Wufeng, who was two hundred miles away, received the report from the intelligence personnel and was angry and anxious. He did not expect that a calm person like Cui Wenxiu would make such an irrational decision and wantonly expand and abuse bloody methods. Without time to think about it, Wu Feng ordered Kuai Ma to issue his order immediately, and personally led the Guards to Vito City. Fortunately, after repeated searches by the reconnaissance troops in this area, it was confirmed that there were no enemy troops, and he was not worried about encountering them. military attack.
When Wu Feng led the Guards and rushed to Vito City anxiously, the suppression operation had ended. Under the personal supervision of the gendarmerie led by Deputy Division Commander Sha Lang, the soldiers from each regiment of the Second Division quickly returned to their respective groups. The order in Vito City became extremely quiet after the baptism of blood and fire. There were almost no people on the streets, and everyone was hiding in their homes in fear, not even daring to open their windows for fear of being attacked by wolf-like soldiers.
Of course, not all the residents of Vito City were frightened. At least the Tang people in the city were very excited. They who had always been bullied and oppressed by the Andes people all cheered. Although they were also shocked by the bloody methods of the soldiers, After all, the soldiers were not targeting their own group, and as soon as they entered the houses and found that they were Tang people, they politely exited, and some even greeted them in their own language in a friendly manner. All this allowed them to find a way to become serfs. A feeling of liberation.
When the frontless cavalry gradually approached the city gate, Cui Wenxiu, who was a little guilty, quietly slipped to the end of the welcoming team. The welcoming team composed of troops and some Tang gentry and merchants in Vito City had already been waiting eagerly at the city gate. Shalang saw his superior trying to slip away, frowned, and quickly called out: "Division Commander, sir, are you here?" You’re here, where are you going?”
Seeing that the gentry and businessmen were all looking at him as the protagonist, Cui Wenxiu showed a smile that was uglier than crying: "Oh, oh, I know, I'm a little uncomfortable, Shalang, I think it's better for you to welcome the adults for me. .”
Shalang didn't know what he was planning. He smiled bitterly and shook his head and said: "Division Commander, I'm afraid this is not good. Anyway, the matter has already happened. There is no way to hide it. It's not a big deal. I am with those gentry." The businessmen have said, please ask them to give us a few kind words when the time comes."
"Alas, it seems that our action was not only in vain, but also had to be severely punished." Cui Wenxiu saw that Wu Feng had dismounted, and enthusiastically hugged and shook hands with the Tang gentry and businessmen, and chatted cordially. There seemed to be nothing unusual about him, but he knew that his boss had always been introverted, and the more affable he was, it might be the calm before the storm.
The two of them stepped forward to see each other. Wu Feng didn't say anything special. He remained friendly in front of many gentry and businessmen, but the moment he turned around, he dropped a sentence that immediately shattered their remaining illusions: "Stay for a while. I’m just settling accounts with you two!”
At a reception banquet held at the house of a wealthy businessman of the Tang clan, while they were drinking and drinking, the gentry sang praises for Cui Sha and the two of them, saying that they had strict military discipline and never committed any crimes. Wu Feng was dumbfounded when he heard this, and he couldn't help but smile. Feixiao's eyes glanced at the two people sitting at the table: "Oh? It's true, it should be commended, it should be commended!"
The two people at the table winced when Wu Feng glanced at them, and Cui Wenxiu's face turned blue and white.
After the banquet, the main officers of the Second Division, including the commanders of Wu's regiments, quietly gathered in the small living room to wait for Wu Feng's lecture.
"Wenxiu, you did a good job. You not only showed the majesty of our emperor's soldiers, but also maintained strict military discipline without committing any crimes. It's not easy!" Wu Feng gently picked up the teacup and walked slowly in the hall. .
"Sir, we are..." Shalang saw his division commander hanging his head and not daring to speak, so he tried to explain a few words.
"Needless to say, I know everything! You Cui Wenxiu! What should I tell you before leaving? Vito City is the only city in Northern Luzon at present, and it is also in the strategic area for us to enter the Central Continent. It is very important. If we want to gain a foothold here, we must rely on the support of local forces. Let me ask you, how many Andes people make up here? Seventy percent, and Tang people only make up 30%. Even if we add that the east is about to be included in our Among the Gaoyue people who manage it, half are Andeans!" Wu Feng's face turned gloomy.
"Sir, this subordinate is willing to accept the punishment. Everything is Wenxiu's responsibility!" Cui Wenxiu also knew that his whim had brought a lot of resistance to Wu Feng's plan.
Shalang also quickly stood up and apologized: "Shalang also bears unshirkable responsibility for this matter, please punish me!"
Several other people also quickly stood up to apologize. Wu Feng waved helplessly when he saw this: "That's enough, that's enough! No need to act here! The matter has reached this point, and I don't want to say more. Cui Wenxiu, as the division commander, you , ordered to indulge his subordinates, causing serious consequences. In order to clean up the public, I have decided to temporarily remove you from the position of commander of the second division, and let Sha Lang, deputy commander of the division, act as the division commander!"
