Chapter 40
Suddenly, a clear and melodious female singing voice came. The voice seemed to have traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers, carrying the purity and grace of the mountain springs, and like the brightest stars in the night sky. , which makes people yearn for it. Yu Sance was immersed in the intrigues of the officialdom. This sudden song was like a clear spring, pouring into his heart, making him involuntarily stunned and standing on the spot.
The singing seemed to have some kind of magic power, which attracted him to follow the sound involuntarily, but he saw only the fire in the front yard soaring into the sky, and the screams one after another, deafening. The voice was full of fear and despair, as if the door to hell had been suddenly pushed open, releasing endless pain and darkness. Yu Sance was shocked, and when he came back to his senses, he saw a long sword with cold light and blood stains quietly placed between his neck. The tip of the sword flashed, and the cold light shone on his face, like the scythe of death, which could take away his life at any time.
Yu Sance was horrified and his mind went blank. He opened his eyes wide, trying to see clearly the sudden change, but all he could see was blurry. What happened? Where did these people in bloody clothes come from? How could there be such a terrifying armed force at the feet of the emperor in the capital? Are they members of the Tiandihui or followers of the Tenri Sect? A series of questions came to his mind like a tide, making him feel panic and fear like never before.
His legs softened and he slumped weakly on the Taishi chair, as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. As a veteran in officialdom, Yu Sance has experienced countless storms, but at this moment, facing this sudden change, he feels unprecedentedly powerless and desperate.
He suppressed the shock in his heart, forced a wry smile on his old face, and tried to use words to resolve the crisis: "You heroes, what do you do to come to my house tonight? Harmony makes money. If there is anything, we can sit down and talk slowly. Why bother? What about using a knife or a sword?" There was a tremor in his voice, but he still tried to stay calm.
However, there was silence in response to him. A tall man with a stern face came forward, pulled him off the imperial chair, and dragged him from the backyard to the front yard like a dead dog. Yu Sance was thrown in front of a woman. When he looked up, he saw that the ruthless leader turned out to be a pretty little girl. She was wearing a tight-fitting suit and holding a long sword. She had a heroic appearance and a look between her eyebrows. A heroic spirit that cannot be underestimated.
Yu Sance was surprised, but also doubtful. He was about to show off his authority and rebuke angrily, but when he caught a glimpse of the corpses lying behind Li Qingge, they were all the guards he had hired with money, but they were all killed like a piece of grass at this moment. His face turned pale with fear, and his body instantly became limp, as if all his strength had been drained away.
Li Qingge stood at a high place, looking at him jokingly, with a sneer on his lips: "I am the leader, and I burned down Baixiang Tower. Haven't you always wanted my life? Come on!" Her voice was clear and sweet, but it carried a murderous aura that could not be ignored.
Yu Sance's voice trembled: "Woman... Heroine, if you have something to say, let's talk... Why shout and kill..." He tried to use words to ease the atmosphere, but he knew in his heart that this The crisis may not be easily resolved.
Li Qingge spoke bluntly: "Master Yu is a straightforward person, and I don't talk nonsense. Hand over all your property, especially the money you have gained from corruption during your years as an official. Hand over all of it." Her voice was cold and firm, as if There is no doubt about it.
Rebellion requires huge financial support. How to feed the army without money? How to overthrow the feudal mountain? Li Qingge knew this very well, so she decided to steal money from corrupt officials to quickly grow herself. Her eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if she could see into Yu Sance's heart.
Yu Sance felt a chill in his heart. He knew that this crisis was unavoidable. He took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Okay, I'll give it, I'll give it!" He knew in his heart that if he kept the green hills, he wouldn't have to worry about running out of firewood. Although the money is gone, it can still be squeezed twice as much from the people in the future. If he dies, everything is lost.
