Hello Chang’an

"These 60,000 prisoners of war were brought back by me from the Battle of Bianshui. They are prisoners of war in our army. Neither you nor General Li Xian have the right to deal with them."

While the faces of He Shan and others were stiff, the voice finally said very clearly: "Whoever wants to take them away can ask the saint for an imperial edict. When I see the edict, I will naturally not stop him."

Asking for an imperial edict from a saint?

The expressions of the two Luoyang officials changed.

Not to mention that the floods are blocking the road now. If you want to go to the capital to request an order, the fastest round trip will take more than ten days... By then, the rain may have stopped, and their mistakes will have been made. No matter how many prisoners of war they kill, it will be a waste. It's too late!

Besides, how could a saint explicitly issue an edict on this matter?

Although it is said that it is killing prisoners of war, using human beings as sacrifices to heaven will inevitably be criticized by those who are interested. It is understandable that they adopt this method in an emergency. But if a saint openly issued an order to the world, wouldn't it be an obvious way for others to make an article to criticize the saint? Chance?

If an emperor wants to win the hearts of the people and avoid slander, many words must not be spoken personally, and many things must be done by the hands of his ministers.

Only when they were crazy would they ask the sage for an edict on this matter, and only when the sage would be crazy would he agree to issue an edict on this matter!

Thinking of the destroyed Fengxian Palace and the rumors that took advantage of the situation, one of the Luoyang officials couldn't help but grit his teeth.

Only by transferring the source of the flood to these prisoners of war can the rumors that are unfavorable to the saint be completely put to rest!

These people are just prisoners of war, and they will die if they die. Why can't they be killed?

Has General Ning Yuan killed too few people on the battlefield?

So, was she trying to protect these inconsequential prisoners of war, or was she young and energetic, relying on some military merit, deliberately trying to show off her power in front of them, and deliberately causing them discomfort?

In their opinion, it's more like the latter.

These military generals who have always been famous for their military achievements are always tainted with an air of arrogance that they think they are majestic but is actually unreasonable when they are suddenly praised highly!

Faced with her unreasonable request for an order at this time, He Shan asked firmly: "...Doesn't General Ning Yuan understand the importance of this matter?"

"How dare you open your mouth and ask my general whether he knows the seriousness of this?"

Shepherd's purse took two steps forward on his horse and came to Chang Sui Ning's side. He raised his eyebrows and scolded: "When my general risked his life to kill the enemy in Bianshui, you didn't know where you were hiding in a corner of Luoyang City! Our general is from Bianshui. The biggest contributor to the water war, how can it be that you, a nobody, get to shout at you!"

Shepherd's Purse has a relatively simple mind, but now she believes in one thing. Once they put on this armor, military merit is their greatest confidence.

He Shan's face darkened when he heard this. A Luoyang official beside him couldn't bear it and pointed at shepherd's purse: "Where did you come from, this ignorant shrew!"

Shepherd's Purse sneered: "I am ignorant, but these adults know everything, including that long before this rain turned into a flood, my general ordered me to gallop to Luoyang at starry night so that Luoyang City could prepare early. It's you who I didn’t take it seriously and didn’t respond in time, so Fengxian Palace was destroyed immediately.”

"You don't want to take this responsibility, so you are trying to put the blame on these prisoners of war and let them risk their lives to patch this hole for you. This is not a parent. It is clear that when the Lord of Hell comes, he will have to give up his seat to you!"

She could not imagine the deeper struggle between the Luoyang nobles, but because of this, the effect of angering people was even greater.

"...That's total nonsense!"

Faced with shepherd's purse's harsh words, the two Luoyang officials were almost speechless with anger. Soon, they assumed a posture of "not arguing with the ignorant shrew" and turned to look at Chang Sui Ning.

"General Ning Yuan allowed this woman to utter ignorant and slanderous words. Could it be that this woman's words are exactly what General Ning Yuan thinks?" The official who asked the question spoke carefully, with a solemn face, showing his official authority. Once again, Chang Sui Ning is reminded of the importance of this.

However, the pressure he released seemed to be unable to get close enough to affect the **** the horse at all.

Chang Suining looked at him and corrected: "She is not an ignorant woman, she is a meritorious sergeant under my command."

"I think I have made it very clear just now. There are military rules in the army. Such acts of killing and sacrificing prisoners on a large scale, without the imperial decree, I would never release them."

