vrcanaries Chapter 254 Strict Military Discipline
Chapter 254 Strict Military Discipline
The gangster said,
"Sir, we forgot to ask that soldier's name."
"Really? If he lets you guys rob him, he should at least tell you where to find him after you've robbed him, right? Will you take me to find him?"
Hearing this, the gangster stopped pretending and spread his hands and said,
"Master, the whole city is being robbed. You can't just take care of me. Besides, these people are rich. If we rob them, we will definitely have to pay you back someday. Isn't it a win-win situation for us?"
"Win-win? Then who's the loser? Are the ordinary people the losers? Do they deserve to be bullied and extorted by you like this?
Let me tell you, the officers and soldiers of Kun State were killed, but this city will belong to our Yan State from now on. The people you are bullying are the people of our Great Yan.
How can my Yan army tolerate you?"
Shen Changgong shouted,
"Somebody come!"
"Capture all these people and take them to Caishikou to be executed tomorrow. If anyone else takes advantage of the situation to loot and rob the people, they will be executed without mercy!"
"As ordered!"
The guards immediately stepped forward, captured the dozen or so thugs, and threw all the stolen items to the ground.
"General, please spare my life, General, please spare my life. We are one of us. We are one of us."
The thugs were still shouting, but were slapped on the head by the guards and cursed.
"Who the hell is talking to your own people? We are officers and soldiers, and you are a criminal!"
Shen Changgong picked up a golden hairpin, came to the disheveled woman lying on the ground, squatted down, handed her the hairpin, and asked,
"Is this yours?"
His hideous mask frightened the woman so much that she trembled all over and could only nod reluctantly.
Shen Changgong threw the golden hairpin on her and said,
"If anyone causes trouble again in the future, you can report it to the government office. The officers and soldiers of Dayan will give you justice and severely punish the troublemakers."
After saying that, he stood up and walked outside.
The two women and the couple looked at Shen Changgong's departing back in surprise, and suddenly felt that the Yan army seemed to be quite good.
Even the Kun Kingdom government might not be able to handle such a matter so promptly and effectively, let alone sentence those gangsters to death.
It seems that I need to improve my impression of the Yan army in the future.
At the door, Gongsun Wan'er and Tu Queling watched this scene.
"What are you two doing? Get on your horses and keep going."
"Yes."
Everyone mounted their horses and headed towards the city.
Gongsun Wan'er, who was standing behind Shen Changgong, said to Tu Que Ling with great interest,
"You know, I hate him the most, but there's one thing about him that I like the most. Do you know what it is?"
"what?"
"He had absolutely no tolerance for raping women. When he was a captain, he severely punished some of the security forces who took advantage of the opportunity to rape women when they raided homes.
When I asked him why he did that, he said soldiers should protect the people, not harm them."
"Your Majesty is truly a man of high character."
Tu Queling praised.
Gongsun Wan'er continued,
"When you were arrested, I didn't know it was you yet. I suggested to him that he get a group of people to rape you in front of Yan Guichao to provoke him into confessing. He didn't agree, saying that soldiers couldn't do such things.
Then I recruited you into my fold and protected you."
"Thank you so much."
Tu Queling glared at her fiercely.
Shen Changgong in front said,
"This prince has no morals, and has done many things including murder, arson, and house-looting, but I still have a bottom line, and that is to follow the rules.
I am an official, not a bandit."
"Tsk, you're so proud of yourself after hearing a few compliments."
Gongsun Wan'er rolled her eyes.
It looks like he wants to be tied up and whipped again.
After arriving at the government office, Shen Changgong saw that King Nan Ma Ling was already in charge. Some officials from Kun State did not have time to escape and were all captured alive.
Because the Yan army broke into the city so quickly, so quickly that they could not even imagine it.
Those officials knelt on the ground with their hands and feet tied. The King of Nan sat on the official chair in the government office. In front of him were various data on Yangbei County's taxes, population, land, water conservancy, etc.
Conquering a city and seizing territory is not just about taking it down.
To conquer a place, you must understand it and stabilize it.
Shen Changgong and Ma Ling are not only the commanders of the army, they are also the kings of Dayan. They are in charge of both military and political affairs, and they will not just focus on military affairs and ignore government affairs.
Apart from anything else, just the detailed map of Yangbei County can bring countless benefits.
Shen Changgong sat down next to Ma Ling, picked up a household registration book and started looking through it, first understanding the population and distribution here.
At this time, they no longer needed to lead the troops in person. They just needed to stay in the government office and their subordinates would naturally report to them.
Ma Ling put down the notebook in his hand, a rare smile appeared on his lips, and he said,
"I have personally witnessed the power of that artillery, it is truly incredible.
From a mile away, they directly bombed the enemy's city walls, leaving no corpses within a radius of three meters. They could even blow down the walls and blast open the city gates.
If it weren't for the artillery, it would have taken at least several months to fight for this county town.
If it is just as you said, your weapon has directly changed the form of warfare in the world today.
From then on, city walls became mere decorations."
Shen Changgong shook his head and said,
"No matter how good a weapon is, it is not a large-scale strategic weapon and cannot determine the outcome of a war. Ultimately, it is people who decide victory or defeat.
Of course, at least before the enemy develops artillery, artillery can still play a very important role.
Whether it's a siege or a positional battle, we can fight it."
"You have accomplished a tremendous feat this time."
Ma Ling said calmly,
"Invent artillery, reform the military system, seize military power, resist foreign enemies, and march to conquer Kun. If all goes well, Kun will be destroyed by us.
Your achievements are unprecedented and unparalleled. This tremendous contribution has already surpassed your master's."
"It's okay, I'm not afraid."
Shen Changgong smiled brightly, with a hint of smugness in his smile.
Ma Ling nodded calmly.
"Yes, you really don't have to be afraid. Fortunately, Her Majesty is a woman, and you and her are husband and wife, so you are a family.
As long as the emperor is a man and you are the monarch and his subjects, everything you do will lead to death.
When your achievements surpass those of your master, and you have no more titles or rewards to offer, you will inevitably arouse the monarch's fear. The only options left for you are either rebellion or death.
Only the abnormal relationship between you and His Majesty can maintain the current balance."
Shen Changgong smiled and said nothing more.
Although he was also called Lanling King, he would never be like the Lanling King of Northern Qi, who was sentenced to death by the emperor with a cup of poisoned wine because of his many achievements and his great achievements.
Therefore, it is necessary to seize power and intimidate the emperor.