"Xia Xia, please come with me!" Yu Sance said. He suppressed the fear and unwillingness in his heart and took Li Qingge to Zangyin's warehouse. The warehouse is located deep inside the official residence, surrounded by numerous agencies and guards. However, at this moment, all the guards had been killed by Li Qingge's men, and the mechanisms had been cracked one by one.
Arrived at the warehouse, Yu Sance happily opened the secret room. In the secret room, there are piles of jewelry and antiques, which are dazzling with precious light. Those jewelry and antiques were all obtained by Yu Sance's years of corruption and bribery, as well as plundering people's wealth and wealth. At this moment, they were like waste paper, easily seized by Li Qingge and others.
Li Qingge was stunned. In her previous life, she saw scenes on TV of ancient corrupt officials with boxes full of gold and silver, and thought it was a bit exaggerated. Now that she sees the mountains of stolen goods in front of her, she truly understands that art comes from life. Those jewelry antiques sparkle with alluring light, as if telling their origins and stories.
“What a fat worm, you really deserve the second-grade flower feather on your head.” Li Qingge sneered. She made a rough estimate and found that the property was at least ten times that of Zhang's mother, amounting to a million. This doesn't even count the money he spent on buying offices, managing everything, and squandering money. During the Qianlong reign, corrupt officials were rampant, and this statement is not true at all.
Looking at Li Qingge’s cold eyes, Yu Sance couldn’t help but tremble in his heart. He knew that this woman was not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also determined and definitely not an ordinary person. He tried to use words to ease the atmosphere: "Hero, these properties are all caused by my temporary greed. I am willing to hand them all over to you, I just ask you to spare my life."
However, , but Li Qingge was unmoved. She looked at Yu Sance coldly, as if she could see through his heart: "Is that all? Is there anything else? I have already found out your ability to make money. If there is anything else hidden, hand it over as soon as possible. Come out. Otherwise, if you are found, your life will be worse than death."
Li Qingge caught Yu Sance's eyes in panic. He quickly said: "It's all here, there is nothing else." However, his lies could not be hidden from Li Qingge's eyes. She sneered and said: "I won't shed tears until I see the coffin. When Uncle Shi meets me, cut off a few of his fingers first."
When Uncle Shi heard this, he swung the blood sword in his hand and instantly cut off the five fingers of Yu Sance's left hand. Yu Sance let out a scream like a slaughtering pig, and painfully covered his bleeding left hand with his right hand. His face was full of fear and despair, as if he saw death coming.
Li Qingge sneered and said: "If you don't confess, the five fingers of your right hand will be broken off. You civil servants rely on pens to make a living. I want to see how you can be an official in the future if you can't write with your right hand?" She His voice was cold and firm, as if there was no room for doubt.
Yu Sance was really scared. He usually engages in intrigues and intrigues in the officialdom, but has he ever seen such a battle? The little girl in front of him didn't move or speak, she just pushed him with force. In this way, no matter how many mental calculations he makes, it will be of no use. He knew that he could no longer hide it.
“Say it, this is your last chance.” Li Qingge said coldly. Her eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if she could see into Yu Sance's heart. Yu Sance walked tremblingly to the candlestick opposite, turned slightly, and a hidden secret room suddenly appeared. Li Qingge walked in and saw that the gold stored inside was several times more than what he had just seen. Those golds sparkled alluringly, as if telling their value.
Antiques from prosperous times and gold from troubled times. Although the Qianlong dynasty was nominally the peak period of the Kangxi and Qianlong dynasties, the officialdom was extremely corrupt and turbulent. Yu Sance, an old fox, knows very well that gold, as a hard currency for trade, has a much higher collection value than jewelry, antiques and silver. That's why he hid the gold in such a secret place.
Li Qingge looked at the gold and felt an indescribable anger and sadness in his heart. This gold is the hard-earned money of the people, but it has been squandered and greedily taken by these corrupt officials as their own. She decided to use the money to benefit the suffering people and overthrow this corrupt feudal dynasty.
