It is unknown whether Chen Tang has suppressed his anger.
The curiosity of the onlookers was completely overwhelmed.
The man who came acted swiftly and decisively, and with just one move he made the group of arrogant thugs obey him. What does this show
This shows that this person is very important!
In other words, there is an important person sitting in the restaurant!
In the past, there were many aristocratic families living in Xiaocheng, but with the wars, some dispersed, some fled, and some died. The remaining so-called aristocratic families were all nouveau riche who came to power later.
The foundation is not deep and the roots are not stable.
Could it be that the thugs involved in the fight were from one of these families
There was one person in the crowd who was still quite sober.
“…It shouldn’t be those few…”
Someone asked, “Why not?”
"Xiaocheng has just changed its owner. Who can be sure of the new owner's attitude? According to my distant relatives, this Lord Chen has a bad temper and can't tolerate any sand in his eyes. If this matter is reported to Lord Chen, wouldn't it give him a handle to get angry? Even if those families are shallow-minded, they won't seek death, right? At this time, shouldn't they be humble and behave themselves, and do less and make fewer mistakes?"
The onlookers listened with great interest and agreed with it deeply.
"That makes sense, that makes sense, brother, what you said makes sense!"
"That seems to be the case..."
"By the way, who is that person inside?"
The crowd was silent when they heard this, until one person came up with a bold guess. As if afraid of being heard by Chen Tang and others, he clamped his throat and whispered, "What do you think, is there a possibility that the big shot inside is that Mr. Chen?"
The atmosphere was eerily silent for several breaths.
"Ahem, ahem—let's go, let's go."
"Yeah yeah… "
After a while, the crowd of onlookers scattered like birds and beasts.
They were able to withdraw calmly, but the group of people taken away by Bai Su were not so free. A group of people followed her anxiously, their hearts beating with anxiety. Before seeing the gloomy Chen Tang, they still had some luck in their hearts -
What luck
Fortunately, they fell into the hands of the commander instead of the lord.
If it is the former, there is still room for maneuver.
They might be demoted, forced to guard the camp gate, or forced to do corvée. In more serious cases, they might be beaten with a military stick, half crippled, and expelled from the camp.
But if it hits the latter...
Just thinking about it made two low-level warriors shudder. They were the earliest team and had seen Chen Tang's cruel and bloody methods. Back then, if they recruited bandits, they would go to hell if they talked back, resisted, or even got up late.
Unfortunately, God did not hear their prayers.
The familiar voice, like the whisper of a demon, clearly penetrated their eardrums and lingered in their minds. A cold murderous aura wrapped around them tightly like a cold venomous snake: "You are so arrogant. I have to send Captain Bai to invite you up!"
Chen Tang was ruthless and decisive to her enemies, but warm and kind to her people. She could often be seen sparring with the captains in the military training grounds. Even a soldier would respond when he saluted her.
The county government never withheld food and wages even when it was in the most difficult times, which was one point better than other forces. Why did they join the army? A small number of them joined the army to make achievements and get ahead, but most of them joined because they couldn't survive or afford food without joining the army.
But, this doesn't mean she is really a good person.
She is only nice to her own people.
Once you leave your own circle...
Winter! Winter!
The two low-level warriors' knees weakened when they heard the sound, and they fell to their knees with a plop. The sound was so loud that it hurt their knees. The other soldiers were either from the same hometown as the two men, or soldiers under them. When they saw their superior kneeling, they also knelt down and prostrated themselves on the ground.
Chen Tang was filled with anger. He sipped the warm water handed to him by Lin Feng and said sarcastically, "Why are you kneeling to me? I am neither the sky nor the earth, and I am not your parents or ancestors! I am just a lord with little prestige who is ignored by you. I asked you to remember the military camp regulations I wrote myself, but how many of you remembered them?"
"I don't dare to..."
A brave soldier looked up at Shen Tang's face.
As soon as I saw it, I was terrified.
"Don't dare?" Chen Tang was so angry that she threw the pottery bowl with warm water in her hand. The pottery fragments exploded beside the two of them, just scratching their cheeks. The wounds were still neat. She stood up and pointed out the window downstairs and asked, "Is there anything you dare not do?"
Everyone's necks felt increasingly cold.
"Where should you be at this time?" Chen Tang felt that someone was blocking the way, so he kicked the person aside and said, "Answer me!"
"My lord, I am in the military camp..."
Shen Tang laughed angrily.
One question: "You, do you still remember?"
Second question: "Where were you just now?"
The third question: "Fighting and jealousy at the door of the brothel! Seeking pleasure and glory with prostitutes, right?"
Chen Tang knew that this was a cancer that was difficult to eradicate in Xiaocheng. It was a hidden danger planted by the previous prefect Yan Cheng himself. In order to restore the economy, brothels were built. She could forcibly ban it with a single order, but how these people survived became a problem.
