Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

The emperor was calculating in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the happier he became.

Without hesitation, he waved his hand and made the decision on the spot:

"By imperial decree, Li Tingting is hereby appointed General Zhennan, and the Fifth Prince is appointed Vanguard Commander."

With 200,000 troops, we will set out tomorrow!

We must deliver a heavy blow to the invading enemy from the Great Zhou.

Upon hearing this imperial decree, Li Tingting and the Fifth Prince were overjoyed and their excitement was palpable.

Li Tingting knelt down to express her gratitude, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, rest assured..."

This humble general will certainly fulfill his mission and return in triumph!

The Fifth Prince also happily proclaimed, "Your subject will do his utmost!"

Help General Li defeat the enemy!

After Li Tingting and the Fifth Prince expressed their gratitude,

Li Xiang and Li Zhong looked at each other, their faces filled with worry and helplessness.

Li Zhong frowned, his eyes filled with deep worry and fear;

Li Xiang's face was gloomy, and his lips were tightly pressed together.

Wu Xiong'an was secretly delighted, but he put on a respectful expression.

He stepped forward and said, "Congratulations, General Li, on your upcoming campaign. You are sure to achieve a resounding victory!"

He rendered outstanding military service to our Great Xia Dynasty.

Although his words were filled with congratulations, his eyes revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

Wu Lixin also cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a forced smile:

"General Li is a woman who is no less capable than any man."

This journey will surely be a triumphant one; I, Wu, wish the general a great victory upon his return!

Prime Minister Wang stroked his beard, nodded slightly, and remained calm.

It's difficult to guess what he's really thinking.

The eldest prince, with a fawning smile, said, "General Li and my fifth brother are going on this expedition..."

We are sure to achieve a resounding victory.

The second and third princes echoed this sentiment, but their expressions seemed rather perfunctory.

In short, some people were overjoyed, while others were frowning!

The fifth prince was thrilled to have the opportunity to lead troops into battle.

Wu Xiong'an and others, however, believed that even Han Shijie, the number one warrior in the Great Xia army, had died on the battlefield.

How could Li Tingting possibly come back alive?

Thinking of this, Wu Xiong'an almost burst out laughing.

The eldest prince and his companions were secretly pleased with their performance today, having pleased the emperor.

They've appeased both the Wang and Wu families, and the key is that regardless of whether Li Tingting wins or loses...

They are not required to take any responsibility.

The only ones truly worried were the brothers Li Zhong and Li Xiang.

They worried that their niece, Li Tingting, was just full of enthusiasm and would fail miserably on the battlefield.

I'm even more worried about her safety.

Li Zhong, in particular, didn't even know how to explain things to Madam Lin when he got home.

The emperor was undoubtedly the happiest, as the Li family's formidable power had always been a source of apprehension for him.

He dreamed of taking down the Li family.

Therefore, in his view, he was the biggest winner in this power struggle.

However, those who truly want to defend their country...

Only Li Tingting was there to protect the people from the suffering of war!

......

In an inconspicuous corner of the capital city.

This is a working-class neighborhood where the houses are low and dilapidated.

The earthen walls are mottled, and the thatched roof sways precariously in the wind and rain.

The narrow streets were overflowing with sewage and emitted a foul odor.

Amidst the ruins, children were barely clothed, and the eyes of the elderly were filled with helplessness.

The hardships of life are written all over every corner of this place.

Li Tingting, with Chunmei in tow, walked over here with a frown on her face.

Looking at everything here, Li Tingting was immediately overcome with sadness.

But time was of the essence, and she didn't have much time to be sentimental.

So she quickly instructed, "Chunmei, go ahead and ask for directions!"

"Okay, Miss! I'll go right away." Chunmei replied.

He replied as he walked toward the old man sitting on the stone bench.

"Sir, may I ask where General Ma Liangyu lives?"

Upon hearing this, the old man first looked at Chunmei, and then at Li Tingting.

Judging from their clothing, demeanor,

It was obvious at a glance that they were young ladies and maids from wealthy and noble families.

The old man didn't dare to be negligent and immediately and enthusiastically gave them directions.

"Girl, just walk forward about ten steps, then turn the corner."

Before Chunmei could even thank her, Li Tingting beat her to it.

"Thank you, sir! Please take this little bit of money to help with your household expenses!"

After saying that, Li Tingting gave him one or two taels of silver, then quickly left with Chunmei in her hand.

The old man took a closer look at the silver in his hand, and instantly lost his composure.

He quickly exclaimed, "Miss, you mustn't! This old man has done nothing wrong and cannot accept such a reward!"

Li Tingting turned around and smiled, but she didn't stop walking.

"You're welcome, please accept this, sir!"

Soon, the two women, mistress and servant, arrived at Ma Liangyu's house.

The gate to Ma Liangyu's house was rickety, the walls were collapsed in many places, and weeds grew rampant.

The mud walls outside the house were already dilapidated.

Upon seeing this, Li Tingting felt an overwhelming sense of bitterness and indignation.

You should know that Ma Liangyu has always been loyal and devoted to the Great Xia Dynasty.

It's truly lamentable that they ended up like this.

"Wine, wine, hurry up and bring me some wine!"

At that moment, a voice filled with despair came from inside the house.

This interrupted Li Tingting's thoughts.

Behind them came the voice of a middle-aged woman.

"Miss, may I ask who you are?"

The middle-aged woman looked haggard, with a sallow complexion.

Fine wrinkles covered the corners of his eyes and forehead, like the marks ruthlessly etched by time.

She was thin, and her coarse cloth clothes were faded from washing and had several patches.

Her hair was casually pulled back, looking somewhat messy.

Li Tingting and Chunmei turned around and saw that the middle-aged woman was carrying a large jug of wine.

His eyes were full of sorrow and helplessness.

Chunmei stepped forward and said softly, "Excuse me, are you General Ma Liangyu's wife?"

"We are from the Li family general's mansion, and she is my young lady."

The middle-aged woman nodded slightly, quickly stepped forward to bow, her voice still carrying a hint of panic.

"This humble woman pays her respects to Miss Li!"

Looking at her sorrowful expression, Li Tingting felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

"Madam Ma, please don't stand on ceremony. I've only come to see General Ma."

"Waaah~, this humble woman thanks you, Miss. My husband has been dismissed from his post by the court ever since..."

So she stayed home, drowning her sorrows in alcohol every day! Waaah~

At this point, Mrs. Ma sadly wiped away the tears in her eyes.

After a pause, she continued, "But even I, a humble woman, can understand the bitterness in his heart."

He had served in the army for many years and was wholeheartedly loyal to the imperial court, but now…”

Mrs. Ma wiped away her tears again, and continued speaking, her voice choked with sobs.

"Ever since he returned from this campaign, he has been having nightmares every night."

Every night I wake up in a fright from a dream and then burst into tears.

He said he wanted to return to the army to continue protecting the country for the court, sob sob sob.

Upon hearing this, Li Tingting's face was filled with endless sadness and sympathy.

There is no such thing as a peaceful and tranquil life; it's just that someone is silently bearing the burden and moving forward.

Chunmei was also deeply moved at this moment, and she finally understood why her young mistress used to often wake up in fright from her dreams.

So this is the hurdle that soldiers who have been on the battlefield cannot overcome in their hearts.

Li Tingting sighed softly, "Mrs. Ma, let's go inside!"