Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

"Miss Su's martial arts are superb; I humbly admit defeat."

"Miss Su, please go first!"

Ma Liangyu smiled slightly and nodded to Su Zihan.

The two just exchanged blows, which lasted only three moves.

But they had already figured out the other party's background.

Therefore, Ma Liangyu did not want to continue to entangle with Su Zihan.

After all, his father did indeed die at the hands of his own troops.

It is understandable that they harbor deep hostility towards themselves.

"Hmph! Then thank you, General Ma. Now that you've come to the capital of my Great Zhou..."

Please keep a low profile and refrain from provoking trouble.

Otherwise, I will not tolerate it! Let's go.

After Su Zihan finished speaking, she angrily left with Dong Jie and Bei Xuan.

After they left, the two guards watched the carriage carrying Su Zihan and the others disappear into the distance.

Looking at Ma Liangyu with a puzzled expression, "General, what about that girl's martial arts skills?"

Even we could easily handle this, so why are you...?

"Let's go! This is the purpose of our trip to Great Zhou."

The purpose is to complete the task assigned by the Empress Dowager, not to show off or fight.

Ma Liangyu waved his hand, gave his instructions, and then walked towards the carriage.

......

Soon, the morning court session in the Golden Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty came to an end.

The Emperor of Great Zhou seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood today.

All the policies he has implemented so far have been precisely executed.

In particular, the issue of domestic marriage has been addressed quite effectively.

It is expected that Dazhou will see another increase in population next year.

It really excited him just thinking about it.

"Your Majesty, the Great Xia delegation's General Ma Liangyu..."

"I request an audience outside the palace!"

"Hmph! Why would this empress dowager of the pseudo-dynasty send a general to see me?"

"Go ahead and announce it! Go ahead and announce it!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor's smile vanished instantly.

With a dark expression, he waved his hand dismissively, indicating his displeasure.

Seeing that the emperor was unhappy, the courtiers quickly said something that he would like to hear.

"Haha, a fake dynasty is a fake dynasty, they have no manners whatsoever."

"What kind of logic is it to send a general who protects the nation as an envoy?"

"Indeed! With their regime so utterly corrupt, how can it last long?"

"Hi, gentlemen, there is something you may not know."

The Empress Dowager of the pseudo-Xia Dynasty wanted to emulate the marriage system of our dynasty.

However, the Wu and Wang families, two powerful clans in the capital, blocked the execution.

To this day, there hasn't even been a definite answer, which shows that the empress dowager is a fraud.

Perhaps it will end up like Emperor Xian of Han during the Three Kingdoms period.

He had the title of emperor, but not the power.

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, but they all kept belittling the Great Xia Dynasty.

Sure enough, the emperor beamed with joy upon hearing this and even threw his head back and laughed heartily.

Before long, Ma Liangyu was led in from outside by a chief eunuch.

"This humble general, Ma Liangyu, pays his respects to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou!"

As soon as Ma Liangyu finished speaking

A censor in purple robes immediately rushed out from the left side of the Golden Palace.

He pointed at Ma Liangyu's nose and shouted sternly, "How dare you!"

You mere military man of the false dynasty, how dare you face the rightful emperor of my Great Zhou?

How dare they only cup their hands in greeting without kneeling? Do they have no respect for hierarchy and etiquette?

"Guards! Drag this rude and arrogant scoundrel out!"

"Wait a minute!"

Upon hearing the commotion, the guards outside the hall were about to step forward.

Ma Liangyu waved his hand dismissively, his face calm.

His gaze calmly swept over the censor, then fell upon the emperor on the throne.

He said loudly, "Your Excellency is mistaken. A hundred years ago..."

The Great Xia and the Great Zhou were originally of the same lineage, but now they have each established their own states.

Each serves its own master; how can there be any talk of who is righteous and who is false?

As the General Who Guards the Nation of Great Xia, I naturally only kneel before the young Emperor and Empress Dowager of Great Xia.

For the Emperor of the Great Zhou, performing the cupped-hand salute was already fulfilling the obligations of a neighboring country.

It was by no means rude.

The censor, his face flushed red with anger, was speechless, but he still wanted to continue his rebuttal.

