Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

The Golden Palace of the Great Xia Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, great news! Our Marshal Han Shijie has achieved a resounding victory in his first battle!"

They annihilated more than 10,000 enemy soldiers and are currently holding the Pingliang Lake area.

The enemy forces of the Great Zhou were completely unable to move; given time...

"The enemy will surely return empty-handed and fall into chaos without a fight," Prime Minister Wang reported to the emperor with a beaming smile.

Upon hearing this news, the emperor was overjoyed and abruptly stood up from his throne.

He clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Han Shijie is truly a fine general of mine!"

Prime Minister Wang, quickly draft an edict to commend the three armies, and make sure that the soldiers know of my favor.

When they return in triumph, I will reward them handsomely!

The Emperor of Great Xia was secretly calculating his own schemes.

He figured it was all just empty promises, not actual rewards.

It doesn't matter what you say.

Once the war is over and most of the people have died, his expenses will be greatly reduced!

Thinking about this, he gave himself a thumbs up in his heart and almost burst out laughing.

No, anyway, since he's openly laughing, nobody knows what he's laughing about.

So he grinned and laughed more and more, looking just like a little mouse that had stolen some oil.

After laughing, he continued, "By imperial decree, Han Shijie is ordered to continue to strictly guard Pingliang Lake."

We must not afford any losses; we must consolidate our gains and achieve another great feat for our Great Xia!

The Prime Minister immediately replied with great joy, "Your humble servant obeys the decree!"

Your Majesty, Han Shijie and Ma Liangyu are indeed outstanding talents in the military.

They have indeed lived up to the trust placed in them by His Majesty and your humble servant.

In fact, Prime Minister Wang was not praising Han Shijie and Ma Liangyu at all.

Rather, it was a reminder to the emperor: "See, the talent I recommended to you was not wrong, was it?"

I played a part in this.

Before the emperor could reply, the eldest prince immediately jumped out.

The eldest prince immediately jumped out, cupped his hands, and said, "Father,

When Prime Minister Wang strongly supported Han Shijie and Ma Liangyu,

"Your subject was the first to come out in support. Prime Minister Wang's discerning eye truly impresses me, haha."

The third prince also quickly stepped forward to claim credit, saying, "Father,

Your subject supported Prime Minister Wang's recommendation without hesitation at that time.

He also hoped that Han and Ma could be of some help to the war effort of his Great Xia.

Wu Lixin didn't understand what they were talking about at first.

But after a moment's thought, I immediately understood.

If they don't quickly make a statement, they won't even get a taste of the soup.

"Your Majesty, when Prime Minister Wang first recommended Han Shijie and Ma Liangyu..."

At that moment, I seemed to see that my Great Xia was destined to win.

Therefore, without the slightest hesitation, I immediately offered my support.

The second prince felt angry when he saw the faces of the first and second princes.

When it comes to discussing peace on the spot, aren't you two the most enthusiastic?

Now they're trying to claim credit again; they're really shameless.

So he didn't hold back in insulting the two of them.

"Father, I remember my eldest brother and the third prince."

However, it was only I who first proposed peace talks and consistently advocated for a swift and decisive blow against the Great Zhou army.

The emperor's gaze swept over the crowd. He first nodded slightly, then looked at Prime Minister Wang and Wu Lixin and said,

"Prime Minister Wang and Minister Wu are able to recognize talent and are loyal to the country. This is a great achievement, and I am very pleased."

His expression then darkened, and he looked sternly at the First Prince and the Third Prince.

He roared angrily, "First Prince, Third Prince, you advocated for peace talks back then..."

Now you come to claim credit; such behavior is hardly that of a gentleman and disappoints me greatly!

Then, looking at the Second Prince, he said in a slightly gentler tone, "The Second Prince's firm stance on advocating war is commendable."

However, this should not lead to disrespect towards one's elder brother; for harmony among brothers is the right path.

As the Fifth Prince watched this scene unfold before him, a wave of disappointment surged through his heart.

The emperor and his ministers, filling the hall, argued heatedly over the smallest merits, their faces flushed with anger.

Total disregard for the overall situation.

That Prime Minister Wang, seemingly loyal to the emperor and patriotic, was in reality full of scheming.

Recommending talented individuals is merely a way to show off one's achievements and gain more power.

Wu Lixin is an opportunist who changes course with the wind, always changing his stance depending on the prevailing opinion.

Lacking any independent thought, she only sought to gain a sliver of favor from the emperor.

The eldest and third princes were utterly lacking in integrity; they initially advocated for peace talks.

Now they're trying to steal the credit; it's utterly shameless.

Although the second prince advocated war, his personality was too rigid and he didn't understand how to be tactful.

Those who only know how to act bravely for a moment will never achieve great things.

As for his father, although he possessed the majesty of an emperor, he was often narrow-minded.

If they only know how to make empty promises and are stingy with real rewards, how can they expect their soldiers to truly fight for the Great Xia?

The Great Xia court, though seemingly magnificent, is actually rotten to the core.

If things continue like this, how long can this small victory that we have just achieved last?

I fear this prosperity will be fleeting, like smoke in the wind.

Although he wanted to change everything, he felt powerless and alone.

It was beyond their ability to turn the tide.

What does the future hold for this Great Xia Dynasty? Perhaps...

One day, it will decline under the meddling of this group of people.

Unsure of what to do next, whether to drift with the tide or stay true to oneself.

How to break free from the turbidity of this world and find a clear path?

Thinking of this, the Fifth Prince frowned and sighed inwardly.

Shortly after, the emperor announced the adjournment of the court session. After the emperor left...

The faces of the eldest prince and the third prince instantly darkened.

The eldest prince narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the second prince, and slowly said:

"What the Second Prince said today was probably a bit impulsive."

We brothers should support each other, but you're showing such disregard for our brotherhood.

This is inevitably disheartening.

The third prince sighed softly and continued, "Second brother,"

You're too blunt. Some things are better left unsaid, just understood in your heart.

Why say it out loud and ruin the harmony between brothers?

The second prince smiled, responding with a hint of sarcasm:

“My two royal brothers, the way you're saying this makes it sound like I'm the one in the wrong.”

I was just stating the facts.

The eldest prince frowned and lowered his voice, saying, "Second brother,"

It's always good to leave some room for maneuver in life; don't let a moment of pleasure ruin important matters.

The second prince put his hands behind his back, threw his head back, and laughed loudly: "Haha!"

My two elder brothers, please don't try to frighten me. I know what I'm doing.

After saying that, he turned and left without looking back.

Only the eldest prince and the third prince remained standing there, their faces growing increasingly grim.

......

General's Mansion.

Li Tingting was surprised to receive a thank-you letter from Han Shijie.

After reading the letter, Li Tingting's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she smiled happily.

I never imagined that a casual remark I made would play such a crucial role in the entire battle.

So she picked up her pen and ink and wrote a letter back to Han Shijie.

I am delighted to hear of the general's victory in the first battle; it is truly a blessing for our Great Xia. However, although the enemy has suffered a setback, they should not be underestimated.

General, you may continue to hold Pingliang Lake. This will give our army a commanding position.

This prevents them from seeking war and from achieving a swift victory.

Furthermore, the enemy has penetrated deep into our territory, making the long-distance supply of provisions difficult.

This is its weakness.

We might as well send an elite force to sneak around the enemy's rear at night and cut off their supplies.

In this way, the enemy will inevitably fall into chaos without a fight.

However, in military campaigns, I hope the general will continue to proceed cautiously and steadily, and must not be rash.

May the general return in triumph soon and protect the peace of our Great Xia.