Restoring Military Discipline
This battle really made Qin Yan rich!
Besides the reported 70,000 taels of silver, plus some antiques and paintings, the total value was just over 100,000 taels.
He has secretly kept more than one million taels of silver!
Of this, 300,000 taels were designated as rewards and some reserve funds for the Red Shadow Army!
This portion of the money was handed over to Zhang Xin for management!
The remaining items were all stored in the Cloud Luo Pearl by Qin Yan!
"As expected, when guns roar, gold pours in."
Qin Yan couldn't help but sigh.
"Twenty taels of silver!"
The Red Shadow Army soldiers stared in disbelief at the heavy bags in their hands.
They had never received so much reward money since they joined the army.
To win even half an ounce or a ounce after a battle is considered incredibly lucky!
This twenty taels of silver is more than their annual military pay.
In addition, the meals during this period included meat at every meal, and apart from not being allowed to drink alcohol, everything else was plentiful.
I've never received such good treatment in my entire military career!
"The general has already said that we will receive a reward as long as we win the battle!"
And they gave us half a day off.
But there's one condition: you must not disturb the residents within the city!
Those who oppress the people shall be beheaded.
Those who rob the people of their property shall be beheaded.
Anyone who shops without paying will be beheaded.
The personal guard responsible for relaying the message looked coldly at everyone. "The general also said that he doesn't care what you were like before, but now you must do as he orders!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately tensed up!
"Isn't this too harsh?"
"Strict!"
The guard immediately shouted, "If you think it's too harsh, get the hell out of here right now!"
The Red Shadow Army will not tolerate any disobedient traitors left behind.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately fell silent.
The Red Shadow Army was treated so well that they naturally didn't want to leave.
"We will obey the general's orders."
The group exchanged glances and immediately responded.
This day!
The soldiers took off their uniforms and indulged in various forms of eating and drinking throughout Chaowen City.
However, they all kept Qin Yan's orders in mind.
We dare not disturb the people!
One by one, they obediently paid their bills!
"General!"
Han Chen and the others, still clad in red armor, stood solemnly before him!
"Today, keep a close eye on this group. Anyone who dares to disobey military orders will be brought back and beheaded."
Qin Yan's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
Han Chen, Zhang Xin, and the others were immediately taken aback; it seemed the general wasn't joking.
I just hope those idiots don't run into the general's gun!
When the Red Shadow Army was first established, apart from the students who came from the Martial Hall, the rest were all selected from the Great Li Army.
They all have some flaws, more or less.
Go!
Qin Yan waved his hand, distributing these people Chaowen City!
They received a reward.
The soldiers naturally indulged in food and drink, which boosted the business of the restaurants in the city.
Some people eat their food honestly.
Of course, there were also soldiers who caused trouble after drinking!
"Sir, you haven't paid for your meal yet."
"Get out of here!"
Wang Wu, his face contorted with malice, kicked aside the waiter blocking his way. "I followed General Qin and fought against ten thousand Taiping Army to save Chaowen City."
"He ate something, and now he wants money from me."
"Wang Wu, General Qin said we can't afford to cause trouble."
Upon seeing this, the others in the group immediately tried to offer some advice!
"What's there to be afraid of? General Qin is probably just trying to scare us. There's no need to be so nervous."
Wang Wu didn't take it seriously!
Seeing this, the others hesitated and let things develop for the time being.
Upon seeing the menacing appearance of these soldiers, the shopkeeper immediately dared not ask for payment for the drinks and had no choice but to put on a smiling face.
"Gentlemen, please consider this meal a free gift from our restaurant. We hope you can calm down."
And at that time...
A squad of soldiers clad in red armor also rushed into the restaurant!
The leader's eyes turned icy as he looked at the tables and chairs that had been smashed.
"The general has repeatedly ordered that the soldiers of the Red Shadow Army must not disturb the people, yet you have disobeyed military orders!"
Capture them all.
Wang Wu was startled and immediately tried to resist.
However, he was met with a brutal beating.
The Martial Hall students' basic combat skills far surpassed those of these thugs.
In a matter of moments, they had knocked these people to the ground.
"Take away!"
Bai Yi gave the order!
He then clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to the shopkeeper, saying, "General, we apologize to you for failing to manage our soldiers properly."
"No need for that, sir. It's just some food, drinks, and chairs."
The shopkeeper waved his hands repeatedly, daring not to accept the soldier's apology.
"The Red Shadow Army has its own rules: if we break tables, chairs, or drinks, we will pay for them."
Bai Yi insisted and immediately took out a bag of silver and handed it to the shopkeeper.
He then left the restaurant with his men.
Similar incidents are also occurring in Chaowen City!
This scene was extremely strange to the crowd of civilians; soldiers were arresting soldiers who had broken discipline.
Furthermore, they compensated the people who suffered losses!
This was the first time in their lives they had ever seen such a spectacle.
"This General Qin is extraordinary!"
The military discipline is so strict!
The atmosphere in the military camp was incredibly oppressive.
Han Cui, Jin Shizhong, and Guo Hai rushed over after learning about the situation.
Qin Yan sat imposingly in his armchair, his gaze sweeping over the kneeling soldiers.
"General!"
Han Cui and the others already knew what had happened before they arrived, and cursed inwardly at these guys for being so blind.
The general had just given the order, but these guys ignored it completely.
Everyone is here.
Qin Yan glanced at Han Cui and his group, who reeked of alcohol!
The group felt uneasy under their gazes and didn't dare to breathe loudly.
"I have said that the people must not be disturbed!"
Qin Yan's voice was icy. "Tell this general, what are the military orders I have issued?"
At this moment, the people who were kneeling all lowered their heads.
Do any of you have any objections?
"I refuse to accept this!"
Wang Wu was full of resentment. "I only overturned a few banquet tables, and you want me to pay with my life for such a trivial matter!"
The general is making a mountain out of a molehill.
We risked our lives for you, and now you're turning your back on us? I won't accept this!
"I refuse to accept this!"
Qin Yan's expression grew even colder. "I have already given my word. Do you dare to disobey military orders?"
His cold gaze swept across the entire room.
"Remember this, all of you: a soldier's duty is to obey orders. For that reason alone, you deserve to die."
I, Qin Yan, will reward those who have rendered meritorious service and punish those who have been wronged!
"If you're my soldier, you have to obey my orders."
As he spoke, he exuded an incomparably terrifying aura, like a huge mountain pressing down on everyone's hearts.
Even breathing became extremely difficult.
Cold sweat broke out on their foreheads, and their backs were almost bent over from the weight.
"Han Chen, all those who disobey military orders will be beheaded."
Qin Yan said coldly, "Everyone, keep a close eye on this and take it as a warning."
"Sir, Wang Wu was behind all of this. We've tried to persuade him, but it's no use."
The group of people with Wang Wu also looked terrified.
"My lord, these men do not deserve to die. Please have mercy and spare them!"
At this moment, Han Cui reluctantly stepped forward and pleaded for the soldiers below!
"You tried to persuade him but failed to stop him; you allowed Wang Wu to run rampant, so you were considered accomplices. You deserve to die."
Qin Yan looked at Han Cui and said, word by word.
Han Cui felt a chill run through his body as he was being stared at, as if he had forgotten how to breathe.
My whole body was trembling uncontrollably.
"Kill!"
At a single command, more than a dozen heads rolled to the ground.
The soldiers who witnessed all of this were terrified and fell silent!
"Remember all of this. Anyone who disobeys orders again will suffer the same fate."
Qin Yan's words echoed throughout the camp for a long time.
It's firmly imprinted in these people's hearts!