I opened the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 243 A hero

Emperor Zhenwu spoke slowly, "My daughter, today I will introduce you to several men who can be your husbands. The first one is Li Yuanba, the King of Zhao in the Western Palace. He looks sickly and skinny, but he is extremely strong. He uses a pair of Leigu urn gold hammers, each weighing 185 jin, weighing a total of 65 jin. He is invincible on the battlefield. In the battle of Siming Mountain, he defeated the army of rebel kings alone. In the battle of Zijin Mountain, he killed million troops and only left . If you marry him, you will definitely have a strong support."

Shuiying frowned slightly, opened her red lips and said, "Father, although Li Yuanba is extremely powerful, he is just a reckless man. He acts recklessly and only knows how to rush around with brute force. He has no wisdom at all. In this world, how can only force last long? Moreover, he has a bad temper and it is difficult for him to control his emotions. If there is a dispute in the future, won't it hurt my daughter? Moreover, although he can kill countless enemies on the battlefield, it is only because of the weight of the weapon and the great strength. It is not the act of a true hero. A true hero should be both wise and brave, have strategy and responsibility, be able to find a way out of difficulties, and protect his family in crisis. In this way, Li Yuanba is definitely not a good match for my daughter."

Emperor Zhenwu nodded slightly and said, "How about the Tianbao General Yuwen Chengdu? He is a Tianbao General of the Great Sui Dynasty with extraordinary martial arts. He uses a phoenix-wing gilded halberd weighing 320 kilograms. He was also very famous at the time and was named the Invincible General by Emperor Yang of Sui. He has a noble status and great martial arts skills, and he will definitely protect you for the rest of your life."

Shuiying shook his head gently and said, "Father, although Yuwen Chengdu has military power, he is an accomplice to the tyrant. He is protecting a corrupt dynasty instead of the welfare of the people. If my daughter marries such a man, won't she be an enemy of all the righteous people in the world? His bravery is only to satisfy the selfish desires of Emperor Yang of Sui. Such a man has no righteousness in his heart and no regard for the people. How can he be my daughter's husband? A true husband should be someone who cares about the world, fights for justice, and seeks the welfare of the people. Yuwen Chengdu obviously does not meet the requirements."

Emperor Zhenwu continued, "Pei Yuanqing, the Silver Hammer Guardian, holds a pair of silver hammers and has immense strength. He once took on three hammers from Li Yuanba and became famous throughout the world. He is young and promising, brave and fearless, and can be a good choice for a son-in-law."

Shuiying thought for a moment and said, "Father, although Pei Yuanqing is brave, he is too conceited. He took Li Yuanba's three hammers just on impulse. He doesn't know how to judge the situation and only knows how to compete. Such a person is bound to be impulsive in life and finds it difficult to think calmly. Moreover, his bravery is only at the level of force, lacking strategy and wisdom. Marriage cannot be maintained by force alone, but requires mutual understanding and mutual support. Pei Yuanqing has such a personality, it may be difficult for him to get along with my daughter for a long time. A real husband should be humble and polite, brave and resourceful, able to fight bravely on the battlefield and be considerate in life. Pei Yuanqing is definitely not such a person."

Emperor Zhenwu continued, "The Purple-faced Heavenly King Xiong Kuohai is a man of generosity, loyalty and courage. He is strong enough to lift a tripod. In the battle of Yangzhou, he lifted a thousand-pound gate to save the rebel kings, but was eventually crushed to death due to exhaustion. His heroism is worthy of you."

Shuiying frowned and said, "Father, Xiong Kuohai is indeed loyal and brave. But he is too reckless and does not know how to rely on the help of others. In the battle of Yangzhou, if he could discuss countermeasures with other heroes, perhaps he would not have to fight to his death. Although his death is heroic, it also seems a bit stupid. In marriage, what is needed is reason and stability, not blindly acting recklessly. Moreover, his generosity may sometimes turn into carelessness and fail to take into account the feelings of his family. A true husband should know how to make choices and choose a wiser approach when necessary. He should be both heroic and thoughtful. Xiong Kuohai is not the ideal husband in my daughter's mind."

Emperor Zhenwu added: "Nanyang Marquis Wu Yunzhao is an expert in spearmanship and has the courage of ten thousand men. He raised an army to rebel against the Sui Dynasty to avenge his father. He is brave and resourceful, and he values ​​friendship and loyalty. He can be a good match for you."

Mizukage shook his head slightly and said, "Father, although Wu Yunzhao has martial arts and courage, he lacks long-term planning in the process of resisting Sui. He just raised an army out of anger, but he has no clear strategic goals. Such a person may also lack planning in life and find it difficult to give his daughter a stable future. Moreover, he did not give full play to his advantages in the battle and failed to unite more forces. Marriage requires mutual cooperation and common progress. Wu Yunzhao may not be able to move forward hand in hand with his daughter if he acts like this. A true husband should be someone with lofty ambitions and clear plans, who can lead his family to happiness, rather than acting blindly."