After she ordered people to remove all the money and property here, she glanced at Yu Sance again, as if she could see through his mind. She shouted: "Come here, drag this old thing down and beat him to death with sticks, and throw the body out to feed the dogs!" Her voice was cold and firm, as if there was no room for doubt.
When Yu Sance heard this, he was scared to death. He screamed: "You, you don't keep trust..." However, his words were interrupted by Li Qingge's sneer: "I only keep trust with gentlemen, not with villains. Not to mention treating ordinary people like you You are a bone-crushing, exploitative dog officer! Drag me down!”
“Witch...you don’t have to die well…you don’t have to die well…” Yu Sance yelled and cursed wildly, trying desperately to escape. However, he was dragged down forcefully and beaten to death. His body was dumped outside the residence and left to be mauled by wild dogs.
After taking away the stolen money that Yu Sance had embezzled for many years, Li Qingge did not stay too long. She knew that although the operation was successful, dangers still existed. Under the cover of the darkness, a group of people carried hundreds of boxes and left in a hurry. Their figures disappeared into the night, as if they had never appeared.
A dignified second-grade official was killed while in office, and all his family property and the treasury of his official residence were robbed. After the news came out, the whole court was shocked, and Qianlong was also alarmed. He, Long Yan, was furious and ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. The murderer must be caught and punished severely. For a time, the capital was full of soldiers, the wind was trembling, and all the officials were trembling, fearing that they would become the next target.
However, this investigation turned out to be a success. On the one hand, Li Qingge acted cleanly, leaving no traces, and could not be traced even if he wanted to; on the other hand, the disaster in the south was severe and public resentment was boiling, shaking the foundation of the country. Qianlong was overwhelmed, so how could he focus on Yu Sance? He could only reluctantly accept this fact and focus on more pressing issues. Li Qingge and others continued their uprising, fighting to overthrow the feudal dynasty and establish an equal and civilized society.
A few days later, an unusual scene happened next to the picturesque Suzhou City in the south and on the edge of Taihu Lake. The early summer sunshine gently shines on the sparkling lake, and the gentle breeze brings bursts of coolness, which complements the tranquility of the ancient city wall not far away. Surrounded by green trees and chirping birds, it seems that nature is also preparing the ground for what is about to happen.
There was a woman wearing simple clothes, a long light blue cotton skirt, swaying gently in the wind, wearing a strange bronze mask on her face, half of which looked like a smiling tiger, with a hint of ferociousness. Partly humorous, partly in the shape of a crying cat, with a hint of cunning in the sadness. She stood on a high soil slope, with a tall and straight posture, like an unyielding pine tree, preaching to everyone those advanced ideas, such as the need to emancipate the mind and the equality of all people. Her voice is clear and firm, and extremely penetrating, as if it can reach the deepest part of people's hearts.
At her feet, a group of fleeing people gathered around. Men and women were crowded together. Their clothes were in tatters. Some tied their trousers with hemp ropes, and some wrapped their feet with rags, their faces Dirty, with greasy and tangled hair, and eyes full of helplessness and despair, he looked like a group of beggars abandoned by life. But under the call of this woman, hope gradually shone in their eyes.
This woman is Li Qingge. She is not an ordinary person. There is a heroic spirit between her brows. Even if she wears a mask, it is difficult to hide her eyes as bright as stars. She had done something big before. With her wisdom and courage, she had taken back millions of people's wealth from the greedy Yu Sance. She also led the White Horse Army and the women rescued from Baixiang Tower all the way south to Gu. Sue. Along the way, she experienced countless hardships and obstacles, but her faith never wavered.
Li Qingge originally wanted to use the power of a certain system to launch an uprising as soon as possible, overthrow the feudal court, and build a new society with equality between men and women. But who knew that the system would drop out of control at a critical moment and become a queen system, and she had to be made the queen before she could use it. This sudden change made her smile bitterly, but the fire in her heart became even more intense. Before that, she had only received some of Jiang Yuyan's cultivation, a thousand artillery pieces, and 10,000 white horse troops as a gift package for newbies. These are all the capital she currently has.
