After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 44

Qianlong looked at the empress dowager in confusion, her heart full of doubts. However, the empress dowager did not rush to explain, but analyzed carefully: "The army of the green-faced woman is mostly peasants. Why do they follow her? It is because of the heavy rains in the south, the farmland was flooded, the harvest was lost, and the whole family had no way to survive, so they had to rebel. The weather in the north has been good for the past two years, and the people have no worries about food and clothing. Who would risk being beheaded to accompany her in a rebellion?" Her voice was full of understanding of the peasant uprising and analysis of the situation in the north.

Qianlong's brows gradually relaxed and he said with a smile, "The Empress Dowager is absolutely right. I was just angry and confused." His voice was full of admiration for the Empress Dowager and self-blame.

The Queen Mother added, "The Green-Faced Woman used the natural disaster to raise an uprising army. The rhetoric she used to incite the people was useful to the people in the south, but useless to the north. The Green-Faced Woman is extremely smart and must understand this truth. So she will never rashly launch a northern expedition. If I am right, she will definitely stabilize the south first, and then ascend the throne to satisfy her emperor's desire. When the time is right, she will point her sword to the north." Her voice was full of her understanding of the Green-Faced Woman and her prediction of the situation.

Qianlong nodded and said, "Yes, I think so too. The south has a vast territory and a large population. If we want to stabilize it completely, it will take at least three to five years. If she dares to declare herself king, there will definitely be chaos inside. When they have fought each other enough, I will send troops south to suppress them, and then we can take back all the lost territory." His voice was full of expectations for the future and desire for victory.

The empress dowager sighed and said, "The rebels were able to occupy the south in just two years, not just because they took advantage of natural disasters. The main reason was that the Eight Banners soldiers were greedy for pleasure and extravagance, which led to the slackening of martial ethics and the decline of combat effectiveness. A blacksmith must be strong himself. You are the emperor, you don't need your mother to teach you what to do, right?" Her voice was full of disappointment in the Eight Banners soldiers and expectations for Qianlong.

Qianlong nodded heavily: "I understand! I will train the Eight Banners disciples well and strive to restore the glory of the Taizu period!" His voice was full of firmness and determination.

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Although the Queen Mother was a woman in the deep palace, she was well aware of politics and human calculations. She sat in front of the window, looking at the snowflakes flying outside, but her mind was as clear as a mirror. Just as she expected, after Li Qingge occupied the south, he had no intention of marching north in a short period of time. However, the main reason why she did not march north was not quite what the Queen Mother thought.

Li Qingge, the leader of the rebel army known as the "Green-Faced Woman", was not just greedy for power and status as the Queen Mother thought. What she had in mind was actually the people in the south. She knew very well that the people in the north had a stable life and no worries about food and clothing, so they would not easily rebel. However, the people in the south were living in dire straits due to natural disasters and man-made disasters. She rebelled to give these people a chance to survive and to enable them to get rid of poverty and suffering.

Therefore, she did not rush to the Northern Expedition, but instead focused on the governance and construction of the South. She knew that only by allowing the people to live a good life could the South be truly stabilized and a solid foundation laid for the future Northern Expedition. And she did not claim to be a king or an emperor, but instead handed power to the people, allowing them to choose their own destiny.

Although the Queen Mother did not understand Li Qingge's true thoughts, she saw Li Qingge's actions and achievements. She could not help but feel a little admiration and emotion for this "green-faced woman". She understood that the real heroes were not those who only knew how to fight for power and profit, but those who
Throughout the ages, the succession of dynasties is like an endless drama on the stage, and the tragicomedy of glory and humiliation flows slowly in the long river of history. Wars are frequent, and the innocent people are the ones who suffer all these hardships in the end. They are like duckweed in the wind, drifting with the tide, struggling to survive in the torrent of the times.

Li Qingge, a woman who was addicted to books in her previous life, especially the martial arts world written by Mr. Jin, always had a respect for heroes in her heart. In her heart, the image of the hero named Xiao Feng was particularly tall. Back then, Murong Bo used power and wealth as bait to try to win over this iron-blooded man, but Xiao Feng was righteous and stern, his voice was as firm as a mountain: "I am loyal to the Liao Dynasty to defend this land that raised me and let the people live and work in peace, not for personal glory and wealth. How can I kill people and seize land for my own selfish interests and make achievements in such a despicable way?" These words, like a clear stream, washed Li Qingge's heart and let her find her own direction in the troubled times.

