Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

At Sand Goose Palace, the weather was fine, and Queen Sand Goose seemed to be in a very good mood that day.

She moved nimbly through every passageway in the palace.

Several tall, black-clad guards followed closely behind her.

Whenever they passed a place where guards were stationed, those soldiers,

They would all look up and pay their respects to the Empress.

Without pausing, the Queen headed straight for the Parliament House.

At the end of the long, bluestone-paved steps, the vermilion palace doors were already wide open.

The civil and military officials lined up on both sides, and upon seeing the Empress's figure appear...

In an instant, they knelt down in perfect unison, the rustling sound of their clothes echoing in the distance.

It was a loud shout that resounded throughout the palace:

"Long live Her Majesty the Empress! Long live Her Majesty! Long live Her Majesty!"

The Empress nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Treading on the "path" paved by the gazes of the courtiers.

I stepped steadily into the gilded throne in the center of the main hall.

The black-clad guards stood on either side of the throne, their postures upright like pine trees.

The air in the hall instantly became solemn. After she sat down,

He then looked at the assembled officials with a smile on his face.

"Please, everyone, no need for formalities! Oh, Yi Lunan, it's been a few days!"

You seem to have gained weight. Looks like you've had good food here these past two days.

Upon hearing this, the courtiers all laughed heartily and rose to express their gratitude.

Elizabeth was a Grand Councilor whom the Queen relied on.

So, whenever she has a chance to interact with someone, she'll crack a little joke with them.

Improving the etiquette between the emperor and his subjects would not be surprising to the public.

The Empress tapped her fingertips lightly on the armrest of her throne, her gaze sweeping over the assembled officials below.

His tone was calm yet carried an undeniable scrutiny: "Dulci,"

The Eastern Kingdom that I asked you to oversee before,

What is the progress of the tax and tribute payments between Nanbang and Daxia?

Upon hearing this, Duerqi stepped forward, bowed, and replied, "Your Majesty,"

South Korea dared not delay in the slightest after receiving the imperial decree.

Thirty percent of the trade tax and tribute have been paid in full.

The silver had already been deposited into the treasury, and the Ministry of Revenue had completed its count; the accounts were clear and accurate.

The Empress nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips:

"South Korea is quite sensible. What about the Great Xia Dynasty?"

"As for the Great Xia Dynasty..." Duerqi paused,

His tone became more hesitant, "They said the country was in dire need of rebuilding."

The people are impoverished and simply cannot afford the full amount of silver.

We have only paid half of the tribute; for the remainder, we humbly request Your Majesty to grant us more time.

The missing pieces would be made up after the autumn harvest. The envoy negotiated with them repeatedly.

The other party's attitude was sincere, not like they were trying to shirk responsibility.

Upon hearing this, the Empress immediately revealed a disdainful sneer.

"Very well, the Great Xia Dynasty is already poor, so half it is."

Let them be for now.

Duerch, smiling obsequiously, continued his report:

"Your Majesty, but the attitude of the Eastern Kingdom is extremely tough!"

Not only did they refuse to pay, they also claimed that the actions of the Kingdom of Shagwa were extortion and robbery.

They even declared that they would never pay a single penny of tax to my Sha'e Kingdom.

As soon as Duerch finished speaking, the Empress clenched her fist on the armrest.

His knuckles were white, and his fingertips were almost embedded in the sandalwood.

That anger surged to her head, and she almost slammed her hand on the table and stood up.

But the words stuck in his throat.

Such a loss of composure is truly unbecoming of a monarch.

So the Queen took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the rage churning in her chest.

But the smile on her face vanished instantly.

His gaze darkened, a hint of cold displeasure flashing across it.

He glanced up at the assembled officials below, who stood frozen in fear, his voice devoid of emotion.

Yet it carried a heavy, oppressive aura: "Eastern Kingdom..."

How dare they provoke the prestige of our nation, Sha'e! Gentlemen, what do you think?

These words shattered the deathly silence in the hall.

Yi Lunan was the first to lose his temper, abruptly stepping forward, his eyes wide with anger.

He shouted loudly, "Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

Japan is just a tiny, insignificant country, yet it dares to be so arrogant and domineering.

Clearly, they don't respect His Majesty or my Sha'e Kingdom!

His shout instantly ignited the anger of the pro-war faction inside the hall.

The princes and nobles immediately echoed this sentiment, their faces filled with indignation:

"Those Japanese brats are really asking for it!"

His Majesty's benevolence has allowed them to behave themselves for so many years.

Now they dare to refuse to pay their taxes and even spout arrogant words; only a beating can quell this anger!

"Yes! Send troops! Send troops immediately! We must teach those arrogant brats a lesson!"

The military officers readily agreed, each one rubbing their hands together in anticipation.

"My iron cavalry will crush their capital."

Let's see if they dare to be so stubborn again!

In an instant, the crowd in the hall was filled with righteous indignation, and shouts of violence and killing rose and fell.

Only a few civil officials looked hesitant.

Yet, faced with such a menacing aura, they dared not speak easily.

Seeing that the army's morale was high, the Queen's earlier displeasure dissipated.

He finally calmed down, and a smile returned to his face.

"Hmm, very good! Since the Japanese are so ungrateful..."

Then let's teach them a lesson.

As soon as the Empress finished speaking, her gaze fell on Yi Lunan.

In a calm tone: "Yi Lunan, you are a Grand Councilor. Let me ask you..."

How many troops would be needed to teach Japan a lesson?

How much food, provisions, and weaponry need to be prepared?

Upon hearing this, Yi Lunan stepped forward, bowed, and replied with a stern expression:

"Your Majesty, although the Eastern Kingdom of Gou relies on its prosperous trade..."

However, its military strength was weak, its navy was mediocre, and only its army was capable of fighting.

In my opinion, we should allocate 50,000 elite cavalry, along with 20,000 naval warships.

They patrol and exert pressure along the border waters, while simultaneously blocking their trading ports.

"We don't need a direct assault to make them surrender!"

"Fifty thousand cavalry? Twenty thousand naval troops?"

The Empress tapped her fingertips lightly on the armrest of her throne, lost in thought.

"What about food supplies? Is the national treasury still able to sustain itself?"

"Don't we need to bring siege weapons?"

Duerch, who was standing to the side, quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty,"

The tribute silver from the Southern Bang Kingdom has been deposited into the treasury, and half of the tribute silver from the Great Xia Dynasty can also be used for emergencies.

Including the tribute silver and grain from this year's autumn harvest of our dynasty,

If it's just about sealing off the ports and besieging the city...

If it's not a prolonged war, the food and military supplies can probably last for more than six months.

It will not cause significant damage to people's livelihoods.

At this moment, even the princes of the imperial family loudly echoed their disdain:

"Your Majesty! Your subject is willing to lead the troops into battle!"

We must completely crush the arrogance of the Japanese!

This tiny, insignificant place wouldn't even need half a year.

Faced with the strength of our army, they wouldn't even last half a month.

The generals responded one after another, volunteering for battle, and the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly heated.

The Empress looked down at the crowd below, their voices filled with fervor and disdain.

My heart skipped a beat; I had a feeling something was off.

She quickly wiped the smile off her face and looked at everyone with a serious expression.

"Gentlemen, there is an old saying in the East: 'An arrogant army will surely be defeated!'"

Although Japan is small, we must not underestimate it.

Underestimating the opponent on the battlefield can easily lead to a passive and dangerous situation.