The Emperor of Great Zhou, seated on his throne, raised his hand and waved it, his previous gloomy expression vanishing.

Instead, a playful smile appeared on his face: "Never mind, never mind."

A military general doesn't understand the intricacies of your civil officials.

General Ma came from afar.

Surely it's not about competing for the right to kneel in my imperial palace?

"Speak, what brings you here today?"

Ma Liangyu nodded slightly and took out a sealed letter from his bosom.

He presented the offering to the head eunuch beside him with both hands, his voice carrying a hint of respect.

"Your Majesty, at the end of last month, I accompanied my Empress Dowager on a southward expedition to maintain stability."

Seeing the people's livelihood in ruins and the long suffering caused by war, the Empress Dowager was also deeply worried.

She considered that His Majesty and our dynasty shared the same lineage.

Considering that the border between the two countries has only been under recuperation for a few months,

Unable to bear the thought of further conflict, he specially ordered this humble general to come and visit His Majesty.

I've also included a handwritten letter; please take a look, Your Majesty.

The chief eunuch quickly walked to the throne with the letter in his hand and presented it to the Emperor of Great Zhou.

The emperor opened the envelope and took out the Xuan paper inside.

The handwriting was delicate yet firm.

His Majesty, the Imperial Uncle of the Great Zhou Dynasty:

Remembering our ancestors, of the same lineage, who fought together against foreign aggression, and later established their own states by granting fiefdoms...

They gradually split into two factions, and a century of war ensued, with blood flowing like rivers, all of which were not what their ancestors wished for.

The nephew's wife ruled as regent, while the young emperor was still an infant; the ruler was young and the country was in turmoil.

Fortunately, the soldiers fought bravely and the people were loyal, which allowed us to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Last month, I went south and saw refugees in distress and students without a way out, all because of the suffering caused by war.

I have also heard that within the Great Zhou territory, the people live in peace and happiness, and all industries are thriving. I am filled with both envy and admiration.

The two countries share a border and are interdependent; if they were to continue their dispute over legitimacy...

Armed conflict would only deplete national resources and could give neighboring, covetous states an opportunity to exploit the situation.

Therefore, the niece-in-law boldly agreed to make a pact with the imperial uncle:

Opening border trade routes between the two countries and allowing students from both countries to take exams together.

Displaced people were resettled and evacuated, warfare ceased, and agriculture and sericulture were restored.

We will jointly protect our shared bloodline and jointly defend against external enemies.

Though the letter is short, the sentiment is deep; all the unspoken words are entrusted to General Ma.

I urge you, Imperial Uncle, to reconsider.

Respectfully submitted by Li Tingting, Da Xia!

"Haha, hahaha!"

After the emperor slowly put down the letter, he threw his head back and laughed loudly.

Obviously,

Li Tingting's address of "Royal Uncle" made him feel a little lightheaded.

Then, the emperor looked up at Ma Liangyu below the steps.

The previous coldness in his voice was gone, replaced by a hint of nonchalant smugness:

"Your empress dowager is quite well-mannered; she's been alive for a hundred years."

This is the first person to address me so respectfully as "Imperial Uncle."

Upon hearing this, the courtiers in the hall all smiled slightly.

But soon, the emperor chuckled and changed the subject.

He then adopted the airs of an emperor: "As for the matter of the alliance,"

This matter concerns the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the lives of countless people; it is of utmost importance.

I cannot simply agree based on a letter from your Empress Dowager.

We must have a proper discussion with all of you.

He paused, looked at the chief eunuch beside him, and gave the order with a smile:

"General Ma has come from afar and must be tired from his journey. You should personally lead him."

They were accommodated at a guesthouse outside the city and treated with the courtesy due to state guests.

Food, lodging, and transportation must all be taken seriously.

After saying this, the emperor looked at Ma Liangyu again, "You shall stay in the capital for now."

I will get back to you after I have devised the plan.

Also, please convey my message to your Empress Dowager.

Since she is willing to protect the people of both countries, I appreciate it.

But she was told to treat the people of Great Xia well, even though we are now governing ourselves.

But the people of Daxia are also compatriots of my Great Zhou.

If I were to hear of any mistreatment of my fellow citizens of Great Zhou within the territory of Great Xia,

"I will not stand idly by."