Empress Liu Qian called herself the Holy Martial Emperor and began to reform the government, making use of new female officials who passed the imperial examinations.

Xie Yunlan, the top scorer in the first exam, was appointed by the empress as a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy and concurrently as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. As an assistant to the Minister of Personnel, she was responsible for the assessment and selection of officials.

Su Yao, the runner-up in the first exam, was appointed by the empress as the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, assisting the minister in supervising criminal trials.

Han Xiao, the top scorer in the first exam, was appointed by the empress as the Minister of Rites, in charge of court etiquette.

Feng Nishang, the top scorer in the martial arts exam, was awarded the rank of a third-rank general and appointed as the General of the Thousand Oxen Guard in charge of the imperial city.

Lin Wanyi, the runner-up in the first martial arts exam, was awarded the rank of Right Guard Lieutenant General, fourth grade.

Li Wanjun, the top scorer in the martial arts exam, was awarded the rank of fourth-rank Right Guard Commandant.

Soon, Li Chong, the former Prince of Nanping, rebelled with an army of more than 20,000. The empress sent Lin Wanyi to lead 20,000 troops of the Right Guard as the commander, and Li Wanjun, the commander of the Right Guard, to lead 5,000 troops of the Right Guard as the vanguard to quell the rebellion.

Empress Liu Qian dispatched two female generals, Lin Wanyi and Li Wanjun, to battle. Upon learning of this, the rebel Li Chong underestimated the enemy, believing them inadequate to challenge him. However, Lin Wanyi, with her exceptional military prowess, quickly devised a sophisticated strategy, while Li Wanjun bravely and fearlessly led the vanguard into battle. During a fierce battle, Li Wanjun successfully lured the enemy deeper into the enemy's territory, allowing Lin Wanyi to lead the main force to encircle and defeat the rebels. Ultimately, Li Chong was captured alive, the rebellion was quelled, and Empress Liu Qian's rule was consolidated.

On a dark and windy night, Li Wanjun's vanguard and the rebels' vanguard met on an open plain. Both sides were ready for a fierce battle.

The imperial court is led by the well-trained Li Wanjun, an elite force that is well-equipped, well-trained, and has high morale. On the other side is the rebel army, a group of young soldiers who lack experience but are full of fighting spirit and courage.

With the command from Li Wanjun and the rebel vanguard, the battle officially began. Soldiers from both sides rushed towards each other like a tide and started a fierce fight.

Li Wanjun's soldiers, relying on their equipment and training advantages, quickly gained the upper hand. Their well-armed and accurate shooting caused heavy casualties to the rebel forces.

However, the rebels remained undeterred. With unwavering determination and courage, they engaged in a desperate struggle with Li Wanjun's Right Guard vanguard. Using their weapons, they engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat, defending their dignity and honor with their own blood and lives.

During the battle, commanders on both sides played a crucial role. Li Wanjun remained calm and composed, commanding with confidence and constantly adjusting tactics to counter the stubborn resistance of the rebels. The rebel commander, on the other hand, was filled with passion and fighting spirit. He led his men in the charge, exerting immense pressure on the enemy.

After several hours of fierce fighting, both sides suffered heavy losses. Li Wanjun's Right Guard suffered mounting casualties, and their morale began to decline. Despite heavy casualties, the rebels remained steadfast, launching repeated charges in an attempt to break through the defenses of Li Wanjun's Right Guard vanguard.

At the critical moment, Li Wanjun made a wise decision. She ordered her troops to retreat to preserve their strength. The rebels took the opportunity to launch a final charge, trying to pursue the enemy.

However, Li Wanjun's Right Guard vanguard was not defeated. During their retreat, they organized an effective defense, inflicting heavy casualties on the rebels. Eventually, the rebels were forced to abandon the pursuit and retreat to their positions.

Although the battle ended with the retreat of Li Wanjun's Right Wuwei vanguard, Lin Wanyi, the commander of the rebellion-suppressing army, remained remarkably calm. She had Li Wanjun lead a rapid advance with 5,000 Right Wuwei as the vanguard, only to be caught off guard by the rebels' elaborate tactics. Upon learning of this, Lin Wanyi decisively led the Right Xiaowei army to reinforce them. Together with Li Wanjun, they attacked from both inside and outside, breaking the rebel defenses. However, the rebel leader, Li Chong, escaped during the melee, prompting Lin Wanyi to order a full-scale pursuit. During the pursuit, Lin Wanyi demonstrated exceptional military prowess and decisive decision-making, ultimately capturing Li Chong and quelling the rebellion. Empress Liu Qian, overjoyed with the performance of Lin Wanyi and Li Wanjun, generously rewarded them, solidifying her position on the throne.

Soon after, Wu'an King Li Heng launched a rebellion with an army of more than 40,000 soldiers. Empress Liu Qian ordered Lin Wanyi to lead 50,000 troops of the Left and Right Guards, with Li Wanjun's 5,000 Right Guards as the vanguard, to quell the rebellion.

