The father quickly knelt down and said, "Sir, please spare my life."
The girl in purple received a slap, but did not cry. She just said sternly: "I don't want to get married. Don't think I don't know. You accepted the blacksmith's betrothal gift and he beat two wives to death. You just want fifteen taels."
For the betrothal gift, just push me into the pit of fire."
The people on the sidelines listened and said anything.
Some people say that this father is not a human being and sells his daughter for money.
Some people say that if the blacksmith kills his wife when his parents order a matchmaker, it must be the wife's fault.
Gu Yudao: "The world is declining, but there is still such evil things. Come, arrest the blacksmith she said killed her wife."
There is another strong man, a blacksmith, a sinner, and the sinner deserves the retribution he deserves.
The father of the girl in purple immediately said: "No, no."
Gu Yu glanced over with a sharp look and said, "You have obstructed me so many times. Could it be that you are an accomplice with the blacksmith?"
The old father was so frightened that he didn't dare to admit it. He quickly said: "The common people are wronged, the common people are wronged."
Gu Yudao: "You know that the blacksmith killed his wife, but you sold your daughter for a mere fifteen taels of silver. You are a father in vain."
Then she said to the woman in purple: "You have to think about whether you want to join the army or not."
The girl in purple immediately knelt down and said decisively: "A civilian girl has decided to join the army and start her own business."
Gu Yudao: "Go to the county government office to sign up and get the money."
The woman in purple kowtowed to Gu Yu and said, "Thank you, Lord Qincha."
Then she walked into the county government office without looking back. Her father was still kneeling under Gu Yujian. He was anxious and had no choice but to watch his daughter escape from his control.
Gu Yu said to Sister-in-law Dai: "Sister-in-law Dai, have you thought about it?"
Sister-in-law Dai was still hesitant and asked: "Is it dangerous? There are elderly and children at home among civilian women."
Gu Yudao: "I tell the truth, there will definitely be danger, but once the city is broken and the rebels come in, the danger will be even greater. If you really die fighting for the country, the imperial court will honor your parents and children. Those who have made great contributions will
, I will also erect a monument and biography for you."
Sister-in-law Dai is raising her parents-in-law and three children by herself. She can't make much money even though she works hard every day. The family is in trouble. She just got excited when she saw the notice.
Now when she heard Gu Yu say that a woman could still establish a military household, even if she died, the court would still support her parents and children. In addition, she was afraid that the butcher would take revenge on her after he was released from prison, so she no longer had any worries.
He then said, "People's women want to join the army. People's women are strong and know how to sew and mend clothes. Although not many people know how to sew, they can all learn. Please ask the imperial envoy to help you."
Gu Yudao: "Go to the county government office to sign up and get the money."
Sister-in-law Dai kowtowed to Gu Yu and hurried in.
Under the guidance of the girl in purple and Sister-in-law Dai, another doctor and a female escort came to sign up.
Although there are only these four people, it is already very good for Gu Yu.
This matter will spread and many women with no way out like the girl in purple and Sister-in-law Dai will join.
It will also subtly change the world's view of women.
Only in this chaotic time can a woman establish her own business and take advantage of the opportunity to achieve it.
This is a very small progress, but it is very important.
Surprisingly, Zhang Xiucai, who had just spoken for Sister-in-law Dai, also gave up his writing and joined the army and signed up.
One spreads to ten, and ten spreads to a hundred.
In this tense and turbulent time, some people were determined to join the army.
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"Prince Gu really impressed me." Jun Ze said beside Gu Yu.
Gu Yu stopped and turned around to look at him. He did not hesitate to praise him and said to him: "Your Majesty also impressed me. Women in the world are in so many hardships. The world despises and despises them, yet they enjoy their efforts."
, Your Majesty actually supported my idea yesterday, I take the liberty to ask, why?"
Junze said: "I will never look down on women in the world. To be disrespectful, the late emperor once got drunk and joked that if my mother were a man, there would be a chance for the successor of the Yu Dynasty."
Gu Yu didn't expect that this past event would still exist. Looking back on the eldest princess's iron-blooded skills during the palace coup, it was indeed admirable.
Gu Yudao: "But the eldest princess is not involved in political affairs now."
Jun Ze said: "Although the Holy One is very suspicious and pays attention to the monarch's checks and balances in everything, he is still diligent and reliable in political affairs. Naturally, my mother will not hinder his eyes."
Gu Yu couldn't explain how she felt in her heart.
This world is still a man's world, and it is too difficult for a woman to get ahead. Even if she is as noble as the eldest princess, she still has to restrain her sharpness in front of her younger brother.
Junze looked back at the few women who had just signed up to join the army. There was still confusion on their faces.
Jun Zedao: "The imperial court will not allow women to establish military households."
Gu Yu smiled and said: "Your Majesty has great powers. Can't such a trivial matter be solved with just a raise of your hand?"
Junze couldn't laugh or cry: "You just boasted about Haikou because you were expecting me to help."
Gu Yu smiled and said: "It's not that I am counting on the prince to do something, but the whole Jiangnan is counting on the prince to do something."
Seeing Gu Yu's foxy face, Junze felt strange emotions in his heart again, and said, "If you let me contribute, you must give me some reward."
Gu Yu raised an eyebrow and asked, "What kind of reward does the prince want?"
