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How do I extend the $2$-adic absolute value to prove Monsky's Theorem?

In proving Monsky's Theorem, it is required that we define the $2$-adic absolute value on an arbitrary finitely generated extension of $\mathbb{Q}$ say $\mathbb{K}=\mathbb{Q}(\alpha_1,\ldots,\alpha_n)$...
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Existence of intermediate field extensions for tamely ramified p-adic extensions

Let $p$ be a prime, and let $K/\mathbb{Q}_p$ be a tamely ramified finite extension of degree $n$. Let $q$ be a prime factor of $n$ with $q\neq p$. Must there exist an intermediate extension $L$ (...
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