The system is unreliable, and Li Qingge can only stand up on his own. She knows that although her martial arts skills are high, one person's power is limited after all, and it is simply impossible to overthrow the entire dynasty. However, she believes that a single spark can start a prairie fire, which is the wisdom of future generations. Only by mobilizing the masses can things be accomplished. So, she decided to use her actions to ignite the flame that changed her destiny.
At that time, the south was being ravaged by heavy rains, causing serious disasters and making people's lives miserable. As for those officials, they were living without food and did not think about fighting floods and providing disaster relief. Instead, they colluded with the rich to drive up food prices and make dirty money. Under such circumstances, peasant uprisings sprung up one after another like mushrooms after a rain, and the South became a mess. Li Qingge saw it in her eyes and felt anxious in her heart. She knew it was time to take action.
Li Qingge knew in his heart that whenever there was a natural or man-made disaster and the people could not survive, there would always be someone who would stand up and rise up. However, these people often have little education and lack leaders, so no matter how large the number is, they cannot last long and will eventually be suppressed by the court. She didn't want to see such an ending, let alone let these innocent people fall into the abyss of despair again.
Therefore, Li Qingge decided to integrate the power of the masses, and everyone worked together to eliminate the feudal and decadent system. She thought, Chuang Wang Li Zicheng could overthrow the Ming Dynasty, why can't she? However, she also knew that her idea was a bit naive. After all, in this era, the concept of male superiority and female inferiority is deeply rooted. Women have no independent personality at all and can only depend on men. Defending the homeland and participating in politics are men's business. As for women, all they need to do is look after their husbands, raise their children, and take care of their families. Even many men believe that women with long hair and short knowledge will find it difficult to achieve great things even if they have power.
Li Qingge thought of Gao Changgong, King of Lanling in history. He was brave and beautiful, but he was worried that his appearance could not deter the enemy, so he made a mask with a green face and fangs and wore it in war. So, she followed his example and made a bronze mask to increase her intimidation. This is not only a mask, but also a symbol of her fight against feudal ethics and struggle for equality.
She spoke affectionately to everyone about a bright and harmonious world where men and women are equal and free from exploitation and oppression. Her eyes passed over everyone one by one, as if she was seeing through their hearts and giving them the firmest support. Her voice is like spring breeze turning into rain, nourishing everyone's dry heart.
Li Qingge said slowly: "Fathers and fellow villagers, I know the worries in your hearts. You are afraid that your whole family will suffer if you fail. To be honest, I am afraid too. But we have no other choice. The court is unjust. , those corrupt officials eat, drink and have fun all day long, but they refuse to leave any scraps for us. We are also human beings and are born from our parents. Why can they enjoy glory and wealth? But we don’t have enough to eat and don’t have enough clothes to wear? Is it because we don’t work hard enough and are not motivated enough? When it comes to hard work, we farmers dare to take second place, but no one dares to take first place.”
< br>Speaking of this, she paused and glanced at everyone, only to see that they all had expressions of indignation on their faces, some clenched their fists, and some gritted their teeth, obviously their heartstrings were touched by her words. She felt happy, knowing that her words had had an effect.
"The reason why we live in such a miserable state and have to sell our children when encountering natural or man-made disasters is because those corrupt officials and the gentry have plundered our resources, deprived us of our basis for survival, and made us lose our The ability to resist risks is worse than that of a dog." Li Qingge's voice gradually became louder. The mood became even more exciting, "The houses of those dignitaries have so much food and wine that they stink, but there are people freezing to death on the road. Look at them, and then look at us, are you willing to let yourself and future generations suffer?" Will we continue to live like this for generations?”
Facing Li Qingge’s question, everyone fell silent. They lowered their heads and said nothing, with mixed feelings in their hearts. Who wouldn’t want to live a good life if they had the choice? But the reality was so cruel that they had to bow their heads and admit defeat.
