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Chapter 142 Abdicate and give way to talents

Ling Zhen actually never understood why Ling Heqing was exiled to the north for no reason.

Until one day later, Ling Zhen suddenly realized that only if Ling Heqing went to the north and established a reputation, would she be worthy of the status of the Grand Princess of the Yu Dynasty.

He went to the north for her.

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After the confrontation that was not really a confrontation that day, Ling Zhen dragged Ling Heqing to eat some new Wangdu pastries, and they talked non-stop.

She said she thought he wouldn't be able to come back for her coming-of-age ceremony, and she was sad for a long time.

Ling Heqing did not speak, but was silently thinking in his heart, Silly girl, except for the time before I was born, when have I ever missed any important moments in your life?

Three days later, Huo Yige told Kempins what Ling Heqing had said. Kempins did not get angry but laughed: "Your Majesty, are you not afraid of waiting for me to return? Will Persia go back on its previous agreement?"

Huo Yige smiled faintly: "When the time comes, our great country will definitely fight back! Kempins smiled and nodded: "In that case, I'll take my leave!"

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Half a month later, Kempins died mysteriously on his way back home. Persia insisted that it was the people of the Yu Dynasty who were responsible and launched an attack on the north.

Ling Heqing led the army to fight in person. Before leaving, he bowed to his parents and bid farewell to the emperor. To Ling Zhen, he just said, "Wait for me!"

The young man is a hero with his hair tied up, and he is handsome and elegant. Although he is only a child in his teens, he can already command troops like a god and prepare for a rainy day. He can be said to be a leader among young geniuses!

Ling Zhen stared at his departing back, dumbfounded and unable to utter a word. When the army had disappeared into a dot, she spoke in a hoarse voice, "I'll wait for you to come back."

She knew the dangers of the battlefield, the cruelty of war, and the backlash it would bring, but she still believed that her young hero would return triumphantly!

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In the winter of the tenth year of Tianbao, there was biting cold wind and heavy snow, but this did not stop Ling Heqing from winning.

He led his troops to fight bravely in the northern border, and the news of victory flew back to Wangdu City like snowflakes. People rushed to tell each other, and the streets and alleys were full of praises of the general's glorious military exploits. He was praised as the "Invincible God".

At the same time, Ling Heqing's deeds also became a hot topic in the rumors in the market.

After dinner, people talked with relish about his heroic deeds and legendary life.

Some said that he had charged into the enemy camp single-handedly and killed countless enemies; some said that he was extremely intelligent and could always defeat the larger force with a smaller one; others said that he was so elegant and graceful, like an immortal who had descended to earth.

When Ling Heqing learned that the severe cold weather in the north had brought great difficulties to the soldiers, he was extremely anxious. Ling Zhen, who was far away in Wangdu City, was the first to respond and took the initiative to release the supplies in his home and send them to the border.

For a time, the people followed suit. They dug out their cotton-padded clothes and trousers from the bottom of their boxes, took out the rations that they were reluctant to eat on weekdays, and sent them to the assembly point in a steady stream.

The elderly, women and children also actively participated in it, doing their best to bring warmth and care to the soldiers on the front line.

Everyone hopes that the soldiers at the front can wear warm clothes, fill their stomachs, and maintain sufficient physical strength to fight. They also look forward to their early victory over the enemy and their triumphant return.

Faced with such high enthusiasm of the people, Ling Zhen actually wanted to decline in his heart.

After all, this year's winter came so fast that it caught people off guard. Half of the food had been destroyed before it could be harvested and sorted, and the people had very little left...

However, at this moment, an elderly man walked out of the crowd and said in a trembling voice: "I really don't want to experience the pain of seeing a younger person die again! Grand Princess, please accept these gifts on behalf of those brave and fearless soldiers!"

Hearing this, Ling Zhen's heart was shocked, her lips pursed, and her eyes gradually moistened. She took a deep breath, then slowly bent down and bowed deeply to everyone.

If it weren't for Huo Yige's firm attitude and strong dissuasion, Ling Zhen might have wanted to do more than just see them off, but to personally follow the team to the front line to deliver supplies.