In recent years, natural disasters and man-made disasters have continued, and the lives of ordinary people have been miserable. The tragedy of broken families and deaths can be seen everywhere, and every corner is filled with sadness. People yearn for peace and a peaceful day to recuperate. The scattered bones by the river were once the dream of someone's boudoir and the gentle concern in someone's heart. Although Li Qingge does not have the chivalrous bones of Xiao Feng, every time she sees the people caught in war, she feels an indescribable pain in her heart.

Let's talk about these provinces in the south. Although they have been under the command of Li Qingge, there are still undercurrents and many people with ulterior motives. Li Qingge knows that if he wants to expand externally, he must first stabilize the internal situation, otherwise he will be unable to take care of himself if there is a fire in the backyard. In history, Emperor Yang of Sui imposed heavy taxes internally and frequently fought wars externally. As a result, he lost sight of the other, the national strength was exhausted, and the Sui Dynasty perished. Li Qingge's current situation is similar to this. The internal situation is still unstable, and the Qing army is eyeing it from outside, ready to counterattack at any time. If you rush for quick success and blindly send troops, then the foundation you have worked so hard to build may be destroyed.

Therefore, for the sake of the people in the south and for himself, Li Qingge made a difficult decision - to temporarily stop the war. The Qing army had been frightened and dared not act rashly in the short term. This was the perfect time to rest the army and wait for the opportunity. When the time was right, he would plan for the great cause of unifying the nine provinces.

After years of struggle, Li Qingge has gathered a group of talented people. They all have their own unique skills and work together to contribute to Li Qingge's career. Liu Yong, a Jinshi in the Yongzheng Dynasty, is not only knowledgeable, but also has a heart for the people. He built water conservancy projects, built river embankments, and founded education for ethnic minorities, all for the welfare of the people. When Li Qingge attacked the two lakes, Chen Hongmou happened to be the governor of Huguang. After the Qing army retreated, he should have become a prisoner, but Li Qingge took a fancy to his talent and heart for the people and absorbed him into his team.

Su Xiaomei, an embroiderer from Suzhou, is an expert at double-sided embroidery. What's more, she is also proficient in textiles. Textiles are essential for people's daily life, so Su Xiaomei has become a talent that Li Qingge is looking for. Her joining has provided strong support for the logistics of the uprising army.

Yang Tianxiong, a young man who doesn't like to study but has a strong interest in machinery. His mind is always full of strange ideas, which are out of tune with the society at that time. His father called him a waste, but Li Qingge discovered his talent. She pulled him into the team like picking up a treasure and provided him with a stage to display his talent.

After the unification of the South, the morale of the rebels was high. Everyone thought that Li Qingge would take advantage of the victory to attack the Qing court in the north and drive them back to the land between the White Mountains and the Black Waters. However, to everyone's surprise, Li Qingge decided to temporarily stop the war. This decision puzzled and disappointed many people.

Liu Yong had followed Li Qingge for many years and was in awe of her leadership, combat capabilities, and ideas. He had a sharp eye and saw through Li Qingge's mind at a glance. So, he secretly arranged for Shi Shuyu to make a yellow robe with a golden dragon and put it on Li Qingge. This move was undoubtedly imitating the story of Song Taizu wearing a yellow robe, intending to let Li Qingge ascend the throne and become emperor.

Li Qingge looked at the yellow robe on her body, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She asked: "Since ancient times, the throne of the emperor has always been occupied by men. Although Wu Zetian was once a king, she eventually removed the title of emperor and changed her name to Empress Zetian. Now you support a woman as emperor, aren't you afraid of violating the way of heaven?" Since ancient times, women in power have been regarded as a taboo. Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty hated women in power. In order to prevent beautiful women from causing trouble and concubines from interfering in politics, he also implemented a system of concubines being buried alive with the emperor. In the concepts of the Ming and Qing dynasties, women's participation in politics is like a hen crowing at dawn and the world turning upside down, and they are bound to be hit. What's more, ascending the throne as a female emperor? This is simply unimaginable.

