Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 139 The Cruelty of the War of Resistance

Inside the cave, Shi Wanxia rubbed her numb wrists. All she could do now was stall for time, waiting for Li Changyu and the others to return. A maid had slipped away unnoticed earlier. Although the anti-Japanese war didn't exist in this era, as long as they were all Chinese, regardless of time or nationality, they could not accept foreign aggression against the land they once inhabited.

"Little wench, don't think I'll let you off just because you make up some stories. You said there would be foreign invaders invading our land. You're not just trying to buy time to avoid dying, are you? Making up stories to amuse us, are you?"

"That's right, with all of us still here, let's see which foreign thief dares to be so insolent. Ah..."

"Yeah, you little wench are really good at fooling us. Did you really think we were roughnecks who were so easy to fool?"

"We may do some scoundrel things on a daily basis, and to put it bluntly, we are not so shameless as to allow outsiders to do evil on this land."

Shi Wanxia knew that people's hearts were unpredictable, but she still shielded Miss Wang and the others behind her, gently comforting them. "Miss Wang, don't be afraid, I'm here for you."

Wang Jinqian nodded fearfully. She had almost been assaulted by these thugs, but the young lady's words had diverted their attention. Otherwise, where would her reputation be today?

Shi Wanxia's eyes were slightly red. She hated these evil people in front of her, but she dared not show it at all. She could only divert their attention by telling some cruel stories and scars.

"Gentlemen, may I ask where you are from?"

The squad leader looked at her, puzzled, wondering why she asked that. Did she want to take revenge on them?

"Little wench, do you want to talk or not? You just spoiled my mood. Do you really think I'm easy to talk to and soft-hearted?"

Shi Wanxia quickly shook her head; “Sir, you misunderstand. I can tell from your accent that you are from Shanxi and Shaanxi! To tell you the truth, that war of invasion happened sometime in the future. Foreign bandits have coveted this land for many years. When this land was weak, they burned, killed, looted and committed all kinds of atrocities on this land.”

"At that time, the land of the four countries that exist today was entirely in the hands of the bandits. How many people are there in the four countries now? Probably no more than twenty or thirty million! But in that war of aggression, more than thirty-five million people were killed in fourteen years. From the north to the south and then to the east, countless people died under the iron hooves."

"For example, at the northernmost point, many innocent people were brutally murdered and dug up alive. Countless women were raped and left to rot in the wilderness, children who practiced witchcraft died tragically, hundreds of thousands of laborers were buried alive, and countless soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield. At that time, the sun was not visible, and the future was not visible. Those foreigners had wiped out the entire population of an entire state."

“More than 300,000 innocent people in Jinling Prefecture, including surrendered soldiers and unarmed civilians, were slaughtered at will like livestock. Countless women and children, from elderly women in their fifties and sixties to young girls as young as a few years old, were raped and their bodies were cruelly mutilated and left to rot in the wilderness.”

“At that time, regardless of age or gender, people were collectively shot, buried alive, hacked to pieces, burned, and even engaged in killing contests. They committed all kinds of evil on land that did not belong to them.”

"They also spread plagues, attempting to destroy our country. They implemented a scorched-earth policy: kill all, loot all, burn all. Their crimes are too numerous to count. Although we rose up in resistance, we paid a heavy price to drive them out."

"Every inch of our land was bought with blood; every ten thousand youths became ten thousand soldiers. At that time, children and women were already being sent to the battlefield, and there were no able-bodied men left. You are also soldiers. If you encounter these demons, how will you deal with them?"

Shi Wanxia couldn't help but burst into tears. It had been so painful back then. Although she hadn't experienced it firsthand, she, as a descendant, would never forget the kindness of her ancestors, even though they lived in different times. The heroic deeds of her forefathers were also protecting her.

“Miss Shi, is what you’re saying true? These beasts are really…” Wang Jinqian listened, the things Miss Shi was talking about were unheard of. Although she was a woman and knew nothing about politics or military strategy, she had never heard anyone mention that foreigners dared to do evil on this land.

After hearing Shi Wanxia's account of the foreigners' despicable behavior, the captain was so angry that he cursed, "Damn it, I don't believe it! Let's see who dares to act recklessly here!" His eyes widened, veins bulged on his forehead, and flames of anger burned in his heart.

"The captain is right. I don't believe it. Although our daily actions may have been somewhat inappropriate, what can we do? Is the foreign land you described as so terrifying?"

"That's right. I'm illiterate and can't talk big, but I know that if anyone dares to mess with his family, I'll fight them to the death."

Everyone present was stunned by the story told by Shi Wanxia. They had never heard it before, but Shi's demeanor and tone didn't seem fake.

The squad leader, who had some schooling, didn't quite believe what she was saying. "Miss, we roughnecks have been very rude today. I, Zhao Meng, apologize to all the ladies for our disrespect."

"However, young lady, neither Yan Yue Kingdom nor Cang Ling Kingdom has ever heard of what you're talking about, let alone heard of it. Where did you hear this from?"

"Yes! Where did you hear that from? You didn't make it up, did you?"

The crowd discussed amongst themselves, none of them believing that such a cruel thing could happen.

Shi Wanxia wiped away her tears and said in a sob, "What I said is all true. I have no reason to lie to you. Believe it or not, it's up to you."

"My lords, I have a word of advice. I know that many of you are not in control of your own lives. But you are also ordinary people from the bottom of society. You know how difficult this world is. Why make things difficult for others?"

"After all, when a dynasty prospers, the people suffer; when a dynasty falls, the people suffer. You are also among this toiling masses, so why make things difficult for those who share the same plight as you?"

The soldiers inside the cave were deeply moved by the girl's words. Yes, they were just ordinary people. Their families were struggling to survive in this difficult world. They should stop oppressing the people; they had it tough enough as it was for them too.

Outside the cave, Li Changyu, Shen Yanchu, and the others who had rushed back to rescue the people had refrained from entering after seeing that the invading foreign tribes were temporarily safe, as Miss Shi had recounted their crimes. Shen Yanchu knew Miss Shi's background and that she wasn't lying; however, he was unaware of the immense casualties—over thirty million dead or wounded—a number exceeding the combined population of the four nations. This…

Don't let him know which foreign thief he is. I will make sure he is crushed in my lifetime to prevent future troubles.