If you want to do it, you have to take all aspects into consideration.
otherwise-
Rescuing someone from a fire pit and then not caring about it is the same as killing him!
These people have their own rough life experiences.
Some were sold by their parents, some were kidnapped, some were implicated in crimes because their families fell into poverty, and some sold themselves out of desperation. Of course, there were also a few who chose to fall into depravity. Chen Tang wanted to deal with it, but the problem had been accumulated for a long time, so she planned to deal with it step by step according to the plan.
However, the implementation of the plan had to wait until she found instructors to teach people skills to make a living, specialist doctors to examine people's bodies and treat their illnesses, arranged a place to accommodate people, and prepared a sum of money to ensure their survival during the period of learning to live independently.
It is relatively simple to deal with these people, but the trouble is that Xiaocheng's economy is highly dependent on sex and sex, and she has to discuss with a group of subordinates how to reverse this deformed economic ecology and distorted customs.
This is not something that can be achieved overnight.
But she definitely made up her mind!
What's the result
Her soldiers came to order takeout!
Not only did they order takeout, but they also started a fight at the door!
He disregarded military discipline, ignored military law, and even slapped her in the face.
No matter how good-tempered Chen Tang is, he still wants the Three Corpse Gods to rage.
Everyone begged for mercy and kowtowed loudly.
But what they didn't know was that Chen Tang never listened to any pleas for mercy or apologies, and she never had any "make a big deal out of a small matter, or a small matter out of a big matter"! If they made a mistake, they made a mistake. If they couldn't control their lower body, then don't blame their upper body for suffering.
“Deal with it as it should be!” His anger had passed its peak, and his expression had calmed down, but his eyes were still cold and murderous, “Take them all to the barracks, and beat them with sticks! Let those who have the will but not the guts, those who have the guts but didn’t do it, and those who did it but weren’t caught, all see what happens! Shaoxuan, it’s New Year’s Day, and I don’t want to see blood, understand?”
Bai Su understood: "I obey your command."
The soldiers breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this, their lives were saved.
The fourth day of the fifth New Year.
Shopping in the morning and in the military camp in the afternoon.
This matter soon reached the ears of the people on annual leave. They realized the seriousness of the matter and rushed to the military camp without paying attention to the things at hand. As soon as they arrived, they saw two veterans asking for forgiveness from Chen Tang. If they did not discipline the army strictly, they could be punished with military sticks!
Naturally, Shen Tang would not punish the two.
Not to mention that they came from Chu Jie halfway, even if they were not, with so many people in the three armies, some people would cover up for each other and secretly do something illegal, and it would be difficult for the superiors to detect it. However, she couldn't just ignore it, so she symbolically reprimanded them and fined them half a month's military pay.
Qi Shan was the first to arrive. Perhaps because he had been following the wind and the scenery all the way, his breathing was still a little unstable when he arrived: "My Lord."
Chen Tang said: "Don't worry, Yuanliang, I didn't kill anyone."
Although she didn't want to admit it, in today's society, ordering takeout was not as serious as fighting in the street, and the situation had not escalated to the point of losing one's life. Even though she was furious, she still had some rationality.
Especially at a time when a war is imminent, more consideration is needed - killing a chicken to scare the monkeys is fine, but the monkeys should not have a sense of crisis that they are in danger of losing their lives. Therefore, Chen Tang only called people to watch a few people being beaten with military sticks, and the number was still within the acceptable range.
Qi Shan felt relieved after hearing this.
Unexpectedly, Luan Xin was the second one to arrive.
When he arrived, he heard Chen Tang getting mad.
"But they can escape death, but they can't escape punishment. I don't need such undisciplined soldiers under my command! If they can fight in front of a brothel for jealousy today, will they lead others to do even more outrageous things tomorrow for their own selfish desires? Will they disregard the law and discipline, kill innocent people for credit, rob women, and kill people for money? This kind of black sheep is a small temple here, and I must not let them stay. After the military beating, let them pack up and leave!"
Chen Tang was still angry, but the punishment was not excessive, so Qi Shan naturally had nothing to say, and as a military strategist, he had to plead guilty. After all, he also had the power to govern the army. If Chen Tang really wanted to punish him, no one from top to bottom could escape, except Luan Xin.
After all, he has just joined the army and is still a clerk in the Household Department. Unless he follows the army next time, he has nothing to do with military management.
He came here purely because of Gu Chi.
When Gu Chi received the letter, he was by his side. It would be unreasonable not to come and join in the fun of such a big event. As for why he was by Gu Chi's side, it was simply because Gu Chi had nothing to do these days and stayed at his house, which annoyed him.