However, Liu Yong said sincerely: "You are the reincarnation of a goddess, leading us to resist the corruption and tyranny of the Qing court. Now the rebel army and the people in the south support you. It is only natural for you to wear the yellow robe and ascend the throne to be the emperor. I believe that only if you ascend the throne can you lead us to a bright society where everyone is equal and the world is unified." Liu Yong has been an official for many years and has witnessed the corruption and decadence of the Qing court bureaucrats and their exploitation of the people. Although he is self-disciplined and does not go along with the crowd, he has always hoped that there will be changes to clean up these termites. Li Qingge can not only get rid of the termites, but also cut off the rotten wood of the Qing court, which is exactly what he wants to see.

Liu Yong's current thoughts coincided with Di Renjie's in the Tang Dynasty. They didn't care about the emperor's gender, they just hoped that the emperor would be kind to the people. Chen Hongmou, Su Xiaomei, Yang Tianxiong and others also expressed their support: "Leader, you lead us to overthrow tyranny and seek welfare for the people. Why would we care about your gender? We don't care whether you are male or female, and the people below don't care either." Their words were full of trust and admiration for Li Qingge.

"Yes, leader. Now that we have conquered the south, it is imperative that we ascend the throne and become emperor." Although the others did not have the same vision as Liu Yong, they also had their own plans. After all, "one man's success brings prosperity to all his family members." Now the leader of the rebel army is Li Qingge. Only if she becomes the emperor can they become founding heroes and loyal ministers! Their hearts are filled with longing and expectations for the future.

Li Qingge looked at the people in front of her, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She knew that she was shouldering not only her own honor and disgrace, but also the expectations and future of countless people. She took a deep breath and said slowly: "Since everyone trusts me so much, then I will live up to everyone's expectations, ascend the throne and lead everyone to a better future!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate the clouds and reach the sky.

As Li Qingge finished speaking, everyone cheered. They knew that a new era was about to begin, and Li Qingge would become the leader of this era. They would continue to follow her footsteps, seek welfare for the people of the world, and work hard to create a better world!
In the following days, Li Qingge led her team to prepare for the coronation ceremony. They knew that this was not just a ceremony, but also a new beginning, the beginning of a new era for them. They would meet the challenges and opportunities of the future with more firm faith and determination.

At the same time, Li Qingge is also aware of the heavy responsibility on her shoulders. She must not only stabilize the internal situation, but also be vigilant against external threats. She must always keep a clear mind and keen insight to ensure that her decisions can lead the rebels to victory.

In this process, Li Qingge demonstrated her extraordinary leadership and strategic vision. Not only did she successfully stabilize the internal situation, but she also successfully resolved external threats through a series of clever strategies. Her wisdom and courage won the admiration and trust of everyone.

Finally, with everyone's expectations and blessings, Li Qingge ascended the throne and established her own dynasty. With her female body, she carried the hope and future of the people of the world. Her name will be forever engraved in the long river of history and become a legendary story.

And her team, those who once fought with her, also became founding heroes and loyal ministers. They witnessed the birth of a new era together and wrote a glorious history of their own. In the days to come, they will continue to follow Li Qingge's footsteps, seek welfare for the people of the world, and work hard to create a better world!
Thus, on that land gently caressed by the dust of history, many warriors stepped forward like warrior flowers awakened by the spring breeze, their eyes flashing with determination and expectation, gathering into a force that cannot be ignored. They said in unison to their leader, Li Qingge, the woman who stood firm in the wind and rain: "Sir, don't hesitate any more. Our hearts are beating with your decision. The millions of people in the south, like the tough plants on the vast land, are your most solid backing. What else do you have to worry about?"

Li Qingge stood there, her figure upright, like a pine tree among the mountains, her eyes deep, hiding unknown wisdom and determination. She knew that everyone had their own little thoughts, just like the stars in the night sky, each with its own brilliance, but for the major event of ascending the throne, she had already drawn a blueprint in her mind and was well prepared.

To her, the throne is not only a symbol of supreme power, but also a double-edged sword, extremely sharp, which can open up new horizons, but also bring endless disasters. She knows very well that the use of this power must be treading on thin ice, and if she is not careful, it may plunge the people into dire straits. But if it can be properly controlled, it can also become a beacon leading the people to light.

In Li Qingge's mind, there is a grand blueprint for a new society, a paradise without oppression and exploitation, where everyone is equal and shares prosperity. However, all these beautiful visions can only be castles in the air and out of reach without reform and development. She knows that every major change that can liberate productivity is like going against the current and will inevitably encounter many obstacles, just like the turbulent times of Shang Yang's reforms in ancient times and the magnificent times of Wang Anshi's new policies.

