Time Travel: The Foolish Lady is Forced to Become a Female General

Emperor Gao Huanyang's face was flushed with joy, and he praised him highly, which was rare: "In just three months, the old general lifted the siege of General Dongfang and successively conquered the three cities of Qingyun, Yunzhong, and Shuofang. He is truly the pillar of our Great Xia!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Lie quickly replied, "I dare not accept this responsibility. It is all thanks to your majesty's wisdom and bravery, your awe-inspiring power, and the people's loyalty. In the battle with the Xiongnu army, the gods sent down thunder to help us, which led to this great victory!"

When the emperor saw that Mu Lie, who had always been upright, also said this, the pride on his face was revealed without any concealment.

Seeing this, the other ministers in the hall said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and your majesty is feared by all quarters, and the people are loyal to you!"

"Good, good, good!" After three consecutive shouts, the emperor waved his hands in satisfaction, "Even if I am really the star that has descended to the world, only loyal ministers and good generals can get the help of the thunderbolt. This time you have made such a great contribution, what reward do you want?"

"It is our duty as subjects to share His Majesty's worries and defend the territory of Daxia. His Majesty has already bestowed upon us great grace, and we dare not make any other requests."

"Old General, I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. As long as I can do it, please feel free to ask for it!"

Naturally, the emperor would not give up this rare opportunity to establish the image of a wise ruler.

Mu Lie moved his lips, hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have fought on the battlefield for decades. Fortunately, I have your Majesty's trust and love, and I have been able to serve the country and defend the territory. However, time is not forgiving, and I am old and weak. I am no longer able to do it. I would like to resign now. I hope that your Majesty will allow me to retire and return home to reunite with my family and enjoy my old age."

As soon as he asked to retire, the emperor's smile disappeared and a cloud of gloom appeared on his face.

The loyal ministers in the hall obviously did not expect that Mu Lie, who had just made great military achievements, would ask to retire at this time, and they could not help but worry for him.

The emperor's tone turned cold, and dissatisfaction was faintly visible in the corners of his eyebrows: "Old General, Concubine Mu often told me that her father and brother have always been devoted to the country and are willing to die on the battlefield. From what you said today, are you afraid that I can't let you enjoy your old age?"

When Mu Lie saw the emperor's expression change, he immediately knelt down. Mu Jinyu also quickly pulled Xia Qin to kneel down behind Mu Lie.

It was the first time that Xia Qin met this emperor. A thousand horses were running through her heart. Although serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, this emperor was too weird and too stingy.

"Your Majesty, this old minister did not mean that!" Mu Lie explained with his head down.

"Then what do you mean?"

Seeing this, Mu Jinyu immediately said, "Your Majesty, my father was assassinated and seriously injured when he left the capital. He fought against the Xiongnu army in the northern border before his old wounds healed. His injuries have worsened and he is physically unable to fight on the battlefield again, so I am begging to return home."

"How dare you!" Qin Huiqi on the side accused Mu Jinyu, "His Majesty is questioning the old general, how can you have a say?"

"It doesn't matter. Jin Yu is also a meritorious minister. It is not easy to be both loyal and filial," the emperor said with a thorn in his words. His face was still gloomy. He said to Wei Gao beside him, "Send the imperial physician to diagnose and treat General Mu now."

Mu Lie quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I can let the doctor treat my injury when I return home."

"Old General, there is no need to refuse. The imperial physician in the palace is better than the doctors in the capital."

All the ministers in the hall, especially Su Wu and other colleagues who had a close relationship with Mu Lie, were worried about Mu Lie. Not to mention whether he was injured or not, even if the injury was not as serious as Mu Jinyu said, the Mu family was likely to be in trouble today.

A moment later, two elderly imperial doctors hurried over.

Mu Lie took off his shirt in public and the imperial physician checked his wounds.

Under his military uniform, Mu Lie had bandages on his shoulders and chest.

There was a faint trace of blood seeping out of the white bandage.

The two imperial doctors gently removed the bandages. Mu Lie's wounds were horrifying, with arrow wounds, knife wounds, gunshot wounds, and several deep wounds that were unbearable to look at.

Not only His Highness and his ministers, but even the Emperor Gao Huanyang was somewhat moved.

One of the imperial doctors with a gray beard checked the wound and said, "Your Majesty, the most serious wound on General Mu's body is the arrow wound on his right shoulder. This wound has been there for some time, and it seems that it has not healed and has even worsened."

Mu Jinyu did not lie, and Su Wu and others also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Help the old general get good treatment!" The emperor stood up excitedly and shouted half-seriously, "My lords, look at what a loyal minister and a good general are, and what a pillar of the country is!"

