newbobooks Chapter 442 Punishing Qi Feng
Chapter 442 Punishing Qi Feng
Shen Changgong picked up a cup of tea, took a sip and said,
"Brother Nan Wang, don't be angry. This kind of thing is inevitable. Perhaps those civilians really participated in the attack and destruction of our army?
This is the case with the troublemakers in some places. It has nothing to do with them, and it doesn't matter who the rulers are. They can't have enough food to eat, but they still find ways to make trouble.
Maybe Qi Feng was angry because he saw those villagers killing our people."
Ma Ling sighed and said,
"You don't need to make excuses for him. As early as when we fought Kun Country, we repeatedly emphasized the importance of military discipline.
You are not allowed to rob the people's property, rape or abduct women, or kill innocent people.
If it weren't for these military disciplines, there would be countless rebels in Kunren now. How could it be as stable as it is now?
Facts have proved that our choice is correct. Strict military discipline and gentle and benevolent policies are necessary to stabilize the local area.
He just came up and massacred two villages.
When he returns, I will personally execute him!"
These military disciplines and policies were summarized by Shen Changgong based on China's 5,000-year history.
After the Qin Dynasty conquered the world, it continued to implement the tyranny of Shang Yang's reforms, which led to widespread public resentment and uprisings after the death of Qin Shihuang. The Qin Dynasty collapsed after three years.
Such a huge empire collapsed in an instant.
Shen Changgong understood very well that water can carry a boat but can also capsize it.
Although he was extremely harsh on officials and powerful people, he was really good to the people.
There was no conversation at the moment, and everyone went to rest.
The next day, the army continued on its journey, and Li Bohan's troops stationed in the county city, waiting for the main force to arrive.
By the evening, news came from Yanggu County that the county town had been captured, but 20,000 Zhennan troops also joined the battle and destroyed and captured part of the Qi army alive.
Of the 20,000 Zhennan troops, part of them were the first to go and had not arrived when they were ambushed, and the other part was led by Zhang Han himself at night.
Qi Feng was so angry that he wanted to kill all the Qi soldiers, but Zhang Han slapped him in the face and he finally behaved himself.
After dealing with the affairs of Yanggu County, they hurried to the county seat of Bokao County.
Shen Changgong and Ma Ling have already led the reunited army and set off again. Qi Feng will slowly catch up from behind.
At this point, only two legions and four cities remained to be conquered.
Two days later, good news came from the front line that Caolang County and Dongping County had been captured.
At this point, the gates of Linzi, the capital of Qi, were wide open, and the three counties of Heqi, Puxin and Bokao were completely controlled by the Yan army.
Going further southeast, after passing the last two cities, you will reach their capital.
Although the two cities guarded the capital like door gods, no one thought that they could stop the Yan army's offensive.
The entire Qi State was in danger.
The forces led by Shen Changgong and Ma Ling also set up camp five miles away from the two cities.
Another day later, Qi Feng, Jiang Shun, Fan Boyang and other troops all returned to the camp, and the main force of the Yan army reunited.
Those nine cities also fell into the hands of the Yan army.
Now that they are all back, rewards and punishments will be restored.
The nine commanders were all gathered in the general's tent at this time.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Yu Huatian remained calm, with a faint smile on his lips.
Yang Hongying was indignant because she used the support of the Zhennan Army.
Liang Kai stood behind Yu Huatian with a respectful look on his face.
Nie Bei smiled generously and chatted with everyone.
Only Qi Feng stood at the back, head down and silent.
A moment later, two princes came in from outside, holding books in their hands.
"Everyone, the battles you led to attack the city have concluded. I have said that whoever takes first place will be rewarded with 10,000 taels of silver, and the soldiers are allowed to drink to celebrate.
Now, it’s time to reveal the answer.”
The booklet was handed to Tu Queling.
Tu Que Ling looked at the booklet and read slowly,
"First place goes to the Yuhuatian Division, which took two hours to annihilate over 10,000 enemy troops and capture over 30,000 alive.
Second place, Nie Beibu, took four hours to annihilate more than 10,000 enemy troops and captured more than 20,000 alive.
Third place, Liang Kaibu...
Fourth place, Nie Yang's team...
Fifth place, Jiang Shun's troops...
Sixth place, Yang Hongying's team...
Seventh place, Li Bohan's team...
Eighth place, Fan Boyang's tribe...
Ninth place, Qi Feng's unit, took two days to annihilate over 20,000 enemy troops and captured over 10,000 alive, but also suffered the heaviest casualties."
After everyone heard this, the four men from the Pingnan Army and the Zhengnan Army all lowered their heads in shame.
They brought shame to their prince.
There were nine people in total, and the first four spots were taken by King Shen’s men.
The two biggest warlords in Dayan were Shen Changgong and Ma Ling, the King of the South.
The two men worked closely together, and the two armies were united against external threats.
Although they cooperate, they also compete openly and secretly. They all have a strong desire to surpass each other and prove that they are better.
Shen Changgong and Prince Nan both encouraged this kind of healthy competition, so that those people would not have no pressure and would just lie down and do nothing all day long.
As long as you don't backstab your compatriots, don't create too big conflicts, and don't fight like the Japanese army and navy in World War II, where they got beaten to a pulp, everything will be fine.
This was the first time that the Shen Wang Army and the Nan Wang Army competed head-on, and the Nan Wang Army lost miserably.
You can tell from the Southern King's gloomy face.
Shen Changgong turned his head to look at Ma Ling and asked,
"Brother Nan Wang, are you here to make the announcement?"
Ma Ling nodded.
After all, he was still there, and when Shen Changgong announced the punishment of Qi Feng, Ma Ling felt even more embarrassed.
Although Shen Changgong won this time, he did not show off and gave face to Ma Ling.
Ma Ling stood up and said coldly,
"Since ancient times, those who have made contributions have been rewarded, and those who have made mistakes have been punished. This is an eternal principle.
This time, the 50,000-strong army led by Yu Huatian won the top spot and was rewarded with 10,000 taels of silver, 20,000 jars of wine, 20,000 kilograms of meat, and free drinking in the evening.
This is a reward for those who have made contributions.
Now let’s talk about those who have had such experiences!”
At this point, the Southern King's gaze towards Dou E became fierce.
Qi Feng was so scared that he immediately knelt on the ground.
"Qi Feng led a large army to attack the enemy, but was ambushed by the enemy, resulting in the loss of food and supplies, the loss of soldiers, and the near loss of artillery.
Afterwards, he even massacred all the villagers in the two villages to vent his anger.
After the battle, he even threatened to chop off all the prisoners.
Yes or no? "
Qi Feng quickly raised his head and said,
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Those treacherous people harbored the enemy and were also accomplices. In a fit of rage, I killed them as enemies to prevent future trouble.
I was careless and caused too much loss to the army. Please forgive me, Your Highness.
I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again."
He just tried to defend himself a little, but still took most of the blame on himself.