After being silent for a while, a man as thin as a bamboo pole spoke: "What can I do if I don't want to?" His voice was low and weak, as if he was talking to himself.
Li Qingge glanced at him and replied calmly and forcefully: "Then stand up and resist and take back what we lost." Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it was an irresistible force. Pushing them forward.
At this time, another thin man came out and asked: "How to get it back?" His eyes flashed with doubts and uneasiness, obviously full of confusion about the future.
Li Qingge recognized him as Liu Goudan, who had escaped from the village next door. He was named Liu Goudan because of his weak constitution. She looked at him, feeling an inexplicable sense of intimacy in her heart. She knew that although these people were poor and ignorant, they had the most simple kindness and courage. As long as you give them a chance, they can create their own miracles. "Revolt and join the army," Li Qingge said, "overthrow that emperor and redistribute the benefits so that everyone has a house to live in and fields to farm." Her voice was full of hope and longing, as if she had already seen the bright future. .
“How can we overthrow the people above us?” Although Liu Goudan’s name is a bit tacky, he has read for several years and his ideological level is better than the others present. Everyone must be tall. There was some sense and concern in his words.
Li Qingge said: "I can lead you to a rebellion." Her voice was firm and confident, as if she was fully prepared.
"You..." Liu Goudan shook his head, "It won't work." There was a bit of helplessness and sadness in his tone. He knew that in this society where men were superior to women, it was simply impossible for a woman to lead an uprising.
"Why?" Li Qingge asked, her voice revealing a bit of dissatisfaction and anger. She knew that this question was not only a question about her, but also about the injustice and prejudice of this era.
"Because you are a woman..." Before Liu Goudan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Li Qingge.
"What about women? Aren't you born of a woman? A lonely yin does not grow, a lonely yang does not give birth. Without us women, can you men survive alone and reproduce for generations? The wife of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhi's wife Wu She is also a woman, won't she change the dynasty and become emperor?" Li Qingge's voice was passionate and powerful, as if he was speaking for all women.
She continued: "Let me tell you, there is no difference between men and women. What you men can do, we women can also do, and may even do better. What about men being superior to women, obedience and four virtues? These are all lies made up by moralists to restrain us women. The world is divided into yin and yang, men are yang, and women are yin. Men and women should be equal. , no one is more noble than anyone else. I am the messenger sent by God, the person responsible for fulfilling the destiny of equality between men and women. From now on, if anyone dares to say what women should or should not be in front of me, I will definitely do it. Let him have a taste of my power!"
After saying these words, Li Qingge jumped up and slammed his palm on a huge boulder on the lake. This palm condensed all her anger and strength, as if she wanted to crush all the injustice and prejudice in the world. There was a loud "bang" sound, and the boulder cracked, and the gravel splashed everywhere, causing a splash of water.
This palm is not only a display of her martial arts, but also a vent of her inner beliefs. She wants everyone to know that women can stand tall and become heroes who change the world. The people who were watching were all shocked and admired when they saw this scene. They knew that this woman wearing a bronze mask might be the leader and savior they had been waiting for.
On that ancient and vast land, Li Qingge's palm skills were like violent wind and rain, and every blow contained the power of a mountain roaring and a tsunami. It was a kind of power that transcended the mortal world. It was as if the purest vitality in the world was condensed in her palm, turning into endless sharpness. Her figure elongated in the sun, her clothes fluttered, like the God of War coming to the world, and every move revealed domineering and decisiveness that should not be underestimated.
Suddenly, there was a deafening roar in the air, and the sound of "bang" was like thunder in the sky, shaking people's hearts and minds. A huge rock instantly cracked under her palm, and the fragments splashed out, stirring up layers of water, like thousands of troops galloping, soaring straight into the sky, dozens of feet high, as if to blur the boundaries between heaven and earth. The scene was like a raging wave in the ocean, surging, boundless, and awe-inspiring.
