jdhmnovel Chapter 97 The Female General Who Did Not Love Makeup (2)
Chapter 97 The Female General Who Did Not Love Makeup (2)
Hearing Xia Mingwei's words, Xia's father frowned. In the past, he didn't think it was a big deal that he and Zhou Ying had different ideas, but this time, he deeply realized that Zhou Ying's vision seemed somewhat narrow!
Since the founding of this dynasty, the position of general has always been held by men. However, there have been instances in previous dynasties where women served as generals, and to this day, the name of one such female general is still widely known!
Therefore, Xia Shengting felt that his daughter was so talented that it wouldn't be a bad thing for her to become a female general when she grew up!
Thinking of this, he quickly comforted her, "When Weiwei grows up, do you want to be a female general?"
Hearing this, Xia Mingwei's eyes widened. She asked incredulously, "Can a girl be a general?"
Xia Shengtin patted Xia Mingwei's head and patiently replied, "Of course! Think about it, haven't there been examples of female generals before?"
Hearing this, Xia Mingwei finally cheered up. The gloom in her eyes vanished, and her usual vitality returned.
After this experience, Xia Shengtin taught Xia Mingwei even harder. Fortunately, Xia Shengtin was open-minded and didn't hold any patriarchal views, which is why he taught Xia Mingwei everything he knew!
However, all of this sparked a fierce argument between Zhou Ying and Xia Shengtin.
"You neglect your son and spend all your time teaching your daughter martial arts. What are you trying to do? I've told you before, I'll take care of your daughter's education. You don't need to interfere!"
In most things, Xia Shengting would let Zhou Ying have her way. But this was the only thing he wasn't willing to compromise on.
"Weiwei has a strong talent for martial arts, as if she was born to be a general! I don't want to waste her talent!"
"So what if she's talented? She'll still get married sooner or later and become someone else's person!"
Zhou Ying took a breath and continued, "Besides, you've only heard of that famous female general from the previous dynasty! In our dynasty, have you ever seen a girl who goes to learn martial arts? By doing this, you're trying to ruin her life!"
These words carried considerable weight, and after the conversation, Xia Shengtin hesitated.
Perhaps, as Zhou Ying said, he was too selfish? He only cared about his own feelings and ignored his daughter's own thoughts.
Therefore, he decided to have a heart-to-heart talk with Xia Mingwei. During this conversation, he once again felt Xia Mingwei's determination to become a "female general," and nothing more.
And so, the two of them withstood immense pressure. One continued teaching, while the other diligently studied.
He had thought that these days would continue until Xia Mingwei grew up. He believed that Xia Shengtin would stay by her side until Xia Mingwei became a qualified general.
Unfortunately, war broke out again.
Xia Shengtin, who was nearly forty years old, once again donned his armor and went into battle, but this time his body was not as strong as before.
Dying on the battlefield, wrapped in horsehide and stained with blood, is perhaps the inescapable fate of every general. This time, it was Xia Shengtin's turn.
When Xia Shengtin's body was brought back to the capital, Zhou Ying almost collapsed, unable to stand. Fortunately, Xia Mingwei reacted quickly and caught her, preventing a potential disaster.
After Xia Shengtin's death, Zhou Ying tightened her control over Xia Mingwei even further. She forbade Xia Mingwei from mentioning anything related to martial arts, nor allowed her to practice martial arts anymore.
Left with no other choice, Xia Mingwei had to put away her beloved sword and hide it deep inside a box. She knew that with her father's passing, her dream of becoming a "general" was also buried!
And so, with Xia Mingwei's compromise, everyone lived peacefully for a few more years.
When war broke out again, the imperial court issued a conscription notice. Xia Wei was among those conscripted, according to the list issued by the court.
However, Xia Wei didn't live up to his name; instead, he resembled his maternal grandfather, exuding the air of a poor, pedantic scholar. When Xia's father was alive, he had repeatedly taught Xia Wei martial arts, but Xia Wei always managed to slack off and cheat. Zhou Ying knew this, but she also felt sorry for her son and couldn't bear to see him suffer, so she didn't force him to practice martial arts.
Seeing my precious son's name on the conscription list this time, I was so anxious I almost fainted!
When she woke up, she went to great lengths to try to get Xia Wei exempted from military service.
Normally, this would be a trivial matter. But the situation is vastly different now. The war at the front is critical, and the troops are suffering defeat after defeat. The Emperor has unleashed a furious tirade in court. At this juncture, who would dare to defy the odds and risk this misfortune?
With Xia Wei's enlistment date fast approaching, Zhou Ying, in an attempt to keep her son, came up with a terrible idea.
Xia Mingwei and Xia Wei are twins, and their faces are extremely similar. If I hadn't raised them myself and known their differences, I really wouldn't be able to tell them apart!
She wanted Xia Mingwei to dress as a man and serve in the army in Xia Wei's place. That way, she could save her son's life! She hadn't considered Xia Mingwei's fate at all!
In Zhou Ying's heart, her daughter had already died when Xia Mingwei and Xia Shengtin teamed up to learn martial arts! Now, it was perfect; she could finally be of some use! If she could die in Xia Wei's place, that would be for the best!
However, Xia Mingwei didn't think too much about Zhou Ying's suggestion. She was just happy that she could practice martial arts again!
However, this idyllic life she had imagined was soon shattered by reality! Upon arriving at the military camp, Xia Mingwei discovered that life there was nothing like what she had envisioned!
War is cruel. Every day, you can see countless people fall on the battlefield, and these people never get up again! Maybe this person spoke to you yesterday, and today he is gone.
In this environment, Xia Mingwei was able to grow rapidly. Her mindset, martial arts skills, and interpersonal skills all improved dramatically!
Her talent gradually came to the fore, and her superiors appreciated her, were willing to cultivate and promote her, and her official position rose again and again.
In the final battle, Xia Mingwei seized the opportunity and launched an attack on the enemy. Her small team played a crucial role in this battle. Without them, victory would likely have been delayed even further!
Upon hearing the news, the Emperor was overjoyed and specifically named "Xia Wei." He promised to reward these meritorious individuals upon their triumphant return.
Zhou Ying hadn't expected Xia Mingwei to return alive and make such a great contribution.
She made a quick decision to switch Xia Mingwei and Xia Wei back together!