Now, she could only stand silently on the towering city wall, watching from afar as Ye Qi and Hua Ju led the army to escort the supplies further and further away.

"My godmother once said that Aunt Hua is the most serious and responsible person in her work. I firmly believe that she will not let everyone down!" Ling Zhen's mind was in a mess, with all kinds of emotions intertwined together, making her feel extremely depressed.

Especially when she thought of Ling Heqing who was far away on the battlefield, she became even more worried... She wondered if he was doing well?

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In the eleventh year of Tianbao, Ling Zhen was reluctantly dragged by Huo Yige to learn how to handle government affairs.

The memorials submitted by the ministers in front of him were extremely boring. It seemed that they had no other ability except to find fault with others and to impeach them with exaggeration.

Looking at what was written by this group of useless ministers, Ling Zhen was really confused: What is the point of keeping such officials in the court?

Huo Yige usually appears gentle and easy to talk to, but once it comes to reviewing memorials, he becomes extremely serious and earnest. He is extremely demanding of Ling Zhen and will never allow the slightest mistake.

Huo Yige talked endlessly about the various possible serious consequences. Ling Zhen was a little careless at first, but as time went by, she began to gradually understand and comprehend the deep meaning...

Over the years, Qing Han and Ling Huaici have been busy. They traveled between countries frequently to ensure that other weak countries would not dare to act rashly or cause trouble during this period and would remain law-abiding.

Not only that, they also actively recruited talents and soldiers in the Nanjiang area, and carefully selected a group of elite troops.

Afterwards, he ordered Ye Jiu and Xiang Chong to lead the army to the north to provide strong support to Ling Heqing who was fighting there.

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In the fourteenth year of Tianbao, Huo Yige, who was in his prime, suddenly proposed to abdicate, saying that his body was no longer as strong and agile as it used to be.

So, he resolutely decided to entrust the entire vast Yu Dynasty to the young Ling Zhen.

However, as soon as the news came out, the ministers in the court were immediately furious.

Many people expressed extreme disgust at the idea of ​​a woman serving as emperor, and some even threatened to resign and retire.

Faced with such a situation, Ling Zhen just smiled faintly and said: "Oh? In that case, then go with you. In recent years, many young talents with real talents and knowledge have emerged in the court. It is a good opportunity to give them the promotion and reuse they deserve." After that, he turned and left, leaving a group of astonished ministers looking at each other.

Although the first confrontation with the ministers did not achieve the desired results, Ling Zhen was not discouraged or stopped his reform efforts.

On the contrary, after parting ways with the ministers on bad terms, she immediately plunged into busy government affairs.

First, she ordered the deletion of a large number of old customs and habits. One of the most important measures was to restore women's freedom to divorce and completely abolish the cruel custom of foot binding.

At the same time, she strongly advocated that women go out of their homes, participate in business activities, and contribute to the country's economic development.

Ling Zhen knows very well that it is not easy to change a deep-rooted social concept, but she firmly believes that as long as she perseveres and works hard, the beautiful vision of gender equality will be realized one day.

This is what her godmother taught her when she was a child.

Thanks to her unremitting efforts, more and more women began to bravely pursue their dreams, and the social atmosphere gradually underwent subtle changes...

At that time, the status of women was significantly improved, and many people expressed their support. However, some ministers with old-fashioned and conservative ideas believed that her behavior was indecent and corrupted customs.

Facing these accusations, Ling Zhen was not afraid at all and directly hit back: "You bunch of dogs born from women's crotches, how dare you look down on women!"

Ling Zhen thought that she had good upbringing. The person who could force her to say the three words "dog thing" must be quite capable!

As soon as the words fell, the originally noisy court suddenly became silent. Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to raise any objections.

After all, what Ling Zhen said was true. They really couldn't deny this fact, so naturally they had no way to refute it.

As time went by, Ling Zhen's position became more and more stable. At the same time, the war in the border areas became more and more successful. The morale of the soldiers was greatly boosted, and good news came in frequently.