Junze said: "Before you go out of the city, drink with me for a while. It can be regarded as my practice for you."
The smile on Gu Yu's face gradually fell, she lowered her eyes and said, "Okay, when do you want."
Junze said: "The troops in Tongning County are ready to go. I think you had a plan for a long time, but you just hid it from me, a loser who can't hold a knife. I don't know when you will leave quietly, why not tonight."
Gu Yu said: "Okay."
She did have plans ahead.
Prince An's army was overwhelming and captured three cities in a row. If this continues, Tongning County will not be able to sustain the arrival of reinforcements.
So she could only risk going out of the city to stop Prince An's troops.
In the evening, Junze brought a jar of wine to Gu Yu's yard. He placed two sea bowls on the stone table in the pavilion, but he said shamelessly: "My hand is injured, so I will drink tea instead of wine. I wish you a safe journey."
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Gu Yu smelled the jar of wine and said warily: "The wine you brought today is so light that you can even wash your face. What are you afraid of?"
Junze hesitated for a moment and then said: "Well, if you meet an opponent in chess, you will meet a good talent. I can't be pretentious."
As he spoke, he poured himself a bowl of wine and started drinking.
Gu Yu finally let go of his worries and drank with him.
Junze said: "What are you going to do after you leave the city?"
Gu Yudao: "It has nothing to do with you, just protect Tongning County."
The two drank for a while, and Junze suddenly said: "If you don't tell me, how can I rest assured?"
Gu Yu glanced at him. Although the wine in Tongning County was weak, she was still a little smokey after several bowls of it.
Under the moonlight, Junze's somewhat drunken peach blossom eyes were particularly moving.
Going to intercept Prince An's army outside the city was full of dangers. She suddenly wanted to talk to Junze more. They were all her own people anyway and had nothing to hide.
He said: "Guerrilla. When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue."
They were short of manpower and had to use guerrilla tactics to disrupt Prince An's march in order to delay the attack.
However, guerrilla means fighting against many. If you are not careful, you will fall into the enemy's encirclement.
Junze smiled and said: "That's true, but Gu Yu, let me tell you the truth. Don't be upset. I am not as good as you in manipulating people's hearts, but you are not as good as me in leading troops in war."
This was a rare occasion for Junze to talk to her seriously.
Gu Yu drank all the wine in the bowl, and a strong wind suddenly rose in her ears. Gu Yu used the bottom of the empty bowl to block Junze's knife from attacking her neck.
A drop of wine dripped from the bowl, and she chuckled: "Would I fall for the same trick twice?"
She guessed Junze's intention from the moment he brought the wine.
He thought about how he went to the Evernight City alone last time, knocking her down and then acting on his own.
And this time, she couldn't just chase after him like last time.
Only the two of them with the highest status in Jiangnan can stabilize the situation by blocking and defending.
But Junze didn't consider his current situation. He was holding a knife in his left hand and couldn't even match her three-point skill. How could he dare to take this risk?
Gu Yu raised his head and wanted to explain the pros and cons to him. This was not the time to act on impulse.
But Junze smiled triumphantly at her and said, "Can I do the same trick twice?"
The smile on Gu Yu's face disappeared. She stood up suddenly and sat back down again due to a wave of dizziness.
Gu Yu opened his eyes wide, this was definitely not a drunken reaction!
Junze picked up the wine bowl, took a sip, and said, "Dr. Chang's secret secret medicine is colorless and tasteless, and it is good for children and adults alike. Mix it with wine, and the effect will be doubled."
The dizziness was so strong that Gu Yu couldn't help but put his hand on his forehead and said: "You! You! Why are you okay!"
Junze shrugged and said, "Because the sweat medicine was not put into the wine, but I applied it to the wine bowl."
Gu Yu bit the tip of her tongue to bleed, trying to wake herself up, and said: "You can't go, your hand is not healed yet."
Jun Zedao: "War relies on military strategy, not brute force."
Gu Yu's eyes went dark for a while, and he reluctantly said: "That won't work either."
After saying that, she fell down on the stone table.
Junze held up her head with one hand in time to prevent her from hitting the stone table, and said: "Gu Yu, have a good sleep."
Gu Yu's eyelids weighed a thousand pounds, but they refused to close.
Junze sighed, poured himself another bowl of wine, and said: "When I was young, I read Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi. I searched for close friends in the mountains and rivers. I have been waiting for my Zhong Ziqi. I have been searching for many years. Fortunately, I met him.
You Gu Yu, it is rare to have a close friend in life, I respect you."
He drank all the wine in the bowl and then helped Gu Yu close her eyes.
Gu Yu fell into a deep sleep.
Junze used the moonlight to trace Gu Yu's face in detail with his right hand, and whispered: "Don't worry, I will not die easily because it will cause harm to you for thousands of years."
He has learned everything quickly since he was a child, and he has a strong foundation in martial arts. Even the left-handed sword technique, he has quickly mastered the essentials.
He couldn't compare to Gu Yusan in terms of success, he just wanted to spend more time with Gu Yu.
Over the past few days, his right hand has been gradually recovering, and his left hand has been trained to the point where it can withstand Gu Yuliu's power.
There are mountains of swords and seas of fire outside Tongning County, so it’s not impossible to take a risk.
The moonlight was bright, pouring into the small courtyard. Junze poured himself another bowl of wine and sat next to the unconscious Gu Yu.