Emperor Zhenwu went on to introduce: "Wu Tianxi, wields a pair of Hun Tian Tongs and is extremely brave. He once fought Xiong Kuohai for several days without a clear winner. He is highly skilled in martial arts and can protect you."

Shuiying curled his lips and said, "Father, Wu Tianxi is just a warrior. He fought with Xiong Kuohai just for the sake of competing, which has no practical significance. In the troubled times, he has no clear position and just goes with the flow. Such a person will find it difficult to stand firmly by my daughter's side and support her in marriage. A true husband should be someone with firm beliefs and clear goals, who can support my daughter in the storm. Wu Tianxi obviously can't do that."

Emperor Zhenwu said, "Cold-faced and handsome Luo Cheng, with his spear skills as good as a god, has a handsome face. He is upright, brave and resourceful. He has made many achievements on the battlefield. He is about the same age as you, and he will definitely be able to help you."

Shuiying snorted and said, "Father, although Luo Cheng has martial arts and wisdom, he is too arrogant. He is often conceited about his own talents and does not take others seriously. Such a character is easy to make enemies and is not conducive to uniting others. In marriage, what is needed is tolerance and understanding, not pride and arrogance. Moreover, he is too ruthless in some things and lacks human touch. A true husband should be humble and polite, know how to cooperate with others, and also have a kind heart. Luo Cheng is definitely not a good man for my daughter."

Emperor Zhenwu continued, "King Yang Lin has devoted all his efforts to safeguard the Sui Dynasty. He is skilled in martial arts, brave and resourceful. He is mature and steady, and can give you a stable life."

Mizukage shook his head firmly and said, "Father, although Yang Lin is loyal to his master, the Great Sui Dynasty he defends is already corrupt. His efforts are in vain and cannot change the course of history. Moreover, in the process of defending the Great Sui Dynasty, his methods are too cruel and he is merciless to those who oppose the Sui Dynasty. If my daughter marries such a man, won't she be an enemy of the people of the world? A true husband should follow the trend of history and seek the welfare of the people, rather than stubbornly defending a dynasty that is doomed to perish. Yang Lin is definitely not my daughter's ideal husband."

Emperor Zhenwu said: "The Flower Sword General Wei Wentong wields a golden-backed mountain-cutting sword and is as brave as ten thousand men. He is loyal and serves the Sui Dynasty. You can rely on him."

Mizukage frowned and said, "Father, this Wei Wentong is just like Yang Lin, serving a tyrant, which is unacceptable. His loyalty is just blind loyalty, and he does not see the corrupt nature of the Sui Dynasty. On the battlefield, he only relies on force and lacks strategy. A true husband should be someone who has independent thinking ability, can distinguish right from wrong, good from evil, and fights for justice. Wei Wentong obviously does not meet the requirements."

Emperor Zhenwu continued, "General Shang, the master and his apprentice, have four treasures with them, namely the horse-roaring helmet, the seven-feather armor, the furnace-lifting spear, and the thunder leopard. He is highly skilled in martial arts and a righteous man. He can ensure that you will be rich and prosperous for the rest of your life."

Mizukage shook his head slightly and said, "Father, although Master Shang has treasures and martial arts, he is too stubborn at critical moments. In order to protect his treasures, he did not hesitate to confront those who opposed the Sui Dynasty, but did not consider the suffering of the people. In marriage, what is needed is flexibility and adaptability, not stubbornness. Moreover, his integrity seems a bit pedantic and he does not know how to adapt. A true husband should be someone who can put aside personal interests and consider the overall situation. Master Shang is not the ideal husband in my daughter's mind."

Emperor Zhenwu said: "Eight Horse General Xin Wenli is extremely powerful and can push eight horses aside. He guards Hongni Pass for the Sui Dynasty. He is brave and good at fighting, so he can be your partner."

The Mizukage retorted without hesitation, "Father, this Xin Wenli is also a man who serves a tyrant. He is just as undesirable as the previous ones. Although he has great power, he is not using it in the right place. He is only maintaining a corrupt dynasty instead of working for the benefit of the people. A true husband should have a sense of justice and be able to stand up for the people. Xin Wenli is definitely not a good match for my daughter."

Emperor Zhenwu looked at his daughter Mizukage's determined expression, sighed slightly, and continued his introduction.

"This twelfth hero is Han Qinhu, the King of Pingnan. He is a burly man with a face like iron and a voice like a bronze bell, and he is very majestic. He rides a divine horse called Gu Yue and wields a rhinoceros moon-watching three-chambered machete. When the Sui army was pacifying the Southern Chen, he was the first to rush into Jiankang City and captured the last emperor of Chen alive. In the battle of Nanyang Pass, he killed Sima Chao, the most courageous general under Wu Yunzhao, in just seven or eight rounds. He is upright and has made great achievements in battle. What do you think of him, my daughter?"