Gu Chi opened the curtain of the military tent, and his heart was excited.
He, a man with all four limbs intact, was actually not as fast as Luan Xin.
When Chen Tang saw Gu Chi, his expression changed slightly, and he said, "Why are you all going to the military camp instead of taking your annual leave? This is just a small matter, and it will be fine once it is dealt with."
Gu Chi said honestly: "I came here to plead guilty."
Chen Tang finally smiled. She scolded Gu Chi and said, "Don't you think it's unlucky to ask for forgiveness during the New Year?"
Outside the tent, the sound of military sticks gradually stopped.
Chen Tang raised his hand and waved it gently, then stood up with his hands on his knees.
"Since Wang Chao has come to 'apologize', I'll leave this matter to you. Expel them from the barracks. Whether they want to go somewhere else or return home to make a living, they can each pursue their own future."
Gu Chi blinked: "Why Chi?"
Which of the people here, as well as Xun Zhen and Liao Jia who came over later, can't do it? Do we have to find work for him
Chen Tang patted his shoulder: "You are free."
Single guys are just sitting around doing nothing, so why not work more when you have time
Gu Chi: “…”
What else can he do
Naturally, I accepted the job with great difficulty.
Military sticks are used in public, firstly to deter and secondly to punish, so that those who are ready to make a move will think twice whether they can afford the price of violating military law or not! When the cost of making a mistake skyrocketed, even the uncontrollable lower body could be controlled.
In addition, this opportunity can also be used to reorganize the military camp.
Such a terrible thing happened during the annual holiday. Chen Tang's mood can be imagined. She sighed and said, "After thinking about it, we still need to set up a political... er, special military supervisor. The ideology and discipline of these soldiers are still too poor."
She now has pain in her feet and head.
Gu Chi had only taken a few steps out of the tent when he ran into Jiang Sheng.
He immediately smiled brightly, walked forward and put his arm around her shoulders.
"Go ahead, come on."
Jiang Sheng refused to change his words: "My Lord..."
Gu Chi said: "It's all been resolved."
If you go any further, you will be in trouble.
Jiang Sheng heard this and stopped walking in the direction of Gu Chi. The two of them walked slowly towards the martial arts arena where the military sticks were executed. On the way, he learned the whole story from Gu Chi and raised his eyebrows.
"Xian Deng, what do you think we should do about this?"
Jiang Sheng snorted, "Aren't you the one who understands the Lord's mind the most?"
How could Gu Chi not know what to do
Gu Chi: "Xian Deng's words sound like Chi is trying to deceive you and flatter you to win credit... Can't you come up with a better explanation?"
For example, he and his lord have a telepathic connection or something.
Jiang Sheng refused to give face.
When they arrived at the martial arts arena, Jiang Sheng glanced at the soldiers who had just finished their military stick executions, and his eyes were full of amusement. He said meaningfully, "Today is not a good day for weddings, but a good day for funerals."
Gu Chi didn't leave anyone behind.
They all look like they are about to die.
Yes, they deserve to die.
Gu Chi asked in surprise: "Is today such a bad day?"
Jiang Sheng brushed away his hand that was around his shoulder.
Reminder: "Remember to wash with mugwort leaves when you go back to dispel the bad luck."
Gu Chi's work is naturally foolproof.
He sent Jiang Sheng away with a smile on his face, and saw Luan Xin standing next to the martial arts arena from a distance, his eyes far away, as if he was a little nostalgic. Gu Chi greeted him warmly and interrupted Luan Xin's thoughts: "Gongyi is here for the first time, do you want me to accompany you for a walk?"
Luan Xin: "Didn't the lord give you a mission?"
Gu Chi sincerely said: "How can justice be so important?"
Luan Xin: “…”
In terms of shamelessness, he is no match for the guy in front of him.
Gu Chi accommodated Luan Xin's clumsy legs, and the two walked slowly. Looking at the soldiers who were holding their buttocks, supporting each other, and limping back to their respective tents, Luan Xin looked at them for a few breaths and then looked away: "Will the lord spare these people's lives?"
Gu Chi's expression remained unchanged, with a smile on his lips.
The rhetorical question is: “Will justice remain?”
Luan Xin was puzzled: "Why ask Xin?"
He was asking the lord, while Gu Chi was asking him.
Gu Chi said calmly, "They don't deserve to die according to military law, but they deserve to be killed outside of military law. The lord is willing to spare their lives, but as a subordinate of the lord, Chi's primary responsibility is to nip in the bud any unfavorable signs. These people know they will be expelled from the barracks and hate the lord, so why do you want to keep them? If Gongyi is still a military strategist, would you keep them?"
This question—
Luan Xin shook his head: "I won't stay."
Gu Chi smiled and said, "Chi is the same."