si-mexico Chapter 102: It’s finally the turn of the powerful to fight in the training ground
Chapter 102: It’s finally the turn of the powerful to fight in the training ground
Shen Changgong nodded and asked,
"Have you read the Southern King's Art of War?"
Guan Shouchang immediately said,
"Recite it like a stream."
"Okay, then try reciting it backwards."
"what?"
Guan Shouchang was bewildered.
Isn't "recite by heart" a metaphor? When did it become a declarative word?
Shen Changgong laughed, then asked Guan Yu some questions from "The Southern King's Art of War", and the other party answered very well.
He felt that this man was good and had a bit of the style of Guan Erye. As long as he was trained more, he would become an excellent general.
"Alright, you can stay in the Security Army for the next two days. I will give you a position as a lieutenant general under my command. Now that each regiment has a general, I cannot give you any troops for the time being. After all, they are all appointed by His Majesty himself.
When you have made great contributions and a vacancy for a new regiment is available, I will give you real power, but you must prove yourself."
"Your Majesty, what about me?"
Zhang Yide's eyes were as big as copper bells, and he looked at Shen Changgong expectantly.
"You will also be a deputy general."
"Thank you so much for your kindness, Your Highness. I will not let you down!"
Guan Shouchang stood up and knelt on one knee to salute.
Zhang Yide also saluted,
"My Lord, I am the same!"
Hearing this, the other three captains at the door, Zhou Hu, Qian Yong and Wang Zhong, also hurried in.
"Your Majesty, what about us?"
"You all? If you all go to the Central Army, what about the Security Army? They don't even have military power as lieutenant generals, and you can still lead troops here.
Zhao Long went to the East Factory to guard it. You three are experienced here, so lead the security forces for me.
My whole family is in Beijing. Public security in Beijing is of utmost importance. I feel at ease with you around. I can’t leave it to others.
Now that the powerful and influential have been eliminated, they can no longer kill people at will. If Zhang Yide were to get involved here, who knows what kind of trouble he would get into.
When there is an opportunity in the future, I will transfer you there.
I have just come to power and have just eliminated the cronies of the powerful. Do you want me to become someone who is casually appointed as a cronies in the eyes of Your Majesty?"
Hearing this, the three of them nodded repeatedly to show their understanding.
Shen Changgong didn't say anything more. After making a big promise, he went to do other things.
Two days passed in a flash.
This day, the day that everyone has been looking forward to, has finally arrived.
In order to prevent the powerful and wealthy from being beaten to death by angry people on the way from the prison to the parade ground, those people were secretly transferred to the Royal Guards camp the night before.
Early in the morning, countless people flocked to the camp. Those who came early occupied the stands inside the military camp, while those who came late could only block outside and look inside through the fence. Some smart people brought stools and ladders and climbed up to see.
On this day, the Royal Guards camp was bustling with activity as never before.
It had been less than a month since the last battle on the parade ground.
Shen Changgong, who had been standing below while fighting last time, was now sitting in the most honorable position in the stands, looking down coldly.
Next to him were the Empress and Gongsun Wan'er, and below him was Tu Que Ling, ready and eager to skin Prince Gong alive.
The Southern Prince sat on the chair on the other side of the Empress, saying nothing with an indifferent look in his eyes.
Empress Yan Fuyao glanced at Shen Changgong, coughed dryly, and cleared her throat.
Shen Changgong said nothing.
The empress coughed again.
Shen Changgong looked at her and asked,
"Your Majesty, is your throat uncomfortable? You can drink some puffed tamarind tea to soothe your throat."
Yan Fuyao glared at him and said,
"I want to ask you, three nights ago, why did you bully our Wan'er and make her cry so hard that her eyes turned red?"
Shen Changgong turned his head to look at Gongsun Wan'er. Gongsun Wan'er snorted coldly and turned her head away to ignore him.
Quite arrogant.
"Little maid, can you tell me about this?"
Shen Changgong smiled.
"You can't say it. If you dare to say it, I will..."
Gongsun Wan'er was so angry that she punched the air with a fierce look.
"Also, I'm not your maid!"
"Your Majesty, she said she is not my maid. Do you think you can give her a good beating? Let her cry again."
Yan Fuyao rolled his eyes at him fiercely and smiled,
"Just irritate her and bully her every day. You can bully someone like her so harshly."
"I would like to bully you, but we don't see each other often."
Hearing this, Gongsun Wan'er immediately became alert and said to the Empress,
"Your Majesty, he is trying to deceive the king. Give the order and chop off his dog's head."
Watching the two of them complaining and bickering with each other, Yan Fuyao thought it was really fun, just like two little kids.
"You better treat Wan'er from now on. She is one of us and has followed me for many years. You bully her every day and don't give me any respect. How can I let her serve you in the future?"
"Yes, yes, your Majesty is right. I will personally apologize to Miss Wan'er tonight."
Gongsun Wan'er's eyes lit up.
"Is this true?"
"Absolutely serious."
"Can I hit you then?"
"of course can."
Shen Changgong continued,
"As long as you can win and are willing to bear the consequences of losing."
"ah……"
Gongsun Wan'er roared softly, like an angry little lion.
Just at this moment, a loud gong sound came from below, and the old host, Lord An Rong, came on stage to perform again.
"All criminals to be executed must leave the camp without delay!"
After receiving the order, the royal guards below pulled all the people out of the tents one by one, then removed the tents and took them to the accommodation area at the back.
In the open space, thousands of powerful officials and their male family members stood in confusion in the parade ground, looking at the people around them at a loss.
When the people who had suffered from the oppression of officials saw them, they became furious and started cursing.
"Marquis Changxing! You bastard! You deserve this day! Die now!"
"Tingwei Liu Guobin, you have killed so many good people! It would not be excessive to cut you into pieces!"
"Prince Rong! You've destroyed our entire village. I've been waiting in the capital for three days, just to watch you die!"
"Prince Gong! You're the worst one!"
"You bastard! Give me back my father's life! Give me back my father's life!"
"Tian Wenjing! I'm CNM! You're still showing off!"
……
The people were so enraged that they wished they could kill the officials themselves.
The Royal Guards were very busy. There were three layers inside and three layers outside. The outer circle blocked the people, and the inner circle held spears and pointed them inside to prevent the powerful and wealthy from causing chaos.
Prince Rong looked at this familiar scene and suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.
He quickly walked to the edge, the place closest to Shen Changgong, and shouted loudly,
"Shen Changgong! What are you doing! Was this your idea?!"
Shen Changgong smiled, bent down on the chair, looked down, and said,
"Prince Rong, do you feel that the seat I'm sitting in now is familiar?"
Prince Rong's face was gloomy.
Could it be that you are not familiar with it?
The place where Shen Changgong sat was where Prince Rong sat last time.
The place where Prince Rong stood was where Shen Changgong stood last time.