As soon as these words came out, except for Cui Wenxiu and Sha Lang, who seemed to have some enlightenment, several others were stunned. After a while, they all knelt down to plead for their division commander.
On the contrary, Cui Wenxiu and Sha Lang looked at each other and bowed at the same time: "Yes!"
"Okay, you two, let them go back first. Come to my study, I have something to tell you." Wu Feng returned to his usual lazy look and motioned to the two of them to make arrangements first.
After a lot of comfort and persuasion, Cui Wenxiu and Shalang managed to make their subordinates understand that this was only temporary. Everyone saw that their two superiors, especially the division leader Cui Wenxiu, were even more happy, and they finally understood that things were not going well. It was not as bad as expected, so they returned to their respective teams. Cui Wenxiu and Shalang also came to a study room specially prepared for Wu Feng in the division headquarters (formerly the Vito City Garrison Command Post) with uneasiness. middle.
"Wenxiu, you are really irrational this time. I can't believe this is your instruction. You should know the right rules." At this time, Wu Feng's tone had softened a lot, but the blame was still flowing. All on the table.
"Sir, this time Wenxiu made a mistake and was willing to be punished." Cui Wenxiu no longer concealed it in this situation, "But the situation at that time did make my subordinates feel angry. These hateful Luzon people are really too barbaric. , simply inferior to animals.”
"I understand your feelings, but as a senior officer, you should consider the consequences of your actions, otherwise you will never mature. Even if you do, you should also think about how to deal with these sequelae, so as not to We were caught by others. Our dispatch of troops this time did not obtain the authorization and consent of the empire. Although I also wrote a memorial to His Majesty the Emperor before dispatching the troops, in fact, it was beheaded first and then reported. It is not certain how many mediators there will be in this court. People are jumping out to attack our operation. If you give them more targets to attack, won't it make them even more rampant?"
Wu Feng paused and said, "Fortunately, Shalang was handled in time and did not cause too bad consequences. This Vito City will become our springboard in the Central Continent. We must firmly control it and not be negligent in the slightest."
"Sir, will the division commander be reinstated after he returns?" Sha Lang couldn't help but ask about Cui Wenxiu's arrangements.
"You take on the heavy responsibility of the Second Division first. Wenxiu has other plans when he returns." Wu Feng gently blew the tea leaves floating on the water and replied calmly.
"Oh? Sir, the division commander is probably going to be promoted, right?" Although Sha Lang was excited about Wu Feng promoting him, he admired and respected his current boss and was unwilling to see Cui Wenxiu punished for this.
"Hey, I've never heard of someone getting promoted after making a mistake. How can there be such logic?" Wu Feng laughed, and the atmosphere in the room became much more relaxed. "The Yuli people have settled down in Qingyang, and we have fulfilled our promise." Our commitment, now is the time for them to show their sincerity. I want to establish a light cavalry division in the northwest to enhance the mobility of our army. Now our army is basically a mixed division of cavalry and infantry or infantry Division, this situation has become increasingly unsuitable for the future development of the situation, especially after we control the Northern Luzon region. From Bonan Mansion in the east to Green Sea Swamp in the west, there is a distance of more than a thousand Kilometers, even after the road is built in the future, according to the current situation of our army, it will take at least ten days for a division to march from east to west or from west to east at a rapid march speed. And if we form a light cavalry division, You can easily cut your marching time by more than half.”
"Your Majesty, you want me to form this light cavalry division?" Cui Wenxiu's eyes flashed with excitement. This is a difficult challenge.
"Well, that's what I have in mind. I plan to ask the Yuli people to provide 12,000 people, and the remaining 10,000 people can be supplemented from various divisions and reserve personnel, and strive to establish it early next year. It must be formed within half a year. Quite a fighting force. How about it, is it a bit stressful?" Wu Feng narrowed his eyes and looked at Cui Wenxiu.
"Don't worry, sir, I promise to complete the mission!"
"Don't boast. It is quite difficult to form this pure cavalry force. The Yuli people have not lived in the empire for a long time. The language barrier is a problem. They may not be completely convinced by us for a while. You need to train them well during training. "Wufeng was not so confident, "Don't draw a tiger and turn it into an anti-dog."
"Then how do you explain to Xiao Tang and the others?" Cui Wenxiu was obviously not worried about what Wu Feng said. As an officer, he had absolute confidence in himself. On the contrary, he was a little worried about the government.
"By the way, I haven't settled this account for you yet. Tian Fang was incited by you guys and took it upon himself to agree with Shan Zhu to recruit more than 20,000 Gaoyue militiamen for me. I don't know how to explain it to Xiao Tang. "Wufeng felt a headache when he thought about this. When he returned to Qingyang, he didn't know how much talk it would take to convince Xiao Tang and the others.