Such a power is definitely not available in the human world. It surpasses everyone’s imagination. It seems to be a divine power borrowed from the nine heavens. Everyone present is stunned and their hearts are filled with incredible shock. . They looked at each other, with both fear and indescribable admiration in their eyes. They secretly murmured in their hearts: "If this person is not the reincarnation of a goddess, how could he have such shocking power?"
Liu Goudan's words are like the same thing. A sharp knife cut away the pain deep in Li Qingge's heart. She knew very well that in this era where men were superior to women, the status of women was so humble. Even if she wore the majestic mask of King Lanling, she could not completely change the deep-rooted prejudices of the world. The common people were tightly bound by the shackles of feudal ideology and believed deeply in the theories of ghosts and gods. Therefore, Li Qingge decided to go with the flow and use this ignorance to pave a path to the light for himself.
Back then, Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, revolted by killing the White Snake and claimed to be the son of the Red Emperor. Every move he made was given a sacred color, and he eventually established the Han Dynasty. Wu Zetian even cleverly weaved the "Dayun Sutra" and claimed that Maitreya was the reincarnation of Maitreya. He ascended to the throne of Nine-Five and established the Wuzhou Dynasty. Li Qingge secretly thought that she could also rely on her extraordinary martial arts to convince the world that she was a goddess descended to earth and the destined daughter. Taking this as an opportunity to raise the banner of resistance, break the shackles of gender, and lead an unprecedented change.
As a result, she began to consciously shape her own mythical image, sometimes transforming into the goddess of the Nine Heavens, and sometimes becoming the reincarnation of a compassionate Bodhisattva. The people looked at her with awe and piety in their eyes. That sincere belief made Li Qingge feel mixed emotions. She knows that all this is only temporary. When she succeeds, she will use the light of science to dispel the haze of superstition, allowing everyone to freely pursue their true self.
After a long silence, Li Qingge suddenly let out a loud roar. The sound penetrated the sky and hit everyone's heart: "Everyone is born equal, and there is no distinction between high and low! I vow to To establish a world where men and women have equal rights and all In a new world where the people have enough food and clothing, are you willing to go with me?”
“Yes!” The people’s answers echoed through the sky, and their voices gathered into an unstoppable force, which was their desire for the future. The yearning for freedom.
Li Qingge looked at the group of enthusiastic people in front of him, with infinite emotion in his heart. She continued to ask: "Forefathers planted trees, and future generations enjoy the shade. Are you willing to fight hard with me for the happiness of future generations?"
"Yes!" This time, the response was firmer and more passionate, and morale reached its peak at this moment.
Later, Li Qingge carefully arranged the team according to the gender and age of everyone. The men formed one army and were heroic; the women were not to be outdone and formed another army, weak but tough. The elderly and children were arranged in the logistics to ensure the stability of the army's rear.
Li Qingge’s past life memories contained many military strategies and ways of running an army. She integrated this knowledge to train this new team. However, women are naturally physically weaker and have been tied to the family for a long time, so their fighting ability is naturally not as good as that of men. But Li Qingge had a firm belief in her heart, and she vowed to let women support themselves in this troubled world.
At night, when the moonlight fills the earth, Li Qingge will gather his female compatriots to sit in a circle and subtly teach them the method of cultivating internal strength through family chatting. Following her guidance, these women improved their energy and strength. Day after day, their bodies gradually became stronger and their strength increased day by day, to the point where they could rival men.
This women's army, built by Li Qingge himself, later became the vanguard of the establishment of a new society and the banner of women's liberation. Their deeds inspired countless people and proved the truth that "women should not give way to men" .
While teaching martial arts, Li Qingge also did not forget to spread new ideas that transcended the times. Her words were like spring breeze and rain, nourishing people's dry hearts. However, these ideas are undoubtedly an earthquake for people who are accustomed to the old world, and their world view and values have been completely subverted.
