When Hunjun begins to make elixirs

Chapter 229 Xinglan Military Reform
Dayin's army advanced unstoppably. Without the help of warlocks, the remaining Shenmu believers could not organize an effective resistance in the face of guns and artillery. They quickly regained the central areas ruled by the original Xi family, Yelanzhou and Xinglan. city.

This place is named after a peculiar flower that blooms at night and spreads all over the mountains and plains. Its petals are very small, only as big as a little fingernail. Looking from a distance, it looks like stars scattered in the sky. It is called star orchid, and in the northwest When the wind blows, there is also the theory of Xinglan.

When the army arrived, it was the time when star orchids were blooming, but Li Shun had no intention of enjoying the beautiful scenery.Yesterday, a mutiny occurred in the military camp where prisoners were originally held. Although it was suppressed in the end, it also exposed the problems of Dayin's army.

This kind of continuous and easy victory made Dayin's army full of thoughts of underestimating the enemy, and military discipline gradually loosened.This army has a complex composition. It includes the three major battalions of the Gyeonggi Province, the Northern Frontier Army, the New Army, the New Army, and a small number of local troops that Yan Dahu recruited on the spot after regaining the southern province. It was also an expedient measure at the time. To guard the place and confront the Shenmu Sect.

Li Shun wanted to treat the old army, the new army, the Beijing camp, and the local army equally, but people's hearts were biased. He would always be closer to the new army he formed than the old army.To some extent, the new army has replaced the three major battalions and become the de facto emperor's garrison.

This made the soldiers of the original three battalions somewhat unbalanced. They were afraid that when the war was over, they would be replaced and return to the field with their armor removed.They are all planning for their future, so in addition to the new army and the new army, there are violations of military discipline, extortion of prisoners, and robbery of the people in all armies.

Li Shun was keenly aware of the crux and decided to solve the problems left over from army construction in Xinglan City.For soldiers who violated military discipline, from top to bottom, they would be punished and killed, and even the emperor would dare to disobey orders.If this is allowed to continue, it will be the second calamity for nobles.

Now he couldn't bear to issue such an order in his heart.Institutions and laws are the foundation of governance.His empire would never allow the mistakes of the Sejong Dynasty to be repeated.

Outside Xinglan City, the army gathered. Li Shun climbed up to the high platform and said loudly: "I have repeatedly emphasized that Dayin soldiers are not only the ones who protect the home and country, but also the executors of my will. They must remain loyal and abide by military discipline. Protect the people. Recently, there have been incidents where officers and soldiers extorted money from prisoners and robbed people of their property. What's worse, they took human life lightly and killed good people for credit."

"The common people all say: 'The gangsters are like combs, the soldiers are like goads, and the officials are like shavers.' I am trying to rectify the government during this time of war. How can I tolerate ruffians harming the people! Some people have also advised me that it is worth it. In this national crisis, the overall situation should be the top priority. It is ridiculous to turn a blind eye to such illegal acts!"

"I will never tolerate it! If we have a family, a country, and a world, the people are the foundation of the family, and the family is the cornerstone of the country. Only when we have a country can we speak of the world. Those who harm the country and the people, I will severely punish without mercy! Bring them here!"

Nearly ten thousand prisoners were brought before the army and divided into three groups.Li Shun gave Feng Man a look.He stepped forward and read out the decree: "The emperor has a decree: 'Any officer under his command who violates military discipline, is not guilty, and cannot escape the blame. Ten sticks will be used to perform meritorious service for the crime. Anyone who robs or extorts will be sent to the death camp with thirty military sticks." If you rob the people, if human lives are involved, you must pay with your life." After saying that, Yan Dahu, Feng Man, and Chen Luo took off their shirts and accepted the cane punishment.Most of the remaining generals also took off their shirts and accepted the cane punishment.

"Your Majesty, spare your life! We are willing to take the blame and perform meritorious service!" The soldiers who had innocent people's lives on their hands begged for mercy.

"Kill to pay for life!" Li Shun only spat out these four words coldly.Then, the executioners came forward, 3000 heads rolled in, blood stained the grassland where star orchids bloomed.Li Shun took advantage of the situation and issued an order to form the three major battalions together with the new army. He respected tradition and retained the establishment of the three major battalions. Yan Dahu served as the commander, and the border troops and local troops were organized into the new army.At the same time, the Military Justice Department was established in the military, creating a situation where the generals, military supervisors, and the Chief of the Military Justice Department check and balance each other.

Wherever there are loopholes, fix them!Anyone who has been together for a long time will inevitably practice favoritism and malpractice. If there are generals and supervisors in the army who work together to deceive Shengting, then set up another department, just like a certain dynasty in the previous life. Now, set up the West Factory. If the West Factory is no longer working, add an expert factory. It’s like applying patches, layer by layer.

Of course, he is not like this, it is just a pure division of power, and the three of them do not belong to each other.The generals are still responsible for marching and fighting, and the power of the military supervisors is divided by the Military Justice Department. However, Li Shun added that if the generals commit rebellious and illegal acts, the supervisors can temporarily exercise command authority.This item is specially marked as special circumstances.Once the supervisor exercises this power, he must submit a memorial to the emperor afterwards.If the war fails due to seizing power, the nine tribes will be destroyed.As for why three?Because Li Shun had no education, he believed in the stability of triangles.

The night in Xinglan City was quiet, but Li Shun's tent was bustling with activity.The actions during the day did not seem to have any impact on him. He should eat and drink when he should.

Xu Liya was in Li Shun's arms, enduring his cruelty.She originally wanted to have a few words with him. Killing so many people during the war must have an impact on military morale.For many things, you can't gain others' understanding without holding on to your righteousness.The soldiers' consciousness is different from your emperor's thoughts.However, the self-righteous cruel gene of the Li family seems to have awakened, and Li Shun does not feel that he has done anything wrong at all.

With Xu Liya in his left hand and Fenglan in his right hand, the future and the past are in full control. After wiping out Momu, he received the news that Dalong Warlock had withdrawn from the Shenmu Cult. Not to mention that everyone from soldiers to generals underestimated the enemy. rule.After enduring it for so long, he began to continue his happy life.

Originally, he was not involved in military affairs. He just sat there every day, which no one could bear.Therefore, he arranged a soundproof formation, and then summoned Xu Liya, Feng Lan, Yu Bingqing, Xu Ying, and Hua Qing in the tent. In name, he invited them to dinner, but in fact he asked them to eat with him.

Yu Bingqing and Xu Ying just lowered their heads to eat.Hua Qing glanced curiously at the interaction between Li Shun and Xu Liya from time to time, which made Xu Liya blush with embarrassment. She wanted to maintain her past reserve in front of her stepdaughter, but was unable to resist Li Shun's behavior.

How could Li Shun, such a sensitive person, not understand what she was thinking in front of Hua Qing, but for his own happy life, he decided to let Xu Liya understand that no one could interfere with the emperor's freedom, even if the emperor fell in love with him Daughter-in-law, the son must also obediently send her to the palace.

Li Shun drank a few glasses of wine, became inspired by poetry, and sang: "The cannons are firing, and the army is returning home in triumph. I, Li Shun, count the heroes, and carry the beauties into the bridal chamber. Liya, my hands A poem that pays tribute to a certain senior, I wonder how it goes?"

Xu Liya's smooth forehead had rare wrinkles.

(End of this chapter)