"How can this be? How can women go to the battlefield?"
"Their job is to have children, how can they be allowed to show their faces in public?"
"This is unbearable! It's bad enough that the men are taking away our war effort, now the women are taking it too. This is too much!"
A group of ministers felt it was an insult to civility, while a group of military generals thought it was too unreliable; the key point was that the women were there to steal business.
"This..."
Even Xun Yu couldn't help but gape and exclaim, " Consort Lü is going to the battlefield too? Is the Emperor serious?"
He found it hard to accept; it was simply too outrageous.
This is a concubine!
Others might not know, but Xun Yu did: Lü Qiling was the Emperor's woman. Although she hadn't been formally granted an official title, her status had long been recognized.
If we send all the emperor's women out to fight, what will happen if word gets out? Won't we become a laughingstock, a laughingstock for the incompetence All Under Heaven our Great Liang?
He saw Chen Qun looking serious and said, "You should take action now."
Chen Qun's lips twitched.
Everything else is negotiable, but once the Emperor has made a decision, it's very difficult to change it. Isn't this just asking for trouble?
However, this is indeed a problem, and if it is not addressed, it will likely cause a huge uproar.
After all, there is a prevailing idea on this continent that women have always been subordinate to men and are incapable of entering the battlefield.
He sighed, stepped forward, and said in a deep voice, "I think we need to be more cautious about perfecting this matter; there's no precedent All Under Heaven it."
As an upright man, he could not tolerate such a thing happening. If a country sends all its women to fight, it must be in a state of near despair.
But the problem now is that Great Liang, there's no need to push it so hard.
Lin Yi wasn't angry. He said with a serious expression, "What do you mean by precedent? Since there is no precedent, then I will set one."
Lü Qiling volunteered for this task herself, and she was very determined. I couldn't possibly refuse someone's request to serve the country!
Let's talk about that for now. Not all women are weak; there are also strong women who are no less capable than men. They deserve a stage to showcase themselves too.
Whether or not it's suitable to develop a women's army in the future isn't a big problem for Lin Yi. As long as there are people willing to participate, why not give them a chance?
This isn't because any country is short of people, but because we're giving them a fair opportunity.
In reality, the power struggle between men and women lies in their roles. Often, men are responsible for protecting their homes and country, so their status is naturally higher. If women want to strengthen their own status, they naturally have to share this task.
If they didn't have this awareness, that would be one thing. But since they do, why not give them this opportunity? There's no reason for me not to help them achieve their goals.
The officials below remained silent, but since the emperor had spoken, they naturally felt embarrassed to refuse. However, they were still somewhat lacking in terms of gaining his approval.
Seeing this, Lin Yi naturally knew what they were thinking, and smiled at Zhao Gao beside him, " Zhao Gao, go and call Lü Qiling here."
As the saying goes, all talk and no action makes a fool of oneself. Since they're not convinced, let's show them the power of the Female Qilin.
It's important to know that Lü Qiling's strength is no joke; her formidable power made her virtually invincible in the palace, earning her the title of "Female Qilin."
Most men really couldn't beat her.
Soon, Lü Qiling arrived, carrying a Sky Piercer.
" Lü Qiling greets Your Majesty!" She glanced at the assembled officials and then bowed to Lin Yi.
"Rise!"
Lin Yi nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, " Qiling, it seems that some ministers have some objections to your women's legion joining the expedition. Why don't you consult with them?"
If you're not convinced, then let's have a fight. Then you'll naturally know the difference in skill and whether you're suited for the battlefield.
Moreover, he noticed something at this moment: Lü Qiling didn't seem to recognize Lü Bu. This made Lin Yi's eyes flash with a golden light; his guess might be correct.
Perhaps these summoned civil and military officials are people from a parallel universe, or direct clones.
After all, according to the laws of life, every individual deserves respect. It's impossible for someone to be summoned like this; the only possibility is that they are independent and have detached from their original form.
At this moment, Lü Qiling turned to the assembled generals and said in a deep voice, "Who says women are weak? Lü Qiling here challenges you all to a duel. Let's see if I, Lü Qiling, am up to the task!"
Waaah!
With a swing of her Sky Piercer, her entire demeanor instantly changed, as if she were a completely different person, radiating a domineering aura.
"I'll do it!"
Zhou Cang roared and stepped forward.
He said in a deep voice, "I know you are the Empress, so I will not use weapons this time to give you face. But as a man, I must prove myself."
Take this!
He roared and charged straight at them.
"Give me face?"
A cold glint flashed in Lü Qiling's eyes. She put her Sky Piercer aside and then threw a punch that actually produced a sonic boom.
Zhou Cang was still prepared to show mercy, but upon hearing this, his face turned green.
I feel like I can't withstand this punch.
He cried out, "Your Majesty, please spare him... ah..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was sent flying, directly out of the main hall.
Grunt!
Many military officers couldn't help but swallow hard. Consort Lü was so terrifying. Was she going to join the expeditionary force? Her strength must be greater than that of an average man.
"I'll do it!" A general from the Northern Liang Army stepped forward. He wanted to make an appearance today and become a familiar face in the future.
The next moment, he was sent flying.
Zhang Liao and the others hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not go down. After all, the emperor's orders were their highest principle, and they dared not oppose His Majesty.
Finally, it was Lü Bu who stepped forward and said in a deep voice, " Consort Lü, I, Lü Bu, do not object to you joining the expedition, but I want to see your strength!"
"War!"
A glint of light flashed in Lü Qiling's eyes. She grabbed the Sky Piercer and charged forward.
"War!"
The two Sky Piercer collided in mid-air, instantly sparking bursts of fire. Their first exchange was surprisingly evenly matched. The battle quickly intensified, with both sides engaging in a fierce battle. The Sky Piercer transformed into the most terrifying weapons in their hands, clashing wildly.
Everyone's pupils contracted. Lü Bu was a super strongman in the Great Liang army, yet he was fighting a woman to a standstill.
Grunt!
Xun Yu swallowed hard and said with a wry smile, "No wonder she's the Emperor's woman, she's incredibly skilled in combat."