Li Qingge knew very well that a change in thinking does not happen in a day. She waited patiently, believing that one day, these seeds would take root and sprout in people's hearts and bloom into gorgeous flowers.
At the same time, Li Qingge had already sketched a grand blueprint in his mind. Her first step was to occupy the fertile plains of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. She remembered Kissinger’s famous saying and knew the importance of food to national stability. In this society dominated by small-scale peasant economy, food is the lifeline of the people. Behind every peasant uprising is the shadow of food shortage.
The current uprisings in various parts of the south are precisely because continuous heavy rains have led to no food harvests and people's lives are poor, so they are forced to embark on the road of resistance. China has a vast territory and rich resources. Among the four major grain-producing areas, the Northeast Plain is fertile, but it is difficult to utilize due to the cold climate and is mostly occupied by nobles; the North China Plain is good, but the disaster was not light this time; although the Sichuan Basin is known as " "Land of Abundance", but far away from the southeast, beyond reach.
Only the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River plains have been a land of plenty since ancient times, but now they are in trouble due to natural and man-made disasters. Li Qingge secretly calculated that if she could take this opportunity to control this grain-producing area, then her plan would be more than half successful.
Now that she has traveled to this era, Li Qingge is determined to give it a try. She leads everyone along the Taihu Lake waterway, overcoming obstacles and heading towards the goal. However, she was not in a hurry to attack the city because she knew that the current strength alone was not enough to shake the overall situation.
She needs to unite the rebels scattered across the southeast and unite them to form a force that cannot be underestimated. Those rebels are mostly poor people who are homeless and unable to survive due to soaring food prices. Their hearts are full of dissatisfaction and anger against the status quo, and they are the best allies.
Li Qingge has a clear plan in her heart. She knows that every step needs to be cautious, but she also believes that as long as there is light in her heart, the road ahead will not be dark. She, Li Qingge, will single-handedly rewrite the chapter of this era, so that the ideals of equality between men and women and food and clothing for all will take root in this ancient land and shine with the most dazzling light.
On that ancient and vast land, the situation is changing and the current situation is turbulent. The lives of the people are like duckweeds, drifting with the tide, and they don't know when they will overturn. A group of us, in order to survive in these troubled times, have to grit our teeth, raise the banner of uprising, and vow to fight to the end against the cruel and unkind regime. Although the stolen food can temporarily fill our stomachs, the fear in our hearts is always there. I am afraid that one day, the imperial army will descend like black clouds and our small family will be wiped out in an instant.
In this moment of despair and hope, a name blows into everyone's heart like a spring breeze - Li Qingge. She is a woman, but possesses otherworldly martial arts, as if she is the reincarnation of the God of War in the sky. Every time she takes action, people are amazed. Her publicity is like spring rain that moistens things, revitalizing the dry heart. People say that she is a deity descended to earth, a living Bodhisattva sent by God to save us. As a result, the hopeful people defected to her command one after another. In less than a month, the team grew to more than 100,000 people, with a huge momentum that shocked everyone.
Li Qingge stood on the high ground, looking at the dense crowd below, and his heart was filled with unprecedented pride and ambition. She knows that this is not just an increase in the number of people, but also a gathering of people's hearts and a gathering of strength. She raised her arms and shouted loudly: "Brothers and sisters, a good opportunity has come, we have to attack!" At that moment, her voice seemed to penetrate the sky and reach everyone's heart. The target is directed at the prosperous and prosperous Yangzhou City, which will be their first stop to change their destiny.
Yangzhou, a city with a long history, has been a wealthy place in the southeast since ancient times, with an endless stream of wealthy merchants and literati. A quarter of the Qing Dynasty's fiscal revenue came from salt taxes in Yangzhou and Huaihe, which shows its importance. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is like a link of life, closely connecting the economies of the north and the south, and Yangzhou is the shining pearl on this link. However, Yangzhou today is shrouded in gloom.
