frightfiction Chapter 312 Asking for Reward
Chapter 312 Asking for Reward
Qinglian put on her armor and led the army, won the battle majestically, and returned home in glory. When the emperor wanted to reward Qinglian for her merits, he wanted to make her the first female general of Dasheng, but Qinglian politely declined.
She stood up, her eyes showing a determined light, and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, Qinglian is not a person who covets fame and fortune. What I am asking for today is not personal honor, but a petition for my soldiers."
The emperor asked curiously, "What is your petition?"
Qinglian took a deep breath and said, "Many of my soldiers are women. They are brave and fearless on the battlefield, fighting side by side with men and making great achievements. However, because they are women, they often do not receive the rewards and treatment they deserve."
"They have their own merits, why should they suffer for this?" The emperor was greatly surprised, and the discussions of the court officials gradually subsided.
"Their bravery and loyalty should not be ignored because of their gender." Qinglian said earnestly, "I ask Your Majesty to issue an order to let them get the rewards they deserve."
However, the atmosphere in the court immediately became tense. Some court officials sneered and said sarcastically: "How can we reward those women according to their merits? Giving them some gold and silver will be enough."
However, a trace of determination flashed across Qinglian's brows. She looked straight at those questioning eyes and said firmly: "They are also soldiers defending their country. Their contributions and sacrifices are equally great. How can they be treated differently because of their gender?"
"On the battlefield, they fought side by side with men to resist foreign enemies. Their bravery and wisdom are equally worthy of praise and respect." Qinglian's words were full of respect and admiration for women.
"But no matter how brave a woman is, she is still a woman. If she doesn't take good care of her husband and children and instead runs to the front lines to fight, how can she give birth to the next generation?" The court officials immediately objected.
Since ancient times, most of the heroic deeds on the battlefield were performed by men. Qinglian wanted to promote female soldiers to show the love between soldiers and generals. The general rode back to the court with full of expectations, and wanted to seek rewards for the brave women under his command.
Unexpectedly, there were many rules in the court, and many court officials opposed it on the grounds of gender.
However, Queen Xu Jiaoran stepped forward, her voice as clear and firm as spring water:
"Your Majesty, now the women of Dasheng can also wear armor and fight on the battlefield. This is a blessing for our dynasty and the world. In the future, when the enemy hears about the bravery of the women of Dasheng, how dare they act rashly? The men and women of Dasheng can form an iron wall and copper wall army, so why should we be afraid of the strong soldiers and horses of the enemy country?"
After hearing this, Emperor Li Zhen's eyes flashed with enlightenment. He pondered for a moment, nodded, and felt that the queen's words made a lot of sense.
The emperor listened to Qinglian's statement and was deeply impressed by her sincerity. After thinking for a moment, he swept his eyes over everyone in the court and said, "How can you look at the problem so narrowly? Women should not only be seen as family members."
"The power of women should not be underestimated. They are brave and fearless on the battlefield and have made great contributions to the peace and prosperity of the country." The emperor's voice echoed in the court.
"I have decided to issue an edict that all female soldiers who participated in this war should receive due rewards and treatment." The emperor's tone was firm and decisive.
The court officials looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never thought that the emperor would be so supportive of Qinglian's request.
Then, Li Zhen said resolutely: "I will give General Qinglian a privilege. From today on, you are allowed to recruit women into the army and boldly use the power of women in our dynasty. For those women who have made great achievements on the battlefield, I will give them the same rewards and positions as men."
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court. However, the emperor's determination was as strong as a mountain and no one could shake it.
They all lowered their heads in thought, perhaps they should re-examine their concepts and attitudes. Could it be that now, women could also enter the palace and have a place in the court?
The court officials couldn't help feeling some pressure.
When General Qinglian heard this, he was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He knew very well that this was not only a special privilege for him personally, but also a recognition and respect for the abilities of the women of Dasheng.
"On behalf of the soldiers and women all over the world, I bow to thank Your Majesty!"
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After the dispute in the court, the emperor's decree spread throughout the Great Sheng Kingdom like spring thunder. Those female soldiers who were once considered weak finally received the honor and reward they deserved.
This iron-blooded but tender-hearted general wanted to seek rewards for the women under his command. The news spread like a spring breeze across China, igniting the flames in the hearts of women all over the world, filling them with ambition and determination.
Since ancient times, women have been regarded as the treasure of the family. However, today, they are no longer just gentle women who lean against the window and listen to the rain.
With the great changes in society, women have penetrated into every corner of China, shaping their unique style with their wisdom and strength. The shadow of the past history has disappeared, and the world of women has gradually become broad and boundless, which is nothing but a praise for history and civilization.
When the news that General Qinglian had sought rewards for the women under his command spread far and wide, the passion in the hearts of countless women burned like the scorching sun in summer.
They want to prove that they are not just vase-like existences, but warriors who can fight side by side with men and make progress together.
They are eager to read, to gain knowledge, and to write their own legends with their own pens. They want to enter the court and use their wisdom and courage to make suggestions for the country; they want to go to the battlefield and defend their country with iron-blooded determination and tenacious will; they want to get rich through business and create their own wealth and value with their hard-working hands.
As time goes by, women's social status is getting higher and higher. They are no longer men's appendages, but have become an important force for social development. People's impression of women is also gradually changing. Women are no longer just tools for reproduction and serving the family. They can also study, work, and contribute to the country. This is not only the liberation and rise of women themselves, but also the promotion and progress of the entire social civilization.
In this new era, women can step into the threshold of school and soar in the ocean of knowledge with their wings of wisdom. They can immerse themselves in the fragrance of books and savor the profoundness of history and culture. In school, they absorb the nutrients of wisdom and constantly enrich and improve themselves. And those former students have now become outstanding female scholars, officials, businessmen and other leaders in various industries. They use their pens to write legendary stories belonging to women.
At the same time, women also began to emerge in the business world. They used their hard-working hands to create their own businesses, and used their wisdom and courage to create their own wealth and value. They became a new force in the business world, and proved with their actions that women can also achieve great things in the business world.
In the court, women are no longer unknown. They use their unique perspectives and ways of thinking to make suggestions for the country and assist the king in governing the country. They observe social phenomena and solve national problems with the delicacy and sensitivity of women. Their presence has injected new vitality and strength into the court.