Sun Tu now has a strong reputation in the army. Although everyone was a little vague about the idea of recruiting women as soldiers that he proposed today, they could not come up with any reasons to oppose it at the moment. In the end, they could only give it a try. I feel like going outside first to let the wind out.
However, although the subordinates did not raise any objections, someone still expressed their doubts, and that was Hu Rong. After everyone dispersed, she looked at Sun Tu hesitantly: "Third brother, are you too hasty in doing this? How can you let women go into battle to kill the enemy? You want to organize them into an army. This If word spreads, I'm afraid everyone in the world will laugh at you and the Qingzhou Army."
Sun Tu looked at her with a smile for a moment, until he looked at Hu Rong's pretty face, and then he shook his head and sighed: "Sanniang, why do you have such thoughts? I remember very clearly, when we were in Qingdian Town When you were talking to Zhu Biao last time, you mentioned that women are no weaker than men and can also make achievements. How come it’s only been two years that you have backed down?”
Hu Rong was also stunned when she heard this: "I... I was just angry with Zhu Biao at the beginning, but I really never had such an idea..." As she said that, she remembered what Sun Tu said at that time, which was exactly what he said. Only by supporting his own remarks and believing that women and men are equal did he develop a favorable impression of him, to the point where he cannot extricate himself today.
Sun Tu smiled: "Then let me ask you, are you willing to set an example for women in the world and let the world know that even when it comes to killing enemies on the battlefield, women are not weaker than men?"
"What do you mean?" The look of surprise on Hu Rong's face became more intense, and after a moment she whispered: "Are you planning to make me the general of this women's army?"
Sun Tu nodded sternly: "Exactly. Since women are recruited into the army, of course their generals should only be women. Not only the leading generals, but also all positions in this army are selected from among the women who join the army. After they come out, I will give them formal official positions and the same military pay as male soldiers... In short, female soldiers and male soldiers will be treated equally by me!"
Hu Rong blinked her eyes and looked at Sun Tu, who had a serious face. This time she was really sure that the other party had already made a decision, and for a moment she didn't know what to say. In the end, I could only nod and say: "If Third Brother really has such thoughts, I will definitely help you!"
"You are not helping me, you are helping yourself and the women of the world. Let the world know that women are not just at home caring for their husbands and raising children, doing trivial things. They can also make meritorious deeds for the country and kill enemies on the front line. Yes!" Sun Tu said again, staring into her eyes.
Hu Rong looked back at him, her face turning red again. But this time it was no longer out of shyness, but out of excitement. In fact, she has been dissatisfied with men since she was a child and dissatisfied with the fact that her father valued her two brothers far more than herself, so she worked hard to practice martial arts and became as skilled as she is today. However, her habits over the years still made her take many things for granted. It was not until Sun Tu woke her up today that she had more ideas!
This made Hu Rong's admiration for Sun Tu even deeper. After a long while, she nodded vigorously: "I understand. Third brother, I will train this army well and let them become the members of my Qingzhou Army." The best one!"
"Well said, I
I believe you, Sanniang, can do all this. "Sun Tu laughed happily, and finally someone was convinced by him. Then he said softly: "In the past, people always said that beauties match heroes, as if women can only be men's vassals, but I don't Looking at it this way, why can't the male and female heroes be like-minded and get married? Isn't this kind of relationship longer-lasting than one-sided admiration and admiration? "
This statement was quite obvious, and it made Hu Rong more excited, and she nodded vigorously. Sun Tu is already a great hero, so she should work harder to become the heroine who can be compared with him, so that she can marry him openly and honestly!
At this time, Sun Tu, who was laughing happily because of Hu Rong's firm gaze, never imagined that his words would make him an argument for female boxers a thousand years later, and he would be regarded by these people as the founder of Chinese women's rights. one.
After convincing everyone around him, Sun Tu decisively put his decision into action. Soon notices for recruiting female soldiers began to be posted in the city. At the same time, people filled the city to publicize the relevant decision, hoping to gain the support of the people.
But this time, it was the first time that Sun Tu lost his hand in Qingzhou. After the news spread, the people in the city naturally talked about it, but there were only a few who responded. After ten days, women went to the military camp to sign up to join the army. However, there are only seven or eight people, less than one per day on average. The men's military camp over there has admitted dozens of people in the past few days.
Although this result was greatly beyond Sun Tu's expectation, it was not surprising after thinking about it carefully. Because this matter sounds too shocking. Since ancient times, no army has been formed by women. In this era of strict etiquette, many women have difficulty even going out, let alone letting them go. Entering the military camp and practicing with a large number of men, this was something that no common people could accept, even if it was an order from Supervisor Sun Du.