Continuous heavy rains have sharply reduced food production, food prices have soared, and famine is raging. Those people who have lost their homes are like rootless duckweeds, drifting in the vast sea of people. They knew that Yangzhou was the center of grain transshipment and the only hope, so they traveled long distances and went through hardships to arrive outside Yangzhou city, waiting for the court's rescue.
However, the disaster relief food from the court has not arrived. There are more and more refugees outside the city, howling with hunger. The soldiers and people in the city are also panic-stricken, fearing that one day these hungry people will die. Refugees would break through the walls and flood into the city, causing an uncontrollable disaster. I heard that last night, some refugees took advantage of the darkness and tried to open the city gate to let the refugees into the city. Fortunately, the soldiers guarding the city discovered them in time and beheaded them in public, thus barely maintaining order in the city.
Emperor Qianlong was also worried about the situation in Yangzhou. He specially sent Fu Cha Fu Heng, the foreman of the military aircraft minister, to come to provide relief. Fu Heng was the younger brother of the late Queen. Qianlong was particularly dependent on Fu Heng because he missed the Queen. However, even important ministers like Fu Heng were helpless in the face of Yangzhou's predicament. There were mourners everywhere outside the city, but the rice shops in the city were very popular. When the big salt merchants saw the flood coming, they thought it was a business opportunity, and spent a lot of money to buy large quantities of grain and hoard it.
As a result, the grain appeared in various rice shops in the city, but the price was ten times or even dozens of times higher than the original price. This is undoubtedly worse for those poor people. They cannot live without food for three meals a day, but now even the most basic food and clothing have become a luxury. In order to survive, they had to sell their children and daughters, exchanging the pain of separation from their flesh and blood in exchange for temporary survival.
In this year of disaster, selling children is not uncommon. The price of girls is much higher than that of boys. Firstly, it is because girls eat less and it is more cost-effective to buy girls when food is tight; secondly, it is also because in these troubled times, the fate of girls is often more miserable. If they can be bought by a kind-hearted family, they may still have a way to survive. . Those boys who were sold may face a crueler fate, being used as slaves, coolies, or even sent to the battlefield and become victims of war.
Li Qingge stood on the high ground, looking at all this, with endless sorrow and indignation surging in his heart. She knew that only by overthrowing this decadent regime could the people live a truly good life. She took a deep breath and shouted loudly to the soldiers and horses below: "Brothers and sisters, we are fighting for survival and for our families! The food in Yangzhou City is our life-saving straw. We must Attack in and take back the food that belongs to us!”
With Li Qingge’s order, the rebels poured into Yangzhou City like a tide. Their hearts are filled with yearning for a better life and desire for freedom. They know that this battle is not only for food, but also for their future and destiny. The defenders in Yangzhou City couldn't help but feel fear when they saw this mighty rebel army. They knew that this battle would determine their life or death.
A fierce battle unfolded outside Yangzhou City. Amidst the flash of swords and bloody wind, Li Qingge led the rebel army to fight the enemy bravely, with overwhelming momentum. Her martial arts skills are extraordinary, and every move is as fast as lightning, making her enemies frightened. Under her leadership, the morale of the rebels was high and they were unstoppable.
Finally, after a desperate struggle, the rebels broke through the gates of Yangzhou City and poured into the city. They took back their own food, as well as their own dignity and freedom. At that moment, they seemed to see the light of hope for the future, burning in their hearts.
And Li Qingge also proved his strength and leadership in this battle. She is not only a woman, but also a brave and fearless warrior and leader. She used her actions to tell the world that women can stand upright and carve out a world of their own in this troubled world.
The battle of Yangzhou City became a turning point for the rebel army. From here, they gradually strengthened their strength and moved towards a wider world. And Li Qingge's name, like a legend, has been widely circulated among the people and has become a hero and idol in people's hearts.
(End of this chapter)