To overcome these difficulties, she must ascend the throne, master the power of life and death, and become the strongest driving force to push the wheel of history forward. Moreover, she also has the mysterious Queen System, which has been silent since she was given the novice gift package two years ago. Only by becoming a monarch can she restart the system, obtain extraordinary technology, reverse the shame of being colonized in modern times, and make this land shine again.

So, with the theme of "a single spark can start a prairie fire", after much discussion, they finally decided on the name of the country as "Yan". The character "Yan" has fire on both the top and bottom, which not only fits the image of a single spark starting a prairie fire, but also contains the profound meaning of the descendants of Yan and Huang passing on the torch. In ancient Chinese, "Yan" refers to the most powerful fire, which means double flames, implying that their country will be as hot as a raging fire, burning all obstacles and illuminating the way forward.

Moreover, in the five elements, the Qing Dynasty belongs to water, and water can overcome fire, but the Ming Dynasty only has one fire, and it can't defeat the Qing Dynasty; while their Great Flame has two fires, and under the attack, it will definitely burn the Qing Dynasty to ashes. What's more, the phoenix, the legendary black fire bird, can be reborn from the fire. The bigger the fire, the stronger the vitality of the phoenix. And their leader Li Qingge is like the best among the phoenixes, not afraid of the fire, and moving forward courageously.

The fifth day after the country's name was determined was an auspicious day. The sky was as blue as a mirror and the sun shone gently on the earth. Li Qingge burned incense and worshipped heaven and earth according to ancient rituals. Her movements were solemn and pious, as if she was talking to heaven and earth, praying for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people. Under the gaze of everyone, she held the coronation ceremony. At that moment, she seemed to have become a bridge connecting heaven and earth, carrying the hopes and dreams of countless people.

The day of his ascension was the third day of the tenth month in the twenty-third year of Qianlong's reign. The autumn wind was bleak in the north, and the chill was pressing, while in the south, the autumn heat had just retreated, and the weather was neither too cold nor too hot, which was the most pleasant time. The difference between the north and the south was like the two worlds in Li Qingge's heart, one side was the suffering and struggle of the past, and the other side was the hope and light of the future.

Because Li Qingge was a woman, in that era, the concept of not being able to touch each other between men and women was deeply rooted. And where they were, there were no palace maids or eunuchs to serve them, so Su Xiaomei temporarily served as a palace lady and helped Li Qingge dress up.

Su Xiaomei's craftsmanship was extremely skillful. She combed Li Qingge's hair and put on makeup according to etiquette. When Li Qingge took off the bronze mask, her beautiful face was reflected in the mirror. Her face was like a newly blooming lily, pure and elegant, and with a bit of inviolable majesty. Su Xiaomei couldn't help but sigh: "Your Majesty, who in the world can compare to your stunning beauty? It's really unfair for you to wear a mask every day."

Li Qingge smiled faintly, her voice calm and firm: "Where is the grievance? If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. In this world, too many people only care about appearance. People who are too beautiful are often overlooked for their other advantages. I don't want people to think that I rely on beauty to seduce men to build the country, so I have to wear this mask." Su Xiaomei nodded in agreement, a trace of admiration flashed in her eyes: "Men of this era are all like this. They always have prejudices against us women, thinking that women have long hair and short knowledge, can't do big things, and are only fit to serve men. The more beautiful they are, the more they are regarded as a vase. But you can't wear this mask forever, right?"

Li Qingge smiled and said, "Of course I can't wear it forever. When I have made this country prosperous and strong, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, and truly support me as their monarch, I will take off the mask. On that day, I will let everyone see that I am not just a beautiful woman, but also a monarch who can lead them to light."

"When will that day come?" Su Xiaomei asked expectantly.

Li Qingge said confidently: "It's not far away! As long as we work together, this day will come soon."

"Then I have to do my part!" After Su Xiaomei finished speaking, she gently put the golden crown with twelve tassels and dragon and phoenix on Li Qingge's head and fixed it with a jade hairpin. The golden crown shone brightly, as if carrying endless glory and dreams.

The traditional imperial robe is called a crown robe, which is mainly bright yellow and has a twelve-chapter pattern, symbolizing the supremacy of imperial power. When Li Qingge put on the crown robe, she seemed to be endowed with endless power and wisdom. She stood there, looking into the distance with a firm gaze, her heart filled with infinite longing and hope for the future.