She raised her eyes and glanced at the men and horses brought behind them: "As for other possibilities to take them away, if you are willing, you can give it a try."

As soon as she finished speaking, He Wuhu and the others behind her immediately drew their swords and were waiting, exuding a fierce look of banditry that had not been eliminated.

The soldiers who surrounded her were all on guard, and the atmosphere was tense and on the verge of breaking out.

The two officials subconsciously took a step back when they saw this, their faces turning green and white.

"Do you want to try?" The **** the horse actually smiled at them and encouraged: "As the saying goes, nothing is difficult in the world, only those who are willing to do so."

This smile made the two officials feel a chill on their backs, like a glow on their backs.

A willing heart? I'm afraid that those who are thoughtful...will become lifeless!

They were not fools who would step forward even when they saw a knife at their throats.

One of the officials stopped the dissatisfied He Shan and said coldly: "...Since General Ning Yuan does not want to do this today, I will say goodbye first!"

With that said, he rolled up his sleeves and left the place.

"Just leaving like this...how to explain to the general!" He Shan said in a deep voice after leaving Chang Suining's sight.

"Can't General He see that? This little girl is very arrogant. If she really takes action..."

"..." He Shan, who was covering his arm, looked at the arrow stuck in his arm... What do you mean, if he made a move, wouldn't he have already done it to him?

Not only did he dare to attack him, but he also dared to brazenly ask his general to go to the saint to request an order.

Sure enough, I have made some achievements, but I don’t know how much I weigh...

The other party's move is equivalent to indirectly offending the saint... Such an arrogant idiot, let's see how long she can be proud of!

"General He doesn't need to be acquainted with her. It's important to treat the injury first." Another relatively calm official sneered: "It should be noted that the person who is really in charge of the army is not her turn yet."

This sentence reminded He Shan.

The errand was important, and he didn't have to compete with this little girl for the time being. The little girl didn't know the importance, but Xiao Min should always know!

He immediately ordered his men to find out where Xiao Min was at this time.

In addition, he sent a group of fast riders back to Luoyang to report the matter to Li Xian.

Chang Suining jumped off Gui Qi's back, mud and water splashing under his feet.

Lieutenant Bai stepped forward, lowered his voice, and explained to her how the prisoners of war grabbed knives and resisted.

The body of the prisoner of war whose chest was pierced by He Shan's arrow had already been carried down.

Chang Suining walked towards the group of controlled prisoners of war and asked, "Who was the person who took the lead in seizing the sword and provoking the riot just now?"

"It's me!" The burly man with his hands tied behind his back admitted without hesitation.

Chang Suining looked at him: "What's your name?"

"Huang San!" The man's sun-spotted face was tense. He looked at the girl in front of him, and for some unknown reason, he tried to explain to her: "They shot Shunzi first, we just I just don’t want to die!” There was no sympathy on the girl’s face, and she said calmly: “But as a prisoner of war, if you provoke a riot, it is a violation of military regulations.”

The man gritted his teeth and had no more delusions in his mind.

He closed his eyes: "I am the one who took the lead in this matter. If you want to kill me, just kill me!"

The clear and emotionless voice sounded: "Twenty military sticks to serve as a warning to others."

"yes!"

The man was stunned. He was dragged aside and pressed on the execution bench. It wasn't until a military stick fell on him and the pain came that he came back to his senses and groaned.

Chang Suining was not far away watching him being punished.

No matter whether you are a prisoner of war or a soldier, as long as you are in the army, you must strictly abide by military regulations.

Just like a fight between soldiers, the reason for the fight is not important. If the "innocent" party does not need to be punished, everyone will take a chance and test the bottom line of military regulations.

Military regulations do not tolerate temptation or provocation.

Even if she knew that the resistance of these prisoners of war was forced by He Shan and others, she still needed to punish them to maintain the authority of military regulations.

After twenty rounds of beatings, Huang San lay down on the bench and was in so much pain that he could no longer move.

Twenty military sticks is definitely not a light punishment. If someone is slightly weaker, it will be enough to kill him.

At this moment, his head was covered with sweat, his teeth were trembling, and he raised his bloodshot eyes to look at Chang Suining.

Chang Suining glanced at him and at the prisoners of war: "What happened today means that you have performed well in these days, but today's situation is special, so I will only give you a slight punishment and let it go. But if you do it again after today, If a riot occurs, all participants will be beheaded in public and will not be tolerated. "

The prisoners of war responded with panic.