Not only that, in the next few days, even more ridiculous claims were spread in the city. Huang Wenbing, who heard the news, quickly found Sun Tu and reported: "Du Jian, there are rumors circulating in the city now, saying that you are recruiting women into the army. It’s a bad intention.”
"Huh?" Sun Tu was still busy with various military and government affairs these days and really didn't pay much attention to the rumors outside. When he heard this, he just waved his hand casually: "It's just rumors. Just don't listen to them."
"Captain, the rumors this time are not ordinary. The common people are spreading the word that you want to recruit women into the military camp with evil intentions. It is obvious that you are recruiting female soldiers, but in fact, you are trying to recruit them as military prostitutes, or even Some people also suggested that this is just an excuse for the prisoner to find a woman for himself in Qingzhou because he is full and warm, and wants to find a woman for himself in Qingzhou." Contrary to Sun Tu's indifference, Huang Wenbing looked extremely serious at this time, which is related to Sun Tu's presence here. Your reputation must not be dealt with lightly.
It wasn't until he finished speaking that Sun Tu frowned tightly: "There is such a statement? Who is deliberately spreading rumors? How brave!"
"Nowadays, many people in the city are spreading rumors about this matter. The people are already resistant to recruiting women into the military camp, so..." Huang Wenbing hesitated to take this opportunity to persuade Sun Tu to take back his life, because this matter is indeed too unreliable. Continue If it goes on, it will only ruin Sun Tu's reputation even more.
Sun Tu also immediately understood his intention and immediately shook his head and said
: "At this time, the less we can retreat, otherwise it will only make the people believe that statement even more!"
"But..." Huang Wenbing said with a bitter look on his face: "Nowadays, there are many weird things said in the city. This has a very bad impact on the governor. Although because of such statements, more men have come to the military camp in the past two days. It's quite a lot, but in the opinion of the lower official, it's still not worth the loss."
Sun Tu laughed when he heard it. He didn't expect that such an argument would have unexpected effects, but then he said solemnly: "I have a clear conscience, why should I change this decision? In the end, why do the people have so many concerns? The reason for the rumors is that there are too many prejudices against women joining the army. As long as we set an example, these rumors will naturally be dispelled!"
"But now there are less than ten female soldiers in the military camp. What use can they do?"
"Then increase publicity and let the women in the city know that they can protect their families and the country just like men." Sun Tu's mind turned and he had a corresponding countermeasure: "You said that the women in the city are really willing to become the vassals of men forever. Do you want to live an ordinary life?"
"Ah?" Huang Wenbing couldn't keep up with his rhythm this time.
Sun Tu immediately took out a pen and paper and handed it to the other party: "I told you to remember that the people reacted like this just because there is no precedent to follow. Then let me tell them some things from ancient times. In fact, it has been a long time ago. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were women who joined the army on behalf of their fathers and killed enemies for the country. You have always heard of Mulan Ci, and Hua Mulan is such a heroic woman. She was in the army..." Sun Tu immediately said I recounted my memories of the movies and TV shows I watched in later generations. They were all stories about Mulan joining the army and killing enemies.
Although Huang Wenbing was a little surprised, he quickly wrote down these details according to Sun Tu's instructions. Although he wanted to ask whether these were true or made up by the supervisor, he finally endured it. During this period, Sun Tu also recited the popular Henan Opera singing line "Who said women are inferior to men", which even stunned Huang Wenbing.
After telling the story of Hua Mulan, Sun Tu added: "Not only in ancient times, but also in this dynasty, there are wonderful stories of women serving the country, killing enemies and serving the country. It is a touching story about the generals of the Yang family..." The story of the female general of the Yang family and the thirteen widows' expedition to the west was told.
This time, Huang Wenbing was convinced that Sun Tu was telling nonsense. It is true that in the Taizong and Zhenzong dynasties, several generations of generals from the Yang clan sacrificed their lives for the country, but where did heroines like Taijun She and Mu Guiying come from? They actually fought against Xixia for years. If this had happened, the Song Dynasty would have perished long ago.
But after thinking about it carefully, he felt that these stories were indeed wonderful and inspiring enough, but he knew they were all fabricated, but when he heard Sun Tu talk about the death of a male member of the Yang family, the thirteen widows replaced him. When my husband went out to fight, he still felt his energy and blood rising, and wanted to cheer him up. And once these stories spread to the people, they might really be able to change their inherent ideas.
"You should spread the story of these two heroines first, and then let people stare. If anyone dares to spread rumors, they will be brought to justice!" After Sun Tu finished speaking, he ordered.
Huang Wenbing already knew at this time that Sun Tu was determined to recruit women into the military camp. When he accepted the request, he would launch a massive publicity campaign.