Since Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty used yellow as the color of the dragon robe, many emperors in later generations followed this practice, especially bright yellow, which was the symbol of supreme imperial power, shining like the sun over the vast land. However, Li Qingge, the founder of the new era, wanted to be different. She promoted constitutional monarchy and intended to break the shackles of ancient traditions, so she boldly changed the color of the dragon robe to bright red.

Red is a symbol of joy and prosperity, and it complements the name of the country she founded, Yan. Li Qingge prefers this bright red color, which is like the fire in her heart, burning with longing and hope for the future. Whenever she puts on the dragon robe embroidered by Su Xiaomei, she seems to feel a warm power flowing into her heart.

Su Xiaomei, the master of Suzhou embroidery, has unrivalled skills. When Li Qingge asked her to embroider the dragon robe, she readily agreed. Su Xiaomei's fingers shuttled across the silk like magic, and the golden dragon and the twelve chapters pattern came to life under her skillful hands, as if they would jump out at any time. When the dragon robe was finally worn by Li Qingge, the golden dragon seemed to be really attached to her body, adding endless majesty and momentum to her.

The auspicious time for the enthronement day has arrived. The sound of firecrackers and gongs and drums filled the air, and the entire capital was immersed in a festive atmosphere. Li Qingge was wearing a bright red dragon robe, with patterns woven with gold threads glittering in the sun. She walked towards the platform step by step, and each step seemed so firm and confident. However, the heaviness of the dragon robe made her a little unbearable. Although the weather was not hot, her clothes were soaked after she walked for a while. She wondered in her heart, why must the emperor's robe be divided into such detailed categories, including imperial robes, court robes, and daily clothes, each of which was extremely heavy, and wearing it was like wrapping herself in layers of onions.

Su Xiaomei and several female soldiers followed closely behind, carefully helping her to tidy up her clothes and hair. They knew that this coronation ceremony was of great significance to Li Qingge, and no mistakes could be made. Especially as a female monarch, Li Qingge's every move would attract the attention of the world. Therefore, they were even more cautious, fearing any mistakes.

The sun shone on Li Qingge's body, and the golden dragon on the red dragon robe seemed to come alive, shining with golden light. She walked up to the high platform step by step, with indescribable excitement and pride in her heart. She had never thought that she, a person who traveled through time and space, could defeat so many people and eventually ascend the throne to become the queen. At this moment, she seemed to be standing at the top of the world, overlooking all living things.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen, long live the Great Yan Dynasty!" The subordinates below shouted in unison, the sound was deafening. According to tradition, when the monarch ascended the throne, the ministers had to perform the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows. But Li Qingge abolished this etiquette and only asked everyone to bend down and bow. She knew that this was not just a change in etiquette, but also a change of the times. She wanted to let the world know that the Great Yan Dynasty was a brand new beginning, an era full of equality and freedom.

The coronation ceremony ended successfully, and Li Qingge officially became the founding monarch of the Great Yan Dynasty. She named the reign "Mingde" and set the capital in Jinling. Jinling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, carries countless history and legends. It is known as "the beautiful land of Jiangnan and the imperial state of Jinling", and is the ideal capital of the Great Yan Dynasty. Li Qingge chose Jinling not only because of the many ready-made facilities here, but also because she wanted to inherit the system of the Ming Dynasty and make the Great Yan Dynasty the revival of the Ming Dynasty. She knew that those righteous men who fought against the Qing Dynasty and restored the Ming Dynasty would definitely regard Great Yan as the continuation of the Ming Dynasty and come to seek refuge. And the people would also recognize the orthodox status of Great Yan more.

On the night of her ascension to the throne, Li Qingge lay in bed, her mind full of thoughts. She actually dreamed of a Qing Dynasty novel she had read in her previous life. The book had once fascinated her, and the good writing made it hard for her to forget. However, as she read deeper, she gradually felt the bitterness and sadness in the book. In particular, two sentences in the book have been deeply engraved in her heart: "I can be a slave, but my children cannot." and "The Fourth Master is her sun, but if he can return to the human world, who would be willing to covet the sun?"

Li Qingge couldn't imagine how terrible it would be if she was domesticated by the feudal system like the heroine in the book, sharing a man with other women and eventually losing herself. She would rather maintain her independence and self-esteem than become a man's appendage. For her, traveling through time was like a nightmare, but she was glad that she had a powerful golden finger that allowed her to control her own destiny. Now, she is the queen, and no one can be above her. The feudal ideas of men being superior to women and husbands being the backbone of wives can no longer restrain her.