"More -" Chang Suining looked at them and said, "Since I promised not to kill those who surrender, I will never break my promise. After this flood, I will take you back to Jiangnan."

—Back to Jiangnan? !

The prisoners of war looked at her in disbelief, with only a pair of eyes shining with hope on their dirty faces.

Chang Suining: "I know that most of you were forcibly recruited by Xu Zhengye. Your family members have also been robbed and even killed by Xu Zhengye's soldiers. Being part of Xu's army is not what you wanted -"

"But the state has national laws and the army has military regulations. It is also true that you followed Xu Zhengye and committed the crime of treason. If you are not punished, everyone in the world can follow suit." She said: "When you return to Jiangnan, you need to use prisoners of war as prisoners of war. You have to serve and repay your sins, and the cities that have been destroyed by you need to be rebuilt. "

"We...we are willing!" Some prisoners of war choked, "We are willing to serve and atone for our sins!"

They have never been willing to follow Xu Zhengye. Among the homeless refugees in Jiangnan, there are also their parents, wives and children.

Xu Zhengye was defeated in Bianshui. They were even happy that it was finally over.

They were willing to surrender because they wanted to save their lives. As for what they would face after becoming prisoners of war, they did not know, but they never dared to hope that they could return to Jiangnan and go home!

Even if they go home as prisoners of war to atone for their sins, they should indeed atone for their sins... As long as they can go home, it is the best result for them!

They all said, "We are all willing!"

Although no one needs to ask them if they are willing...but that's how they feel!

Some prisoners of war shed tears and couldn't help sobbing.

The man who had received twenty military sticks was dragged over. He looked at Chang Sui Ning: "...General Ning Yuan, do you really mean what you said?"

Chang Sui Ning also looked at him: "What's the use of lying to you."

Hope emerged in the man's heart, but he still dared not believe it: "Can General Ning Yuan really make the decision?"

After he asked this question, he saw that the girl really looked thoughtful.

The man's heart was lifted high and he looked at her momentarily.

For a moment, the other party smiled: "I think so."

"My general finally killed that thief Xu!" He Wuhu said, patting his chest and saying, "The saint has already said, let my general choose whatever reward you want!"

Hearing this, the man gritted his teeth and tears suddenly welled up in his eyes.

Seeing Chang Suining turning around and leaving with Colonel Bai and others, he turned his head and watched the figure walk away in the thin rain and mist.

"General, do you really want to take them back to Jiangnan?" Colonel Bai asked, or was it just a casual reassurance to prevent them from rioting again?

"The land south of the Yangtze River is in pieces and requires a lot of manpower to rebuild. Since it's time to use people, why can't we use them." Chang Sui Ning said: "And where Xu's army passed through, most of the young and strong men were forcibly taken away. These Most of the people who were conquered were killed or injured, and now only about 60,000 people are left... There are even many literate people among them. "

Different from the soldiers who initially followed Xu Zhengye, in the end, before Xu Zhengye raised his troops, they were just ordinary people.

She is not a kind-hearted person, and she has also done cruel things to kill all the captives, but that was to deal with aliens. Facing those fierce aliens, all she can do is to be more fierce and cruel than them.

But these prisoners of war were her subjects of Da Sheng. If they had no choice but to do so, they should be punished and not killed.

And now, in addition to internal worries, there are also external threats. Killing these 60,000 strong prisoners of war indiscriminately would also undermine Dasheng's ability to fight the enemy, which is not advisable.

These are just some of her considerations.

Chang Sui Ning Wei did not say more about the matter with Colonel Bai, but instead said: "Where is the coach doing the disaster relief now? Let a trustworthy person quickly send him a message and ask him to hide better so that no one will find him."

She would never hand over these prisoners of war to Li Xian, but it was most appropriate for her to come forward in this matter. Anyway, she was used to being arrogant and overbearing.

Xiao Min's position was different, and she didn't want him to get involved.

Anyway, disaster relief is urgent now. When there is a flood, news about the whereabouts is not conveyed in time. It is normal that no one can be found within three to five days.

Lieutenant Bai understood the situation and immediately went to make arrangements.

Yao Ran was silent all the way and followed Chang Suining back to the tent.

Chang Suining changed into dry clothes and spread her half-wet hair behind her head. When she came out from behind the screen, she saw Yao Ran still standing in the wet clothes, with an unstable expression.

Chang Suining sat down cross-legged behind a small table where military documents were stacked, and then asked her, "What's wrong?"

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