This time, Li Heng's counselors offered advice, which was to let Li Wanjun's cavalry advance quickly, and encircle and annihilate Li Wanjun's troops with 15,000 elite soldiers in a canyon plain near the city, while the other 25,000 people resisted Lin Wanyi's army in the city and prevented them from coming to the rescue.

As expected, the 5,000-strong Right Guard vanguard led by Li Wanjun struck like a sharp sword straight into the enemy's heartland. However, they had not anticipated that the rebels' advisors had already laid an elaborate trap.

When Li Wanjun's army entered the canyon plain, the rebels surged out like a tide and quickly surrounded them. For a moment, the shouts of killing and the sound of weapons clashing were deafening.

Li Wanjun led the charge, fighting bravely against the enemy, but the rebels were numerous and well-trained, and their attack was as fierce as a storm. Although the soldiers of the Right Guard were brave and fearless, they were outnumbered and gradually fell into trouble.

The rebels' encirclement was getting tighter and tighter, and Li Wanjun's troops were squeezed into a small space, unable to move. They fought hard, but the enemy's attacks were endless, leaving them no chance to breathe.

As time went on, the casualties of the Right Guard continued to increase and their morale gradually declined. The rebels, taking advantage of the terrain, launched continuous fierce attacks, trying to defeat Li Wanjun's army in one fell swoop.

In this life-or-death moment, Li Wanjun demonstrated extraordinary courage and leadership, inspiring the soldiers not to give up hope and to fight for their country and their people.

However, despite the best efforts of Li Wanjun and her soldiers, they were ultimately unable to withstand the powerful offensive of the rebels.

On the battlefield, smoke filled the air, and the clash of weapons and shouts of killing echoed through the sky. Li Wanjun, clad in armor and holding a longsword, stood at the forefront of the army with heroic spirit. Her eyes were firm and resolute, revealing an unyielding will.

The 5,000 vanguards were practically wiped out in this brutal battle. Li Wanjun's heart was filled with grief and anger. She watched helplessly as her men fell one by one, unable to do anything.

Her body was covered in blood, both her enemies' and her own. Her face was filled with exhaustion and determination, as sweat streamed down her cheeks, mixing with the blood.

In battle, Li Wanjun bravely led the charge, striking down the enemy. Her swordsmanship was fierce, each swing imbued with murderous intent. She moved through the crowd like a ghost, leaving the enemy unable to defend themselves.

However, the number of rebels was too great, and they continued to surge forward, overwhelming Li Wanjun and her soldiers like a tide. Although Li Wanjun fought hard, her strength was gradually exhausted.

In the end, Li Wanjun was surrounded by the rebels. Her body was already covered with wounds, and her battle robe was stained red with blood. Her eyes revealed despair and unwillingness, but she still held the long sword tightly in her hand, ready for a final resistance.

Like a pack of hungry wolves, the rebels pounced frantically upon Li Wanjun. She swung her sword with all her might, each strike tinged with fury and determination. In a flash of her sword, the rebels fell one after another, but more enemies surged forward.

Li Wanjun gritted her teeth and fought with all her might, engaging in a desperate battle with her enemies. Her swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, and every strike carried a deadly threat. However, the enemies were too numerous, and her strength gradually depleted.

As the rebels continued to surge forward, Li Wanjun gradually felt her strength wearying. Her breathing became rapid, and sweat soaked her clothes. But her faith remained unwavering. She would fight to the bitter end for the court and the people she loved.

In this life-or-death moment, Li Wanjun swung her sword with all her might, slaying the rebels before her. But she also paid a heavy price, suffering several more deep wounds.

Her body trembled and finally fell into a pool of blood. The rebels looked at her triumphantly, thinking that she had lost her fighting ability. However, they underestimated Li Wanjun's will and determination.

During that fierce battle, Li Wanjun's body endured endless pain and torture. Blood flowed from her wounds like a fountain, staining the ground beneath her feet red. Each wound felt like it had been kissed by a demon, inflicting excruciating pain that made it nearly impossible for her to stand. Yet, with unwavering determination, she gritted her teeth, refusing to retreat, and continued to fight fiercely against the enemy.

Despite this, the prolonged battle gradually drained Li Wanjun's strength. Her movements became increasingly sluggish, and her power gradually faded. Finally, she could no longer support her exhausted body and collapsed heavily into the pool of blood.

At that moment, she lay on the ground, her eyes still fixed on the front, a glint of unyielding determination gleaming in them. Her eyes seemed to be telling the world: Even in the face of fate's cruel blows, she would never yield! She would fight with her life, to defend her dignity and beliefs!