That night, Li Qingge slept exceptionally soundly. Her heart was filled with peace and satisfaction, because she knew that she had walked out of that terrible nightmare and ushered in a brand new era.

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The news of the establishment of the Great Yan Dynasty spread across the continent like a spring breeze. When the news reached the Forbidden City, Emperor Qianlong was attending the morning court. He was criticizing the Eight Banners children for their greed for pleasure and neglect of martial virtues, but suddenly received an urgent report from 800 miles away.

"Your Majesty, the rebels in the south have established their own country, and the leader of the rebellion, the green-faced woman, has also ascended the throne!" The eunuch presented the report to Qianlong in a trembling voice.

When Qianlong read the report, his face instantly turned livid. He angrily tore the report to pieces, as if to vent all his anger. "Traitor! How dare you ascend the throne in defiance of the world!" His voice resounded throughout the court like thunder.

All the civil and military officials in the court were shocked by Qianlong's anger. They were stunned for a moment before they realized what had happened. They all knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.

"A woman being a monarch is really turning the world upside down! How is she different from the evil Queen Wu?" a minister said in a trembling voice.

"A hen crowing at dawn is so shameless!" another minister shouted angrily.

"The green-faced woman ascending the throne is against moral principles! It is absolutely intolerable!" another minister said indignantly.

The entire court was in chaos, and the anger and dissatisfaction of the ministers erupted like a volcano. However, Qianlong remained silent. He knew that this news was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Qing Dynasty. A woman dared to ascend the throne and become emperor, which was the biggest challenge to his imperial power. He had to find a way to deal with this situation and not let the Qing Dynasty fall into the hands of others.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was a virtuous and gentle Queen Ma. Her virtues were like the warm sunshine in spring, illuminating the harem and the hearts of the people. After her death, she was posthumously named Queen Mingde. Her reputation was like an eternal light, illuminating the ages and becoming a model for women in later generations to follow. However, things are unpredictable. Who would have thought that in this long river of history, there would be a woman with a green face who was so bold as to steal the beautiful name "Mingde". Her behavior was undoubtedly the greatest blasphemy to this virtuous queen. It was really shameless to the extreme!
The atmosphere in the court was solemn. The ministers were dressed in gorgeous court robes, but they could not hide their anger. One minister, with his hair and beard standing up and his eyes flashing with anger, clenched his fists, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, that green-faced woman is so rampant. Not only did she steal the reputation of Empress Mingde, she also openly challenged the majesty of our dynasty. How can we tolerate her continuing to do evil and disrupt the government!"

Another minister had a stern face and spoke in a deep and powerful voice: "That green-faced witch has committed countless evil deeds. Heaven and earth cannot tolerate her! She dares to call herself Mingde, which is simply an insult to the sages of our dynasty! I request that troops be dispatched immediately to eradicate her roots and then torture her to death in public, so as to rectify the order of our dynasty and comfort the spirit of Empress Mingde in heaven!"

In the court, all the ministers were furious, their voices rose and fell like surging waves, shaking the whole palace. Their eyes were full of anger and shock, as if Li Qingge had killed their parents, and they could not forgive her for what she had done.

This anger and shock is actually deeply rooted in the soil of Confucianism. In that feudal era of male supremacy, women were in a low position, like dust, and were oppressed by the political power, patriarchy, husband power and clan. They were bound in a small space and could not breathe the air of freedom. In traditional culture, male superiority and female inferiority are regarded as the law of nature. Women can only live by relying on men and become tools for passing on the family line, without dignity and independent personality. Even after death, they cannot leave their full names on the tombstones, and can only be referred to as "Ms. So-and-so", as if their existence is only to prove the existence of men.

Therefore, when the news of a woman ascending the throne came, these scholars and officials who were full of benevolence, morality, and all kinds of nonsense naturally could not accept this fact. They enjoyed the superiority and privilege brought by the male superiority and female inferiority, and were surrounded by beautiful wives and concubines. How could they accept that a woman who was once regarded as a plaything would be above them, making them kneel and kowtow, and submit to her skirt? Their hearts were filled with resistance and dissatisfaction, as if a huge rock was pressing on their chests, making them unable to breathe.

