want to go to the battlefield not to prove anything.”
It's because Chongqing is our home, a place we want to protect.
Protecting our country is a duty that transcends gender!
Similarly, as the Empress of Dayu, supported by the entire nation of Dayu, I must prioritize the safety of Dayu above all else.
We want to protect our home, protect the people of Chongqing, and let everyone see this.
The people of Chongqing, regardless of gender or age, are ready to take to the battlefield!
Lady Shen once told His Majesty that no matter who you are or what position you hold, you must know your own worth.
What can I do?
I am the Empress of Dayu, so naturally I cannot simply sit comfortably in the harem enjoying wealth and glory.
I too can mount a horse and wield a spear, I too can fight on the battlefield, we, the people of Great Yu, are united as one.
Looking at his completely different daughter, Chang Shenggong suddenly found himself speechless.
After a long while, he nodded slightly.
"I understand! I will consider it carefully."
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