The rebels stared wide-eyed, intently fixated on the beautiful yet resolute woman before them—Li Wanjun. Her delicate frame shivered in the cold wind, but her eyes were filled with determination and resolve. She clutched a battered longsword, standing firm against the enemy like an insurmountable mountain.

"Kill!" With a roar, the rebels surged towards Li Wanjun like a tide. Brandishing sharp swords, with ferocious grins on their faces, they attempted to hack her to pieces. However, Li Wanjun remained undeterred. She gritted her teeth, her eyes gleaming with unyielding determination.

With a dull thud, a rebel's sword pierced Li Wanjun's chest. Blood stained her clothes, but she remained standing, her gaze fixed firmly ahead. The rebels were astonished to discover this seemingly fragile woman's resilience, and a wave of admiration welled up in their hearts.

"One more strike!" the rebel leader roared. Two more rebels rushed forward, piercing Li Wanjun's body with their swords. She trembled slightly, but still stood firm. Her lips had lost their color, turning pale as paper, but her eyes remained unwavering.

"She... is such a brave woman," one rebel muttered. His voice was filled with awe, as if he had witnessed a being beyond mere mortals. The other rebels nodded in agreement. They knew that even though this woman had ultimately fallen in a pool of blood, her courage and resilience had deeply touched everyone's heart.

Li Wanjun's body lay quietly on the cold ground, like a withered flower. Her once vibrant eyes were now tightly closed, as if she had simply fallen into a peaceful sleep. However, the courage and resilience she demonstrated will be forever etched in people's hearts.

Her passing is heartbreaking, but her spirit will live on forever. Her heroic deeds will become a shining pearl in the long river of history, passed down through generations to come. In that thrilling battle, she defended the justice and ideals in her heart with unwavering faith and fearless courage.

Every swing of her sword, every movement, was filled with contempt for the enemy and perseverance in justice. She used her own flesh and blood to block the enemy's attack, and used her own life to interpret the meaning of fearlessness, bravery, and sacrifice.

Her figure may have vanished, but her spirit will live on like a bright beacon, illuminating the path forward for countless others. Her story will inspire generations to forge ahead, brave hardships, and pursue truth and justice.

There are countless heroes like Li Wanjun in this world, who quietly dedicate themselves to changing the world with their own strength. Their names may remain unknown, but their contributions will forever be remembered. Let us all remember this great woman and pay our highest tributes to her!

The defeat in this battle dealt a heavy blow to Empress Liu Qian's army, but the heroic deeds of Li Wanjun and her 5,000 vanguards will be forever engraved in people's hearts.

Upon learning that Li Wanjun had been surrounded and annihilated, Lin Wanyi was distraught and decided to personally lead the main force to rescue her. During the march, she dispatched an elite unit to bypass the rebels' rear and cut off their supply lines. Simultaneously, she led the main force in a frontal night assault on the rebel camp, creating a pincer attack with the flanking troops. Under attack from both sides, the rebels, plagued by internal strife, were thrown into disarray, ultimately falling prey to Lin Wanyi's forces. Li Heng was forced to surrender, and the rebellion was quelled.

With the main force blocked, Lin Wanyi cleverly exploited the terrain, dispatching elite cavalry to bypass the rebels' rear and cut off their supply lines. Li Wanjun, leading the remnants of the Right Guard, feigned surrender, infiltrating the rebels and seizing an opportunity to disrupt their command system. Despite being exhausted and bloodied, Li Wanjun was not completely dead. Upon examining her "corpse," the rebels discovered she was still breathing. This was due to her practice of Western Region breath-holding techniques and profound internal energy. (She had been in Qiukui during the martial arts examination, lacking strength, allowing Feng Nishang to knock her sword away. She also came from a martial arts family and excelled in horseback archery and martial arts, but not with long weapons. Feng Nishang was at her peak strength at the time, and Li Wanjun was in excruciating pain, with her strength at less than 10%, suggesting her martial arts skills were far superior to those of a third-place finisher.) Therefore, despite her numerous injuries, she remained alive. The rebels captured her and brought her back to their camp, where they treated her injuries before interrogating her. Upon discovering she had been revived by the rebels, Li Wanjun endured the first two torture sessions, feigning her surrender despite the torture. She also discovered nearly 500 captured remnants of her own army in the rebel camp. Just as she had gathered these 500 men and was about to take up arms for a counterattack, she encountered Lin Wanyi's nighttime assault on the rebel camp. The resulting internal chaos allowed Lin Wanyi to seize the opportunity and launch a general assault, defeating the rebels in one fell swoop. Empress Liu Qian, lauding both Lin Wanyi and Li Wanjun for their wisdom and courage, appointed Lin Wanyi concurrently General of the Left and Right Guards (a position held by the third rank, upper class) and Li Wanjun General of the Right Guards (a position held by the fourth rank, upper class), commanding 5,000 troops and allowing her to select 500 personal guards (as part of her personal army).

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