si-mexico Chapter 14: Using both kindness and force to win people's hearts
Chapter 14: Using both kindness and force to win people's hearts
After seeing off the old captain and the prefect, the security army camp became Shen Changgong's world.
Shen Changgong came to the general platform in the middle of the training ground and looked down.
The soldiers below had their helmets and armors crooked, some held their spears vertically, some held them horizontally, and some even threw them directly on the ground.
The soldiers below were all like this, and the five centurions in front were even more so.
The five captains, all of them were either very thin or very fat, and they looked at him with dissatisfaction and indignation.
They all seem to be troublemakers.
"Captain, step forward."
Shen Changgong said coldly.
The five captains in front came out, clasped their hands in greeting, and said weakly,
"Greetings, Grand Commandant."
"This officer sees that there are at most 3,000 people in this training ground. Where are the remaining 2,000 people?"
At this time, the fat and strong centurion with a full beard in the middle said with his eyes wide open,
"Captain, don't you know? You are the captain of the Security Army."
"Should I fucking know?"
"You don't even know this, how can you be a captain?"
The burly man was obviously a reckless person who dared to say anything.
Shen Changgong didn't bother to be polite with him, and glared at him.
"Speak nicely to me, or else..."
"What else? Are you going to put me in solitary confinement?"
The burly man stared with his eyes wide open, looking like a tough guy.
Shen Changgong looked at him and suddenly smiled brilliantly, charming yet dangerous.
"My dear, how could I bear to put you in solitary confinement? Come, come forward, I have something to say to you."
The strong man walked forward and said,
"What are you talking about? Why are you smiling so lasciviously? Let me tell you, even though you're a pretty boy, I'm not a good guy..."
"what!!"
Before he could finish his words, Shen Changgong kicked him hard on the iron armor in the stomach.
The strong man's body weighing more than 300 pounds fell heavily backwards like a cannonball and hit the ground hard.
This kick shocked everyone.
No one expected that this seemingly frail captain was so powerful that he could kick the most powerful centurion away with one kick.
The upper echelons of the military rely on connections, while the lower echelons rely on their fists. The soldiers don’t care about your status, they will obey whoever has the stronger fists.
Shen Changgong had inquired before coming and found out that the security forces were all civilians. Because there was little pay and a lot of work to do here and it was easy to offend people, the powerful people had all assigned people to the Imperial Guards and the Central Army, and no one was willing to join the security forces.
The strong man got up from the ground and glared at Shen Changgong.
"You dare to take action?"
"Why shouldn't I? Since you don't understand reason, I know a little bit about fighting.
Anyone who disagrees can stand up and I will beat you until you submit."
Shen Changgong's face was grim and he shouted loudly.
A thin centurion snorted coldly,
"Who dares to fight you? You are His Majesty's man, a royal relative. If we beat you, our whole family will be gone."
"Bullshit, I'm a commoner too. I fought my way through the military training grounds. I'm not some royal relative.
Today we're going to have a good fight, anyone can come, if I retaliate afterwards, I'll give birth to a son without Kun Kun!"
To deal with the soldiers, you have to use the soldiers' methods. Shen Changgong decided to beat them into submission first and then talk to them nicely.
The most important thing is to let these people know that you are on the same side as them, so that they can integrate quickly.
Otherwise, just based on his status as the Grand Commandant and the Emperor's Husband, these people would probably be dissatisfied in heart and would pretend to obey him but actually disobey him in the future, thus affecting his plans.
The strong man came over and said,
"Are you serious?"
"It's more real than the fat on your body."
"Okay, then I'll give you a try."
"Then you have to use some strength. I don't want to bully trash."
Shen Changgong looked at the strong man with contempt.
"You mean I'm trash?"
The strong man was furious.
"Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not targeting you. I mean, everyone here is garbage."
As soon as Shen Changgong said this, the other captains became angry.
This pretty boy with skinny arms and legs is worthy of shouting like this?
"You five captains, come at me together, so I don't have to deal with you one by one."
Shen Changgong waved his hand.
The five men looked at each other, roared, and rushed towards Shen Changgong.
One minute later...
"Ouch... Ouch..."
Five people were lying on the ground groaning. Some had dislocated arms, some were paralyzed all over and unable to use their strength, and some were even holding their stomachs and wailing.
The three thousand security forces were stunned. What the hell was going on?
Five thousand-man captains, all of whom were the best fighters, were defeated in just twenty breaths?
That new captain is so terrifying?
Shen Changgong looked at the strong man and asked with a smile,
"Are you satisfied?"
"Impressed."
"What's your name?"
"My name is Zhang Yide."
"Alright, stand up, Zhang Fei. I have something to ask you."
"My name is Zhang Yide!"
"Okay, that's the same idea."
The five captains helped each other up.
Zhang Yide grumbled in dissatisfaction,
"Humph, if I hadn't been hungry, I would definitely be able to beat you."
"Why aren't you full?"
"It's because the imperial court withheld military rations and salaries."
Zhang Yide shouted at the top of his voice, and several captains beside him winked at him.
"Okay, I see."
Shen Changgong nodded, turned to the guards behind him and said,
"Go and get me one thousand pieces of silver to buy meat and grain for my brothers."
"As ordered!"
When the security forces heard this, their eyes lit up.
Shen Changgong wants to use both kindness and force, but this is far from enough.
Zhang Yide looked at Shen Changgong and said hesitantly,
"Well... the other two thousand people, one thousand are patrolling the capital, and one thousand were on night shift last night and are now sleeping."
Shen Changgong chuckled and said,
"I understand, thank you."
"Ah? Ah, why are you being so polite to me?"
Zhang Yide actually felt embarrassed.
After defeating the security forces, Shen Changgong came to the platform and said loudly,
"Everyone listen, first of all, I am not a noble, I am a commoner like you.
Second, the security forces are now under my control. You have to correct all your previous bad habits. I don’t want to see you being lazy anymore. You look down on yourselves, and how can you expect others to look down on you?
Third, from today on, all rigorous training, make your physique strong, otherwise how can you fight? Sharpen your swords and guns for me.
Now that I'm here, the days when the security forces were bullied are gone forever. Whoever dares to bully you is bullying me, and I will never let him off easily, no matter if he is a prince, noble or a wealthy family.
Finally, when you're on patrol from now on, if you encounter anyone provoking trouble or violating discipline, no matter who they are, arrest them immediately. If anyone dares to resist, chop them down immediately. Do you understand?"