Shuiying thought for a moment, and then said, "Father, although Han Qinhu has military merits, he has spent his entire life fighting for the court, and his mind is on the battlefield. If my daughter marries him, I'm afraid he won't have the heart to take care of the family. Moreover, he is too upright and not tender enough. In a marriage, there must be warmth, not just toughness. Furthermore, he has served the court all his life. If there is a change in the court in the future, won't my daughter be caught up in endless disputes with him? Such a person is definitely not a good match for my daughter."

Emperor Zhenwu was silent for a moment, and then continued, "The thirteenth hero is Liang Shitai, the Iron Hammer General. He was originally the owner of Guachui Manor, and later became the vanguard officer of Li Yuanba, the King of Zhao in the Western Palace. He is extremely strong and uses a pair of iron oil-pressing hammers weighing 160 kilograms. On the battlefield, he is extremely brave and has made many contributions to Li Yuanba."

Shuiying frowned and said, "Father, Liang Shitai is just a vanguard officer. Although he is strong, he has no opinion. He is dependent on Li Yuanba and lacks an independent spirit. In marriage, my daughter needs a man who can stand shoulder to shoulder with her and has his own thoughts and decisions. Liang Shitai is like this. He only knows how to obey others and it is difficult for him to achieve great things. Moreover, his bravery is only at the level of force. If he meets a wise man, he may be easily calculated by others. How can such a person protect my daughter's life?"

Emperor Zhenwu continued, "The fourteenth hero is Little Mengchang Qin Qiong, also known as Qin Shubao. This man is righteous, brave and resourceful, and is known as Little Mengchang. He uses a pair of gold-plated copper maces and a tiger-headed gold spear. He has many friends in the martial arts world and enjoys a high reputation."

Shuiying shook his head and said, "Father, although Qin Qiong is a righteous man with many friends, he is too sentimental and sometimes he will inevitably fall into a dilemma because of his friendship. In marriage, my daughter needs someone who can put family first. Qin Qiong is running around and sticking his neck out for his friends. I am afraid he will not have time to accompany my daughter. And although he is brave and resourceful on the battlefield, he often gets into trouble, which shows that his strategy is not top-notch. It is difficult for my daughter to entrust her life to such a person."

Emperor Zhenwu continued, "The fifteenth hero is the black-robed general Yuchi Gong. He is highly skilled in martial arts and wields a male and female whip. He once saved his master in the Imperial Orchard with a single whip and performed a great deed."

Shuiying sighed softly and said, "Father, although Yuchi Gong is loyal and brave, he is upright and doesn't know how to adapt. In marriage, what is needed is mutual understanding and tolerance, not blind uprightness. Although his bravery can protect the master, he may not be able to give his daughter enough tenderness and consideration in life. Moreover, he has been serving the monarch all his life. If the monarch orders him to do so, he will not care about his own safety. With such a person, how can my daughter feel at ease to spend her life with him?"

Emperor Zhenwu said, "The sixteenth hero is the red-haired spiritual official Shan Xiongxin. He is a man of great righteousness and is the leader of the Green Forest heroes. He wields a golden-nailed Zaoyang spear and is quite famous in the martial arts world."

Shuiying frowned slightly and said, "Father, although Shan Xiongxin is a man of great righteousness, he is in the outlaws and is against the imperial court. If my daughter marries him, I am afraid she will never have peace in her life. Moreover, his righteousness is sometimes too impulsive, and he is prone to make irrational decisions. In marriage, what is needed is calmness and rationality, not impulsiveness and recklessness. Shan Xiongxin is not a good man for my daughter."

Emperor Zhenwu said again: "The seventeenth hero is General Su Dingfang, the Silver Spear. He is an expert in spearmanship, brave and resourceful. He has made many achievements on the battlefield."

Mizukage shook his head decisively and said, "Father, although Su Dingfang has martial arts and wisdom, he is also very deep-minded and hard to figure out. In marriage, my daughter needs someone who is honest with her. Su Dingfang is hard to figure out, and my daughter cannot feel at ease with him. Moreover, he will do anything to achieve his goals on the battlefield. It is hard for my daughter to accept such a person."

Emperor Zhenwu finally said: "The eighteenth hero is Wang Bodang, the brave third brother. He is a master of archery and a loyal man. He is loyal to Li Mi and never leaves him."

Shuiying curled his lips slightly and said, "Father, although Wang Bodang is loyal, he is blindly loyal. He only knows to follow Li Mi and cannot distinguish right from wrong. In marriage, what is needed is someone with independent thinking ability. Wang Bodang's blind loyalty may bring endless troubles to my daughter. Moreover, although he is a master of archery, he is only good at martial arts. Marriage cannot be maintained by martial arts alone. Wang Bodang is definitely not my daughter's ideal husband."

Emperor Zhenwu looked at his daughter and shook his head helplessly. He was impressed by her high standards and was pleased with her persistence and independence. He knew that it would not be easy to find a husband that would satisfy his daughter. But he also believed that one day, a true hero would appear and win his daughter's heart.