Not only do they feel disgusted with women as heads of state, they also show extreme double standards in the moral flaws of male and female emperors. For example, after Wu Zetian ascended the throne, she appointed cruel officials to kill the royal family of Li Tang. She has been cursed for thousands of years and is known as the most vicious woman in history. But they have never thought deeply that when the emperor changes dynasties, how can he stabilize his country if he does not clear the threatening forces and support his confidants? In order to consolidate his regime, Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bang also cruelly killed their meritorious brothers. They can understand the behavior of these male emperors, but they severely condemn Wu Zetian. The reason is that Wu Zetian is a woman! Their hearts are full of prejudice and discrimination, like an invisible wall that separates them from the truth.

Emperor Qianlong sat on the dragon throne, looking at the courtiers who insisted that "women cannot ascend the throne" with wide eyes. There was murderous intent between his eyebrows, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction. He was shocked by the audacity of the green-faced woman, who actually ascended the throne and founded the country; he was puzzled why she was so fearless of others' resistance? Even more puzzled was why her subordinates were mostly men, so she could accept a woman superior to them? Where was the blood and dignity of men? His heart was full of doubts and confusion, as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart, making him unable to let go.

Although Qianlong was somewhat comforted after hearing this, he was full of hope that civil strife would break out after Li Qingge became emperor. By then, the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty could take the opportunity to counterattack and destroy the Great Yan Dynasty in one fell swoop. However, the facts disappointed him greatly, and he was furious and could not accept such a result.

He clenched his fists, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction, but finally let go of his fists helplessly. He still comforted himself: "Civil strife needs time to ferment. The green-faced woman has just ascended the throne. After a long time, there will definitely be disputes among the rebels. By then, it will not be too late for us to send troops."

However, although Qianlong and the Queen Mother had a beautiful idea, they did not know that in the face of absolute strength, all the fancy and doubts were in vain. When Li Qingge first led the rebel army, there were people who believed in male supremacy and regarded women as reproductive tools and refused to accept her leadership. They incited people in the army to assassinate Li Qingge and replace her. But Li Qingge was protected by magical skills, her martial arts were strong, and her wisdom was extraordinary. Their assassination failed and she was annihilated instead. Repeated dissatisfaction and bloody suppression made the rebel army and the people in the south see how powerful this iron-blooded heroine was.

Now the southern army and civilians are united as one. They are united to resist the invasion of foreign enemies. Even if some people are dissatisfied with Li Qingge's ascension to the throne as a woman, they dare not say anything. They know that Li Qingge's strength and prestige are unmatched. She is the founder of the Great Yan Dynasty and their leader and support. The powerful military force and the absolutely loyal White Horse Army guards have jointly built Li Qingge's unbreakable ruling position. The difference between men and women seems insignificant in the face of such strength. The bigger the fist, the harder the truth! Don't accept it? Then I will beat you until you accept it!
A series of blows made Qianlong, the ambitious emperor, depressed like an eggplant hit by frost. He sat on the dragon throne, staring blankly ahead, as if he had lost all his fighting spirit. However, when he found out the actual situation of Li Qingge's ascension to the throne, he immediately revived and was overjoyed. It turned out that he found out that Li Qingge's identity after ascending the throne was queen instead of empress. The difference between queen and empress is a world of difference. King can be a prince, a relative or a vassal king; while emperor refers specifically to the emperor. The green-faced woman ascended the throne as queen instead of empress, which was obviously constrained by etiquette and law, and the internal opposition was too strong to dare to claim the throne. Qianlong was secretly happy: It's good that she dare not claim the throne! Whether she claims the throne as king or not, I am still the only emperor. My position is still as solid as a mountain, and no one can shake it.

However, Qianlong did not know that Li Qingge ascended the throne as queen not because of fear but because the country was not yet unified. Only the monarch of a unified dynasty and a powerful empire with a vast territory could be called an emperor. Those who called themselves "emperors" with imperfect regimes and small territories were just deceiving themselves. Although Li Qingge successfully rebelled and established the Great Yan Dynasty, it could not be considered a unified dynasty with only half of the territory.

Calling herself "Queen" is just a temporary measure. When the north and south are unified and the land of China becomes the territory of the Great Yan Dynasty, it will not be too late to change to "Her Majesty the Queen". She has great ambitions and lofty ideals in her heart. She wants to use her own hands to build an empire that truly belongs to her.

(End of this chapter)