Xia Qin had no idea that her father had suffered so many injuries, and she felt extremely distressed. Just as she was about to get up, she was held tightly by Mu Jinyu, and she knelt obediently where she was.

Half an incense stick of time later, the two imperial doctors finished the treatment and left the palace.

The emperor looked at Mu Lie, whose face was a little pale, and sighed heavily: "Old General, I am not unreasonable, but now that wars are raging everywhere, there are no useful generals in the court."

Mu Lie, Mu Jinyu and Xia Qin lowered their heads in silence, but they understood from the emperor's words that their plan to stay away from the court had fallen through.

The emperor paused, and said with some embarrassment: "This rebellion of the Japanese pirates in the southeast, I am afraid that Mu Qing will need to continue to put on armor and go to quell it!"

Little devil?

Hearing this, and thinking of the arrow wound his father received while saving him, Xia Qin made his report in an unexpectedly deep voice.

"Your Majesty, my father is old, and I am willing to go on his behalf to fight and wipe out the Japanese pirates."

Although Xia Qin's words were somewhat inconsistent with court etiquette, since his sister had already said so, Mu Jinyu naturally did not want to let his sister bear the responsibility alone.

"Your Majesty, I have followed my father in battle for many years and I am confident that we can put down the rebellion in the southeast!"

Seeing them like this, the newly appointed Imperial Censor Zhou Fu, a member of the Qin family's faction, stepped forward and said, "Mu Jinyu, you are only a fourth-rank general, and your sister has no official position. How can you lead a group of soldiers?"

However, the emperor looked at Mu Jinyu and Xia Qin with great joy: "A tiger father will have a dog son! I heard that during the battle in the northern border, the thunderbolt fell when General Mu's children were charging into battle. If I am the reincarnation of Ziwei Star, they must be my divine generals too."

He gestured to Wei Gao beside him, and Wei Gao immediately took out the imperial edict he had prepared in advance and began to read it out.

"Your Majesty has decreed that General Mu Lie is a brave and skilled warrior, wise and courageous, and has made great military achievements for Daxia. He has made outstanding contributions and is hereby granted the title of First-Class Duke of Weiguo and the fiefdom of Jinghai City to honor his merits. I hope you will protect the country and the people and make new contributions."

"General Mu Jinyu, the conqueror, has made great contributions in pacifying the northern border and is promoted to General of the Guard Army (third rank). I hope you will perform your duties conscientiously, eliminate the Japanese threat as soon as possible, and restore peace to our people."

"Mu Jinyan, a staff officer under the General of Cavalry, has made great contributions in pacifying the northern border and is appointed as the governor of Jinghai County (fourth rank). I hope you will perform your duties conscientiously to ensure the safety of the people and educate the people."

"Appreciate this!"

As soon as the imperial edict was issued, Mu Lie and Mu Jinyu immediately kowtowed to express their gratitude.

Xia Qin was just wondering what these official positions were and what their responsibilities were when Mu Jinyu asked her to kowtow and express her gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. We will obey your instructions, fulfill our duties, live up to your expectations, serve the court loyally, and work for the benefit of the people!"

Xia Qin didn't know the lines either, so she could only mumble along.

The ministers in the court naturally understood at this time that the emperor had already made preparations for this, and there was just a process ahead.

When Qin Hui heard that Mu Lie was to be named Duke of Weiguo, his face turned a little ugly, but Mu Lie was a minister of two dynasties and had made great military achievements, so he couldn't refute.

Although Mu Jinyu is young, he has fought with Mu Lie for many years. It is reasonable for him to be appointed a third-rank general to quell the Japanese rebellion after pacifying the northern border.

But Xia Qin was just a girl, less than 20 years old, and she was a fool before. It was inappropriate for her to be appointed as a prefect in terms of emotion, reason and system.

Especially Qin Huimu, who took his son to propose marriage half a year ago, but was rejected at that time. Now, they are separated by death, and this fool has become a prefect. One can imagine how he feels.

"Your Majesty!" Qin Huimu finally couldn't help but stood up. "Although Daxia does not prohibit women from joining the army, the old general's eldest daughter has never retired. This is her first time to join the army in the northern border. She was a little stupid before. What's more, General Mu and his sons serving in the same place is not in line with Daxia's official system!"

Xia Qin's knees were numb from kneeling. She turned around and glanced at Qin Huimu, feeling speechless.

Whether it is blocked or not, it needs to be ended quickly, so don't waste any more time.

However, the emperor did not seem to act according to her idea, but looked at his highness's other ministers.

He asked quietly, "Do you think what Qin Tingwei said makes sense?"