si-mexico Chapter 554 The storm is rising
Chapter 554 The storm is rising
This is true.
No matter how much corrupt officials embezzle, the money is still in their own country. When the power is cut off, the money can be returned.
But we cannot aid the enemy. It will weaken our army and strengthen the enemy. This concerns the emperor's head and he cannot tolerate it at all.
If these grains were stolen and sold to domestic merchants, it would not be a big problem, but they were sold to the Yan people.
The problem is huge.
Bai Wuan sighed and said,
"Shen Changgong was right. The emperor will definitely become suspicious of me and transfer me back to Xianyang.
Sun Tai is a fool. If he were to lead the army, our army would be in danger."
Huan Qi snorted coldly,
"Isn't that Shen Changgong's conspiracy? How despicable and shameless!"
Bai Wuan shook his head and said,
"Huan Qi, that's the enemy. Warfare is all about deception. No matter what method the enemy uses, as long as it can defeat you, it's a good method. You can curse and spit on him as much as you want, but you can't say he's wrong, because he's the enemy, and they must act from their perspective.
Similarly, if there are any despicable means that can allow me to defeat the enemy, I will use them without hesitation.
However, it is easy to dodge the enemy's open attack, but it is difficult to guard against the enemy's hidden attack from behind.
Sometimes, the biggest obstacle comes from one’s own people.”
Huan Qi sighed heavily and said,
"I understand all this, but I just feel uncomfortable.
I blame Shen Changgong, I blame Your Majesty, and even more so, I blame those who sell out the country and the army for a little bit of petty profit.
Marshal, what do you say we should do?
Bai Wuan smiled bitterly and said,
"What else can we do? Let's go back to Xianyang."
"Marshal, you won't have military power when you return! Without military power, your political enemies can do whatever they want to you!
Marshal, you can't go back!"
"If I don't go back, where else can I go?"
Huan Qi thought for a moment and glanced towards the north.
The meaning is obvious.
Bai Wuan shook his head and said,
"If I did that, wouldn't that directly prove I'm collaborating with the enemy and committing treason? I can only prove my innocence by returning, standing trial, and being placed under house arrest.
Others would think, if this person really is collaborating with the enemy, why didn't he lead his troops to surrender? Why did he come back? "
Huan Qi sighed heavily and said,
"If you want to leave, I'll go with you. As the commander-in-chief, you are responsible for stealing and selling military rations, and I, the deputy commander, am also responsible!"
The other generals immediately followed suit.
"Marshal, I'll go back with you too. I quit!"
"I won't do it either!"
The generals were filled with indignation.
Bai Wuan glared at them fiercely with a sharp gaze and shouted,
"What are you doing? Remember this, you are soldiers of the Great Qin, not my private soldiers!
Your mission is to defend your country, not to be loyal to me!
Besides, if you all leave, there will be a gap in senior military officers. How can we fight the war?
Sun Tai doesn't know how to fight, so he needs you to stay and assist him. Don't let him be defeated by the Yan people in one wave.
Gentlemen, remember that you are soldiers of the Great Qin, and possess the pride of the Great Qin. I hope you will fight with the grace of the Great Qin."
Huan Qi said with tears in his eyes,
"Master, we'll remember this.
The old Qin Dynasty restored our rivers and mountains.
There will be no truce until the blood is shed and the people die!"
Bai Wuan thought for a moment and finally sighed.
"To be honest, I still hope that the world will be unified and that fewer Qin people will die."
The generals looked up and looked at Bai Wuan in surprise. Bai Wuan closed his eyes, waved his hand tiredly, and said,
"Go and investigate the people who stole and sold military rations."
A day later, all those who stole and sold military rations were found out, from the soldiers who transported the food to the commanders on night shift on the city walls, all were arrested, hundreds of people in total.
After these people confessed, Bai Wuan carried out a major reorganization of the entire army and tightened military discipline.
Ten days later, Sun Tai rode at full speed and arrived at Yulei Pass with the imperial edict. The two sides did not say much. After a brief handover, Bai Wuan followed the court people and escorted the captives back to Xianyang.
After a strict trial by the Qin Emperor, the Supreme Court, the Grand Marshal and others, Bai Wuan insisted that he had no intention of rebelling. If he wanted to rebel, he would not have returned to Xianyang alone, but would have led his army to attack Xianyang.
The soldiers and officers who were investigated also admitted that this incident had nothing to do with Bai Wuan.
In the end, all those who stole and sold military rations were beheaded. Bai Wuan was placed under house arrest for dereliction of duty and was asked to reflect on his actions, but he was not sent to prison.
From then on, Bai Wuan studied at home and did not care about external affairs.
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At this time, Shen Changgong, Yan Fuyao and others had already left Liangdi and entered the territory of Kundi.
In spring, flowers bloom, birds fly, grass grows, and everything is full of vitality.
On the grassland of Yuanma County, Shen Changgong and others were sitting on the ground having a picnic, Xiao Qiao and Jiang Ruoxue were happily flying kites, and their silver bell-like laughter could be heard continuously.
Shen Changgong looked at the carved jade pendant in his hand and muttered,
"Will this thing really work? Can it allow us to have children?"
Yan Fuyao rolled his eyes at him and said,
"You have to wear it on you all the time. What's the point of holding it in your hand? Didn't Xiao Qiao tell you that you have to wear it for two or three years to purify the sins of killing, and the wronged souls will be reborn. Only then can new souls be reincarnated and come into our stomachs."
"Really? I don't believe it."
"What's the point of not believing it?"
"I'm going to try it tonight."
Shen Changgong laughed evilly, put his arm around Yan Fuyao's waist, and said with a grin,
"My dear, I need you to work harder tonight and help me give birth to a child."
"Go away. You keep thinking about this kind of thing all day long. I am a wise ruler who governs the world, not a foolish ruler who enjoys pleasure with you."
Yan Fuyao wanted to push Shen Changgong away, but Shen Changgong was surprisingly strong, and she accidentally fell backwards on the grass, and Shen Changgong fell down with her.
Yan Fuyao tried to stand up with difficulty, but Shen Changgong hugged her shoulders and laughed triumphantly.
Suddenly, Gongsun Wan'er came running over, raised her little feet and kicked Shen Changgong.
Then, Fairy Mei Yan also came, pulled Tang Xinyi along, and kicked Shen Changgong together.
Poor Shen Changgong, he didn't even know what was going on and was beaten.
He quickly stood up, let go of Yan Fuyao, pointed at the women and said,
"Who kicked me just now? Which foot?"
The women scattered in a hurry.
Shen Changgong caught up with Gongsun Wan'er and pushed her to the ground. He took off her shoes and socks, plucked a piece of grass, and tickled the soles of her feet, making her so itchy that she kept begging for mercy.
"No one came to save you even if you screamed your throat out. It was this foot that kicked me, right?"
"I don't dare anymore, I don't dare anymore!"
At this moment, a Skynet messenger ran over and saw Gongsun Wan'er's feet exposed. He quickly turned his head and said,
"Your Majesty, Chief Steward, there are two pieces of news coming from the south."